Waltham, MA|News|
Why One Raccoon Wouldn't Leave This Waltham Porch
If you had an endless supply of bacon nearby, would you leave?
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 High School Postpones China Trip Amid Coronavirus Scare
Concern about coronavirus has Brookline's exchange school on lockdown and pushed back the Brookline-China exchange trip this year.
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Newton, MA|News|
Resident Files Open Meeting Law Complaint Against Newton Council
The complaint centers around the Northland referendum.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Man On Hunger Strike Against Weymouth Compressor Site
BU professor Nathan Phillips began a hunger strike to call attention to what he called violations at the Weymouth Compressor station site.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
Watch A Fox Bring Dinner To This Westford Home
The video as shown on the Neighbors app makes clear that, yes, foxes can be a danger to pets.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Ascend Refiles Petition For Marijuana Dispensary In Newton
Some neighbors are concerned that the appointment-only medical dispensary may cause too much traffic.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Interim School Superintendent Eyes Job In Salem
Superintendent Ben Lummis is in the running for a permanent superintendent position in Salem.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Open Letter: A Personal Thank You From Waltham's Paul Tracey
Candidate For City Council's Ward 3 Paul Tracey said he may not have won the election, but he's still planning to stay involved in the city.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Police Ask For Public's Help To Find This Man
Police said they released this man's photo in connection to a recent spate of locker room thefts.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline, Teachers Union Agree To Paraprofessionals Contract
Friday night the chair of the School Committee announced the school committee came to a contract agreement with the paraprofessionals.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Eyes Countryside, Franklin Schools For Renovation
Although there's a projected decline in enrollment in the years to come, several schools are in need of renovation, school officials say.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline School Budget Update: $2.8 Million Deficit
The school department will only have to trim $2.83 million from the next budget rather than the $3.5 million the district estimated.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Mayor Responds To Pedestrian Involved Crashes
Last year there were 34 pedestrian-involved crashes. This year so far there have been five reported.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Superintendent Candidate Withdraws, 1 More Interview
The district is edging closer to finding a new superintendent. Three candidates remain.
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Newton, MA|News|
Dementia In Newton, 5 Things To Know
An information session on dementia begins Friday afternoon at the Newton senior center. It's open to all community members.
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Newton, MA|News|
Mayor Honors Newton Officer Who Wrestled Knife Away, Saved Clerk
Lt. David Tempesta is the officer who wrestled a knife away from a would-be robber in West Newton.
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Waltham, MA|News|
U.S. Deports Waltham Man Accused Of Guatemalan War Crimes
Francisco Cuxum Alvarado was deported to Guatemala on Jan. 29. He's accused of war crimes.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Police Officer, 1 Other Sent To Hospital After 3 Car Crash
The intersection of Walnut and Watertown streets is blocked off as officers investigate the crash.
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Brookline|News|
How To Make 'Brookline For Everyone'? New Nonprofit Asks
A new nonprofit has sprung up to help push along policies that can usher in affordable housing and a diverse neighborhood.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Charlestown, MA|News|
Disney Studios Filming Movie In Charlestown
Disney Studios is set to film in Charlestown near the Bunker Hill Monument area Thursday and Friday.
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