Newton, MA|News|
No New Coronavirus-Related Deaths In Newton This Week
There have been no new coronavirus-related deaths in the city this week, marking a first since the beginning of April.
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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Brookline|News|
How To Support Black-Owned Businesses In Brookline
Here are five Black-owned businesses in Brookline.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Italian Restaurant Closes After Nearly 40 Years
Il Capriccio has had to close its doors permanently because of the coronavirus.
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Newton, MA|News|
Mayor To Form Independent Task Force To Review Newton Policing
The mayor is forming an independent task force to review policing in Newton.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Police Department Amends Use Of Force Policy
Mayor Ruthanne Fuller said this was the first step in reviewing the police department polices.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Bentley University President Leaving Abruptly
The president of Bentley University is leaving abruptly after two years at the helm, citing "personal reasons."
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton's 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
Newton's traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are other ways you can celebrate the holiday safely.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Police Chief David MacDonald To Step Down
Newton Police Chief David MacDonald said he is resigning after 27 years on the job. He is 56. His predecessor was 65 when he retired.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Police Department Amends Use Of Force Policy
The Waltham police chief addresses how well his department is meeting the "8 Can't Wait" recommendations to start ending police violence.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Waltham Committee Supports Black Lives Matter Resolution
The resolution supports the Waltham Police Department's denunciation of the Minneapolis police actions in the death of George Floyd.
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Brookline|News|
Fireworks Near Me: Brookline's 4th Of July 2020
Boston's traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are other ways you can celebrate the holiday safely.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Nomadic Theater Hosts Secret Drive-In Concert
Newton Nomadic Theater used pickup trucks as a stage for the band that performed for concertgoers in the old Marshall's parking lot.
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Waltham, MA|News|
Paving To Begin On Lexington Street In Waltham, Watch For Delays
Police said you might want to consider avoiding driving near School and Lexington streets this week.
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Newton, MA|News|
Comedor Closes, Thistle & Leek To Open In Newton Centre
Comedor's owners announced the news recently on Facebook.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton Mayor Agrees To Use $200K Of Police Budget To Review Dept
The move comes after a group began pressing the city to defund the Newton Police.
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Newton, MA|News|
Newton's Oak Hill Middle School Construction To Begin This Fall
The Oak Hill Middle School is set to have three new permanent classrooms added by the end of next year in an effort to address enrollment.
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Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford 4th Of July Fireworks 2020 Canceled
Chelmsford traditional Fourth of July events may be canceled, but there are other ways you can celebrate the holiday safely.
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Newton, MA|News|
Boston Sports Club Eyes Bankruptcy, May Close Newton Club
The owner of BSC said Monday it may have to declare bankruptcy and close a number of clubs permanently - including in Newton.
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Brookline|News|
Brookline Police To Investigate Racial Harassment
Town officials said neither the Town nor the police department received a formal complaint from Obele before he filed his lawsuit Thursday.
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Waltham, MA|News|
More Than 1,000 March In Waltham Rally Against Racism
More than 1,000 people showed up to Waltham High School Saturday and marched more than a mile down Lexington Street to Leary Field.
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