Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Officials Issue Statement On Hate Crimes
The statement denounces hate crimes following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Leaders Issue Statement About George Floyd Death
Dedham's town manager and police chief denounced actions taken by Minneapolis Police that led to the death of George Floyd.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Starts Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide temporary rental assistance in the form of a grant.
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Newark, NJ|News|
Thousands Flood Downtown Newark For Peaceful Protests
Protesters marched down Market Street to the steps of the courthouse and demanded an end to police brutality after George Floyd's death.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Announces Coronavirus Small Business Grant Program
The grant program will provide funds to assist small businesses in Acton cover wages, rent, loss of inventory, and other fixed costs.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Boston Celtics Honor Shrewsbury Teen For Coronavirus Work
Anika Sukthankar was honored by the Boston Celtics for her efforts delivering food to testing tent workers.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Pressley Demands Accountability In Police Brutality Resolution
The resolution follows the killing of George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who died after a police officer kneeled on his neck.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
MA Hotels To Reopen Under Tight Phase 2 Restrictions
Social distancing and strict hygiene protocols are at the head of the new restrictions to reopen hotels.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Coronavirus Relief Fund Raises Over $5K
In a fifth round of grant funding, the Wellesley COVID-19 Relief Fund is awarding $5,360 to local non-profits.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Belmont, MA|News|
Fire Burns Overnight At Belmont Commercial Building
The fire at Purecoat North was put out in about 30 minutes.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Holliston Police Looking For Break-In Suspect
The police department tweeted surveillance photos of the person they say was involved in a home break-in.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough PD Speak On 'Unfathomable Murder Of George Floyd'
The department issued a statement condemning the officers involved in the incident that left George Floyd dead in police custody.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Launches Coronavirus Relief Fund
The fund will help residents pay for food, housing, utilities and other necessities during the pandemic.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
Lynnfield Town Hall Reopening By Appointment
Lynnfield Town Hall reopened on Tuesday by appointment only.
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Westborough, MA|News|
Westborough Dog Adoption Ends In Stolen Dog Charges
A Newton woman was arrested and faces larceny charges after police said she walked away with a dog she was planning to adopt.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Library Makerspace Starts Curbside Pickup
Watertown Library's Hatch Makerspace will start to offer curbside pickup for 3D prints and laser cut designs.
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Boston, MA|News|
Local Authorities Condemn George Floyd's Death In Police Custody
Boston Police Commissioner William Gross called the Minneapolis man's death a "damned shame." Other police departments followed suit.
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Norwood, MA|News|
Obituary: Mildred Esther Gnerre Swedberg Dies Of Coronavirus
Swedberg was a resident of Birmingham Green when she died of complications to the coronavirus.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Looking To Fill Deputy Fire Chief Position
Acton's fire department has 32 firefighters, four lieutenants, four captains, an ALS medical coordinator, a deputy chief and chief.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Weston, MA|News|
Weston Transfer Station Reopens Regular Hours
The Swap Shed and electronics are still closed off to donations.
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