Acton, MA|News|
FBI Report: Violent Crime is Down in Acton
The number of violent crimes reported in 2012 was down after spiking in 2011, according to the report.
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|
Red Raven Flies on Sunday
When the 300-plus seat gastropub opens Nov. 24 at Nagog Park, you'll be able to 'murder' your burger with house-cured bacon, sunny duck egg and foie gras.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Acton Committee Cleared of Open Meeting Law Complaint
AG’s office found the Morrison Farm Committee did not violate Open Meeting Law.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
FBI Report: Violent Crime Nearly Doubles in Concord
Reports of violent crime have nearly doubled since 2010 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Thousands Reported Stolen, an Emergency at the ER
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: Reports of Harassment, Accidents and Slippery Roads
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Thanksgiving Plates, Thanksgiving Dinners, Meetings and More
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 20 in Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
HGRM Volunteer Orientation, Meetings and More on Nov. 20 in Acton
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 20 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Sold: 4 Pricey Homes Sold in Acton and Concord
This week we feature a handful of homes sold over past week in Acton and Concord.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Sold: 4 Pricey Homes Sold in Concord and Acton
This week we feature a handful of homes sold over past week in Concord and Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Where to Volunteer to Serve Thanksgiving Dinner in Concord
Open Table, an organization providing food resources to local families and individuals, will host a Thanksgiving dinner at First Parish in Concord. CCHS juniors will serve local seniors a Thanksgiving luncheon this Saturday.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Police Log: Downed Wires, Solicitation Complaints and a 'Dora the Explorer' Racket
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: Alarms, Larceny, Scams and 'Monopolized' Parking
The following information was provided by the Acton Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Pre-School Open House, Track on Track, Meetings and More
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 19 in Acton.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Buddhist Perspective, Republican PAC Hosts Scott Brown
We've got five things you need to see, do and know on Nov. 19 in Concord.
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|
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|
Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon for Council on Aging Planned
Will be held Saturday, Nov. 23 at CCHS, and local seniors should sign up by Wednesday, Nov. 20.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Acton, MA|News|
Where Can I Donate a Coat in Acton?
Donating a coat is a great way to help a neighbor this holiday season. We'll help you find coat drives near you.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
Concord, MA|News|
Bondir is Here ... Official Opening is Nov. 21
Have you heard? The much anticipated restaurant opened quietly last week on Walden Street.
Patrick Ball, Patch Staff
