Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA's School Mask Mandate Could Be In Final Weeks
The school mask mandate is in place through at least Feb. 28, but Gov. Charlie Baker hinted it may not extend beyond that.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
- 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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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Ends Test-And-Stay, Moves To At-Home Testing
The school district is changing its testing strategy to align with the state, which is providing rapid tests for families.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Dropping Indoor Mask Mandate
Health Director Anthony Chui said the mask mandate was the right call at the time, preventing a lot of cases in Melrose.
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Boston, MA|News|
Rollins Would Seek Death Penalty For Marathon Bomber Tsarnaev
U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said she would take the step if Attorney General Merrick Garland instructed her to do so.
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Foxborough, MA|News|
'Never Say Never': Tom Brady Keeps Comeback Possibility Open
Just days after announcing his retirement, the 44-year-old Tom Brady kept hopes alive for a possible return to the NFL.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Possibly Armed Man, Bike Theft Spur Burlington Police Search
Police said the suspects have left the area, but the incidents are still being investigated. It is unknown if they are connected.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Democrats Invited To Virtual Caucus
The caucus will elect 14 delegates and four alternates to the 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Nominating Convention.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Schools Needs To Cut $1.2M From Budget Proposal
The proposed $33.31 million budget will have to be pared down to meet the expected $32.1 million.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Red Hawks Is Readers' Choice: Monday Minute
See the results of our Melrose nickname poll and catch up about what's to come this week (and what you missed last week.)
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Police Shooting Of Accused Murderer Deemed Justified
Timothy Martin is charged with killing his mother, longtime Wakefield Schools speech therapist Pamela Wood.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Town Election Latest
Residents have until February 16th to take out papers for any of the open seats.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Traffic: 200+ Crashes, 1 Dead During Ice Storm
Police said the number is "most definitely low because reports are still being written and entered."
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Person Injured In Hopkinton Hit-And-Run
Police are looking to identify a driver who struck a Burlington victim in January.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Public Library Announces 74 New Books Centered On DEI
The library was able to purchase the books through DEI funding provided by Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur last year in honor of Juneteenth.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Hosting Booster Clinic Next Week
The clinic will be open to anyone 12+ who is eligible for a booster.
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Burlington, MA|News|
Burlington Town Election Candidates, Unfilled Ballot Spaces
Residents have until February 16th to take out papers for any of the open seats.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Schools Closes Ahead Of Ice Storm
The district said it will close "to keep everyone safe."
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Melrose|News|
New Melrose Nickname, Mascot Options Revealed
The Melrose High School Mascot & Nickname Steering Committee has settled on five recommendations for the School Committee.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Weather: Icy Storm Will Make For Treacherous Travel
A storm starting at Thursday rain will take a turn for the worse as temperatures drop Friday.
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Boston, MA|News|
'Stealth Omicron' COVID Variant Found In MA
BA.2 is thought to be more transmissible than omicron and better at evading vaccines, but there is no evidence to suggest it's more severe.
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