Concord, MA|News|
When Does School Close for Christmas/Winter Vacation in Concord
Concord students are in for a long winter's break.
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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Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Suspicious Vehicles, Traffic Violations and More
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: Car Parts Reported Stolen from the Commuter Lot
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
400-pound Wheel of Cheese Parades into Concord (Video)
The big cheese returns to town for the fourth annual Crucolo Day.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
When Does School Close for Christmas/Winter Vacation in Acton?
Acton students are in for a long winter's break.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Library, Emerson Umbrella Holiday Sales Start on Friday in Concord
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. 6 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Artisan Fair at Voyagers, Aladdin Jr. Takes the Stage
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. 6 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
WATCH: Petitioners Can’t Sink Concord’s Bottled Water Bylaw
And this time, it wasn't close.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Concord Native Growing Orgnic Pie Business, And You Can Help
With 'Pies From Kitchens Past,' Pam Palumbo Templeton is continuing a family tradition and taking it to the next level.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Help Cover Local Dog's Medical Costs
Pet insurance will only pay for part of the surgery.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Mailbox Spitters, Misplaced Jeeps and Noise Complaints via 911
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: Facebook Problems, Hit-and-Runs and an Oven Fire on Thanksgiving
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Town Meeting Authorizes Land Deals, Keeps 'Bottle Ban' Afloat in Concord
Concord's bottled water bylaw lives on, as does the possibility keeping school transportation in-house.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
How to See the International Space Station Flying Over Concord
When and where to look for the International Space Station.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Crucolo Day Comes to Town, Concord Art's Holiday Originals
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Organizations Teaming Up to Collect Coats for Kids
Acton-Boxboro Youth Hockey and the Acton Lions Club have joined forces to make sure children in need have warm winter jackets.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Toys for Tots Collection, an Event for Little Builders and More
Five things you need to see, do and know on Dec. 5 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Weekend Agenda: Holiday Merriment, Movies and a Meet the Dogs Event
A handful of happenings to consider before filling in your weekend planner.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Weekend Agenda: Holiday Concerts, Holiday Sales and High School Drama in Concord
A handful of events to consider before filling in your weekend planner.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
How to See International Space Station Flying Over Acton
When and where to look for the International Space Station.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
