About The Dispatch
Our Mission: Transparency, Accountability, Community.
The Bloomfield Community Dispatch (the "Dispatch") is an independent, non-partisan online newspaper dedicated to fostering transparent and ethical governance within Bloomfield, Connecticut. Our mission is to serve as a vigilant "watchdog" over local government, ensuring that all civic operations are conducted democratically, with accountability, and in the best interests of the community.
Editorial Control & Independence
1. Singular Editorial & Publisher Authority: Peter C. Frank is the Founder and Publisher of The Dispatch. As Editor-in-Chief, he maintains exclusive and final editorial control over all content. All research, investigative direction, and final drafting are verified and authorized solely by the Editor-in-Chief. Concerns regarding editorial policy should be addressed to him at: pcfrank73@gmail.com.
2. Explicit Authorship Policy: It is the strict policy of The Dispatch that when an article carries a singular by-line, that individual is the sole author of the work, without collaboration. In the interest of total transparency, all collaborators—however trivial their effort—must be listed in the by-line or clearly disclosed in an article footnote. Integrity requires that the reader knows exactly whose voice they are hearing.
3. Contributor Liability & Workflow: Contributors may publish via their own accounts following editorial review and approval. For those who do not wish to maintain a platform account, their work will be published under the general Dispatch account with a by-line explicitly attributed to them. Contributors are only responsible for the specific articles associated with their individual by-lines.
4. Distinction of Past Work: Investigative series transitioning from the Editor-in-Chief’s personal blog (petercfrank.blogspot.com) remain the sole creation and intellectual property of Peter C. Frank.
Call for Collaboration
We are looking for you. The Dispatch is actively seeking community members, journalists, and researchers who wish to contribute to the ongoing mission of transparency in Bloomfield. Whether you are interested in a one-time guest piece or a regular beat, we invite you to join this essential civic project.
Click here to read our full "Call for Contributors" and learn how you can get involved.
The Team
Peter C. Frank, Founder, Publisher, and Editor-in-ChiefPeter is an independent freelance journalist, an advocate for mental health, disability, and LGBTQ+ issues, and the founder of The Dispatch. With a background spanning technology, the performing arts, and legal research, he established this platform to ensure residents have access to the facts regarding town administration.
Dennis Hubbs, ContributorCo-owner of D&D Travel Services and a lifelong Bloomfield resident, Dennis was a writer for the original Bloomfield Journal. He is the author of several photo books, most notably “Bloomfield, Connecticut in Photographs.”
Lucy Anne Hurston, ContributorLucy is a sociologist, author, and Professor of Sociology at MCC. A long-time Bloomfield resident, she authored Speak So You Can Speak Again and serves on the Board for Bloomfield Federation Homes.
A dedicated community member and writer, Mark covers local interest stories and provides commentary on town developments.
Who We Are
We are a collective of engaged Bloomfield residents, united by a commitment to our town's well-being. Unlike platforms that hide behind anonymity, The Dispatch is built on a foundation of personal accountability. We stand firmly behind every word we publish.
Our Standards & Ethics
True transparency requires knowing exactly who is informing you. Read our full Editorial Policy, Code of Ethics, and Corrections Policy here.
Contact Us
To submit a tip, a correction, or an inquiry, email us directly at: bloomfieldcommunitydispatch@gmail.com.
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