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5 Things to Know Today: Feb. 9
Here is a list of things you might want to know today.
<strong>E-mail:</strong> josh.gray@patch.com
<strong>Phone:</strong> 508-330-6991
<strong>Hometown:</strong> Marlborough, MA
<strong>Birthday:</strong> Sept. 16
<strong>Bio:</strong> Josh Gray is a native of the Boston area, and has loved to write for as long as he can remember.
He has recently relocated to Marlborough, from Nantucket island where he worked for The Inquirer & Mirror newspaper as a staff writer. While with the paper, they received numerous accolades from NENA and NEPA, including Newspaper of the Year.
While on Nantucket, Josh covered a variety subjects that included arts and entertainment, living, religion, business, and some breaking news. During that time he had the opportunity to cover many exciting events including the annual film and comedy festivals where he interviewed such well known celebrities as Jerry Stiller, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Barry Levinson, NBC's Brian Williams and many more.
Josh grew up all over the place including Maine, Maryland, and even Mumbai, India, but has always known Massachusetts to be home. Educated in the seminary, Josh chose a change of direction after leaving college stepping into journalism full time, and never looking back. He also loves to travel and has spent time all over the globe, with his favorite spot being Istanbul, Turkey.
Moving to Marlborough has been a return to his roots. With much of his family and close friends in the area, he has spent a lot of time playing baseball at the fields off Concord Road, catching a movie at the Solomon Pond Mall, or just hanging out at his favorite restaurants on Main Street.
<strong>Beliefs<br></strong>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for you to inject your beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that your beliefs are on the record will cause you to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
<strong>Politics<br></strong>Politically, I am moderately conservative on a lot of issues, though I am a registered Democrat. While this may seem like a contradiction, I believe in doing everything possible to make my voice heard. So, in Massachusetts, a state known to vote heavily democratic and independent, I like to join the process of choosing our elected leaders early by having a say in our democratic primaries.
I do not, however, ever vote on party lines, preferring instead to mark my ballot as my conscience dictates.
<strong>Religion<br></strong>I am a practicing Christian and the son of a pastor and missionary. My faith means a great deal to me, and it has led me to know some amazing people all across the world.
<strong>Local Hot Button Issues<br></strong>Obviously the economy is the first thing that comes to mind in many communities these days, and Marlborough is no different. In a time of high unemployment and budget cuts, there are things that are happening in our town everyday, that will not only affect us, but also the ones we love. Marlborough Patch will be on top of these very important issues, and much, much more.
Here is a list of things you might want to know today.
Local students are recognized for their contributions to the community, and charitable work.
Here is a sampling of calls the Marlborough Police Department responded to Friday, Feb. 11-Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011.
Here is a list of things you might want to know today.
The MetroWest Humane Society donates cat food, and it seeks volunteers and public donations.
The volume of snow Marlborough has received has brought with it some safety concerns at the New England Sports Center this morning.
Police responded Thursday afternoon to a report of vandalism in a local neighborhood, and ended up arresting two young men on assault charges. The both have been released on $250 bail.
Patch will provide a directory of open houses in town each week.
Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department received Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011.
Here is a sampling of calls the Marlborough Fire Department received Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011.
The Marlborough Fire Department fought an open blaze on Gay Street this morning, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This week, Patch Picks highlights some local places to buy a dozen roses, or take your sweetheart out to dinner. Don't forget, Valentines Day is this Monday, Feb. 14
These are the top home sales in Marlborough over the past week — Wednesday, Feb. 2-9, 2011.
Here is a list of things you might want to know today.
Each week Marlborough Patch will post a question to engage local moms in a discussion about things important to them. Post away!
The 3rd District Congressman Jim McGovern will host a coffee talk this Saturday at the Main Street Cafe.
Here is a sampling of the calls the Marlborough Police Department received Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, including all arrests.
Here is a sampling of calls the Marlborough Police Department received Monday, Feb. 7, 2011.
Here is a list of things you might want to know today.
Here is a sampling of calls the Marlborough Police Department received Friday, Feb. 4-Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011.