Waltham, MA|News|
Google Acquires Waltham Tech Firm, Plans Layoffs
Google finalized its acquisition of a Waltham technology firm Monday, shortly after the firm announced it would be firing 54 employees.
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|
Will Waltham Get Snow Days This Winter?
Virtual learning means schools could operate on snow days. But there's still a scenario in which classes are canceled altogether.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Rolls Back Coronavirus Rules: What Will Close
Newton and other nearby communities will roll back reopening protocols in an effort to curb rising coronavirus case counts.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Lowell General To Receive 1,950 Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine Tuesday
The hospital expects to begin vaccinating staff Wednesday.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton-Wellesley Hospital To Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Tuesday
The Newton-based health care system will administer vaccinations starting later this week as part of the Pfizer rollout.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Middle School Drive Helps Lowell Salvation Army
McCarthy Middle School's annual food drive gathered enough nonperishable food to Lowell's Salvation Army to make more than 10,000 meals.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Homeowners Will See Property Tax Increase In 2021
Newton City Council approved a residential property tax rate of $10.76 for $1,000 of assessed value.
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Brookline|News|
Marijuana Hidden In Shampoo Bottle At Logan Airport: Patch PM
Plus: No more snow days? | Bus lane pilot |Free coronavirus test sites | More.
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Brookline|News|
Will Brookline Get Snow Days This Winter?
Virtual learning means schools could operate on snow days. But there's still a scenario in which classes are canceled altogether.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Marijuana Hidden In Shampoo Bottle At Logan Airport: TSA
Logan Airport security officers said they caught someone who hid box cutters inside a bottle of Head & Shoulders, but later corrected that.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|Neighbor News|
Share Your Holiday Lights With Brookline Patch
If you finished putting up your lights, let us know, so we can spread the cheer.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
Westford Town Offices Close Amid Coronavirus Surge
Town offices have temporarily closed to the public as the number of people in Westford who test positive for the virus continues to rise.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
How Snow Days Will Work At Newton Schools Amid Pandemic
Virtual learning means Newton schools could operate on snow days. But there's still a scenario in which classes are canceled altogether.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Charlestown, MA|News|
Tobin Bridge Bus Lane Pilot Begins: What To Know
The mile-long dedicated bus lane southbound on the Tobin Bridge opens Monday for one of the MBTA's most traveled bus routes.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Santa To Come To Waltham Sunday
A parade will take Santa all over the city to wave hello and bring a smile to anyone who needs it Sunday.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
Car Catches Fire At Westford Gas Station
A fire official said the out-of-town driver was on his way to his son's wedding.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
John Oliver Is Running For Newton City Council
No, not the TV Host. This John Oliver has lived in Newton for the past 18 years and plans to prioritize affordable housing, he said.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline's Gap In Coolidge Corner To Close After 19 Years
A corporate spokesperson for Gap said the closings were part of a strategy to grow its online business.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Dubbed High Risk For Coronavirus 3rd Week In A Row
Chelmsford has been designated a red zone, or high risk for the spread of the coronavirus since Nov. 27.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
Westford's Coronavirus Risk Level Rises To High
Westford now falls in the red zone with an average rate of 34.48 cases per 100,000, up from 19.2 last week according to state data.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff