Newton, MA|News|
Newton Cancels July 4 Festivities Amid Coronavirus Concern
"This is a disappointing decision but the right one for Newton," Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
- Brookline, MA
Jenna covers Brookline, Newton and Waltham. She is also the field editor for Charlestown, Chelmsford and Westford.
After graduating from Columbia Journalism School she moved to Boston in 2007 to work for The Christian Science Monitor for several years, including as Asia desk editor. She eventually made the switch to local journalism where she covered Brookline and Newton for GateHouse Media. She joined Patch in 2017. She's a runner, swimmer and loyal flip-flops fan. She knows how to throw a frisbee and has a love-hate relationship with coffee.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Memorial Day Event Closed To Public Amid Coronavirus
"I am not willing to risk the health of the living to honor those who have passed," said Veterans Services Director Bill McGroarty.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Lowell Festival Canceled For 2020 Amid Coronavirus Concern
The third- annual The Town And The City Festival was set to be held this fall, but organizers say that's not going to happen.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Coronavirus-Related Deaths Rise Above 100 In Newton
The number of Newton residents who have tested positive for the virus rose to 710 people, as of May 19, six more than the day before.
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Brookline|News|
Man Attempts To Steal Brookline Officer's Car: Police
After a brief chase near the police station police arrested a man they said tried to steal an officer's car - right in front of the officer.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Police Ask 'Judgment Malfunctioned' Drivers To Step Up
Waltham police released images of cars caught on video and believed to be connected with the vandalism Monday night or early Tuesday.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Eyes Superintendent Coach To Run Schools Next Year
Dr. James Marini has been a superintendent and an interim superintendent as well as principal in the area. He also coaches superintendents.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Nomadic Theater Offers Photo Scavenger Hunt
While the theater's shut down, they've put together a few outside activities to keep families entertained.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Healthy Waltham To Distribute Free Food At Pantry Pop Up
This pantry event is one of a number that have popped up around the city for those facing hardship because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Faces 'Severe Revenue Picture,' Mayor Says
Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy's proposed $277.87 million budget is down from last year's budget and reflects a hit to the city's revenue.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Porchfest Creates StayHomeFest Video Amid Coronavirus
Instead of being silenced, porchfest participants created a video celebrating Brookline as a musical community and home.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Police Department Social Worker Offers Online Hours
Brookline Police Department's social worker can help guide you to finding mental health related or substance use recovery resources.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham First Responders Read Books To Children From Afar
It's an effort thanks to a school librarian and a second grade teacher at MacArthur Elementary.
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Newton, MA|News|
Boston College To Resume In-Person Classes This Fall
President William Leahy said in an email that in-person classes will start as scheduled on August 31.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Kosher Caterer Pivots To Takeout Amid Coronavirus
Catering by Andrew in Brookline started offering takeout to the public recently to respond to the changing business landscape.
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Brookline|News|
Public Art installation Opens in Brookline's Monmouth Park
Brookline Arts Center just announced a new public art installation in Monmouth Park. It's called "Shimmer."
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton South Grad Stars In Her First Feature Film 'Lemon Drop'
Newton South High School graduate, Sammi Lappin’s first feature film, "Lemon Drop," was released worldwide.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge To Offer Free Coronavirus Tests In The Port, CHA
It's part of a pilot program to allow more Cambridge residents to have easy access to free testing.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Coronavirus Cases Edge Close To 300
To date, 298 people had tested positive for the virus that causes the COVID-19 illness.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Lions Hero Awards: 2020 Winners
There are many people among us in Waltham worthy of recognition. Here are a few that have recently been named.
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