Email Grahame.Turner@patch.com Phone 617-817-5794 Hometown Acton, Mass. Birthplace Ascot, United Kingdom Birthday Oct. 29, 1984 Bio: I came to Boston initially to attend Northeastern University as an Engineering student, before realizing Math was not my strong suit. I graduated with a degree in English, class of 2008. I worked as a technical writer, and then began a freelancer writing career in 2009, which soon lead me to Patch, which was my first adventure in Journalism.
On the side, I am a creative writer interested in short stories--I'd eventually like to write a novel. I spend too much time on the internet, and am fascinated by the sense of community that builds up around social networking.
I grew up in Acton, Mass, fell in love with the Boston area during college, and now live in Jamaica Plain, Mass.
My Beliefs
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Politics
I am registered independent, but tend to lean toward Democratic ideas. I believe that good ideas have no political leaning, and that the Nation's greatest resource is its people.
Religion
When asked, I describe myself as "agnostic, leaning toward atheism." I was raised in a Christian church, and can still both believe in and respect the community of believers in any religious group.
In a majority vote, with some arguments against, the tax incentive financing plan proposed by the Selectmen was approved at last night's Special Town Meeting.
Next year, Babson College's 12th president is quitting, at the end of the current school year.
What do jeans, music, art and the fate of Route 9 have in common? They're all on today.
What do jeans, music, art and the fate of Route 9 have in common? They're all on today.
The following information was supplied by the Wellesley Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
The following information was supplied by the Needham Police Department. Any charges mentioned do not indicate a conviction.
The Board of Selectmen tonight includes a special town meeting with one article on the warrant, the approval of the TripAdvisor plans.
Planners seeking feedback on future of Route 9, but already have some visions of green space and pedestrian access.
A quick look at Needham High School sports action over the past week.
A quick look at Needham High School sports action over the past week.
Chamber Music and Newcomers, a friendly game or a blog. That and more on Patch today.
Chamber Music and Newcomers, a friendly game or a blog. That and more on Patch today.
Needham Public Health Department sends a primer for parents on today's marijuana for what they may need to know about the drug.
Planners seeking feedback on future of Route 9, but already have some visions of green space and pedestrian access.
A look at some of of the community bulletins uploaded to Patch in the past week.
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Dedham or Framingham Toys 'R Us locations on Saturday.
New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Dedham or Framingham Toys 'R Us locations on Saturday.
The use of such electronic devices can be hazardous while operating a vehicle, State Police said this week.
The following information was supplied by the Wellesley Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
End the week with a weekly walk and a musical celebration of soda.
