Boston|News|
State Police Plan Suffolk County Sobriety Checkpoint
Consider yourself warned.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
- Boston, MA
Coffee-loving reporter—is that redundant?—covering Bay State politics and Boston neighborhood news from beautiful Beacon Hill.
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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.
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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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
UPDATE: Officials Identify Man Killed in Highland Terrace Fire
Our condolences to the family.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
The Five Greatest Moments from Marty Walsh's Twitter Q&A
"Sorry, man."
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Boston|News|
Legislators Advance Massachusetts 'Millionaires Tax' Amidst Talk of 'Class Warfare,' 'Income Inequality'
Do you support a higher tax on millionaires?
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Weston, MA|News|
Police: Natural Gas Leak Shuts Down Parts of Weston Road
Here's where to avoid.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Harvard Business School Evacuated Over Bomb Threat
University police evacuated multiple buildings on Harvard Business School's campus Wednesday morning.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
PHOTO: Burning Truck Causes Delays on I-90
All lanes have reopened Tuesday after a burning truck caused delays near Sturbridge.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
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.
Alison Bauter, Patch Staff
