Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
See a story? Have a thought to share? Please! Tell me by emailing alison.bauter@patch.com or tweeting @abauter.
I cover the following Patches: Back Bay, Beacon Hill (Massachusetts politics), Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Framingham, Jamaica Plain, North End, Roslindale, South End and West Roxbury.
Posting Activity
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Fox News Refutes Andrea Tantaros' Scott Brown Allegations
The media company, in a court filing Monday, called its former program host "an opportunist... not a victim."
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
State Directs $270K in Unclaimed Property to Jimmy Fund
The state treasurer joined the Jimmy Fund radio telethon to help "strike out cancer."
Boston|News|
Suspect in Dudley Terrace Shooting Held Without Bail
A man was shot and killed, and a woman seriously injured last weekend.
Boston|News|
See: City Plans 'Popup Plaza' at Downtown Crossing
It's an experiment to see what works and whether people like it. What do you think of the idea?
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
The 2016 Ballot Questions|Scott Brown Allegations|Canines at the Capitol: Beacon Hill's Most-Read Stories
Readers want to know what's on Massachusetts' November ballot, what's up with Scott Brown, and why all those puppies were on Beacon Hill.
Boston|News|
Pup Caught in Crossfire, Cops to the Rescue|Chopper Concern|Commander the Seal's Tragic Tale: Boston's Most-Read Stories
A sad story with a silver lining, a sky-borne curiosity, and a hat-tip to some great (if unhappy) reporting.
Boston|News|
Saint Anthony's Feast in North End Starts Tonight
Street festival is approaching its 100th year this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Boston|News|
Overnight Shooting: Reports of Person Shot, Dog Injured
A Dorchester shooting in the early hours of Thursday has seriously injured at least one, according to multiple early reports.
Boston|News|
2016 Immunization Requirements for Massachusetts Schools
Parents' need-to-know back-to-school information.
Framingham, MA|News|
Updated: Helicopter Crashes into Ashland Reservoir: State Police
Pilot reported safe.
Boston|News|
DA: Deadly Force Justified in Boston Terror Suspect's Death
Usaamah Rahim was killed last summer in Roslindale during a standoff with a terrorism task force.
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Canine Friends Help Charlie Baker Sign Pet Protection Bill
The new law allows citizens to break into cars to rescue pets on hot days without penalty.
Boston|News|
3,600 Free Ferry Tickets and More National Park Service Centennial Events in Boston
Happy 100th, NPS! Celebrate Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in Boston.
Boston|News|
South End Sexual Assault Suspect Held on $500K Bail
Eight years ago, he was convicted in a separate sexual assault, also in Boston's South End.
Charlestown, MA|News|
Charlestown Nurse Honored at Gillette Stadium
The New England Revolution brought one of Reading's local heroes onto the field this weekend.
Boston|News|
Those Loud, Low-Flying Helicopters Are Nothing to Worry About
But Boston Police still had to reassure a few people.