Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Increase In Hopkinton Lawn Signs Brings More Complaints
Over the last six months, Hopkinton residents have been using lawn signs to express themselves, but its brought more complaints.
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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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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Needham, MA|News|
Needham Offers Halloween, Safe Trick-or-Treating Tips
Trick-or-treating isn't canceled in Needham this year, but officials are offering tips to keep kids safe and avoid potential virus spread.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Construction Begins On Old Dedham Town Hall
While construction takes place, the Veterans Memorial was temporarily moved to avoid damage.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Moove It Along: Westborough Cattle Caught Grazing On Lawn
Police were called to an udderly unique set of trespassers.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Legendary Rock With Historic Ties Falls In Holliston: Patch PM
Also: Former cop will plead guilty in Natick eBay case | Worcester, Framingham won't expand seating | More
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Extends Outdoor Dining Through November
The Select Board approved outdoor dining to stick around through the fall.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Delays Plastic Bag Ban
The ban was supposed to go into effect this month but the town didn't provide adequate public notice.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Needham Schools Grapple With Zoom-Bombing And Racist Incidents
The district experienced "racist, ugly, and hurtful language and taunts," during middle school and elementary school virtual classes.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley School Building Committee Votes To Rebuild Hardy Site
In a 7-6 vote, committee members voted to build a new school at the Hardy site.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Garden Club Moves October Meeting Virtual
Maureen Christmas, a long-time member of the club, will share with the group and create several floral designs.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Police To Host Prescription And Vape Take-Back Day
North Reading police are hosting a drug and vape take back event at the end of October.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
Crash On I-95 In Needham Closes Left Lane
The crash happened on I-95 South.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Concord Warns About Potential Invasive Insect
Nursery stock that may have had Spotted Lanternfly in it was potentially shipped to Concord.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Holliston Added To List Of 'High Risk' Virus Communities
There were 16 COVID-19 cases in Holliston in the past 14 days, bringing the total number of cases to 93.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Hamilton's Harbor Voices Organization Awarded $4,000 In Grant
Harbor Voices was one of 56 organizations awarded funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lynnfield, MA|News|
Lynnfield Officials Name Recipients Of Townsend Excellence Award
Fred Santangelo and Betty Adelson are this year's recipients of the Daniel Townsend Award for Excellence.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Teachers Defend Remote Model, 'Dismayed' With State
"Educators want nothing more than to be back in classrooms with their students —the risk of COVID-19 makes that impossible," the union said.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Husband And Wife Alert Neighbor To Garage Fire
The husband helped the neighbor put out the fire while the wife called 9-1-1.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Schools To Reopen For In-Person Classes Oct. 1
The district is planning on bringing students back into the classroom after a party at the start of the year delayed in-person learning.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Winchester, MA|News|
Winchester Community Flu Clinic Coming Up
The Winchester Health Department in cooperation with the Jenks Center, will be holding flu clinics this fall.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
