Patch Boards: An Easy Way to Instantly Connect with Your St. Michael Neighbors

One of the new features on Patch is "Boards."

Located at the top center of the St. Michael Patch home page, the "Boards" enable you to make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something.

On the "All Boards" page, you can check out the latest posts from your neighbors or Patch local editor Wendy Erlien. You can also select a specific board, depending on what interests you:

• On the "Announcements" Board, you'll see posts like this one, where a reader thanks a stranger for recovering his wallet.

• The "Buy, Sell, Trade" Board works just like a newspaper classifieds section. It's a great way to find what you want locally, such as details about a motorcycle that's for sale by a neighbor.

• The "Business Updates" Board provides local shop owners with a chance to reach out to customers, telling them about specials or store hour changes, or details about upcoming business events like this one.

Think of Patch as the virtual town square, the community bulletin board, the school PA system, a place to share ideas and ask questions.