Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Crash Closes I-90 Ramp In Hopkinton
The crash closed the ramp on I-90 leading to I-495 South.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Police Address Gunshots Heard On Needham Street, No Threat
Neighbors thought they heard gunshots on the street but police say they do not believe there is a threat to the neighborhood.
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Stoneham, MA|News|
'Vote Trump 2020' Spray Painted On Stoneham Fences
Graffiti on several fences in town had messages that included "Vote Trump 2020" and "Police Lives Matter."
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Falmouth, MA|News|
Falmouth Man Tries To Hit Trump Gear Vendor, Spits On Him: PD
The man spit at the vendor and told him he had the coronavirus; police said he also exposed himself and yelled "suck on this."
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Police Find Missing Teen Safe
The 13-year-old girl was found safe, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Man Charged With Being Felon in Possession of Gun
The man had a black Taurus pistol with an obliterated serial number, loaded with one round in the chamber and an additional seven rounds.
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Newport, RI|News|
Hot Weekend Kicks Off Three-Day Heat Wave To Come: RI Weather
Enjoy the moderate heat on Saturday because starting Sunday, Rhode Island could see record heat levels.
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Boston, MA|News|
Hot Weekend Kicks Off Three-Day Heat Wave To Come: MA Weather
Enjoy the moderate heat on Saturday because starting Sunday, the Commonwealth could see record heat levels.
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Boston, MA|News|
School Bus Drivers Say Limited Capacity Could Mean Big Problems
New transportation guidelines vastly reduce capacity and bus drivers are wondering how pickups and drop offs will work without changes.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Case Of Stolen Worcester Bones Gets New Life: Patch PM
Also: Framingham AMC Theater Reopening Delayed | Wellesley Police, Red Cross Host Blood Drive | Motorcyclist Dies In Collision |More
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Concord, MA|News|
Emerson Hospital Welcomes John Libertino To Board Of Directors
Dr. Libertino is a urologist with Emerson Urology Associates.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Baypath Humane Society In Hopkinton Accepting Donations
The society is accepting donation drop-offs in the parking lot on Saturday.
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton Introduces Contactless In-Person Services In 2 Departments
Acton is now offering contactless town services for the Land Use Department and Collector’s Office.
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Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Police And Red Cross Host Blood Drive
The drive will be held at the Wellesley police station.
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Dedham, MA|News|
All 5 Dedham Library Trustees Resign From Board
The board cited a lack of support from the town manager's office in their resignation letter.
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North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Town Day Canceled, Drive-In Movie Instead
The drive-in movie will replace the North Reading Town Day in a "safe way with social distancing."
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Awarded $138K In Grants For Businesses
The grants are focused on supporting micro-enterprises and expanding sidewalks to make space for businesses.
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Bedford, MA|News|
Bedford Cancels Town-wide Events Through 2020 Due To Coronavirus
The cancellation includes Bedford Day, Oktoberfest and the Citizen of the Year ceremony, among other events.
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Needham, MA|News|
Needham Cuts Liquor License Fees To Support Restaurants
Annual liquor license fees were cut in half for restaurants, hotels and clubs in Needham in 2021.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Winchester, MA|News|
New Bagel Shop To Come To Winchester
Bagels 'n' Brew was approved for a license by the select board on Monday.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
