Newton, MA|News|
MBTA Green Line To Close For 18 Days: What To Know
The MBTA is taking advantage of this period of low ridership and the “safer at home” advisory to accelerate repairs on the Green D Line.
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 Police Chief Speaks Out Against Death Of George Floyd
"The Waltham Police Department denounces the egregious actions taken by four members of the Minneapolis Police Department," said the chief.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Police Chief Condemns Death Of George Floyd In MN
The chief issued a statement condemning the actions of officers involved in the incident that left George Floyd dead in police custody.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Rocked As Peaceful Protests Turn Violent
A Boston protest over the police killing of George Floyd turned violent as seven police officers were injured and 40 people were arrested.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Thousands Of Protesters In Boston March To State House
Most of the day the protests around Boston were peaceful, but as night fell, the scene changed.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Eric Hyett, Candidate For Brookline Select Board: Profile
Eric Hyett is running for a seat on the Brookline Select Board. Elections are June 9.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Hate Doesn't Help: Newton Student Reacts To George Floyd's Death
"I wanted to use my voice to advocate to make change," Newton North High School freshman Andrew Riebe said.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Student Sues Waltham’s Brandeis University Over COVID-19 Response
The lawsuit against Brandeis is one of the latest against area colleges in the wake of the early reaction to the pandemic.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Lays Off Teachers, Staff As Town Revenue Drops
Brookline school officials started laying off teachers and staff as revenue to the town has fallen "precipitously."
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Campaign To Save Great Scott Raises $75K, Fans Rally For Venue
The former booking agent for Great Scott launched a crowdsourcing campaign to save the iconic rock club, which closed earlier this month.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
John VanScoyoc Is Running For Brookline Select Board: Profile
John VanScoyoc is running for a seat on the Brookline Select Board June 9.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Residents Grill Proposed Waltham Marijuana Retailer
More than 50 people called into an online Zoom community meeting about the shop and peppered Schmidt, a former Waltham resident.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Town Election: Who's Running, How To Vote June 9
The Select Board has three people running for two seats.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline Town Election: Last Day To Register To Vote Friday
If you are new to Brookline, a longtime resident and you have never registered to vote or you will be turning 18 in time, this is for you.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
Boston Marathon Canceled For First Time In 124-Year History
This marks the first time since the Boston Marathon started in 1897 that the race has been canceled.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Newton, MA|News|
Newton Farmers' Markets To Open In New Spot, With New Rules
Newton Farmers’ Markets will be open twice weekly beginning late next month, but not where you're used to seeing them.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Missing Brookline Woman Found: Police
Shortly after Patch pushed out the police alert asking if anyone had seen the missing woman Thursday, an employee at a bank found her.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Heather Hamilton Is Running For Brookline Select Board: Profile
Heather Hamilton is running to keep her seat on the Brookline Select Board. Election Day is June 9.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Brookline|News|
Brookline To Lift Emergency Parking Rules June 1
If you've been parking your car on Brookline streets overnight during the pandemic make sure to find a new space by June 1.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
Chelmsford, MA|News|
Chelmsford Town Meeting Moved, With New Rules Amid Coronavirus
All attendees will have to get their temperatures taken, wear face masks, and stay at least 6 feet away from others.
Jenna Fisher, Patch Staff
