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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Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Sandy Hook Memorial Sign Stolen; Man Calls Grieving Mother To Say Shooting Never Happened
The man reportedly told the mother of victim Grace McDonnell that he did so because he believes the tragic shooting in Newtown, Conn., was a hoax.
Fairfield|News|
Town Meeting Will Tackle UI Tree Trimming Program in Fairfield
The utility's program is slated to begin on June 1, but not before residents get a chance to share their thoughts and concerns.
West Hartford, CT|News|
Head-On Crash Sends Man to Hospital with Life-Threatening Injuries
Police say the accident, on Farmington Avenue near Mountain Spring Road, is under investigation.
Farmington, CT|News|
Head-On Crash Sends Man to Hospital with Life-Threatening Injuries
Police say the accident, on Farmington Avenue near Mountain Spring Road, is under investigation.
Groton, CT|News|
Age Matters When it Comes to Support for Recreational Marijuana Use in CT
The findings of a new Quinnipiac Poll also reveal a gender divide when it comes to the issue of marijuana.
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
The Law Was Repealed, But Majority of CT Voters Support Death Penalty
That's the finding of a new Quinnipiac Poll on social issues in Connecticut.
Waterford, CT|News|
Politics and Gender Divide Support for CT's New Gun Laws
A Quinnipiac University poll sheds light on where voters stand on the state's new gun law. Where do you stand?
West Hartford, CT|News|
Justina Pelletier's Mom Denied a Mother's Day Visit
Linda Pelletier issues two video statements, while a crowd protested outside the facility in Framingham, Mass., where the 15-year-old West Hartford resident is being treated.
Orange, CT|News|
Police: Orange Man Threatened to Kill Cops
Police say the threat was made after officers responded to a disturbance at a Ferry Road residence.