Hi there! Welcome to Patch! My name is , your local editor here in Glastonbury. I know the site's been underway for a little bit now (you may have seen me running around town already!), but this video is our official welcome and introduction. Hopefully I don't come across as too stiff and awkward.
Since I'm going to be around town from now on, I should probably tell you a bit about myself. I was born and raised next door in Manchester, and (but for a brief stint in Boston) have lived in Connecticut all my life. I attended Boston University's College of Communication and got my Bachelor's in Journalism. After college I worked doing some freelance for the Reminder here in town (though I doubt anyone remembers the few stories I did!) Soon after I got a job with the Journal Inquirer, where I remained for more than five years.
Just a few weeks ago Patch hired me to be the local editor here in Glastonbury, and that brings us up to speed! If you see me around town, please feel free to stop by and say hi. If there is anything you'd like to see me cover, shoot me an e-mail.
Anyhow, there's already on the site that really lets you know all about how Patch can serve our community. Feel free to give it a read, but I'll give you the cheat sheet here.
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