Acton, MA|News|
How to Get Rid of Your Christmas Tree in Acton
It's easy as calling in the Scouts.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
- Lexington, MA
Grew up in a small, sports-obsessed town in Central Massachusetts and attended three local colleges in five years, eventually graduating Framingham State with an English degree in 2007. According to a letter to my future self -- penned as an eighth-grader -- I've long had dreams of becoming a sports journalist. But I didn't really do anything about it until my third semester at FSC (now U). That's when my professor (thanks, Desmond) convinced me to quit messing around in nonsense classes, join the school paper and get an internship. I did. I was hired out of college to the Bedford Minuteman newspaper, and bounced around to a few of the Minuteman's sister papers, including The Concord Journal and Belmont Citizen-Herald, before joining Patch in April 2011 as Lexington's editor.
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Acton, MA|News|
‘Scoobie Doo’ and Stun Guns: Arrested Acton Man Eyed for Possible Police Impersonation
The strange tale of Larry Visco’s alleged illicit activity.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Accidents, Vandalism and Suspicious Activity
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Suspicious Activity, Snow Problems and Accidents
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
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Concord, MA|News|
Celebrate Boxing Day at the Old Manse
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. 26 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Wishing Woods, a Boxing Day Celebration and More
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. 26 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed on Christmas in Acton
It's a federal holiday. So even if you don't celebrate Christmas, it's best to plan accordingly.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
What's Open, Closed on Christmas Day in Concord
It's a federal holiday. So even if you don't celebrate Christmas, it's best to plan accordingly.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
What's Your Favorite, Least Favorite Part of the Holidays?
Use the comments section to share your picks for the best and worst of the holiday season.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
What's Your Favorite, Least Favorite Part of the Holidays?
Use the comment section to share your picks for the best and worst of the holiday season.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Christmas Eve and Christmas Services in Acton
Add your church’s services in the comment section below if it's not already in the article.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Visions for Vacancies: Another Empty Spot on Spruce Street
What would you like to see in West Acton?
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Monday Essentials: Christmas Week in Concord
Here's a quick look at what you need to know for the week ahead in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Monday Essentials: Christmas Week in Acton
Here's a quick look at what you need to know for the week ahead in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Wally Johnston is Running for Concord School Committee
Says, 'Continued excellence will hinge on positively engaging ... parents, teachers, administrators [and] caring citizens.'
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Christmas Eve and Christmas Services in Concord
Add your church’s services in the comment section below if it's not already in the article.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Home of the Week: An Antique Colonial with Bucolic Meadow Views
All information and photos provided by Zillow.com.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Home of the Week: A Gorgeous Georgian Colonial on Newtown Road
All information and photos provided by Zillow.com.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Snow Problems, Drunk at the Front Desk
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Accidents, Alarms and Snow Removal Issues
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
