<b>Email: </b>joseph.wenzel@patch.com<b> <br>Phone: </b>860-249-3315<b><br>Hometown: </b>Windsor Locks, CT<b><br>Birthday: </b>June 5, 1983
<b>Bio:</b>
I was born and raised in Connecticut. I graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2005 with a dual degree in journalism and English.
I have worked as a newspaper reporter at the Middletown Press, where I covered everything from police to politics to general happenings. I also covered the University of Connecticut and four small towns for The Chronicle in Willimantic and Southington police/fire and land issues while at the Record-Journal.
After leaving newspapers, I worked for Fox CT as a television assignment editor for over three years. During my time at Fox CT, I also wrote several articles for their website and the Hartford Courant.
I have lived in the Wethersfield/Rocky Hill area for over four years. I am an avid fan of sports, wrestling, country/glam-metal music and horror movies.
<b>Beliefs</b><br>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 for our editors to inject their beliefs into stories or to dictate coverage according to them. In fact, the intent is the opposite: we hope that the knowledge that their beliefs are on the record will cause them 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.<br><br><b>Politics </b><br>I am a registered Independent. I always try to vote in local and presidential elections. <br><br><b>Religion</b><br>I am Roman Catholic and I try to go to church every Sunday. I am a firm believer in God and Jesus Christ. I try to live my life being the best person possible. I was an altar boy and plan on someday being married in a church. <br><b><br>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
Rocky Hill was voted one of the greatest places to live in the country, mainly due to its good school system. So, schools are very important in town. Another hot-button issue is the Route 3 traffic study and the possibility of increased traffic in the next 20 years. The Brookside Apartments proposal is a hot topic as well. The proposal is for a mixed-use facility on the north side of Brook Street with 144 residential units and about 5,750 square feet of medical offices.
The following information was supplied by the Rocky Hill Police Department between July 11 to 16 and does not indicate a conviction.
Residents can use the Cora Belden Library from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. to help beat the heat.
The Connecticut Humane Society offers several suggestions on ways to prevent animals from getting heat stroke or exhaustion during the summer.
Concerned citizens ask the council to seek a 'no pollution solution' for the property in Rocky Hill.
Free ice cream and the adult summer reading program are just some of the stories affecting the residents of Rocky Hill.
Rocky Hill property transfers from July 9 to 13.
The Connecticut Humane Society is hoping families will be able to take home some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
The Connecticut Humane Society is hoping families will be able to take home some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
Fundraiser for John Doyle and Alzheimer’s seminar are just some of the stories affecting the residents of Rocky Hill.
The six-week arts education apprenticeship will help students develop the skills necessary for any workplace.
The town board could take action Monday night on both items following discussion in executive session.
The Connecticut Humane Society offers several suggestions on ways to prevent animals from getting heat stroke or exhaustion during the summer.
The Connecticut Humane Society is hoping families will be able to some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
Funding will be used for Operation Gift Cards and to purchase a van to visit injured veterans at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
The Connecticut Humane Society is hoping families will be able to take in some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
The Connecticut Humane Society is hoping families will be able to some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
The monthly gathering place breakfast is held at the Lodge at Cold Spring Friday morning.
The Connecticut Humane Society is hoping families will be able to take in some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
The Newington-based humane society is hoping families will be able to some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.
The Newington-based humane society is hoping families will be able to some kittens and cats because the populations have recently increased at all their facilities.