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Email: Bryan.McGonigle@patch.com Phone: 617-895-7568 Hometown: Haverhill Bio: Bryan was raised in the Merrimack Valley and later lived in Salem, Mass., and Washington, D.C. He earned his bachelor's degree in communications at Salem State College and his master's degree in journalism at Boston University. Bryan has worked for local newspapers and regional magazines and served as a Washngton correspondent as well.
Beliefs: Bryan believes in helping people stay informed, because an uninformed public is a dangerous thing. He believes in transparency in government and business and the need for a watchdog media to ensure it. He believes in helping the less fortunate and stregthening the middle class. He's also an animal lover, and he reads a lot. Politics: Bryan is a progressive-leaning registered independent, but he makes sure to set his personal opinions aside as much as possible when reporting the news. Religion: Bryan is not religious. Not an atheist, just not religious. Local Hot-Button Issues: North Andover is very much focused on its schools and maintaining services maintaining services without impeding business with high taxes. Schools are a huge focus in the community as well as preserving its small town character.
Five things you should know in North Andover today.

The vehicle struck the train when the train was stopped.
Enjoy the timeless classic in Andover this weekend.
Your local guide to weekend fun.
Colleen Ritzer of Andover, teacher at Danvers High School, was found dead in Danvers Wednesday morning.
Philip Chism, who is charged with murdering teacher Colleen Ritzer, reportedly went to local theater to see "Blue Jasmine" after dumping body behind school.
Philip Chism, who is charged with murdering teacher Colleen Ritzer, reportedly went to local theater to see "Blue Jasmine" after dumping body behind school.
The town's most famous mansion will host the event to help a local boy injured in a boating accident.
Your local guide to weekend fun.
Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Credit: Jonathan Lowery.
Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Credit: Jonathan Lowery.
Massachusetts ranked one of most neurotic states in the country.
Massachusetts ranked one of most neurotic states in the country.
Pictured is an old ticket for the Mega Millions game, which was recently revised and lottery officials are hoping it will attract more players. Patch file photo
Pictured is an old ticket for the Mega Millions game, which was recently revised and lottery officials are hoping it will attract more players. Patch file photo
How the state plans to improve the aging subway system.