Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Recognized For 'Outstanding Budgeting'
The Government Finance Officers Association gave Wellesley the State Budget Award.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
High Winds Bring Down Pine Tree In Hamilton
The pine tree was big enough to fall completely across Bridge Street onto wires.
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Northborough, MA|News|
New Custom Hoagie Food Truck Coming To Northborough
The seasonal food truck was approved by the Board of Selectmen and has a six-month lease in Northborough.
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Needham, MA|News|
Newton-Needham Chamber Offering Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students who live in or attend school in either Needham, Newton or Wellesley.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Police Roll Out Autism Patch Program
The department is selling limited edition patches to support Autism Awareness month.
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Worcester, MA|News|
As Becker College Closes, Nearby Schools To Help Students
The 237-year-old Becker College will close at the end of this school year, but some programs will continue at other local colleges.
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Worcester, MA|News|
Drugs, Gun Found In Taco Shop: Worcester PD
Police said they executed a search warrant at Beto’s Tacos on Main Street in Worcester and found a loaded gun and several bags of drugs.
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Concord, MA|News|
Escobedo Holds Onto Select Board Seat: Concord Election Results
About 13 percent of registered voters in Concord hit the polls for the annual town election.
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Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
South Hamilton Resident Earns Freshwater Sportfishing Award
Philip Prieur of South Hamilton is the Catch & Keep Youth Angler of the Year.
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Concord, MA|News|
Concord Police Business Phone Lines Back Up
The 9-1-1 emergency lines are still working.
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Belmont, MA|News|
Belmont Helps With Homebound Vaccine Rollout
The town is working to identify people in the community who would be eligible and interested in a homebound vaccine.
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Northborough, MA|News|
Northborough Man Dies In Hit-And-Run In Bridgewater
Ian Dalgliesh, 34, of Northborough, was hit by a car in Bridgewater earlier this month. Police are still looking for the driver.
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Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury FD Receives Grant For Fire Education Program
The Shrewsbury Fire Department was awarded over $8,000 to buy public education materials and fire prevention handouts.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Tractor-Trailer Rollover On I-495 In Hopkinton
A tractor-trailer rolled over on the ramp from I-495 northbound to I-90 westbound.
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Weston, MA|News|
Former Weston Selectman Violated Conflict of Interest Law
Douglas Gillespie served as selectman in matters affecting proposed affordable housing development on property he and his brothers owned.
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North Reading, MA|News|
North Reading Police Warn Against Scam Calls
North Reading police said residents have been targeted by scam calls and text messages.
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Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Acquires Three New Funds
The three new funds will be administered by Lexington's Trustees of Public Trusts.
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Watertown, MA|News|
Watertown Hires New Director Of Equity and Inclusion
Kimberlee Henry will develop and implement the district strategic equity objective.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Partners With State To Vaccinate Homebound Residents
The homebound vaccination program run by the state starts on Friday.
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Norwood, MA|News|
Norwood's Joe Collins Named Certified Economic Developer
Collins earned the designation from the International Economic Development Council.
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