Brookfield, WI|News|
4th Of July Picnic And Parade Canceled In Brookfield
The decision was made largely for safety reasons stemming from the coronavirus.
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
Nikki Gaskins, Patch Staff
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Brookfield, WI|News|
Brookfield Announces New Mosquito Spraying Schedule
Brookfield employees are scheduled to spray for mosquitoes on June 10.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Officials: Pleasant Street Is Now Officially Open
City officials celebrated the opening with a parade of vehicles passing through a large red ribbon.
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Wakefield, MA|News|
Wakefield Police Chief Responds To George Floyd Death
"The killing of George Floyd at the hands of those in our profession has shaken the Wakefield Police Dept. to its core," the chief said.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
Stoneham Police Chief Responds To George Floyd Death
“The actions of the officers involved in the death of George Floyd in no way represent the values of the Stoneham Police Dept.," he said.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville PD Adopts All '8 Can’t Wait' Police Reform Policies
"Please know that these steps by no means mark the beginning or end of our work on this issue," Somerville officials said.
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Reading, MA|News|
Reading Public Library To Host Drive-Thru Book Return June 10
Residents are encouraged to return all books and media items that were borrowed before the library closed.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden PD: 'The Power Of people Is Greater Than People In Power'
Following the death of George Floyd, the Malden Police Department said it remains committed to advancing the cause of justice.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington To Host Black Lives Matter Virtual Vigil
"Join clergy members and community leadership as we stand in solidarity against racism," event organizers said.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Consumer Survey: Town Officials Want Your Opinion
Arlington officials said the responses will help businesses address the concerns of consumers amid COVID-19.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Mayor: No New COVID-19 Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
"I have never been more hopeful and optimistic," Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said.
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Palatine, IL|News|
Palatine Park District To Host 'Summer Fun At Home'
The park district is offering a collection of crafts and activities for kids that can be done in the safety of their own home.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Parkway Tree Trimming To Take Place In Yorkville June 8
The Yorkville Public Works Department will begin north of the river and east of Rt. 47 and up to Rt. 34.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Another Oak Park Resident Positive For COVID-19
The case reported Thursday was a person under 20 years old.
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Woodridge, IL|News|
Woodridge Public Library Begins Curbside Pickup
Curbside pickup items will be held for three business days, according to the Woodridge Public Library.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
River Forest Man Charged With Hate Crime, Aggravated Battery
Robert Palley, 61, a developer from River Forest has been charged with one count of a hate crime and one count of aggravated battery.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Oak Park Officials: No New Coronavirus Cases Reported
For the first time since March 25, no new cases of COVID-19 have been reported among Oak Park residents.
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Manhattan, IL|News|
Wolverine Pipeline Maintenance Planned For June 8
The maintenance will take place along the walking trail in the Ivanhoe subdivision, according to Manhattan officials.
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Yorkville, IL|News|
Juvenile Removed From Roof Not Linked To Yorkville Protests
"This is a mental health issue not related to any of the activities surrounding area protests," Yorkville police said.
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Palatine, IL|News|
2 Palatine Residents Charged In Aurora Riot: Report
Both have been released on their own recognizance.
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