Ted Hayes is the editor of the Warren Times-Gazette. He first went to work for East Bay Newspapers in 1995 and, apart from a brief time spent at another publishing firm in New Hampshire in 2003-04, he has never left. He grew up admiring the work of Charles Kuralt, and loves working in a small seaside town full of interesting people. He is married to professional musician and enjoys spending time with family and friends, crewing on fishing boats, swimming, diving, hiking and playing disc golf at courses across Massachusetts and Connecticut. He has an identical twin brother, a stepdaughter and three cats.
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Warren voters reject school spending hike
Next step is likely litigation in school financing standoff
Warren voters soundly defeated a last minute attempt Monday night to increase Warren's financial obligation to the Bristol Warren Regional school budget, voting at Financial Town Meeting to spend $11.75 million on education next year — the same as this year.
Boat burns as fire crews watch, helpless
Fire Chief Al Galinelli calls for changes, boat ramp repair after fire
Fire and police got the call at 6:15 p.m. and launched Warren's fire boat, but by the time volunteers arrived it was too late. Stationed at the Town Wharf on Water Street, it took 50 minutes to make the journey down the bay, around Bristol and up Mt. Hope Bay and the Kickemuit, to get to the fire.
38 Studios debacle hits close to home
Even as state wooed Curt Schilling, Lisa Raiola couldn't find EDC support for kitchen incubator
It's likely few people were watching as closely as Lisa Raiola when news broke last week that former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's $75 million loan from the state Economic Development Corporation (EDC) might be headed for default.
Warren police logs: Week of May 23, 2012
A Warren Avenue woman called police about a loose woodchuck in her yard.
100 Years Ago: This week in Warren, May 23, 1912
Tanner Brothers, the ice dealers have purchased a new ice wagon and have put it on their routes. A fine appearing pair of black horses make the rig complete.
Photo of the day: Up on a roof
Scott Mathison takes a stroll across the roof of the First United Methodist Church of Warren and Bristol, some 50 feet up, Thursday morning. He was checking on the roofing job of the old Warren landmark.
St. Mark's parsonage close to sold
Couple needs zoning approval first
The former St. Mark's Episcopal Church is still on the market, but it looks like the parsonage next door on School Street will soon be sold. Patricia Warwick and John Carlotto are scheduled to appear before the Warren Zoning Board next week to ask for permission to change the permitted use in the old church building to residential. Realtor Leslie Hogan said the prospective buyers have not yet closed on the property; town approval to change the zoning would be required, she said. The church and parsonage have been for sale for about six months. The church itself closed two years ago in the face of declining membership and a dwindling endowment.
Bizarre accident in Warren
Nobody hurt in Thursday morning wreck
Bystanders were left scratching their heads by an accident that occurred just after 9:30 a.m. Thursday in downtown Warren.
Man charged with felony assault
A Warren man faces a felony count after allegedly waving a box cutter at another during an argument late last month.
Jamiel's softball field would cost $35,000 to $50,000
They're not quite ready to yell "Play Ball!" But Warren town officials are going to try to find a way to bring a softball field back to Jamiel's Park — if it's feasible, and if they can find the money.