Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Abandoned 911 Calls, a Man in Traffic and a Power Outage
The following information was provided by the Concord Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
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.
Heard some news you want us to check out? Let me know:
email: Patrick.Ball@patch.com
phone: 781-530-0029
Posting Activity
Acton, MA|News|
Police Log: Stolen Car Parts, Alleged Street Racing
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
A-B Schools Receive First-Place Recycling Award
District earned statewide honors for capturing recyclables and reduction of solid waste.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Special Town Meeting Convenes Wednesday Night in Concord
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. 4 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Concord Could Buy Acton Land, Create a New Blue at the Discovery Museums
What you need to see, do and know on Dec. 4 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Blanchard Elementary Principal Finalists to Begin Visits This Week
That and more in the latest school news for Acton and Acton-Boxborough.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Prepare Yourself for Special Town Meeting in Concord
Bottled water and school buses go back before the voters when a special Town Meeting convenes at 7 p.m. this Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Sold: Some Houses and Condos Purchased Over the Past Week
This week we feature a handful of homes sold over past week in Concord and Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Sold: Some Houses and Condos Purchased Over the Past Week
This week we feature a handful of homes sold over past week in Concord and Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Local Events to Benefit Typhoon Haiyan Relief
Concord-Carlisle’s fall production of 'Nation' this weekend and an upcoming piano recital at TriCon will both support relief efforts.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Alleged Larcenies and Car Breaks Abound
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: Alleged Larcenies and a Couple of Arrests
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
'Giving Tuesday,' Meetings and More on Dec. 3 in Acton
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Dec. 3 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
School Committee To Host Community Coffee Tuesday
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Dec. 3 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Acton
Acton Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Now Hiring: The Latest Local Job Postings in Concord
Concord Patch gives a roundup of local job opportunities.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Resident Bilked Out of Thousands in Alleged IRS Scam
Police say there are many variations on the scam.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Monday Essentials: Special Town Meeting, a 400-pound Wheel or Cheese and Holiday Sales
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: NARA Picnic Pavilion Construction Starts, Aladdin Jr. Takes the Stage
Here's a quick look at what you need to know for the week ahead in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Feed and be Fed at The Local Table in Acton
As the West Acton restaurant announces its ‘Buy a Meal, Give a Meal’ program.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
