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.
Follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @ReporterJenna.
Got a tip? Email her: jenna.fisher@patch.com.
Posting Activity
Boston, MA|News|
Plane Bound For Istanbul Makes Emergency Landing At Boston Logan
Flight trackers show that flight THY4 out of JFK flew past Boston before turning around and landing.
Needham, MA|News|
Elevator Worker Dies At TripAdvisor's Massachusetts HQ
Needham police and firefighters said James Jacobs, 52, was killed in an accident at TripAdvisor's headquarters in Needham.
Newton, MA|News|
The Bagel Place On Needham Street Closed
After three years on Needham Street, The Bagel Place has closed up shop.
Cambridge, MA|News|
Man Jumps On Tracks At Central Square Station, Dies
MBTA transit police officers do not suspect foul play.
Brookline|News|
Tree On Wire Prompts MBTA Green Line Evacuation, Delays
Watch for some serious delays on the Green Line, and shuttle buses.
North End, MA|News|
Maria’s Pastry Shop In North End Is Closing
The North End staple has been a go-to for locals wanting to avoid the lines at the more touristy spots for decades.
Newton, MA|News|
Woman Scares Off Man Stealing Her Car: Newton Police
Later, police said they found him face down, covered in dirt under a board hidden near a shed.
Newton, MA|News|
Cabot School Set To Reopen With Humpty Dumpty In Place In Newton
After two years, Humpty Dumpty is back, and students will be returning to the school after two years at Carr.
Waltham, MA|News|
Preliminary Election: Who's On The Ballot In Waltham
There is a citywide preliminary election in September.
Waltham, MA|News|
Traffic Alert: Waltham Bridge To Undergo 'Urgent Repair'
MassDOT will be closing the Newton Street bridge between River and Main streets in Waltham. Watch for detours until Sept. 19.
Newton, MA|News|
Ward 5 Residents To Head To The Polls Sept. 10
There are three people running for one spot on the November ballot.
Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Police Officer Helps Skunk, But Gets Skunked
One lucky skunk; one unlucky police officer.
Waltham, MA|News|
Found In Waltham: Dog With No Person Nearby
This pup was found today, according to the Waltham Animal Control officer.
West Roxbury, MA|News|
Bobcat Spotted In West Roxbury's Millennium Park
It's pretty rare to spot a bobcat in Boston.
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham's Annual Shoppers Cafe 5K: What To Know
Proceeds from the $35 cost of registration will go to the Waltham Partnership for Youth.
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Public Schools Expand Free T-Pass For Students
All non-elementary students are now eligible for T passes. That is expected to add as many as 10,000 students this September.
Brookline|News|
Brookline Names Ben Lummis Interim Superintendent Of Schools
Just weeks before the start of school the School Committee voted on an interim school superintendent to replace Andrew Bott, who resigned.
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Teachers To Protest, Then Go Silent, For Contract
The Newton Teachers Association contract expires Aug. 30. The union has been negotiating with the School Committee for a year.
Brookline|News|
Brookline School Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School, Vacations
When's the first day of school in Brookline? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.
