Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Nancy Tawadros
John and Karen Janowski share why they are voting for Nancy Tawadros for Select Board.
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
Alex Newman, Patch Staff
- Medford, MA
Alex is a Jersey transplant covering Arlington, Malden, Medford, Reading and Somerville for Patch. A graduate of Northeastern University, Alex has lived in the Boston area since college (though he still hasn't been able to bring himself to root for the Sox). He is an avid football and baseball fan, amateur woodworker and film geek.
Alex lives in Chelsea with his fiancée, their dog and a revolving door of foster puppies.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Phil Pacino For RMLD Board
Russ Graham shares why he is voting to re-elect Phil Pacino to the Board of Commissioners.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Jackie McCarthy
"If you are looking for a fresh perspective from a Select Board Member, you are in luck," Genady Pilyavsky writes.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Letter: John Leone Rebuttal To Opponent's Statements
Town Moderator John Leone provides "clarity and context" to statements made by his challenger in the April 2 election.
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Boston, MA|News|
Monica Cannon-Grant, Husband Plead Not Guilty: What To Know
The activist and her husband are accused of misusing donations to her nonprofit, Violence In Boston.
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Wrentham, MA|News|
'The Girl From Plainville': Strong Performances Buoy Shallow Plot
REVIEW: The first three episodes of the true-crime series dramatize the ill-fated relationship between Michelle Carter and Conrad Roy.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Seek Armed Robbery Suspect
Police said a man held up a convenience store clerk at gunpoint on March 23.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Barnstable Police Search For Missing Man
Police are seeking the public's help in finding 58-year-old Rajendranath Mahabir, who has not been seen since Saturday.
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Somerville, MA|News|
Somerville Police Seize 6 Guns During Arrest Of Charlestown Man
Among the guns seized included an AR-15 handgun designed to be easily concealed while having the ability to fire rifle rounds, police said.
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Medford|News|
Medford Names Next Finance Director
After a months-long search, the city has selected Nantucket Assistant Town Accountant Robert Dickinson to manage its $192 million budget.
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Reading, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Nancy Tawadros, Reading Select Board
Tawadros, a longtime Reading resident who works in operations for a tech company, shares why she is running for Select Board.
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Reading, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Mark Dockser, Reading Select Board
Dockser, who has served on the Select Board for three years, shares why he is running for re-election.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Candidate Profile: Greg Christiana, Arlington Town Moderator
Christiana, a software engineer, has been a Town Meeting member for six years and is active in local civic groups.
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Reading, MA|News|
Phil Pacino Seeking Re-Election To Reading Municipal Light Board
Pacino has 35 years of experience with the Reading Municipal Light Department.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Reading Has An Opportunity During Women's History Month
"Of the three candidates [for Select Board], two are very strong, intelligent, successful and capable women," Erin Carlo-Bacci writes.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: In Support Of Philip Pacino For RMLD Board
John Stempeck, who has served on the Board with Pacino for nine years, says he's brought a "unique, historical perspective" to the work.
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Reading, MA|News|
Letter: Pam Daskalakis Right Choice For RMLD Board
Curtis Street resident Ben Yoder, who worked with Daskalakis, says her cost management experience makes her the right choice for the Board.
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Reading, MA|News|
No Injuries In 3-Alarm Reading House Fire
Crews battled a blaze on Walnut Street Friday night.
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Arlington, MA|News|
Town-Wide Street Sweeping To Begin In Arlington: What To Know
Residents are asked to not place trash in the street and park off-street during their scheduled week.
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Barnstable-Hyannis, MA|News|
Scams Reported In Barnstable: What To Watch Out For
Police said they have been getting "many different" reports of scams or fraudulent calls.
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