Jeff Brush, Patch Staff
- Simsbury, CT
As a Community Editor for Patch, I work with individuals and organizations to identify the best ways they can use Patch to achieve visibility and get the word out to their neighbors. I work with a region of 11 communities including Avon, Berlin, Canton, Farmington, Granby, East Granby, Meriden, Rocky Hill, Simsbury, Southington, and West Hartford.
I was born and raised in Simsbury, Conn. I graduated from Ohio University in 2000 and went straight to work at the Monroe Evening News in Monroe, Michigan. After that I worked for The Connecticut Post in Bridgeport, Conn. Then it was off to Washington, D.C., where I became a freelance journalist while attending American University and studying for my Master's Degree. I began working with Patch in 2010 in Granby as editor for The Granbys Patch. I came back to my hometown after launching Easley Patch in South Carolina.
I welcome everyone to participate in our community Patch. There are so many opportunities to contribute to the site and share information, ideas, and opinion. I encourage everyone to log on and tell us what's important to you.
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 to inject beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that our beliefs are on the record will cause us 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 have no party affiliation and I would consider myself socially progressive.
Religion
I was raised a Roman Catholic. I am open-minded about religion and feel that my spiritual beliefs are still evolving.
Posting Activity
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House Hunt: For Sale in Southbury
An inside look at houses for sale in the neighborhood.
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Town of Southbury Seeks Public Input for Disaster Plan
Informational Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting to be held Sept. 26.
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Stomski Wins GOP Primary; Butterly to Appear on Nov. Ballot
Woodbury voters will once again decide between the two Republican candidates in November.
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Are Carnival Rides Safe?
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Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Are Carnival Rides Safe?
With 18 injured Sunday on the swing ride at the Norwalk Oyster Festival, it's a question that many parents are asking themselves today. What do you think?
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Obituaries: Ottaviano, McCarthy
These obituaries are of those who lived locally or had family nearby.
Southbury, CT|News|
Southbury Obituaries: Beers, Carino, Fox, Mackbach
These obituaries are of those who lived locally or had family nearby.
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Aresimowicz Calls for Meeting with Northeast Utilities on IT Outsourcing
The Berlin-based electric provider said reports of outsourcing are premature as it moves forward with a “slow and deliberate approach” to the merger – but reports that hundreds of jobs could head overseas has the Majority Leader concerned.
Southbury, CT|News|
Aresimowicz Calls for Meeting with Northeast Utilities on IT Outsourcing
The Berlin-based electric provider said reports of outsourcing are premature as it moves forward with a “slow and deliberate approach” to the merger – but reports that hundreds of jobs could head overseas has the Majority Leader concerned.
Southbury, CT|News|
Is Northeast Utilities Planning to Send Jobs Overseas?
Connecticut's House Majority Leader is demanding the answer — and an investigation — on the Berlin-based company's plans.
Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|News|
Is Northeast Utilities Planning to Send Jobs Overseas?
Connecticut's House Majority Leader is demanding the answer — and an investigation — on the Berlin-based company's plans.