Breen Named Independent Editor

Amazing news! Great work!

Wow!

Time for a party!?!!

This is fantastic news. I’ve worried we might lose him.

Congratulations to Tom, Paul and the NHI for finding a worthy successor.

Thank you for editing out "generating content." That's always sounded to me like making it up.

Congratulations Tom!

Great news for the NHI and for New Haven.

Congratulations Tom!!!!! You certainly deserve it!!!!!
Always great to run into you (and Lucy) around town!!!!!

Does Tom have a compost heap?

Congrats Tom! You're well-loved by the New Haven community!

I am ridiculously biased! High-FIVE! There is no better choice on the planet!

Congratulations, Tom!! Great News! You work hard and get a well-deserved promotion as long as Paul doesn't go anywhere. Paul, you know we love you! Tom, you know we love you as much!! :)

Great news. Congratulations Tom!

Congratulations Tom!

Wow! New Haven is blessed to have Tom move into this spot.

He has earned it!

Congrats to The New Haven Independent - what would we do without you?

Two fantastic hometown journalists. Please don't ever stop.

Great choice! Congrats Tom!

Congratulations and looking forward to what's to come.

Very best wishes Tom! Paul, there are no words to thank you enough for this vital community news source.

Congratulations Tom, the transition is going to be smooth. I see the republicans has nothing to say. Pardon me now they do.

Tom is a force for good, a champion of New Haven, a highlighter of what's really happening, someone with the magical ability to zoom in and out with agility and zeal. I appreciate his judgment, his candor, his speed, his multitasking, his yes-ness, his openness to feedback, his consideration, and his kindness! I feel so fortunate he is ours. AND THANK YOU PAUL.

Warms my heart. Good luck to both of you!

Congratulations!!

Way to go! Best of luck.

Congratulations to new Managing Editor Tom Breen and best of luck.
I’m glad Paul Bass will continue his contributions to this media, and we will hopefully enjoy his articles and opinion pieces for years to come.

Thanks, Paul, for creating and sustaining a daily must-read. Good luck to Tom on keeping it lively, independent and dependable! New Haven is a fortunate town to have such dedicated journalists.

Congratulations, Tom!

Congrats to Tom. I look forward to the continuation of NHI's journalism excellence as we move forward. Good pick Paul.

Congratulations and thanks for showing the way forward for local journalism.

I have known Tom since he worked at Yale press. I was always struck by his perspicacious nature, his humility and understated brilliance. I have been in awe of the consistent quality of his journalism and the sheer volume of it. What a gift to the independent. What a gift to Paul. And what a gift to us, the New Haven community. Arnold Gorlick

Knew it was coming! Tom is a master at what he does...his Pulitzer is coming soon...his expertise speaks to the genius of Paul Bass who is exceptional in training journalists...congratulations to both! Journalism in New Haven is all the better because of their contributions...

I echo the overall sentiment --
Kudos to you, Tom. We are so fortunate to have you.
And abundant thanks to Paul for founding and continuing to feed NHI and all its great reporters.
Our city is richer because of you. Carry on!

Congrats Tom!

Best to you Tom as you take the helm of the New Haven Independent. Paul, thanks for knowing when to make transitions!