Newton, MA|News|
'All Lives Matter' Note Sent To Newton Teacher Prompts Alarm
A Newton teacher found the note that left them feeling attacked and frightened, said Superintendent David Fleishman.
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's Rep. Tom Stanley To Chair Committee On Elder Affairs
The state rep - and city councilor - said he will use his role at the State House to advocate for seniors in Waltham and beyond.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Bonfire Indian Grill To Open Soon In Waltham
The restaurant owner is set to come before the licensing commission Feb. 24.
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Newton, MA|News|
Fired Football Coach Goes On Offense, Sues District | Patch PM
Also: Boston Calling canceled once again | Newton asks for more state oversight of Boston College | More.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Mayor Urges State Oversight Of BC Coronavirus Response
"We’re continuing to see a concerning number of cases at Boston College," said Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller.
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Newton, MA|News|
Another Marijuana Establishment Eyes Newton
Nuestra Newton is holding a virtual community outreach meeting Monday.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Names Finalist For School Superintendent Job
The School Committee voted on a finalist to replace School Superintendent Andrew Bott, who resigned in 2019.
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Westford, MA|News|
MA Hands-Free Law One Year Later: Westford Statistics
See how many tickets and warnings local and state police gave out in Westford under the year-old hands-free law.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Vaccine Clinics Canceled Amid New State Rollout Plan
"Chelmsford Board of Health will no longer receive COVID-19 vaccine to administer first round doses," the health department said Friday.
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Newton, MA|News|
See a Pothole In Newton? Report It
Amid this year's brutal weather, tire-hungry potholes are proliferating and pockmarking roadways.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Close Call: Delayed Vaccine Shipment Arrives In Time | Patch PM
Also: Biden pens Patch op-ed | COVID committee wants to hear directly from Baker | Boston Pride Parade postponed amid pandemic | More.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Town Meeting Moderator To Step Down After 27 Years
Sandy Gadsby has been the moderator for nearly three decades. Since at least 2000, he has run unopposed.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Students To Return To Fully In-Person School In March
The district's medical experts said that as other mitigation measures are in place in the schools, desks could be less than 6 ft. apart.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Police Chief Keith MacPherson Retires After 41 Years
MacPherson stepped into the chief's role seven years ago.
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Westford, MA|News|
Nashoba Tech Students Film 'Urinetown', Tickets To Go On Sale
With pandemic protocols shutting down any hope of this year's live musical on stage, these students picked up some cameras and took action.
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Brookline|News|
Blue Bottle Coffee Opens In Chestnut Hill's The Street
This is the first coffee shop to open in the shopping area, if you don't count Starbucks inside Star Market.
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Waltham, MA|News|
MA Hands-Free Law One Year Later: Waltham Statistics
Since a ban on using an electronic device while driving went into effect last year, police have issued hundreds of citations and warnings.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Vaccine Clinics Canceled Amid New State Rollout
"Newton’s HHS department is disappointed" said Commissioner Deborah Youngblood.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Could See Up To 9 Inches Of Snow
Greater Boston can expect to see snow start falling late Thursday afternoon, and it's not likely to stop until Friday evening.
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Westford, MA|News|
Westford Could See Up To 6 Inches Of Snow
Greater Lowell can expect to see snow start falling late Thursday afternoon, and it's not likely to stop until Friday evening.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff