Julian grew up in Windsor. Things have come full circle for him as he returns to Connecticut's first town to serve as editor of Windsor Patch.
Julian returns to the Nutmeg State from Springfield, Mass. where he studied journalism at Springfield College and freelanced for The Republican. He served as editor-in-chief of Springfield College's weekly newspaper and it's annual sports magazine, The Pride Sports Journal.
Over the past few years, Julian has developed a passion for stories that matter—stories that bring people together and have the potential to make a difference in individuals' lives.
Julian's other passions include all things college football, and his eclectic music library, which he protects with is life.
He contends the best song ever written is Sam Cooke's "A Change is Gonna Come." His favorite albums include Bob Marley's "Survival," M.I.A.'s "Kala," everything Jimi Hendrix, and John Mayer's "Continuum" (Yes, he is a proud John Mayer fan).
My Beliefs:
Politics
I am registered as a Democrat, but only so I could vote in the 2008 Democratic primary election. There is no political party that I feel particularly akin to. Rather, I subscribe to my own social and political beliefs that are founded in the protection of everyone's right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. I do believe that well-funded social programs are essential to protecting that right.
Religion
I was not raised in a church, nor do I currently subscribe to a particular religion. However, I believe there is nothing more important than cultivating and celebrating the spiritual connection between all living things. I have great respect for all religions and enjoy discussing and learning about their values, practices, cultural contributions to society.
Local Hot Button Issue
The biggest concern is the town's budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It is anticipated that funding for public education will decrease, affecting one of, if not the, most important institutions that community members are actively involved with and concerned about. The quality of education is something that is a topic of conversation around every corner. There is no doubt that potential budget cuts to public education would have a great impact on the lives of many families here in town.
Many of the concerns of residents are based on the well-being, development, and safety of youth. While Windsor is a relatively safe community, the development and maintanence of programs that assist in the development of youth are always a topic of interest. There are a wide variety of youth programs, events, and activites offered, which is a testament to the importance of youth development to residents.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Windsor and most of Southern New England Monday as snow, sleet, freezing rain and accumulating ice are expected.
The following Windsor cases are scheduled for court appearances at Enfield Superior Court on Tues., Jan. 22, 2013, according to the Connecticut Judicial Branch.
Kymm Gordon and Cole Ormsby recently made the decision to play collegiate football at nearby universities.
The monkey-masked suspect who, police say, robbed a Windsor Locks Subway, may have just robbed a gas station at gunpoint.
The spotlight stops on a uniformed good samaritan. Weather outlook brings hope.
The jackpot reached $100 million.
During the first in a series of town meetings organized the State Representative Brandon McGee Jr., the freshman representative made clear his intentions of listening to residents' concerns and turning those concerns into policy at the state capito
Results are currently pending as lottery players check their tickets for winning numbers in the latest Powerball drawing, which has a jackpot of $110 million.
A look at who's leaving and who's coming to town.
Budget workshops are designed to field resident input and inform them of the budget process as the town develops its plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Need some good cleaning advice? Professional housekeepers share their secrets for efficient and thorough home cleaning courtesy of The Family Handyman Magazine.
A list of business and office hours on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The following information, as provided by the Windsor Police Department, is accurate as of Jan. 16, 2013. Information on this list represents charges filed, not convictions.
The following Windsor cases are scheduled for court appearances at Enfield Superior Court on Wed., Jan. 23, 2013, according to the Connecticut Judicial Branch.
Failure for anyone to match all numbers has brought the jackpot to the highest total since November 2012.
The monkey-masked suspect who, police say, robbed a Windsor Locks Subway, may have just robbed a gas station at gunpoint.
With the temperatures hovering around zero and below at night, area contractors are getting inundated with calls about frozen pipes. The problem can be a costly one. Here are some tips for how you can avoid the unwanted headache and expense.
Dress designer Jason Wu, a graduate of Windsor's Loomis Chaffee School, said he was "floored" to see the first lady wearing his dress for the inauguration of President Obama's second term Monday.
Some Windsor residents will have a few extra dollars in their wallets in the coming year thanks to the town council's recent changes to a local ordinance.
Day Hill Road will be home to ISO New England's newest facility.
