Newton, MA|News|
Newton School Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School, Vacations
When's the first day of school in Newton? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.
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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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham School Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School, Vacations
When's the first day of school in Waltham? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Hundreds Rally At City Hall Plaza For Stricter Gun Laws
With signs and speeches they petitioned federal lawmakers require expanded background checks.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
New Marijuana Dispensary Planned In Brookline
Sanctuary plans to open in Coolidge Corner. It would be Brookline's second recreational marijuana shop after New England Treatment Access.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Firefighters Rescue Person, Cat In Dot Triple-Decker Fire
The Dorchester fire caused close to a half-million dollars worth of damage, according to Boston fire officials.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
2-Alarm Fire At Harvard Yard: Cambridge Fire
Saturday afternoon officials were called to a historic landmark on Harvard's campus for a report of a fire.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Plymouth, MA|News|
Shark Near Lobster Boat In Plymouth Prompts Beach Closures
The flags are up and the beaches are closed because of the shark sighting, according to the harbormaster.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts’ Tax-Free Weekend: What To Know
This weekend is a break from paying the state 6.25 percent sales tax on most purchases.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Car Drives Into Stone Wall, Firefighters Rescue Driver In Newton
Check out the photos.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Jamaica Plain, MA|News|
Smoke At Forest Hills MBTA Station: Fire Department
Firefighters are investigating a report of smoke on the tracks at the Forest Hills MBTA
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Pipework, Gas Release Planned For Newton, Wellesley
Crews are emptying a natural gas pipeline so they can do some maintenance work on it. It will be smelly. Here's how long it will last,
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Bedford, NH|News|
Fatal Crash On Back River Road: Bedford Police Investigating
The crash that left a 21-year-old man dead and another with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning, according to police.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Woman Stole $182K From Animal Hospital: Indictment
When the animal hospital management questioned her about some fishy transactions, she said it was a mistake, but she quit shortly after.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Martha Reeves And The Vandellas Headline Waltham Doo Wop Concert
Grab your dancing shoes. The annual Doo Wop Concert is set for Saturday with a Motown group that made the charts in the 60s.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team To Fly Over Boston
The Red Arrows, comprised of nine Hawk jets, will perform in Boston for the first time.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Cambridge, MA|News|
Cambridge Resident Parking Permit Photo Contest Now Open: City
Every year, the city holds a Resident Permit Photo Contest, accepting digital photographs of city buildings, landmarks or other images.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Longtime Brookline Police Auxiliary Officer Passes Away
Matt Stein loved helping Brookline Police officers back in the old days, according to police.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Lawsuit Against Newton Schools, History Teachers Dropped
Newton schools were accused of anti-Israel bias in the high school history curriculum.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton PTO Treasurer Stole $14K: Indictment
Rebeca Craig, 37, of Boston, was charged with 27 crimes, including forgery and larceny.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Jamaica Plain, MA|News|
Clear The Shelters Day: Help Hennessey Find A Home Near Boston
Animal shelters across the country, including one in Boston, are participating in Clear the Shelters Day Saturday, Aug. 17.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
