Westwood, MA|News|
Westwood's Carol Stellar Blumental, 78, Dies
Blumental passed away on June 1.
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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Lexington, MA|News|
3 Minuteman Juniors Honored With Authors Award
Three Minuteman students were honored recently with the Authors Award for Excellence in Imaginative Writing for their short stories.
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Jersey City|News|
PHOTOS: Jersey City Protesters Fill Streets, City Hall Steps
Thousands spilled into the streets for a rally at city hall.
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Watertown, MA|News|
Coronavirus: Watertown Tile Business Hopes To Bounce Back
As restrictions begin to lift, Joe LaFauci hopes business will bounce back enough for his staff to return to the showroom.
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Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood Fire Dept. Announce Promotion of Deputy Fire Chief
Lt. John Cody was promoted to Deputy Fire Chief and was officially sworn in at a private ceremony on Monday.
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Westwood, MA|News|
Westwood Fire Respond To Car Rollover On I-95
Westwood fire crews are responding to a call about a rollover on the highway.
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Grafton, MA|News|
Grafton Teachers Association Makes Selectmen Endorsement
The Grafton Teachers Association wrote a letter to the editor endorsing two candidates for Grafton Board of Selectmen.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
New Hopkinton Police Chief Speaks Out On George Floyd Killing
Joseph Bennett just stepped into his role as police chief and issued a statement condemning the death of George Floyd.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Middlesex Jail Reports Zero Coronavirus Cases
The total jail population has reached a new record low of 562 inmates.
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Wellesley, MA|News|
New Round Of Wellesley Coronavirus Grants Focus On Safe Summer
The most recent grants from the Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund are focused on safe, positive activities for families.
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Walpole, MA|News|
Walpole Police Start Speed Enforcement Campaign
"Across the state, we’ve seen a disturbing trend of speeding and reckless driving," Walpole police said.
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Needham, MA|News|
Needham PD Speak Out On George Floyd Killing
The Needham Police Department condemned the "actions and inaction," of the Minneapolis police officers involved in George Floyd's death.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Residents Gather In Solidarity Against Police Brutality
Residents were joined by Senator Cindy Friedman in their protest against police brutality and in memory of George Floyd.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Holliston High Seniors To Have Farewell Parade
Holliston High School's Senior Car Parade will be held this weekend to honor this year's graduating class.
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Needham, MA|News|
Three Needham Students Earn National Merit Scholarship
Another round of National Merit scholarships were handed out this week to just 36 students across Massachusetts.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Two Lexington Students Earn National Merit Scholarship
Another round of National Merit scholarships were handed out this week to just 36 students across Massachusetts.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Two Hopkinton Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
Another round of National Merit scholarships were handed out this week to just 36 students across Massachusetts.
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Concord, MA|News|
Five Concord Students Earn National Merit Scholarship
Another round of National Merit scholarships were handed out this week to just 36 students across Massachusetts.
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton-Boxborough Students Earn National Merit Scholarships
Another round of National Merit scholarships were handed out this week to just 36 students across Massachusetts.
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Hamilton-Wenham School Committee Pushes Support For Budget
A member of the Hamilton-Wenham School Committee wrote a letter to the editor about the upcoming election and town meeting.
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