Stamford, CT|News|
Dog Adoption Event Uses Speed Dating Model
It's like a speed dating game, but the matches will pair a person up with a new best friend.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
- Fairfield, CT
Gary Jeanfaivre is an award-winning journalist with a passion for community news.
A native of Fairfield, Conn., he graduated from St. Michael's College with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication, with a concentration in English literature. His first gig out of college was with the then Fairfield Citizen~News, as a reporter covering zoning, town government, police, fire, features and basically anything and everything. It was while with the Citizen that he earned three awards from the New England Press Association: first place environmental reporting; second place general news; third place social issues feature.
Gary went on to work at other award-winning publications in the Brooks Community Newspapers chain — as managing editor of the Greenwich Citizen, the Westport News and, before joining Patch, editor of the Fairfield Citizen and Westport News.
As a regional editor at Patch, Gary works with a team of professional journalists to deliver excellent local news to our audience.
He lives in Sandy Hook with his wife and two children.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Dog Adoption Event Uses Speed Dating Model
It's like a speed dating game, but the matches will pair a person up with a new best friend.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Montville, CT|News|
Gun Law Becomes Battle Ground in CT Governor's Race
The Connecticut Democratic Party Chairwoman accuses one Republican candidate of political pandering, while another GOP contender comes under fire for withdrawing from Mayors Against Illegal Guns.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
First-Time Homebuyers, Fairfield Has Funds For You
The funds — to help cover down payment and closing costs — are available to to those who meet income guidelines.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fenway, MA|News|
Video: Veiled Suspect Yells 'Boston Strong'
A witness captures an image of the man moments before Boston Police took him into custody Tuesday night in relation to two suspicious packages left at the Boston Marathon finish line.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Cemetery Cleanup Leaves Residents in Tears
Items left at graves in Hazardville Cemetery were piled up on the ground, and more than two dozen were stolen.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Report: Arrest Made in Crash That Killed Enfield Boy
An Enfield man is facing manslaughter charges in relation to the death of Nicolas "Nico" Filippa.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Police Say Officer Accused of Racial Profiling Acted 'Appropriately'
West Hartford Police respond to a column by former MLB player Doug Glanville in which he details his encounter with the officer.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|News|
Waterford Police Searching for Gap Shoplifters
The two women reportedly fled Gap when they were approached by store employees.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|News|
Orange Police: Three Homes Broken Into Overnight
Police said the residents were home at the time of the break-ins, and that at least two vehicles were entered and one was stolen.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
Man Found Dead in Fairfield House Containing Cyanide
Two Fairfield police officers and a firefighter went to the hospital to get checked for possible exposure to a hazardous material.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|News|
Hartford Chosen as Host City of 2015 AAC Men's Basketball Tournament
Aside from bragging rights, being a host city can be a slam dunk for economic activity.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Water Main Flushing Could Impact Your Water
But the Connecticut Water Co. says any impacts would be short-lived and the flushing has an end result of cleaner water for Enfield residents.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
BOE Letter: Vote Yes for Education in Newtown
"We believe this budget to be fiscally responsible while taking into account both the needs of our schools and declining enrollment."
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|News|
Pot Hole Repairs, Street Cleaning On Tap in Newtown
Here's where crews will be working on local roads this week.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff