After one year, Tuesday is my last day as Local Editor of Maplewood and South Orange Patches. It has been an exciting, enlightening, absorbing time – sometimes frustrating, often all-consuming and frequently a whole lot of fun.
I am moving on to focus on some writing projects that I put on hold when I plunged into the hyperlocal news world a few years ago. Some of my extremely talented and highly able colleagues will be covering the sites until a replacement is found. In the meantime, please contact Senior Regional Editor Mike Pignataro (mike@patch.com) with any questions, tips or story ideas.
I have enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful people in Maplewood and South Orange, my “hometowns.” I’ve learned much about the towns that I didn’t know from simply living in both for a total of 17 years. Mostly, I’ve come to appreciate even more how truly special and unique Maplewood and South Orange are. We are all lucky to call these places home.
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Of course, I will still see many of you -- the readers, bloggers, business owners, hardworking township employees, dedicated public officials and community members who made my job a joy -- around town. I just won’t be asking (quite) as many nosy questions. Also, please feel free to stay in touch. My email is maynardparisi@gmail.com.
Thank you for allowing Patch to become a part of your lives and our communities.