Position: Editor, Stoneham Patch; Co-Editor, Melrose Patch
Email: mark.ouellette@patch.com
Phone: 978-595-8586
Bio: A New Hampshire native, Mark grew up in Milford, and attended college in Plymouth before relocating to the Boston area. Mark earned his bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University, where he majored in Communication Studies. While a student at PSU, Mark gained valuable journalism experience writing for The Clock, the college newspaper, and hosting news and sports radio programs at 91.7 WPCR. During his senior year, Mark interned with Viacom, helping produce daily and nightly sports TV broadcasts for CBS-4 and then-UPN38. Mark began his professional journalism career freelancing for The Cabinet Press, writing for their four weekly newspapers. After several months, Mark was promoted to a full-time staff reporter position with The Cabinet Press, where he worked for more than two years. Mark has spent the past couple years as a news and sports correspondent for some of the Granite State's largest daily newspapers, including The Telegraph of Nashua and the state's largest daily, the New Hampshire Union Leader and Sunday News. Mark has primarily covered the town of Merrimack the past couple of years, but he also spent time covering towns including Litchfield, Nashua, Hudson, Amherst, Mont Vernon, Wilton, Milford, Lyndeborough and Hooksett. Mark also was the founder, co-owner, managing editor and web editor for the New Hampshire news website, NHReporter.com. Some of the interesting people Mark conducted exclusive interviews with include Republican presidential candidates Rudy Giuliani and Tom Tancredo, but the most memorable interview was with Merrimack resident Phil "Doc" Peter, a retired medic and Iwo Jima survivor. In his free time, Mark enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to concerts, comedy shows, and different sporting events.
My Beliefs At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. This disclosure is not a license for them to inject their beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that their beliefs are on the record will cause them to be ever mindful to write, report and edit in a fair, balanced way. And if you ever see evidence that we failed in this mission, please let us know.
Politics I'm independent-minded and not married to any specific political party.
Religion Not affiliated with any specific religious institution or spiritual group. Local Hot-Button Issues Being new to the community I won't pretend to say I fully understand all the complex issues facing Stoneham, but two areas that all schools and municipalities are currently trying to deal with concern taxes and operating budgets. Stoneham Patch will certainly be covering the various meetings related to fiscal issues facing the school district and town to keep our readers abreast of the situation.
With the asbestos abatement work completed, construction of the Melrose High School science labs began this week, according to City Planner Denise Gaffey.
Check out a sampling of homes sold in the Melrose area.
A look at what is happening in Melrose.
A look at what's happening in Winchester.
Check out a sampling of homes sold in Winchester from March 2-8.
The white smoke appeared on Wednesday, signalling that the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be the new head of the Catholic Church. Winchester area Catholics responded.
The white smoke appeared on Wednesday, signalling that the conclave had chosen Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio to be the new head of the Catholic Church. Melrose area Catholics responded.
A Letter to the Editor submitted by Winton Club Cabaret 2013 Producer/Chairwoman Lianne Green.
State Representative Jason Lewis has introduced legislation designed to improve state government performance by identifying opportunities for improved service and greater efficiency across state agencies and departments.
Lincoln Elementary School Principal Kate Scanlon recently announced the creation of a scholarship to honor former teacher Paula Tranchita. Tranchita, who passed away in July 2012, taught for nearly four decades.
A look at what's happening in Winchester on Wednesday, March 13.
A look at what is happening in Melrose on Wednesday, March 13.
The following information was supplied by the Melrose Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
Can't visit a Melrose open house? Check out our sampling of video tours of homes on the market in the city.
Check out the Melrose Patch 5 Things column for Tuesday, March 12.
Check out the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Tuesday, March 12.
Rain combined with melting snow from the storm at the end of last week could cause minor flooding in streams Tuesday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said.
Rain combined with melting snow from the storm at the end of last week could cause minor flooding in streams Tuesday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said.
A Letter to the Editor from Winchester resident Stacy Jaquinta.
The no. 2 ranked Winchester High School boys' hockey team squares off with defending champion and no. 5 seed Burlington in the Division 1 North finals at 8 p.m. Monday at Tsongas Arena in Lowell.
