Mendon Commons is a source of independent news about Mendon. It is available online only.
Our mission is to provide information that keeps the community connected, well-informed and engaged with thorough, accurate and fair coverage of topics affecting life in our town.
Statement of ethics
Mendon Commons subscribes to the Code of Ethics of the Society of Professional Journalists. The code’s foundation is:
- Seek truth and report it
- Minimize harm
- Act independently
- Be accountable and transparent
Mendon Common’s coverage serves no cause beyond informing the public and the communities it serves.
Correction policy
Mendon Commons takes responsibility for the accuracy of its work. If you discover an error in reporting, please contact us. If after review we find that a correction or clarification is warranted, we will promptly update the story with a statement noting our error.
Conflict-of-Interest policy
As Mendon residents, we recognize that there will be times when we cover issues that overlap with our personal or financial interests. While we adhere to the standard of strict objectivity in both reporting and story selection, we are committed to transparency and will disclose potential conflicts of interest when they occur.