Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Gov. Lamont Declares Stage 2 Drought Advisory For 3 Connecticut Counties
"We have experienced drier than normal conditions this summer and continuing into the fall."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
- Westport, CT
I am a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. I worked at The Hour newspaper in Norwalk in the early 1990s, and while working with various publications and websites in the ensuing years, I realized how much I missed the hyperlocal journalism world. I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013. I am a Connecticut native who still lives in Fairfield County, and I can be reached at alfred.branch@patch.com.
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Westport|News|
Early Morning House Fire Extinguished In Westport: Fire Officials
The Westport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Jennifer Jacobsen For Board Of Education
Fairfield resident Jennifer Jacobsen tells Patch why she should be elected to the Board of Education.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Holly K. Lanese For Constable
Fairfield resident Holly K. Lanese tells Patch why she should be elected as a Constable.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Dominick Spadaro For RTM
Fairfield resident Dominick Spadaro tells Patch why he should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Dean Kardamis For RTM
Fairfield resident Dean Kardamis tells Patch why he should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CDC Updates Guidance On COVID Vaccine: What To Know In CT
COVID-19 vaccinations have been in a state of flux since early this year.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Benefit Fashion Show Scheduled At Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield fashion designer Jennifer Butler will present her fall collection at the event.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Finds Way To Fund Paraprofessionals For Kindergarten
"Restoring kindergarten paraprofessionals is about doing what is right for our students."
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Popular Connecticut TV News Anchor Leaves Station
She's leaving to join another station not too far away.
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Montville, CT|News|
'Ballsy Bad Guy' Faked Being Dunkin' Employee To Steal Money: Montville Police
The suspect used a creative ploy in the scam, according to authorities.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Elizabeth Zezima For RTM
Fairfield resident Elizabeth Zezima tells Patch why she should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Dru Mercer Georgiadis For RTM
Fairfield resident Dru Mercer Georgiadis tells Patch why she should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Collin Colburn For RTM
Fairfield resident Collin Colburn tells Patch why he should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
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Westport|News|
Westport Together Hosts Parenting Discussion With Award-Winning Author
Author Melinda Wenner Moyer's newest book is "Hello, Cruel World! Science-based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Joseph Scordato For Zoning Board Of Appeals
Westport resident Joseph Scordato tells Patch why he should be elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Madison, CT|News|
Construction Underway On Madison Emergency Operations Center/Firehouse Expansion
The project received a $2.5 million federal grant.
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Madison, CT|News|
Beach & Recreation, P&Z Among This Week's Meetings In Madison
The Flood Prevention, Climate Resilience and Erosion Control Board is also scheduled to meet.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Dozens Of New Businesses Recently Registered In Fairfield
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Fairfield from Aug. 25 through Sept. 26, 2025.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
State Health Officials Remind Residents About 'Harmful Bacteria Like Vibrio'
In 2023, three cases were detected, and one person died, according to state health officials.
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