At Patch, we don’t take shortcuts. That’s why we hire professional editors and contributors in each of our towns and personally visit every business in our Directory at least once a year.

Despite our best efforts, sometimes a personal visit is not possible — a business might be run out of a home or the owner may be too busy. In this case, we list the business on Patch with as much information as we have. And because we believe in full disclosure, we include our verification disclaimer.

We are always looking for feedback on our listings and the verification process, so if you see incorrect information or have an opinion, please send us your thoughts. If you are the owner or manager of a business or organization, you can claim a listing and help determine what information is displayed on Patch.