Melrose|News|
Thousands Of Melrosians Will Likely Vote At Middle School Gym
All 14 precincts will almost certainly have Election Day voting at just one location for the September and November elections.
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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Melrose|News|
Downtown Melrose Appears To Be Getting New Bank
It looks like the development at 530 Main St. — the old Moynihan Plaza site — has its second business.
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Boston, MA|News|
Harvard Holding All Courses Online For 2020-21 School Year
The university said it will welcome 40 percent of students back to campus, but they won't be attending in-person class.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Red Sox 2020 Schedule Released
The Boston Red Sox 2020 schedule has been unveiled. The Red Sox open the season against Baltimore at Fenway Park.
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Boston, MA|News|
Phase 3 Begins: Reopening, Guidelines, Gathering Limits
Part one of phase three starts everywhere but in Boston and Somerville today. Here's everything you need to know.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Takes Step Toward Affordable Housing
A proposed Affordable Housing Trust Fund would be immediately filled with $237,040, with funds being dispersed in a number of ways.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
1 Dead, 4 Injured In Overnight Lynn Shooting
Violence erupted at a cookout on Fayette Street Saturday night.
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Boston, MA|News|
How Epstein Companion's Arrest Ties To The North Shore: Patch PM
Also: Phase three is set to last a long time; Groveland man who followed Black neighbor charged; More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Phase 3 Begins Monday In MA; New Gathering Limits Announced
Gyms, movie theaters, museums and more will be allowed to reopen in Massachusetts as phase three gets underway.
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Boston, MA|News|
BU Mascot's Name Could Be Gone ... With The Wind: Patch PM
Also: Massachusetts has the best coronavirus testing and tracing regime in the country; Amazon said it will bring thousands of jobs; More.
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Boston, MA|News|
BU Re-Examining Mascot Name Over 'Gone With The Wind' Connection
The Boston University Terriers' main terrier goes by the name "Rhett," after the character in "Gone With The Wind." Therein lies the issue.
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Melrose|News|
Automated Camera System Riles Up School Committee
A system that would broadcast sports and other school events was criticized as a waste of time and money by some School Committee members.
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Boston, MA|News|
Amazon Opening 8 Delivery Locations, Hiring Thousands In MA
Both full- and part-time positions with a minimum of $15 per hour and benefits are being offered.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Emergency Fund Received $30K, Disbursed $15K In Pandemic
The city has purchased more than 800 bags of groceries for people who have needed a hand during the pandemic.
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Boston, MA|News|
Controversial Boston Statue Of Lincoln, Freed Slave To Be Removed
The Emancipation Group, which shows President Lincoln standing over almost naked Black man, has been in Park Square since 1879.
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Boston, MA|News|
For First Time In Months, No COVID-19 Deaths In Massachusetts
Tuesday's Department of Public Health report has a long-awaited "zero" next to its coronavirus-related deaths.
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Boston, MA|News|
No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Massachusetts: Patch PM
Also: A familiar warning for Cape beachgoers; Students push for police change at school; Topsfield Fair still scheduled; More.
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Boston, MA|News|
Travelers From 7 States No Longer Have To Quarantine In MA
Gov. Charlie Baker lifted the 14-day quarantine advisory for seven nearby states.
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Boston, MA|News|
Should MA Schools Reopen This Fall? Take Patch's Survey
How do you feel about sending your kids to school in the fall as the coronavirus epidemic worsens in other parts of the country?
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Polling Consolidation Raises Questions, Concerns
With no perfect solution in these imperfect times, some City Councilors appeared to be genuinely struggling with the decision.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
