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School Committee Approves Testing Money, Wants Long-Term Plan
Melrose Public Schools will go remote next week as a four-day testing plan is implemented, but more information is wanted moving forward.
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- Melrose, MA
Mike joined Patch in 2016 after eight years at The Boston Globe. He managed and directed news coverage in Southern New England before moving to the Product Team. Tell me how we can make Patch better at mike.carraggi@patch.com.
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When RI Residents Can Expect $600 Stimulus Check Payments
It's probably sooner than you think.
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When NH Residents Can Expect $600 Stimulus Check Payments
It's probably sooner than you think.
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When MA Residents Can Expect $600 Stimulus Payments
It's probably sooner than you think. Meanwhile, one Massachusetts senator continues to advocate for $2,000 payments retroactive to March.
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Melrose|News|
Daytime Route 1 Lane Closures Scheduled In Saugus
The right northbound lane will be closed during the day for the first week of 2021.
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Boston, MA|News|
2 MA Laws That May Impact Your Wallet Go Into Effect Friday
An increased minimum wage and paid family and medical leave begin Friday, thanks to the so-called "grand bargain" of 2018.
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Melrose|News|
Citing 'Essential' Need, Melrose Schools Push For Testing Program
A district-wide testing program that would test all in-person students and staff is being proposed before students return from winter break.
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MA House Speaker Resigning After Record Run: Patch PM
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Nelson Chin's Funeral Procession Details
At the conclusion of the funeral, the family is inviting you to line the funeral procession route to remember and pay your respects.
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Lori Loughlin Released From Federal Prison After 2 Months
The former 'Full House' star and her husband paid $500,000 in bribes to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California.
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MA's Long-Term Care Residents Begin Vaccinations This Week
About 173,000 seniors across some 2,000 long-term care facilities will begin receiving coronavirus vaccinations Monday.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Hits 1,000 COVID-19 Cases
The coronavirus pandemic continues to take a toll on Melrose.
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Christmas Storm Could Bring Major Power Outages, 70 MPH Winds
National Grid is shoring up its holiday staffing in the event of widespread outages in Massachusetts that could last days.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Police Welcomes 3 New Officers
Officers Alexander Wilson, Ashley Baldwin and Lucas Kaestner graduated from the Lowell Police Academy earlier this month.
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Melrose|News|
Schools' Unsafe Policies, Buildings Cause Unease: Teachers
The Melrose Education Association says "students, families, and staff are at a much higher risk than they may realize."
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Water Main Break Causes Detours Off West Wyoming
DPW Director Elena Proakis Ellis told Patch it's hard to tell when it will be fixed until the cause and extent of the break are discovered.
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Rocky Vaccine Rollout Angers Some Health Care Workers: Patch PM
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Boston, MA|News|
Christmas Nor'easter Won't Bring Snow — Quite The Opposite
The storm will be wet, warm and windy, brushing away most of the snow that has accumulated over the last several days.
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Rocky Vaccine Rollout Has Some Health Care Workers Steamed
The joy and optimism of the medical miracle of the COVID-19 vaccine have been replaced in some hospitals with frustration and confusion.
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MA Weighs 'Additional Steps' With Another Surge Looming: Patch PM
Also: Credits roll on movie theater after more than 5 decades | Restaurant owners fear tighter COVID-19 regulations | More.
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