Waltham, MA|News|
Bentley University Names New Police Chief
A former deputy chief of special operations for the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office was named chief of Bentley University police.
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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Newton, MA|News|
Panera To Close Amid Pandemic After Decade In Newton Centre
The closure leaves a number of vacant storefronts in Newton Centre.
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Brookline|News|
Goddard House To Host Holiday Stroll, Ice Sculptor, Music
Tis the season for holiday events, just don't forget to wear your mask and keep a distance from your neighbor.
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Waltham, MA|Neighbor News|
Share Your Holiday Lights With Waltham Patch
If you finished putting up your lights, let us know, so we can spread the cheer.
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Chelmsford, MA|Neighbor News|
Share Your Holiday Lights With Chelmsford Patch
If you finished putting up your lights, let us know, so we can spread the cheer.
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Newton, MA|News|
'Scary Time': Newton Restaurants On New Pandemic Regulations
A place where people can socialize and feel safe is just as essential as a meal, Johnny's Luncheonette owner Karen Masterson said.
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Brookline|News|
4 Sent To Hospital After Possible Hazmat At Brookline DPW
Brookline Fire Chief John Sullivan said Hazmat crews are investigating what caused the chemical smell.
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Brookline|Neighbor News|
Brookline Letter: Route 9 Bus Lane Would Mean More Traffic
"This project is likely to result in significant unexpected traffic consequences in a complex corridor," write those against the proposal.
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Westford, MA|News|
Westford's Lori Trahan To Address Surge Impact On Health Workers
"COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting hospital and health center workers under immense pressure," the Lori Trahan said.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Charlestown, MA|News|
New Restaurant Opens In Charlestown's Old Navy Yard Bistro Space
The restaurant just opened amid the pandemic of 2020.
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Newton, MA|News|
Group Of Newton Doctors Applaud Newton Schools Testing, But Worry
To prevent an outbreak at schools, you'd need frequent, repeated, surveillance testing of the majority minimally once per week, they said.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Obituary: Helen Loraine “Rainey” (Venuti) Valente, 95
Rainey was known for her quick wit, sarcasm and tight hugs
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
DA Releases Name Of Woman In Wheelchair Who Died In Lowell Crash
The woman and the man who was pushing her wheelchair were raced to the hospital Saturday night after a truck with a plow hit them.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Man Breaks Into Tom Brady's Brookline Home: Patch PM
Plus: Former employee accused of attempted arson | Curbside pickup zones in Needham | COVID test site at this MBTA stop | More.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Former Employee Accused Of Trying To Burn Waltham Business
Damages to the building were reported at more than $1,200, according to the filed charges.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Teachers Union Pushes For Surveillance COVID Testing
The union is asking the district to post up-to-date coronavirus cases at each of the school schools online.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
How American Sign Language Came To Chelmsford High School
When a high school student considers which world languages to study, Spanish and French come to mind. At Chelmsford they wanted ASL.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Coronavirus Drive-Thru Test Site Opens At Riverside MBTA
A drive-thru coronavirus testing site opened at the Riverside MBTA station parking lot on Grove Street Monday.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Man Breaks Into Tom Brady's Brookline Mansion, Sits On Couch: PD
Brookline police said officers found a man sitting on a couch after he broke into Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen's mansion.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
27-Year-Old Woman Thrown From Wheelchair Dies After Lowell Crash
The woman and the man who was pushing her wheelchair were raced to the hospital Saturday night after a truck with a plow hit them.
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