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Then and Now: On Christmas Hiatus
While the weekly feature is taking a Christmas break, we'll give you the Patch equivalent of a clip show.
Apparently, you really can go home again. Following seven years with GateHouse Media (Waltham Daily News Tribune, 2005-2009; MetroWest Daily News, 2009-2010), I've returned to the town in which I grew up to serve as the editor for Holliston Patch.
I graduated from Holliston High in 1999 and spent two years at Saint Anselm College in Manchester, NH, before moving on to the University of Massachusetts Amherst, from which I graduated with a B.S in journalism in 2003.
Since college, I've bounced around the state, living in Watertown and Brighton, before settling in Ashland with my wife Kate in November 2009. But in September 2010, Patch presented me with an opportunity too good to pass up: a chance to serve as editor in the town in which I've spent the bulk of my 29 years.
While this town has changed a bit since I graduated from high school, the core of the town has not. My parents and my wife's parents still live here and I still know many of the people with whom I grew up and, more importantly, what's important to them.
As such, I take seriously the tasks of delivering the news and serving the community I've always been a part of. So, if you see me out and about, say "hello" or if drop me an e-mail if you have a story idea.
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, running and watching TV (Sons of Anarchy, Its Always Sunny in Phildelphia, Seinfeld) with my wife. I also love lifting weights and playing football, baseball and basketball.
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While the weekly feature is taking a Christmas break, we'll give you the Patch equivalent of a clip show.
Sponsored by the Holliston Lions Club, the Leos will be collecting pajamas to donate to homeless children until Feb. 28.
With five candidates, Town Clerk is the most hotly-contested race in the May 25 election.
The structural integrity of roofs was a continuing concern for the Holliston Fire Department this past week.
Celebrate, kids, it's the first day of February Vacation. Adults, you can rejoice too, since you have the day off for President's Day.
The Dancing Arts Center is hosting its "Hip Hop Workshop" from 1-2:30 p.m.
The Holliston hockey team is hosting Dover-Sherborn on Senior Night.
The Sarah Levecque Band is playing at Pejamajo Cafe from 8-11 p.m.
The School Committee is meeting at 7 p.m. in the High School library.
Whether you're looking for a place to donate food, clothes, used books or even you time, there are plenty of charitable organizations right here in town.
Holliston High will be going after its second state championship this year as the wrestling team squares off against Triton in the Division 3 title match.
Town Hall will host four meetings Tuesday.
Seniors Larry Enright and Tim Garry and junior Marc Lemieux each took home a Division 3 Central crown at Wayland High Saturday.
The Holliston hockey team continued its push to the postseason with a non-league rout Saturday night.
Several members of the Winter Walk planning team visited the offices of HomeStart Inc., to see the ways in which organization helps the homeless people of Boston.
Patrolman John Moore emerged as the town's top cop after Tuesday's Board of Selectmen's meeting.
Lindy Kyger stole the show in overtime to lead Holliston to a key TVL win.
Hosted by Holliston Business Association president John Droban, All Business will profile the Prana Center and Gilfoy Art & Framing.
On Thursday, the Ashland Democrat continued efforts to provide relief to small business and encourage job creation.
Police responded to four medical emergencies on Wednesday.