Email: joseph.hutnak@patch.com
Phone: 401-369-1659
Joe is currently Field Editor for six Rhode Island Patch sites, previously Local Editor for Bristol-Warren Patch, Smithfield Patch, and Johnston Patch.
A native Rhode Islander, Joe grew up in Johnston and graduated from Johnston High School. He attended Rhode Island College and earned a bachelor's degree in English, then started in professional journalism with the Kent County Daily Times in West Warwick. After stints in Hopkinton and East Greenwich, Joe served as Editor of The Cranston Herald.
Some of Joe's previous work includes:
— Press Secretary for Aram Garabedian's mayoral campaign in Cranston against Steve Laffey in 2002;
— Advisor to Cranston Democratic City-wide Council slate in 2004 and 2006;
— Membership Director for Cranston Chamber of Commerce;
— State-certified high school English teacher.
Joe joined Patch in November, 2010, and launched Johnston Patch six weeks later. In September, 2012, he launched Smithfield Patch before assisting with coverage of Bristol-Warren Patch and taking on the Field Editor role in 2013.
Joe lives in Cranston. He is married to Andrea DiPonte Hutnak, whose parents live in Johnston. Joe and Andrea have one daughter, Carina Rose.
About 30 residents attended the second session Thursday night to discuss the Bristol County Water Authority's planned 28-percent water rate increase over the next five years.
About 30 residents attended the Thursday night session to discuss the Bristol County Water Authority's planned 28-percent water rate increase over the next five years.
The following information was provided by the Warren Police Department. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Bristol state Representative sent an email to Bristol County Water Authority asking the board to reschedule tonight's meeting in Warren.
The Bristol resident passed away on Jan. 2, 2013.
Just before the Christmas holiday, the Warren Arts Initiative hosted its 'In the Nick of Time' art show & sale, featuring several local artists.
The RI senator was overwhelmingly re-elected in November.
An even dozen homes sold this week in East Providence.
A price change for the site of the Rockwell House Inn is among this week's real estate transactions in Bristol and Warren.
The Bristol County Water Authority, Warren Recreation Department, and the Bristol Historic District, Burial Grounds, and Harbormaster Search Committees are all scheduled to meet.
Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed reappointed the eight-term state Senator to the chairmanship of the Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Committee.
The following information was provided by the Bristol Police Department. Where an arrest is noted, it does not indicate a conviction.
The Bristol native passed away on Dec. 30, 2012.
New staff ID cards and background checks for all volunteers are among the new policies for Bristol-Warren schools.
The Bristol County Water Authority will hold a second public hearing on its proposed rate increase tonight at 6 at Warren Town Hall.
The Bristol County Water Authority is scheduled to hold a public hearing on its proposed rate increase on Jan. 3 at 6 pm at Warren Town Hall.
The lifelong Bristol resident passed away on Dec. 30, 2012.
Richard Perry, 55, is due for a bail hearing on Jan. 10.
Bristol-Warren Patch is looking for your photos and videos celebrating the start of 2013.
Rhode Islanders will pay an average of $3.51 for regular unleaded to begin the year, but in Bristol and Warren, drivers can get it for as little as $3.45.
