Brookline|News|
15 Brookline Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.
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 Eyes Increasing Affordable Housing Units
Waltham city councilors are considering reserving a higher percentage of new housing units for low to moderate income residents.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton's Central Restaurant To Become Sushi Restaurant
Owner of Central Restaurant, which opened in 2016, said the restaurant is about to get a makeover and focus on premium sushi and take out.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
12 Westford Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
The National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced semifinalists for 2021 scholarships, including hundreds in Massachusetts.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
1 Dead In Elevator On Comm Ave: Reports
"Boston Police responded to assist an incident with an elevator and some sort of victim," a Boston police spokesperson told Patch.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Edges Forward On Using Armory For Affordable Housing
The State approached Newton to see if it might be interested in using the property for affordable housing last year. Here's what's next.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Nursing Home Worker Stole $230K From Resident: AG
The former admissions director at Meadow Green Nursing Home was indicted on larceny, forgery and embezzlement charges.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Homeowner Sues Town For Right To Run Airbnb
Heleni Thayer says there's nothing in town bylaws that say she can't run a short-term rental out of her own home.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Iconic Waltham Sign To Get A New Life As Welcome Sign
It was saved in 2015. Now, more than five years later, polished, repainted and repaired it was quietly been installed at the Falzone Field.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Marks 19th Anniversary Of Sept. 11 Terror Attacks
After a moment of silence, friends and family members of eight Newton residents lost in the attacks spoke about the lives of those lost.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Company Buys $330M Worth Of Property In Waltham
A California company acquired some Waltham buildings including the National Grid headquarters and Verizon Labs, BBJ reported.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Why Food Trucks Are Popping Up In Waltham Neighborhoods
"We are really happy to help some food trucks," said one Waltham woman.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
DA Releases More Evidence In Police Shooting Of Man On Route 9
The Norfolk County District Attorney defended his report saying police were justified when they shot and killed Justin Root in February.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Fire Department To Mark 19th Anniversary Of 9/11
The Waltham fire department will hold a moment of silence Friday to mark the nineteenth anniversary of the attacks.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford To Mark 19th Anniversary Of 9/11
The Chelmsford police and fire departments will gather just after 8:30 a.m. Friday to mark the nineteenth anniversary of the attacks.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Westford, MA|News|
Westford To Mark 19th Anniversary Of 9/11
The town will host the annual commemoration to honor the men, women and children that lost their lives in the attacks.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Saw Record Voter Turnout In State Primary
Nearly 50 percent of Brookline voters cast ballots in the state primary.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Here's How To Take A Virtual Tour Of The New Waltham High School
The tour starts with the long drive from Lexington Street to the school, takes viewers around the back of the school and then inside.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Boston College Swimmers Test Positive For Coronavirus
Several members of the Boston College swimming and diving teams tested positive for the coronavirus.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford School District Back To School Model: Hybrid, Online
Like much of the state, the first day of instruction for Chelmsford students will be Sept. 16 and will begin from behind a computer screen.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
