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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.

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The school mask mandate is in place through at least Feb. 28, but Gov. Charlie Baker hinted it may not extend beyond that.

The school district is changing its testing strategy to align with the state, which is providing rapid tests for families.
Health Director Anthony Chui said the mask mandate was the right call at the time, preventing a lot of cases in Melrose.
U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins said she would take the step if Attorney General Merrick Garland instructed her to do so.
Just days after announcing his retirement, the 44-year-old Tom Brady kept hopes alive for a possible return to the NFL.
Police said the suspects have left the area, but the incidents are still being investigated. It is unknown if they are connected.
The caucus will elect 14 delegates and four alternates to the 2022 Massachusetts Democratic State Nominating Convention.
The proposed $33.31 million budget will have to be pared down to meet the expected $32.1 million.
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Timothy Martin is charged with killing his mother, longtime Wakefield Schools speech therapist Pamela Wood.
Residents have until February 16th to take out papers for any of the open seats.
Police said the number is "most definitely low because reports are still being written and entered."
Police are looking to identify a driver who struck a Burlington victim in January.
The library was able to purchase the books through DEI funding provided by Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur last year in honor of Juneteenth.
The clinic will be open to anyone 12+ who is eligible for a booster.
Residents have until February 16th to take out papers for any of the open seats.
The district said it will close "to keep everyone safe."
The Melrose High School Mascot & Nickname Steering Committee has settled on five recommendations for the School Committee.
A storm starting at Thursday rain will take a turn for the worse as temperatures drop Friday.
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.