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Ellyn Santiago
Montville-Ct Patch editor
A New Yorker in heart and soul (and by birth), my kids and i now call Mystic home.  
A journalist -- reporter, editor, investigator -- since the late 1980's, this field has long been my passion and, i believe, my calling. i began my professional career in Florida where, after covering stories like a profile of the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan and one about a Death Row inmate whose execution was botched, i discovered i was really good at this gig.  i traveled with Gannett, the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, did magazine freelance in NYC and eventually landed at a small but vital community daily in southern Rhode Island. (Long story.) i have been blessed in my career to have the respect of many including and perhaps most importantly, those who have been "exposed" as part of my watch dog-style journalism. And, more importantly, i can be trusted.  a slew of journalism awards – certainly proud and honored to be recognized -- keep my other stuff company in the basement.
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Things to Do
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"The latest in arts and entertainment
Patch Reads
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Read on. Check out book lists and more in Patch Reads.
Real Estate
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News about house sales and other real estate information.
Halloween
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"Events
Volunteering & Giving
2 Posts, 48 Followers
Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community.
Montville Moms
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Montville moms getting together to share ideas, tips, concerns and information toMore help moms make the best of each and every day!
Closings/Delays
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The go-to group for info on closings/delays!
Police & Fire
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The official Patch Group covering crime and public safety.
Top News
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The most interesting posts every day from every group
Breast Cancer Awareness
395 Posts, 49 Followers
Your source for up-to-date information and events about breast cancer awareness.
Sports
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From youth sports to high school
Government
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Keep your elected officials honest. Read about local politicians and their decisions.
Local Connections
135 Posts, 50 Followers
Heartwarming stories from friends and neighbors in your community.
Entertainment
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"From performing arts to painting to music and more
Breaking News
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"The biggest stories as soon as they happen
Business
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The official Patch Group covering local businesses and the economic and politicalMore conditions that effect them.
School News
380 Posts, 590 Followers
Stay on top of what's happening in your local schools.
Transportation
21 Posts, 49 Followers
Every day you gotta go somewhere. Make sure you're choosing the best way.
Obituaries
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Thoughts and memories of our community members who have passed. Share your tributesMore in our Obituaries Group.
Volunteering
219 Posts, 49 Followers
Stories about how you and your neighbors give back to the community and the worthyMore causes that your town has adopted.
Holidays
210 Posts, 49 Followers
Need the lowdown on the local parade? Planning your holiday menu? This is the spaceMore to get all the information you need to make the holidays extra special.
Food & Drink
304 Posts, 49 Followers
All the best food and drink events around town. Like to wine and dine? This group'sMore for you.
House & Home
443 Posts, 49 Followers
"Real estate. Home improvement. Gardening. If it's about your home
Garage Sales
42 Posts, 49 Followers
"A list of garage saled
Giving
472 Posts, 49 Followers
A list of chartiable events and opportunities. Want to give back? This is your place.
Readers' Choice
54 Posts, 49 Followers
What's the best brunch spot in your neighborhood? Who gives the best haircut? YourMore vote can help decide all this and much more!
Summer
67 Posts, 49 Followers
"Summer's here
Success Stories
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Is business booming? Are you running out of space on your trophy shelf? Share yourMore success stories here.
Family
392 Posts, 49 Followers
"Events and stories for families: weekend plans
Gossip
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Who's who and who is where. Spot any juicy stories or photos. Post them here.
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