Boston, MA|News|
MA State Trooper Sentenced To 1 Day In Prison In Overtime Scandal
Eric Chin was the first trooper to get sentenced. Seven others have pleaded guilty and are waiting for sentencing.
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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Cambridge, MA|News|
Central Square Reopens After Police Talk Man Down From Building
Police said the person was safely taken into protective custody.
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Waltham, MA|News|
J.W. Childs Gets A New Name After Founder Accused Of Solicitation
J.W. Childs Associates, based in Waltham, is now Prospect Hill Growth. Its founder, John Childs, was charged in a prostitution sting.
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Cambridge, MA|News|
No Jumper Near BU Bridge: Police Say Reports Were False Alarm
A teen who picked the wrong place to sit in the sun caught the eye of at least a few concerned passers by.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Kennedy Middle School Has A New Principal, Officially
Although he's got a new title, he's been around the school for more than two decades.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Boston Marathon 2019: See Who From Waltham Is Running
Wondering who from Waltham is running on Marathon Monday? Here's the full list, complete with bib numbers.
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Brookline|News|
Boston Area's First Retail Marijuana Shop Opens Without Trouble
"Things have gone smoothly so far," said Brookline Police Chief Andrew Lipson.
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Back Bay, MA|News|
2 Men Arrested After Shots Fired In Back Bay
Police said a window at a building at Hynes Convention Center appeared damaged from gunfire.
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Brookline|News|
Smooth Rollout: Boston Area's First Pot Shop Opens Without Hiccup
At one point early Saturday, Brookline police traffic detail officers outnumbered the people in line.
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Beacon Hill, MA|News|
Hundreds Show Up At State House Education Funding Hearing
During eight hours of testimony, hundreds took to the mic to indicate their support for the PROMISE Act.
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Brookline|News|
Fire On Beacon Street, Prompts Road Closure Near Coolidge Corner
After fire broke out on the first floor of a building at 1470 Beacon St, cars were being rerouted at Summit Avenue, according to officials.
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Boston, MA|News|
Man Dies After Jump Off Revere Hotel In Boston: Police
Boston police said a man jumped off the 24th floor of the Revere Hotel on Stuart Street.
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Boston, MA|News|
Uber, Lyft Fees At Logan Airport Could Rise 54 Percent
Massport wants Uber and Lyft to charge extra $5 fees for service at Logan Airport and stage dropoffs and pickups at a parking garage.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Man's $38M Ponzi Scheme Nets Ferraris, Porsches, Lambo
Raymond Montoya was sentenced to 14 years in prison for running a Ponzi scheme in which he defrauded family, friends and associates.
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Brookline|News|
First Retail Marijuana Shop In Boston Area Opening: What To Know
The New England Treatment Access marijuana store in Brookline will become the first Greater Boston recreational pot shop this weekend.
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Boston, MA|News|
Person Hit By Green Line MBTA In Boston
The E Line is still experiencing delays after a person was hit by a train.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Students Win Quiz Show Hosted By Famous Author
"Confucianism" was the answer junior Anna Kraffmiller provided that ushered in Waltham's victory.
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Boston, MA|News|
TD Bank Apologizes After Pushback On ‘Racist’ Advertisement
"We are sorry that an ad that appeared in one of our stores was insensitive to the Dorchester community," TD Bank said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston SWAT Team Raided Wrong Home: ACLU
The ACLU said a Boston police SWAT team handcuffed a couple and their teenage daughter as their two younger children watched on.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Picked For Apple TV Series Starring Chris Evans
"Defending Jacob," an Apple TV series featuring "Captain America" star Chris Evans, starts filming in Newton in April.
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