Acton, MA|News|
Acton PD Issue Arrest Warrant For Man Who Had AK-47 In Bed
Police found an AK-47 assault rifle and two 30-round feeding devices between the man's mattress and box spring.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
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Acton, MA|News|
Acton-Boxborough Schools Are Working Out Student Return Timeline
Superintendent Peter Light said the district hopes to have a rough return timeline ready this week.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Hamilton-Wenham, MA|News|
Hamilton-Wenham Schools Taking Steps To Bring Students Back
Superintendent Mary Beth Banios said the district plans to bring all students back as soon as that can reasonably accomplished.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Schools Already Planned To Bring Students Back By April
Lexington Schools Superintendent Julie Hackett said the district announced a few weeks ago its intent to bring students back by April.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Wellesley, MA|News|
Wellesley Relief Fund Supports Emergency Gift Card Program
Two recent grants from the COVID-19 Relief Fund are supporting the emergency gift card program and the storefront project.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Gifted Waterfront Property For Conservation
The 7.7-acre parcel of land will be named DiMaura Park, after the couple who gifted the land to the town.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Public Safety Building Ground And Foundation Work Begins
Ground improvement work includes vibratory compaction, so some vibrations might be felt outside the project site.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Winning Mass Cash Ticket Sold In Norwood
The ticket was sold at the Quick Stop on Washington Street.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Winchester, MA|News|
Daniel O’Connell Named Winchester Police Chief
O'Connell will move from being interim chief to assuming the role permanently.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Lexington, MA|News|
Lexington Looking For Members Of Semiquincentennial Commission
The 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington is coming up and the Select Board wants residents to be part of planning the celebration.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Swan Spotting: Dedham Police Wrangle Swans To Safety
Two swans were spotted off of Ames Street on Monday.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Most Concord Drivers Got Warnings In 1st Year Of Hands-Free Law
Over 200 tickets and warnings were given out in Concord by local and state police under the hands-free law.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Norwood, MA|News|
Most Norwood Drivers Got Warnings In 1st Year Of Hands-Free Law
Just over 100 tickets and warnings were given out in Needham by local and state police under the hands-free law.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Westborough, MA|News|
Most Westborough Drivers Got Warnings In Year 1 Of Hands-Free Law
Over 300 tickets and warnings were given out in Westborough by local and state police under the hands-free law.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Watertown, MA|News|
George Clooney Spotted Filming New Movie In Watertown
Clooney was spotted in Watertown directing his new movie "The Tender Bar."
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Needham, MA|News|
MA Hands-Free Law One Year Later: Needham Data
Over 600 tickets and warnings were given out in Needham by local and state police under the hands-free law.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Dedham, MA|News|
Dedham Football Coach Flynn Sues District Following Removal
David Flynn was not reappointed as Dedham High School football coach after the district cited differences in values.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Emerson Hospital Offers Endoscopic Ultrasound
Emerson is one of the first hospitals in the area to offer the minimally invasive procedure that diagnoses and treats digestive diseases.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Holliston Teachers Union President Addresses School Reopening
The teachers union president wrote a letter to the editor detailing the union's part in decisions for the district reopening plan.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
Shrewsbury, MA|News|
Shrewsbury Police Investigate Bank, Identity Fraud
A 34-year-old woman from Worcester was arrested after police said she tried to use a false identity to get access to an account in TD Bank.
Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
