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Photos: On a Date, or with Family, Holes-in-Ones at McGolf Mini Putt are Awesome
Nothing like taking advantage of a sunny fall day at McGolf in Dedham.
David got his start as a reporter for the Wellesley Townsman in 2003 after being a preschool teacher for a year in Newtonville. From the Townsman, David went on to write for community newspapers in Needham, Newton, Cambridge, Watertown and more. Getting away from the suburbs, David was a reporter, then assistant editor/sports editor for the West Roxbury and Roslindale Transcripts. After a one-year stint as an editor for a local Watertown paper, he made his way back to the Transcripts, where he became the editor for about a year, but left in 2010 to launch West Roxbury Patch.
He graduated from Emerson College with a degree in creative writing and he is indeed a creative writer having won first place in 2008's New England Press Association award for Humor Columnist. He has also won awards for spot news, headline writing and coverage of a racial or ethnic issue.
My Beliefs
I believe that journalists should be helpful to the community they serve by letting people know about fundraisers, crime trends and most importantly happy stories. I don't think journalism should be sensational to the detriment of society. The more bad news we see the more we accept things like crime, violence and bad attitudes. Politics
I vote for the candidate who I think will best serve the community. I am currently a registered Democrat in Massachusetts. I wish that we really had more than a two-party system. I think that it is unfair that other political parties get locked out of national and regional elections after not meeting minimum voting tallies from the previous election cycle. I say, put 'em all on the ballot and let the voters decide!
Religion
I was raised Jewish, but I take bits and pieces from different religions and philosophies. But I wouldn't say I'm a practicing Jew. I believe in God. I wouldn't say I'm religious, but that I'm spiritual. I think it's important to respect other people's beliefs. We may not always agree, but hopefully we can do it respectfully.
Local Hot-Button Issue
I hope that my answer to this paragraph changes as soon as possible. I find the biggest issue in West Roxbury to be the Boston Public School system. About 35 percent of West Roxbury students do not get into their local neighborhood schools. This forces parents to pay for private or parochial schools, or even move out of West Roxbury to a suburb because they don't want to put their kid on a bus to go to a subpar school across the city. But this issue won't change until we improve the schools around the city so people want their children to attend their local neighborhood schools.
Nothing like taking advantage of a sunny fall day at McGolf in Dedham.
Learn about Rioja Spanish wines from Blanchard's on Wednesday.
Eastern Bus wants to park buses at Rivermoor Road in West Roxbury.
Stop by the golden piano at Theodore Parker Church and tickle the ivories for yourself.
On Saturday is Preview Day for Dedham Open Studios.
Live music, free yoga, Dedham Open Studios, food and more!!
Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in Dedham, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors - or the tourists - get it right?
Is Obamacare going to change things in Massachusetts, where we pioneered a version of the universal healthcare program? You bet it is. Check out some of the big differences you can expect under Obamacare.
Is Obamacare going to change things in Massachusetts, where we pioneered a version of the universal healthcare program? You bet it is. Check out some of the big differences you can expect under Obamacare.
There is an open house for this home on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.
There is an open house for this home on Sunday, Sept. 29 from noon to 2 p.m.
Check out the top 10 rated restaurants in West Roxbury, based on Yelp! reviews. Did your neighbors - or the tourists - get it right?
On Saturday at 10 a.m. at the West Roxbury Library is registration time for Fall Preschool Story.
The ceremony is a celebration of seniors, to honor both the past and present. Candles and candies will be provided.
Buy antique toys, shred some personal papers, and celebrate 170 years of the Fellowship Bible Church.
On Saturday, the Dedham Board of Health will hold a Flu Clinic and Health Fair at the Dedham Middle School.
Currently, only two Massachusetts municipalities have term limits for elected officials.
There are openings at the Ohrenberger Community Center for its after school program.
The Boston City Council voted in favor, 12-1, to allow an East Boston only vote on having a casino at Suffolk Downs.
Three televised mayoral debates, as well as local forums, will allow residents to get to know the two candidates.