Dakota is a journalist currently working as a Field Editor for Patch.com

Dakota is experienced in both print and digital reporting, with familiarity covering breaking news, human interest features, municipal government, transit and business in Central Massachusetts and the North Shore. 

Beyond Patch, Dakota has been published in the Community Advocate, the Hopkinton Independent, the Fifty Plus Advocate, the Worcester Telegram, the Lowell Spin, BeLocal MetroWest, Five By Two Records, and DigBoston. 

See a sampling of Dakota's reporting by clicking here.

​And see his resume here.

FEATURED STORIES

BUSINESS

Reading Starbucks Workers Say 'No' To Union In Final Vote Count
Challenged ballots had delayed a final result until now after local workers cast their votes last month.
Reading's Green Tomato Kitchen To Close
​Friday
Changing product costs and issues with product availability are pushing the restaurant to close until further notice after nearly 20 years.

BREAKING NEWS

OSHA To Investigate Middlesex Turnpike Incident In Burlington
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One person was taken to the hospital after an incident related to road work on Middlesex Turnpike, according to police.
Breakheart Fires Burn 79 Acres, More Helicopter Water Drops Expected
Recent rain has helped conditions, the DCR said. But it will do little to dampen
fires burning deep into parched forest soil.
WuBurger Fire Likely Caused By Discarded Cigarette, Firefighters Say
The fire broke out on Friday morning at the WuBurger restaurant in Woburn.

MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT

Uncertainty Lingers Around Melrose Library Project Costs
Melrose's city planner said last month that the city has adjusted project plans amid concerns that bids could exceed the current budget.
Recreational Marijuana Amendment Approved In Woburn By Council Vote
The city previously banned recreational dispensaries outright. Now, it is allowing the shops in an existing industrial zoning district.

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