Upfront work is projected to shorten duration of full-time bridge closure by up to two months
As a result of low traffic volumes observed due to the current Somerville High School closure and COVID-19 social distancing measures, the Green Line Extension (GLX) project will adjust its scheduled closures at the School Street bridge in an effort to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption for the community. The series of weekend closures planned throughout March and April will now be consolidated into two weeklong closures.
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On rainy days, it can be tempting to hand children devices and let them fall down a YouTube rabbit hole. After all, there can be a lot of hours to fill when the weather isn’t cooperating with your weekend plans.
There are better ways to spend those rainy days. With a little creativity, rainy days can be opportunities for fun and educational play.
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Arrests:
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Adelson Fedna, of Medford, March 9, 8:17 a.m., arrested at Broadway on a warrant charge of assault with a dangerous weapon.
Christopher Macinnes, of Medford, March 10, 9:28 p.m., arrested at Broadway on charges of attempt to commit a crime, defacing property, and possession of a burglarious instrument.
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On Tuesday, March 17, the following open letter was sent to Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker by several local and regional elected officials:
Governor Baker:
As state and municipal officials, we are calling on you to issue an order to Shelter In Place by the end of the day today, Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
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By Jim Clark
As the world at large grapples with the coronavirus emergency, our own local efforts at quelling the advance of the deadly illness has taken shape as the city’s leadership steps up and issues its calls to action.
It has been an almost daily drama, with updated directives and advisories overtaking those issued in some cases only hours earlier.
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