Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Police Officer Helps Rescue Swimmers At Freeman Lake
Two young swimmers are alive today, thanks to the quick thinking Chelmsford police officer and bystanders at Freeman Lake Sunday.
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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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Group To March To Draw Attention To Systemic Racism
There will be speeches, followed by a moment of silence, and a march into Newtonville.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Hopkinton Teen’s Death Draws Protesters To Middlesex DA's Office
Activists plan to deliver 16,000 signatures to the Middlesex District Attorney's office calling for her to step aside on this case.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Group Brings Public Art To 8 City Village Centers
Newton Community Pride and the city are hoping to promote local businesses in Newton's village centers by getting people out for art.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Town Meeting Approves $365.5 Million Budget
The town's police department budget is down to $17.5 million, the school budget is $128.2 million.
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Holliston-Hopkinton, MA|News|
Baker, Healey Weigh In On Hopkinton Teen Death Investigation
"I certainly support getting to the bottom of it," Gov. Charlie Baker said of Mikayla Miller's death.
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Westford, MA|News|
Westford's Jonathan Burke Named Student Athlete Of The Month
"[He] plays a strong second base and has been an excellent relief pitcher, keeping us competitive," Jonathan Burke's coach said.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Mask Confusion Coming To Massachusetts On May 29: Patch PM
Also: Split on renaming school | Councilor accused of bullying | MA jail loses federal contract | House OKs $400M for soldiers home | More
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Waltham, MA|News|
Mothers Out Front Draw Attention To Waltham's 212 Gas Leaks
Repairing just the 11 biggest leaks could reduce Waltham’s methane emissions by 50 percent, according to the group Mother's Out Front.
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Brookline|Neighbor News|
Brookline Library Staff Says 'Thank You' To Town Amid Pandemic
"We are thankful that the Town has put the health and safety of staff and patrons first," librarians said.
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Newton, MA|News|
Vaccination Clinic At Newton North This Weekend
The clinic is part of a partnership with the Holtzman Medical Group, the City’s Health and Human Services staff.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Farmers Market Prepares For 2021 Season
Here's who will be at the Newton Farmers Market this season when it returns June 26.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline To Settle Racism Lawsuit With Firefighter Gerald Alston
"This is a new day, a new board, and the time is right," Select Board Chair Heather Hamilton said Wednesday night.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline's First Woman Moderator Takes Podium For Town Meeting
Kate Poverman is the first woman to hold the role of Town Meeting moderator. She took over from Sandy Gadsby who held the role for 27 years.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Police Ask For Public's Help To Find This Man
Police said they're investigating an "incident" involving the man and need help identifying him.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Billerica Man Accused Of Lobbing Racial Slurs, Beer Bottle At Man
He's accused of yelling racial slurs and assaulting a 24-year-old Black man at a restaurant on the Middlesex Turnpike.
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Brookline|News|
Marijuana Retailer Edges Closer To Open On Brookline, Boston Line
Brookline officials voted Tuesday to grant Mission a marijuana retailer license after the company updated its diversity plan.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Names New Principal Of South Row Elementary
Theresa Gilbert, of Merrimac, was named the Principal of Chelmsford Public Schools’ South Row Elementary School.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Gun Store Regulation Proposal At Standstill: Patch PM
Also: MIAA ditches masks | Accused of fraud, MA man faked suicide | Bad trip for 4 teens | 2021 Massachusetts Farmers Market Guide | More
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton High Schools Set To Start Later Next Year
For years Newton has discussed the possibility of starting high school later. Next year, students will start at 9 a.m. instead of 7:40 a.m.
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