Medford, MA|News|
Teenager Arrested After Assaulting Person With Firearm At Medford MBTA Station: Transit Police
The male is now in police custody.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
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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Newton, MA|News|
Missing Swimmer At Newton Lake A False Alarm: Report
Dive teams from Newton and Westborough fire departments scoured the water.
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Arlington, MA|News|
New City Microcreamery Postpones Arlington Grand Opening Event
The new store is open for business despite the postponement.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Home Hospital Clinicians Protest Outside MGB Headquarters In Somerville: Report
The demonstration took place outside MGB's Assembly Row headquarters.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville To Break Ground On City's First Inclusive Playground
The project comes after years of advocacy from families, educators and community members who pushed for improvements to the schoolyard.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Student's Invention Aims To Help Restore Forests
Biodegradable pods are designed to protect seeds during their most vulnerable stages while naturally decomposing in the environment.
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Medford, MA|News|
Arrests, Injured Animals, And Vandalism: Medford Police Log
The following events were reported to Medford police recently.
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Malden, MA|News|
Drugs, Break-ins, And Shoplifting: Malden Police Log
The following events were reported to Malden police recently.
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Melrose|News|
Arrests, Auto Thefts, Harassment: Melrose Police Log
The following events were reported to Melrose police recently.
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Medford, MA|News|
Medford Health Team Hosting Cancer Screening and Prevention Session
The event is taking place Thursday night.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Agrees To 3-year Contract With Police Association
The contract features a cost-of-living raise for officers.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Somerville, MA|News|
Home For Little Wanderers Receives $240K Grant To Support School Mental Health Services
The grant will fund in-school mental health services in Somerville.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Firefighter Announces Retirement After 40 Years
The veteran member is slated to call it a career next month.
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Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Town Meeting Approves New Zoning District For Chestnut Hill Redevelopment
The vote authorized the Select Board to enter into agreements related to the proposed redevelopment of the Chestnut Hill Office Park.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Food Drive In Honor Of Fallen Mayor Continues Through July
Community effort honoring former mayor's legacy will benefit three local food pantries.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Brookline, MA|News|
Brookline Restaurant Raises Money For Local Food Pantry
The popular spot garnered thousands with its fundraiser.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Shade Sails And Benches Come To Arlington's Broadway Plaza To Combat Heat
The plaza is located in Arlington Center.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Catholic Hires New Girls Basketball Coach With Decorated Resume
Sanders succeeds Jay Keane.
Benjamin Pierce, Patch Staff
Malden, MA|News|
Malden Catholic Hires From Within For Next Boys Basketball Coach
John Walsh stepped down as head coach in December.
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Melrose|News|
Melrose Ratifies New Contracts For Teachers And Paraprofessionals
The agreement was made possible in part by funding made available through the Proposition 2½ override.
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