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
Milford, MA|News|
Here's How Many Jobs Massachusetts Added in April
The unemployment rate is ticking down, but does it feel to you like things are getting better? Let Patch know in the comments.
Boston|News|
City Tourism Chief on Paid Leave Following Indictment
"I am deeply concerned about today's news." Boston Mayor Marty Walsh reacts to Kenneth Brissette's arrest, indictment.
Boston|News|
City Official Arrested, Charged with Union-Related Extortion: Update
Federal charges of union-related extortion are connected to the Boston Calling music festival, "Top Chef" reality TV show filming.
Beverly, MA|News|
UPDATE: Officials Identify Man Killed in Highland Terrace Fire
Our condolences to the family.
Boston|News|
Legislators Advance Massachusetts 'Millionaires Tax' Amidst Talk of 'Class Warfare,' 'Income Inequality'
Do you support a higher tax on millionaires?
Cambridge, MA|News|
Harvard Business School Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
University police evacuated multiple buildings on Harvard Business School's campus Wednesday morning.
Boston|News|
Boston Medical Center to Offer Gender Reassignment Surgery
It will be the first Massachusetts hospital offering the procedure, providing male-to-female surgery.
Boston|News|
Two-Alarm Fire, Live Ammunition as Firefighters Battled Allston Blaze
Four were rendered homeless after flames tore through an Allston home overnight Wednesday, the Boston Fire Department said.
Boston|News|
BPS Walkout: Hundreds of Students March on Boston City Hall
Boston Public School students and parents testified before a Common Council committee Tuesday, touching on issues from funding to testing.
Newton, MA|News|
'Make the Right Call': New Campaign Stresses Need for Quick Action in Overdose Cases
A statewide campaign launched Tuesday by the governor and attorney general's office highlights necessity of calling 9-1-1 in overdose cases.
Boston|News|
BPS Principals: We Do Not Sanction the Walkout
Boston Public Schools formally weighed in on Tuesday's planned BPS Walkout this morning, instructing school officials and warning students.
Boston|News|
Updated: Court Appearance Delayed for Man Charged in Bella Bond Murder
Michael Patrick McCarthy, accused of killing two-year-old in "Baby Doe" case, was scheduled to face the court again Tuesday.
Worcester, MA|News|
PHOTO: Burning Truck Causes Delays on I-90
All lanes have reopened Tuesday after a burning truck caused delays near Sturbridge.
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Car Crash: Police Identify Woman Killed
An Acton woman died early Tuesday morning and her husband was injured in a car crash shortly after midnight Tuesday morning.
Acton, MA|News|
2 Hospitalized After Southwest Jet Hits Turbulence Leaving Boston
The plane, flying out of Boston, hit strong turbulence Monday night and was forced to turn back.
South End, MA|News|
Prison Time for Brothers in Beating of Homeless Immigrant
The beating was reported at the time as action influenced by now-presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Cambridge, MA|News|
Update: Police Recover Man Who Reportedly Jumped In Charles River
Public safety officials were on-scene at Weeks Footbridge in Cambridge for a reported jumper.
