Acton, MA|News|
Acton Fire Dept. Offers Tips For Fire Prevention Week
The theme of the 2020 National Fire Prevention Week is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
Samantha lives in and covers Jersey City for Patch. She previously worked as a TV news producer at Fios1 News and wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers in New York. She is an avid traveler and when she's not rollerblading through Liberty State Park, she's home photographing her rabbit.
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Email: samantha.mercado@patch.com
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Samantha vive y escribe sobre Jersey City para Patch. Trabajó como productora de noticias de televisión en Fios1 News y escribió para revistas y periódicos en Nueva York. Es una viajera ávida y cuando no está patinando por Liberty State Park, está en casa fotografiando a su conejo.
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Watertown Residents Get Free Bluebike Rides
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, Blue Cross Blue Shield is offering free Bluebike rides in Watertown and surrounding communities.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Amazon Expansion Proposal Faces Harsh Critiques From Board
Amazon has faced criticism from residents about trucks driving through town, speeding and disruptions to neighborhoods along truck routes.
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton Investment Advisor Stole Over $3.7M From Clients: DOJ
The man pleaded guilty in connection with a long-running scheme to steal money from clients of his investment advisor business.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Couple, Company Indicted On Theft Of Trade Secrets
The 24-count indictment focused in the theft of hundreds of files with proprietary information from Analog Devices, Inc.
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Plymouth, MA|News|
Plymouth County Fire Control Plane Flips Over At Airport
Two people were reportedly on board but were not injured.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Over 2K Ballots Mailed Out In Shrewsbury
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Needham, MA|News|
Boston Celtics Honor Needham Teen Who Started Nonprofit
The Needham teen was dubbed a "Hero Among Us" by the Celtics for his nonprofit Catching Joy.
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North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Police Discuss Signs Of Domestic Violence
October is domestic violence awareness month and North Reading Police are offering tips to residents to help spot the signs of abuse.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Deemed 'Moderate Risk' As Coronavirus Numbers Decrease
Dedham is slowly lowering its state risk designation as COVID-19 cases decrease and the town moves from the red to yellow zone.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Break-In Suspect Bites Man Before Running: Police
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Storm Leaves Over 175K Without Power
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Grafton, MA|News|
Over 2K People Without Power In Grafton
A quarter of National Grid customers in Grafton are without power.
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Northborough, MA|News|
Over 500 People Without Power In Northborough
Eight percent of National Grid customers lost power during the second wave of Wednesday's storm.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Over 900 People Without Power In Westborough
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Special Town Meeting: 26 Articles On The Warrant
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Middle School Goes Online After Coronavirus Case: Patch PM
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
50 Holliston Middle School Students Stay Remote After Virus Case
Fifty students at Robert Adams Middle School will have virtual classes for the rest of the week after a staff member tested COVID positive.
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Trick-or-Treating Is Still On In Hamilton-Wenham
Officials in both towns are offering tips on how to stay safe while trick-or-treating this year and limit the spread of COVID-19.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Poster Campaign Asks Dedham To Weigh In On Town’s Future
Dedham's Master Plan Commission is using posters to get residents involved in the town's future plans.
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