Concord, MA|News|
Concord Police Department Implements Body-Cameras
Body-worn cameras and cruiser cameras will be implemented in the fall.
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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Lexington, MA|News|
Minuteman High Students Join Peer Leadership Program
The students continued the mentorship program despite the pandemic closing schools.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Several Shrewsbury Streets See Discolored Water
Town officials said residents should try stop using the water for an hour, and then try again if they see discolored water.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Causes Delays On I-495 In Westborough
All southbound lanes might have to close soon, according to Mass DOT.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Crash On Route 1 In Norwood
No one was injured, police said.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
City Works Eatery & Pour House To Open In Watertown
The restaurant's grand opening was postponed four months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Seniors, Children Receive PPE Thanks To Grant
Over $3,000 was awarded to the fire department to purchase personal protective equipment for seniors and children.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Water Main Work On Eldred Street
Water main work in the area will take four to six weeks.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood Common Gets Wi-Fi
The town collaborated with the Norwood Light Department to bring free Wi-Fi to the Norwood Common.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton's 'The Paper Store' Files For Bankruptcy
The Acton-based company cited the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for the filing.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westwood, MA|News|
Westwood Summer School Staffer Tests Positive For The Coronavirus
The summer school staff member, who worked with students, tested positive for the coronavirus.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Winchester, MA|News|
MA Athletes Organize Black Lives Matter Art To Be Seen From Space
The athletes plan to use a GPS fitness app and a heat map to write "Black Lives Matter" on the coast from New York To Maine.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Cat Found Wandering Route 9
The Shrewsbury Animal Control is trying to reunite the cat with its owner.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
WATCH: Norwood Antique Store Tracks Down Mystery Viral Pianist
The owner of the store found the young man whose piano skills in the store went viral on the internet.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Stolen Bike Spree Ends With Arrests, Bikes Found
The bikes were stolen from East Main Street, police said.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Beloved Concord Toy Shop To Close After 78 Years
The Toy Shop of Concord brands itself as America's first specialty toy store, opening in 1942.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Weston, MA|News|
Weston Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud, Student Recruitment Scam
The man pleaded guilty in connection with a scheme to defraud private high schools and international students of millions of dollars.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Board Of Selectmen Unanimously Approve Annual Goals
The goals include increased transparency improving community facilities and improving and maintaining the towns financial health.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Reusable Bags Are Back In Wellesley
The state order suspending the use of reusable bags just expired and the town is urging residents to bring their own bags again.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
North Reading, MA|News|
Truck Mounted Mosquito Spraying Coming To North Reading
The spraying is scheduled for Thursday, if weather cooperates.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
