Boston, MA|News|
Don't Touch The Charles River: Toxic Algae Blooms Detected
It's not smart to touch parts of the Charles right now because it's full of toxic algae, according to the Department of Conservation.
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 To Investigate Newbury College Site For School, Town
The town is spending $100,000 to study the western portion of the Newbury College campus for a possible school - or town - use.
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Boston, MA|News|
Man Captured, Sentenced For Laundering $1M Worth Of IRS Checks
The checks were based on fraudulent tax returns with false W-2 information, using the name and info of someone in Puerto Rico.
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North End, MA|News|
Woman Hit In The Head By Falling Metal In North End
Thursday morning she was walking through the North End Thursday morning when a piece of metal from a construction site fell and hit her.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
2 Years After Cooper Street 10 Alarm Fire, Still No Arrests
This, despite a hefty reward for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons who set a fire on July 23, 2017.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
'He Picked The Wrong Victim': Woman Chases Flasher
Massachusetts State Police said a man jogging in Cambridge flashed a woman, who ran after and tried to apprehend him.
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Charlestown, MA|News|
Mayor Walsh Agrees To Master Plan For Charlestown
The announcement comes after a grassroots effort campaigned for it.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Man Pleads Guilty To Transporting Girl For Prostitution
Cory Smith faces 12 years in prison for transporting a girl across state lines to prostitute her.
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Brookline|News|
Electric Scooter Pilot To Include Another Company In Brookline
Nearly four months into a pilot program, a new scooter company has come to town.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
As Brookline Police App Draws Criticism, Police Invite Questions
Got questions? Brookline Police Department officials are inviting residents to come ask questions and hear about the new app Wednesday.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Sex Offender Accused Of Kidnapping, Assault With Intent To Rape
Authorities said the Boston man was the same one accused of exposing himself to a woman on the Orange Line last week.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Commission Recommends Newton City Council, Mayor Get Raises
The commission also said the School Committee should get raises. There's still time to weigh in on whether you agree.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Beacon Hill, MA|News|
What's Next For Myrtle The Turtle In Beacon Hill Neighborhood
The bronze statue caused a surprising stir after playground users realized how hot the statue could get under the sun.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Police Release Photo Of Man In Connection With 'Investigation'
Police said they are looking for an ID on a man in relation to a July 7 larceny.
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North End, MA|News|
After Arson In North End, Boston Police Look For 2 In Connection
Police released images of two people they say they believe are connected to an arson on Hanover Street this weekend.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline School Committee To Begin Interim Superintendent Search
Following the abrupt resignation of Andrew Bott, that's the question the school committee is facing.
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Boston, MA|News|
Level 3 Sex Offender Arrested, Accused Of Lewd Act On Orange Line
Police said he exposed himself to a woman on the Orange Line.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Charlestown, MA|News|
Charlestown Man Busted For Fare Evasion, Gets Arrested: Police
Police said the man didn't pay his MBTA fare, and when they went to issue him a ticket for that, they found out a few other things.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Missing 12-Year-Old Camper Found: Bentley Police
Bentley University Police issued a robocall asking the public's help finding the boy.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Still Eyes Newbury College Property, Possible Deal
Last week the Town Administrator sent a memo to the Select Board and Advisory Committee about next steps with the property.
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