Malden, MA|News|
Override Fails: Malden Special Election
Voters had a 13-hour window to head to the ballot box.
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Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
- Melrose, MA
Ben Pierce is a Patch field editor covering the communities of Melrose, Malden, Medford, Somerville, Arlington, Newton, and Brookline. He graduated from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York in 2021 with a bachelor's degree in communication and a concentration in sports journalism. Ben can be reached at benjamin.pierce@patch.com.
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Malden, MA|News|
Malden Resident Pleads Guilty To Federal Overtime Fraud Charge
The woman worked at the Boston Housing Authority for 15 years.
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Newton, MA|News|
Public Hearing Upcoming For Newton Bridge Replacement Project
The work is being managed by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge-based Food Chain Cutting More Than 180 Employees
The company is headquartered in Cambridge with many locations in the area.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Residents Displaced After Somerville House Fire
The flames broke out at a multi-unit home on Monday afternoon.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Soliciting For Artist To Craft Large Outdoor Mural
The Somerville Arts Council is looking for the right person to take on the task.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Looking For Possible Shoplifter
The man was seen in the store earlier this month.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Police Chief Gets 3-year Contract Extension
The Select Board agreed to the extension last week.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington Jazz Festival Returning In April
The annual festival is celebrating its 15th year.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Landlord-tenant Legal Battle Goes To Trial: Report
The lawsuit has been ongoing for 18 months.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
Global Pharmaceutical Company Issues Large-scale Layoffs In Cambridge
Cambridge is one of the business's main headquarters.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
2 Killed Helicopter Crash In Hawaii + Beverly Mansion Invasion + Bakery Closes After 100+ Years: MA Weekend
Plus: Boston College hires a famous actor's son to lead its basketball program into the future.
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Newton, MA|News|
Boston College Hires UConn's Luke Murray, Son Of Bill Murray, As Next Basketball Coach
Luke Murray has been in the collegiate coaching field for nearly 20 years.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Arlington 2026 Election: Tax Override Passes
Plus, new faces on the Select Board and School Committee.
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Newton, MA|News|
Threatening Political Messages Found On Flyers In Newton: Report
The posters have been discovered in two distinct locations
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Arlington, MA|News|
Everything To Know For Arlington's 2026 Town Election
Election day is Saturday, March 28.
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Newton, MA|News|
'No Kings' Rally Making A Return To Newton
The nationwide rallies are organized by Indivisible and its local branches.
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Somerville, MA|News|
'No Kings' Rally Making A Return To Somerville
The nationwide rallies are organized by Indivisible and its local branches.
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Arlington, MA|News|
'No Kings' Rally Making A Return To Arlington
The nationwide rallies are organized by Indivisible and its local branches.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Fights, Break-ins, And Theft: Somerville Crime Log
The following events were reported to Somerville police recently.
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