Dakota Antelman

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I'm a journalist currently working as a web reporter 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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5th Middlesex Senate Race Features Debates Over School Funding
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Southborough debates future of historic Doc Stone House

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‘It’s terrifying’: Contact tracers see mental health strain from work
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Elected Leaders Look To MBTA's Future As GM Plans To Step Down

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Malden Councilors Choose 'Nuclear Option' Amid Double Pole Frustration

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]
 
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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]

BREAKING NEWS

Woburn Motel Cited For Wage, Sick Time Violations
The Woburn Red Roof Inn was cited alongside other motels in Shrewsbury and Sutton. [Jan. 17, 2023]

OSHA To Investigate Middlesex Turnpike Incident In Burlington
One person was taken to the hospital after an incident related to road work on Middlesex Turnpike, according to police. [Oct. 20, 2022]
Westborough requires masks in public buildings
Masks are once again required inside Westborough municipal buildings regardless of vaccination status. [Dec. 1, 2021]

Man Arraigned After Shooting At Roommate In Malden: Police
Ryan Hinds, 25, was arrested in Boston and later arraigned on four charges including assault to murder. [Nov. 3, 2022]

Breakheart Fires Burn 79 Acres, More Helicopter Water Drops Expected
Security officer killed in shooting at state hospital in Concord, NH
Recent rain has helped, the DCR said. But it will do little to dampen fires burning deep into forest soil. [Aug. 24, 2022]
A security officer and former police chief was killed Friday when a suspect opened fire in the lobby of a psychiatric hospital in Concord, New Hampshire, officials said.  [Nov. 17, 2023]

NH soldier among 5 killed in training exercise in Mediterranean Sea
A staff sergeant from New Hampshire was among five U.S. Army Special Operations soldiers killed in a helicopter crash in the Mediterranean Sea late last week, the Department of Defense announced. [Nov. 13, 2023]

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

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]

Despite fears, town clerks say they haven’t seen mail delays ahead of upcoming elections
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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]
Recreational Marijuana Amendment Approved In Woburn By Council Vote
The city previously banned recreational dispensaries outright. Now, it is allowing the shops in an existing industrial zoning district.
​[Sept. 26, 2022]

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]
Medford Releases Developers' Visions For Wellington Development
Medford released concept designs last week from developers envisioning various projects around the existing MBTA Wellington Station. [Jan. 6, 2023]

State Promises New Safety Measures On Lynn Fells Parkway After Review
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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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