Melrose|News|
Melrose Police Swears In New Sergeant
There's a new sergeant in town, and he's a familiar face. Det. Kevin Mulrenan is now Sgt. Kevin Mulrenan.
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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Boston, MA|News|
Lori Loughlin, Husband Sentencing Date Set
Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli, some of the highest-profile parents charged in a college admissions scandal, face prison time.
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Boston, MA|News|
Ballot Question To Expand Liquor Licenses Passes Key Hurdle
The proposal, backed by Cumberland Farms, would allow food stores and places like gas stations to sell beer and wine.
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Boston, MA|News|
Coronavirus Numbers Keep Moving In The Right Direction
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reminded people that the numbers coming out now are reflective of progress made as of two weeks ago.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Has $6M For Small Businesses To Get Safer
The money will be released in three rounds, each around the same time Massachusetts enters a new phase of reopening.
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Boston, MA|News|
'Surge Is Behind Us,' Baker Says As Field Hospitals Phase Out
Gov. Charlie Baker's administration also revealed details about $56 million for food insecurity, and the latest on testing and tracing.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Reopening Phase 2: What's Coming Back Next
Phase one is underway. Phase two begins as early as June 8 — here are the industries and activities expected to come back online.
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Boston, MA|News|
Man Arrested After Lighting American Flag Ablaze In Protest: PD
Daniel Lucey, 40, was also charged with assault and battery on a police officer spitting on an officer's shoe, authorities said.
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Boston, MA|News|
All 4 Major Health Metrics Move In Right Direction
Gov. Charlie Baker earlier Friday warned people ahead of Memorial Day weekend not to lose the progress made.
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Boston, MA|News|
Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Body Closing Stores: See MA Locations
Parent company L Brands also announced it plans to close 250 Victoria's Secret locations and 50 Bath & Body Works locations.
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North Andover, MA|News|
Lawrence Cancels Public Events Through 2020
Mayor Dan Rivera said the city is investing $1 million into testing 1,000 residents per day.
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Melrose|News|
On This Side Of Surge, Hospital Asks Sick People To Seek Care
MelroseWakefield Hospital is finding that people who need care are putting off visits due to coronavirus-related anxieties.
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Boston, MA|News|
Pandemic Could Last A Year, Boston Mayor Warns
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh asked people not to have large gatherings, play sports or enjoy some other hallmarks of Memorial Day weekend.
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Melrose|News|
Mayor: Extended Crisis Could Force City Layoffs, Furloughs
Mayor Brodeur said "Melrose is on solid financial footing," but he could "have no other choice" if the coronavirus pandemic persists.
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Boston, MA|News|
Coronavirus Hospitalizations See Big Drop; 500K Tests Now Given
The state passed a milestone in testing, but some of the health metrics in Thursday's report trended in the wrong direction.
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Boston, MA|News|
Lori Loughlin, Husband To Plead Guilty In USC Admissions Scandal
The former "Full House" star and her fashion designer husband agreed to prison time and fines in exchange for pleading guilty.
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Boston, MA|News|
What Will Reopen Memorial Day In Massachusetts
Part two of phase one kicks off Monday, May 25, as a slew of services and activities get the green light to resume.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Churches Still There In Spirit, But Not Reopening Yet
Houses of worship around the city are not yet resuming in-person worship services, despite getting the green light from the state.
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Melrose|News|
Technology 1, Melrose 0: Council Recesses Mid-Hearing Amid Issues
What should have been a relatively quick budget hearing abruptly ended after multiple problems recording the meeting for the public.
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Melrose|News|
Post-COVID Spending Muddles Melrose Budget Deliberations
A 37 percent proposed increase for community outreach without details on what it might look like caught the eyes of several Councilors.
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