Somerville Patch Readers: Thank You For Your Support

Somerville Patch readers, you guys rock. Thank you for taking time out of your days to spend a few moments with us. You're a huge reason why we've grown and thrived this year.

In August, Somerville Patch recorded 70,949 visitors – that's almost as many readers as there are Somerville residents! Our visitors hail from Somerville, for sure, but many residents of neighboring towns also land on Somerville Patch from time to time. That figure – compiled and verified through Google Analytics – includes readers on desktop, laptop, tablet, mobile and our app, and our visitors often access Patch on several devices over the month.

We launched Somerville Patch eight years ago, in September 2010. We've come a long way, and we couldn't have done it without your visits and contributions.

Here are 10 of the most-read articles on Somerville Patch in August.

• Somerville Mayor Says He Won't Drink Sam Adams Again
• Somerville's Least Expensive Home For Sale
• The Somerville Home To Close After 120 Years
• Who Is Abandoning Kittens In Somerville?
• Somerville Woman ID'd In Connection With Abandoned Kittens
• Abandoned Somerville Factory Now Affordable Housing Opportunity
• New Restaurant Eyeing Former Johnny D's Spot In Davis Square
• New Restaurant, Hotel Open At Assembly Row
• Assembly Row Armed Robber Wanted By Police
• Somerville's Priciest Home For Sale

Got a news tip? I'm Alex Newman, your local editor and area resident. I've spent the last seven years in the greater Boston area, first in Boston proper as a college student, and then in Brookline and Somerville (plus a summer on the Cape). My journalism career includes 2 1/2 years at Patch, preceded by stops at WGBH and MSNBC. It's been a real treat getting to live alongside the readers of the communities I serve. Send your tips, ideas and questions my way at alex.newman@patch.com.

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Here's another fun fact about Patch: Did you know that Patch is among the 100 most trafficked websites in the United States? Patch ranks 91st on the most viewed websites in the country, according to Alexa. And while many news websites are limiting access to free articles, but Patch articles and events by our journalists and our users are always free to view.

We're thrilled you've made Somerville Patch a part of your life. Thank you so much for your support and readership.

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