Payton North
About Payton
As Executive Editor, Payton oversees the production of Reminder Publishing’s editorial products, including all of The Reminder’s weekly newspapers, as well as Reminder Publishing’s daily newspaper, the Westfield News, and monthly publications PRIME Magazine and Go Local Magazine. She also contributes opinion columns to the publications. Payton also serves as a host on The Reminder’s podcast, “So That Reminds Me.”
Continuing to build a life rich in what matters most
As January 2024 approached, I wrote a column candidly sharing that I did not know what made me happy anymore. At the time, I was dealing with a big loss. My grandfather John, who was more of a best friend than a typical grandpa — had passed away a few months earlier. I was starting a new year — a year without him — and I felt as though everything I knew and was comfortable with had changed.
Taking thankfulness beyond the Thanksgiving table
A few years ago, I wrote a column titled, “The most valuable gift can be the gift of time.” Those words have stayed with me, and as the Thanksgiving season reminds us to reflect on gratitude, they feel more relevant than ever.
A surprise to no one: another sentimental reminiscence
Not to gloat, but so far, 2024 has been the best year of my life.
Reminder Publishing has expanded into Enfield and Somers
Hello readers — welcome to Reminder Publishing’s newest weekly newspaper: the Enfield/Somers Reminder.
I’m finding my passions through giving my time
At the start of this year, I had an epiphany. “I don’t even know what makes me happy anymore,” I thought to myself. It was a humbling realization. 2023 was a year filled with tons of big life changes. For someone who prides themselves on being “put together,” I was...
I’m making a resolution to make fewer resolutions
I have always been interested in setting goals and working toward them, which is everything the new year is branded to be: an opportunity to look ahead at what you would like to achieve and coming up with a plan to achieve it.
Your hometown newspaper now has a new address
A few weeks ago, I penned a column about change. At the time, I was discussing the demolition of the Eastfield Mall and how bittersweet it will be to see the mall go. Today, I write another column about change – this time, reflecting on Reminder...
Eastfield Mall demolition unearths old memories
At times, I can be a very sentimental person. When I sold my first car a few years ago — a Nissan Juke — so I could buy a new SUV, I sobbed.Dramatic? Yeah, a little. Especially since I was buying an objectively “fancier” vehicle. But I had so many fun memories in...
Price of cutting human connection for the sake of profit
Returning to office life has been a big topic over the past year, year and a half. Personally, I had mixed feelings about working from home, but I also had mixed feelings about returning to the office. But what cost are companies paying when they do not encourage...