Want More Local News In Newton ? Become A Newton Patch Member

NEWTON, MA — A vibrant local news destination is built upon a strong relationship between two things: dependable, timely journalism and an informed, involved community sharing their knowledge, experiences and opportunity.

My name is Jenna Fisher and I have been the editor and reporter of the Newton Patch for about two years now. I grew up in Northern Virginia and moved to the area about a decade ago after a bit of traveling. You may recognize my name from my three years at the TAB - or if you're a fan of "The Office," well, you know me from there.

I can often be found running around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, along Heart Break Hill or in the summer, taking a break from my run to dangle my feet off the edge of the dock at Crystal Lake. And you might catch me working from La Aroma in West Newton or at Central in Newton Centre.

Most importantly, I try to keep residents updated and the community engaged in what's going on.

Patch is starting a membership program in Newton to support local reporting in our community, while at the same time offering a real value to community organizers and influencers. For $5/month or $50/year here’s what you’ll get:

• Promoted status on your local announcement and events posts in Newton
• A member badge next to your Patch username
• An invitation to an ongoing dialogue with Patch executives on the future of local news
• The joy of belonging to a group of your neighbors who support community journalism in Newton

Money raised through the Patch Membership program will be invested directly back into your Newton Patch to create more local content. We strongly believe that improving what we provide you, our readers, will only help make Newton a stronger and more connected community.

Thanks for reading and for your support. Click here to join.

I'll see you on the Patch - and around town.

Thank you,

Jenna Fisher

Jenna.Fisher@Patch.com or on Twitter/Instagram at @reporterJenna