Dakota Antelman

Dakota Antelman

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I'm a reporter currently working as a digital journalist for WHDH/7News in Boston.

I am experienced in both print and digital reporting, with familiarity covering breaking news, human interest features, municipal government, transit and business in central Massachusetts and the Greater Boston area. 

Beyond 7News, I have been published in Patch, the Community Advocate, the Hopkinton Independent, the Fifty Plus Advocate, the Worcester Telegram & Gazette, BeLocal MetroWest and DigBoston. 

I'm also a proud alumnus of Emerson College ('22, Journalism)


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COVID economy shapes vision for new Malden fast food spot

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Who is Richard Henning, Boston’s next archbishop?

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5th Middlesex senate race features debates over school funding
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Contact tracers see mental health strain from work

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Southborough debates future of historic Doc Stone House

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American Heritage Museum showcases its historic tanks
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Elected leaders look to MBTA's future as GM plans to step down

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Hudson residents spot local hockey jersey in Netflix show

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Lawrence man held without bail after arraignment in connection with woman’s death

BUSINESS/LABOR

Reading Starbucks workers say 'no' to union in final vote count
Challenged ballots had delayed a final result until now after local workers cast their votes last month. [Sept. 1, 2022]

Melrose educators vote to authorize strike
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​The Melrose Education Association said educators will go on strike on Tuesday if a new teachers contract isn't settled before then. [Jan. 13, 2023] ​

Westborough Select Board approves payment in lieu of taxes agreement with Mass General Brigham
MGB recently took a step forward in its efforts to open a new clinic in Westborough when officials approved a community service agreement in lieu of taxes. [Oct. 6, 2021]
Hollywood in Malden: Three new TV shows, movies film in city
The cluster of productions comes at the end of a busy year for Malden as a growing film destination, officials say. [Nov. 2, 2022]

Reading's Green Tomato Kitchen to close
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Changing product costs and issues with product availability are pushing the restaurant to close until further notice after nearly 20 years. [Sept. 12, 2022]

Medford releases developers' visions for Wellington development
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Medford released concept designs last week from developers envisioning various projects around the existing MBTA Wellington Station. [Jan. 6, 2023]

Malden adds life science tenants in Malden Center area
Developers recently announced leases totaling 100,000 square-feet for three life science companies in downtown Malden.
​[Oct. 12, 2022]

BREAKING NEWS

State to close MCI-Concord, transfer prisoners to other facilities
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Massachusetts’ more than 140-year-old prison in Concord will soon shut down under a new state budget plan outlined by Gov. Maura Healey on Wednesday. [Jan. 24, 2024]

Fairhaven man appears in court in connection with deadly hit and run
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A 35-year-old Fairhaven man appeared in court Tuesday to face charges in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a pickup truck and a moped over the weekend. [Aug. 6, 2024]

Former Stoughton police officer indicted in connection with pregnant woman’s 2021 murder
A former Stoughton police officer has been indicted on a charge of killing a witness or victim in connection with the 2021 death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore. [Aug. 28, 2022]
108 protesters arrested, 4 officers injured as police clear Emerson pro-Palestine encampment
Classes were canceled at Emerson College Thursday after police arrested more than 100 protesters overnight at a student-organized pro-Palestine encampment. [April 25, 2024]

Emanuel Lopes sentenced to life in prison for killing Weymouth police sergeant and bystander in 2018
A judge sentenced Emanuel Lopes to life in prison Wednesday after he was found guilty of murder in the 2018 killing of a Weymouth police sergeant and a 77-year-old bystander. [July 31, 2024]

Westborough requires masks in public buildings
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Masks are once again required inside Westborough municipal buildings regardless of vaccination status.
​[Dec. 1, 2021]
NH soldier among 5 killed in training exercise in Mediterranean Sea
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A staff sergeant from New Hampshire was among five soldiers killed in a helicopter crash late last week, the Department of Defense announced. [Nov. 13, 2023]

‘We want a better result’: Local leaders promise to hold Steward accountable amid plans to close hospitals
Elected officials promised to ensure continued access to health care and vowed to hold Steward Health Care accountable Monday after the company announced plans to close two hospitals. [July 29, 2024]

OSHA to investigate Middlesex Turnpike incident in Burlington
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One person was taken to the hospital after an incident related to road work on Middlesex Turnpike, according to police.
​[Oct. 20, 2022]

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Despite fears, town clerks say they haven’t seen mail delays ahead of upcoming elections
At least two area town clerks say the biggest problem they face this election season is not a feared delay in ballots arriving via the mail, but rather, a crush of them. [Aug. 22, 2020]
Uncertainty lingers around Melrose library project costs
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Melrose's city planner said last month that the city has adjusted project plans amid concerns that bids could exceed the current budget. [Sept. 23, 2022]
State promises new safety measures on Lynn Fells Parkway after review
New commitments come just over three months after a deadly car crash prompted renewed calls for safety improvements. [Dec. 6, 2022]

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