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Lisa Kocian is a general assignment reporter with a suburban focus. In more than 10 years at the Globe, she has written articles from every subject beat, with most of her attention on education, immigration, and politics.
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High school athlete pushes for defibrillators at games
By Lisa Kocian , Globe Staff
For the past two years, 16-year-old Sean Burns of Milford has been lobbying state officials to put more defibrillators at high school athletic events.
Garden club events
By Lisa Kocian , Globe Staff
Garden clubs around the state will host plant sales and garden tours over the next couple of months. Here is a small sample of the wide array of other events local clubs offer.
How the garden clubs grow
By Lisa Kocian , Globe Staff
All over the suburbs, garden clubs are extending an azalea branch to younger members, by holding evening meetings for those who work and mixing up programs and activities.
Police aim for measured response
By Deirdre Fernandes , Globe Staff
Police and event organizers are reviewing and, in some cases, boosting, security measures at large gatherings throughout the region.