Email: krista@patch.com
Phone: 978-413-7143
Hometown: Seekonk, Massachusetts
Birthday: October 27

Bio: Hi, I'm Krista and I'm the local editor of Chelmsford Patch. I live in Dracut and graduated from UMass Lowell in 2009 with a Bachelor's degree in English. I have become very involved in the arts and local sports scene in the Merrimack Valley. I love ice skating at the Chelmsford Forum in my free time and play ice hockey in the fall and winter. I have loved my five years of living here and can't wait to see what the future has in store.

I just celebrated my one year anniversary working with Patch on June 21, 2011. It's been a busy year but definitely a fulfilling one. Before coming to Patch I worked at the Milford Daily News for about two years. I love journalism and can't wait to usher it in to the 21st century with Patch!

In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching hockey (go Lowell River Hawks!), and playing with my cats, Leo and Lucy. I'm also a huge Hanson fan and follow them around the country with my friends.

Beliefs
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Politics
I lean left of center.

Religion

I don't consider myself religious.

Local Hot-Button Issues

Many people in town care about the rate at which Chelmsford is developing and how that development should occur. Recent issues include 9 North Road, a new billboard behind Chelmsford High School that can be seen on Route 3 and a new cell phone tower. And of course, like many towns, Chelmsford is grappling with the tough economic times and doing more with less at Town Hall.