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Easton Obituary: 43-Year Easton Resident Thomas J. Hedrick
Remembering Thomas J. Hedrick

Email: Patrick.Maguire@Patch.com
Phone: 508-209-3472
Hometown: Lakeville, Mass.
Birthday: April 25
Bio
Pat graduated from the University of Delaware in 2010 with a degree in Political Science and Journalism. While at Delaware, Pat worked as the Managing Sports Editor for UD's student newspaper, The Review. He also interned at Delaware Today, a lifestyle magazine in Wilmington, Del., and he wrote sports for the Philadelphia Inquirer.
He is no stranger to community journalism, though. Pat has written for the Middleboro Gazette and other area weeklies in SouthCoast Massachusetts.
In his spare time, Pat is an avid sports fan, from professional sports, to college, to high school. He is a loyal Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots fan, and he likes to follow his Alma Maters' sports teams at the University of Delaware and Apponequet High School.
Remembering Thomas J. Hedrick

After nine years, Center School will have a new leader next year.
A look at what is happening around the Shovel Town today.
Assistant Superintendent Cathy MacLeod will become the superintendent in Hopkinton.
The vehicle came in handy, Police Chief said.
Although school was closed Monday, most of the walkways to and around Easton's schools have been cleared.
The blizzard is over, but we will see precipitation Monday before the skies clear.
Now that the storm is over, what is the final assessment?
A look at what is happening in the snowy Shovel Town today.
School is closed Monday due to continued storm cleanup.
Your weekly historical fact, courtesy of the Easton Historical Society
Light, fluffy snow on rooftops can act as a sponge for rain, which is in the forecast for Monday. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers these tips.
Restoration of power could take up to 72 hours from the end of the storm.
Residents without power who are looking for shelter should call 508-230-3323.
Expect another five to nine inches in Seekonk and Swansea Saturday morning before the storm is over.
Expect another five to nine inches in Wrentham Saturday morning before the storm is over.
Expect another five to nine inches in Easton Saturday morning before the storm is over.
DPW Director David Field said 24 town plows and an additional 58 contractors will be on Easton's roads throughout the storm.