Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Lori Burns-Galdenzi For RTM
Fairfield resident Lori Burns-Galdenzi tells Patch why she should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
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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Fairfield, CT|News|
Hazardous Waste Collection Day This Weekend In Fairfield
Free Mattress Recycling Day in Fairfield is scheduled for this month, too.
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Westport|News|
Westoberfest This Weekend In Downtown Westport; Traffic Advisory Issued
More than 50 local and regional beers will be showcased at the event.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Statistics Show Drop In Crime In Bridgeport, Police Department Says
Data for Q3 2025 shows significant declines in violent crime in the city, according to authorities.
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Madison, CT|News|
Voting Instructions Issued In Madison For November Election
Election Day is Nov. 4, and early voting begins on Oct. 20.
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Oxford, CT|News|
Oxford Student Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar
She is one of four Connecticut high school students to receive the honor.
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Wilton, CT|News|
Wilton Student Named 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar
She is one of four Connecticut high school students to receive the honor.
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Westport|News|
NY Man Accused Of Shoplifting Twice From Same Westport Store: Police
The suspect is accused of hitting the same store on two occasions in July, according to authorities.
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Danbury, CT|News|
Road Temporarily Closed In Danbury: Police
Danbury police said authorities will provide updates as soon as the road is reopened.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Margaret Horton For RTM
Fairfield resident Margaret Horton tells Patch why she should be elected to the Representative Town Meeting.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Christine Hogan For Zoning Board Of Appeals
Fairfield resident Christine Hogan tells Patch why she should be elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Brian A. Avallone For Zoning Board Of Appeals
Fairfield resident Brian A. Avallone tells Patch why he should be elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Federal Government Shuts Down: What CT Residents Need To Know
See how the federal government shutdown will impact CT residents and how local lawmakers voted.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
TV News Reporter Announces Departure From CT Station
She started a new job this week at another Northeast station.
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Westport|News|
Westport Awards Staples Senior With Green Building Prize
The award is given to those who exemplify sustainable practices.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
CT Launches New Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool
The initiative was developed by the Connecticut Insurance Department and First Street, a climate risk data company.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Resident Recounts Winning Huge CT Lottery Prize
In the course of a few months, the lucky winner claimed two big prizes from the Connecticut Lottery, according to officials.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
CT Patch Candidate Profile: Dave Rock For Board Of Finance
Fairfield resident Dave Rock tells Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Finance.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Court Decides Controversial Housing Complex Can Move Forward In Fairfield: Report
The planned 40-unit complex was filed under the state's 8-30g affordable housing provision.
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Madison, CT|News|
Learn About Block Island At New Lecture Series At Madison's Scranton Library
The library is launching the "Candidly Chris" lecture series, in honor of the late Chris Jennings Penders.
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