Thursday, April 5, 2012
Patch Academy will be held April 11 at Ames Free Library to learn how to utilize Patch.
On Wednesday, April 11, the editors of Norton Patch, Easton Patch, and Mansfield Patch will hold Patch Academy at Ames Free Library, 53 Main St., North Easton. We want to show you, our readers, how to upload photos and videos to our Patch sites and use our business directory and introduce you to Local Voices, where people from the community can have their own blogs to write about things they care about. We also want to show you how we use social media like Facebook and Twitter to share our stories and interact with readers. Patch Academy is open to everyone and is free, so please stop by, talk with us and learn about all of the great ways that Patch can serve you and your community. Whether there's something you'd like to see more of on …
42.067584
-71.104676
53 Main St, North Easton, MA
/articles/patch-academy-coming-to-your-neighborhood-b246fc1e
/locations/6769863
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Site undergoes some minor cosmetic changes.
- OPINION
-
Thursday, March 29
No, you're not losing it! Patch looks different today. We did a quick visual nip-and-tuck to the homepage to make it even more user-friendly. And we've moved a couple pieces of furniture. For those keeping score: * We tweaked some words in our navigation bar to save space (e.g., "Traffic & Gas" is now "Commute") * We moved the weather icon next to the Patch branding so you can find it more quickly! * We moved, well, YOU closer to the top! (Our "shout stream" is now front and center to show all your comments off.) * And of course we prettified a few things. While the site might look a little different today, we still offer the same robust coverage of everything happening in your community. That was, is, and will always be our mission. …
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Meet the editor and learn how to the tools provided on Norton Patch.
- BUSINESS
-
Thursday, March 1
Happy Thursday, Norton Patch! As many of you are aware, I'm in town all the time, but I'm here and there, and sometimes it's tough to find me. So I'll periodically be scheduling weekly office hours, in a place where you can easily find me. And I’ll tell you in advance where I’ll be. This week, I’ll be at Dunkin Donuts, from 10 a.m. to noon Friday with my advertising representative Brian Hemmert. Stop by and say hello! Bring your story ideas, bring your complaints, bring your thoughts on Norton, Patch and anything else you'd like to talk about. I can also show you how to make Patch work for you. But wait, there’s more … There's a lot you, your business and your organization can do on Norton Patch! You can list events and make announcements…
41.96149
-71.19884
Dunkin' Donuts
103 W Main St, Norton, MA
/articles/patch-office-hours-and-making-patch-work-for-you-e749fd7a
1787818
/locations/6485428
Monday, January 23, 2012
Your Mansfield and Norton Patch editors chat with local cable television show hosts.
On Friday, Jan. 20, Mansfield Patch editor Jeff Sullivan and I joined Aimee Kolf and Clara Blodgett on "The Wrap" to talk about Patch. "The Wrap" airs Fridays and Saturdays 3:30 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. on channel 15 in Norton and Mansfield cable at various times.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
We've recently added, tweaked and changed a host of features.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
-
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
It's a big year, this 2012. No, not because there is a movie spelling the world's doom, or even what's sure to be a high-intensity presidential election. It's a gigantic year because you can get involved and share all things Norton like never before. We have certainly grown and changed since we started back in November 2010. So even if you think you know how to use Patch like a pro, here are some more tips. Here are 10 ways you can use Norton Patch to stay informed - and more importantly, inform others. 1. Add photos to our brand new Neighborhood Gallery. Have a great picture of local wildlife or maybe of your child's performance? Now you can share it with everyone else in town - and an easy spot for your family to find it. 2. Follow …
Monday, December 26, 2011
Taking your new iPhone for a spin? Download the Patch app for quick access to local news and events
- BUSINESS
-
Monday, December 26, 2011
Patch has apps for iPhones and Android phones, and also makes it easy for you to upload photos, news and comments from anywhere. Here's a look at a few ways you can connect with Patch through your mobile device. Patch for iPhone Patch for iPhone keeps customers connected to the latest news, weather, local business listings and current events happening in their neighborhood. Patch’s app will keep them engaged and mobile by delivering 24/7 local community coverage. The Patch app's useful features include: Plus, they can save anything from favorite stories to business listings direct to the iPhone for easy offline access. Customer opinions are extremely valued, so send app feedback to the Patch team is encouraged. Patch can be the number …
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Norton Patch celebrates one year, thanks readers, staff.
It’s hard to believe that Norton Patch is celebrating it’s first anniversary today, marking one year of bringing you news, entertainment and as much useful information as possible. Before I really start this letter FROM the editor though, I apologize for the length. There are a lot of people who have helped to mold this site into what it is. First and foremost, my boss, Mike Hardman, gave me encouragement when I needed it, and even when I didn’t. He made the launching process go as smooth as possible. A year later, he is helping in other ways, so that I don’t have to live and breathe Patch 24/7. And if it weren’t for him, I wouldn’t be your Norton Patch editor. Ever wonder how the calendar was so populated with events going on in town …
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
This video tutorial shows how to create a free user account on any Patch site.
Membership has its privileges and by creating an account on Patch, users will have access to do an incredible amount of cool things on the site. This tutorial shows users how to create an account, activate the account and log in. Once you create an account on the Patch, you will be dialed in to all its wonderful features. Becoming a user of Patch will allow you to Keep logging into the Patch for future tutorials in the coming weeks.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Stay up-to-date on local news by signing up for a free newsletter and following us through social media pages.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
-
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Are you headed on a trip, off to college or moving away? There are several (free) ways to take Norton Patch with you to find out what's happening in town. 1. Daily Newsletter: Stay 'in the know' by signing up for our free newsletter. Find our newsletter sign-up by selecting "Get the Newsletter" under the "Follow this Patch" tab in the upper-right corner of our website. 2. Facebook: 'Like' Norton Patch on Facebook! Post a comment or event on our wall, ask questions, see links to all of our recent posts and stay updated on the latest news! 3. Twitter: Follow @NortonPatch on twitter! We are always tweeting out the latest news, events, announcements and local sports scores. We love to talk as well, so say hi or comment back! 4. iPhone App: …
Lorna Ulmer
3:57 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Can't make it on Friday but would love get together with you some other time. more ›