Acton, MA|News|
Acton Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference
The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.
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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Natick, MA|News|
MetroWest Firefighters Save U.S. Mail — From A Fire: Patch PM
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Teachers Voice Opposition To District's Hybrid Plan
A letter signed by 117 Shrewsbury educators and community members was submitted to the School Committee.
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Wellesley, MA|News|
MassBay Adds Fully Remote Classes For High School Students
Seven new fall courses were added, to be fully remote and only for high school students.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
Lynnfield PD Investigate Stolen Black Lives Matter Signs
Police have received several reports of Black Lives Matter signs being stolen or vandalized in town over the last few weeks.
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Dover-Sherborn, MA|News|
Dover Doctor Accused Of Killing Wife Pleads Not Guilty
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Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood Awards 18 Businesses Funds Through Coronavirus Grant
The businesses were awarded funding through COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Car Fire Closes 2 Lanes On I-95 South
The lanes are closed just before Exit 30.
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Watertown, MA|News|
Pepe's Pizza Opens New Location In Watertown
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Rotary Club Awards Five Scholarships To Seniors
The students selected demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership in school and community and spoke passionately about service.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Warns Residents To Check For Asian Longhorn Beetle
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Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood Selectman Violated Conflict Of Interest Law: Ethics Comm.
The State Ethics Commission found that Helen Donohue violated the conflict of interest law.
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Belmont, MA|News|
Belmont Offers Free Parking Until Labor Day
The Claflin Street parking lot will have free parking until Labor Day.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Showcase Cinemas To Reopen By End Of August
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Medfield, MA|News|
Brian Hamlin: MA 2020 Primary Candidate Profile
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Concord, MA|News|
Concord PD Warn About Resurgence Of Car Break-ins
A familiar break-in pattern has returned to one street in town and police are warning residents to keep their cars locked.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
MA Rep. Says Trump 'Sabotaging' Postal Service: Patch PM
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Weston, MA|News|
Election 2020: How To Cast A Mail-In Ballot In Weston
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Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown's First Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens
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Wellesley, MA|News|
MassBay Staff Offer Virtual Help To Students Prepping For Classes
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