• Joseph Hutnak, Patch Staff Verified Patch Staff Badge

  • Johnston, RI

Email: joseph.hutnak@patch.com

Phone: 401-369-1659

Joe is currently Field Editor for six Rhode Island Patch sites, previously Local Editor for Bristol-Warren Patch, Smithfield Patch, and Johnston Patch.

A native Rhode Islander, Joe grew up in Johnston and graduated from Johnston High School. He attended Rhode Island College and earned a bachelor's degree in English, then started in professional journalism with the Kent County Daily Times in West Warwick. After stints in Hopkinton and East Greenwich, Joe served as Editor of The Cranston Herald.

Some of Joe's previous work includes:

— Press Secretary for Aram Garabedian's mayoral campaign in Cranston against Steve Laffey in 2002;

— Advisor to Cranston Democratic City-wide Council slate in 2004 and 2006;

— Membership Director for Cranston Chamber of Commerce;

— State-certified high school English teacher.

Joe joined Patch in November, 2010, and launched Johnston Patch six weeks later. In September, 2012, he launched Smithfield Patch before assisting with coverage of Bristol-Warren Patch and taking on the Field Editor role in 2013.

Joe lives in Cranston. He is married to Andrea DiPonte Hutnak, whose parents live in Johnston. Joe and Andrea have one daughter, Carina Rose.

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Featured Home: 1 Parrillo Circle

This 3-bed, 2.5-bath Raised Ranch features a finished lower level with wet bar and hot tub.

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Get Ready for Labor Day Barbecues

The unofficial final summer weekend is upon us. If you're planning to celebrate, try these tasty recipes to share with friends and family.

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