Bob Mayer has been an award-winning journalist for over 20 years, working at The New Britain Herald, The Middletown Press and The New Haven Register. His most recent assignment was as the Managing Editor of the Berlin Citizen, and it is there that he saw the need for community journalism in his hometown.
Born and raised in Berlin, there is little that goes on in town that Bob doesn't know about. He will make this site the must-bookmark site for all Berlin residents to know anything Berlin-related.
Bob is a father of three who enjoys coaching high school and youth sports. He is also involved in many community events such as the Berlin Relay for Life, the Berlin Lions Club and running the Scalise-Mayer Memorial Golf Tournament each year in memory of his parents and uncle. He has three children, Rianne, 12, Rebecca, 11 and Rory, his son, 8.
Bob's interests include playing golf with his friends, sports of all kinds, politics and live music.
While he loves all kinds of music from country to rap, he is an avid Bruce Springsteen and U2 fan.
Politics
I am the ultimate independent. Whatever is right for our town and country regardless of how we get there is the best way to go.
Religion
Raised Roman Catholic and a member of St. Paul Church, I believe there is more after this and believe in a higher power. A great line from a song goes something like this, "I don't need no proof to tell me 'bout heaven, I look at my children and I believe.".
Local Hot-Button Issues
There are many issues in town that need to be addressed and will be addressed in the near future. The largest being the renovation of the high school, which has a Public Hearing set on Dec. 21. Other major issues are the proposed Police Station on Farmington Ave. McGee's air quality issues, which are being repaired as we speak and, of course, economic development, in this time of the poor economy nationwide.
Graduating is such a great accomplishment that it is something the community needs to know about. Post your photos and leave your congratulatory comments here on Rocky Hill Patch.
Graduating is such a great accomplishment that it is something the community needs to know about. Post your photos and leave your congratulatory comments here on Berlin Patch.
She is honored with awards at Recognition Ceremony
Students received awards and scholarships at Recognition Ceremony
May is Melanoma/Skin cancer Detection and Prevention Month
Since the shootings in Newtown state police have been swamped with applications for background checks on new pistol permits.
Since the shootings in Newtown state police have been swamped with applications for background checks on new pistol permits.
He will present program on Historic Rocky Hill Underground.
Several survivors have had and beaten cancer for more than 20 years.
You'll love the health benefits of this easy entree where clean-up is a breeze.
A duo ends up with matching drunk driving charges after one man drives to pick up the other from state police barracks, police said.
Tennis beats Windsor, Baseball and Softball both beat Maloney.
Crash was at intersection of Berlin Turnpike and Route 9 South.
Boltz have won three games in the Cup and move on to the quarterfinals.
Rocky Hill Rockets won two games in State Cup before falling in the sweet 16.
Lynn Riordan founded “Matt’s Mission Fund” in memory of her son.
The little buggers emerging from hibernation aren't just noisy; they can be a danger to animals.
The little buggers emerging from hibernation aren't just noisy; they can be a danger to animals.
