Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Again Participates In CT Neighborhood Assistance Act Program
The program allows businesses to claim a state tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying community programs.
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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Madison, CT|News|
Scranton Library Offers Its Book Selections For March 2025
The Madison-based library has selected seven books that patrons might find enjoyable.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Symphony To Perform For Norwalk Elementary Students
The events are in celebration of National Music in Schools Month.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Receives $1.75M In Community Investment Funds: CT Rep. Simms
The funds are going to Open Door Shelter and Friends of Norwalk River Valley Trail.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport|News|
Gorham Island Office Building In Westport Sells For $22.4M: Report
The seller reportedly took a loss of nearly $1 million on the sale.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Man Pleads Guilty In Stabbing Of Norwalk HS Student: Report
The defendant was accused of stabbing a then 15-year-old student in March 2023.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport|News|
New, Bigger State DOT Maintenance Garage Planned For Westport: Report
The new facility will reportedly be built where the Connecticut Department of Transportation already has a site at 900 Post Road East.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Men's Luxury Grooming Lounge Hammer & Nails To Open Shop In Fairfield
"The entire Northeast region is booming, but Connecticut, in particular, is a phenomenal market and opportunity for Hammer & Nails."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Traffic Alert In Fairfield For Bridgeport's St. Patrick's Day Parade
The parade, scheduled for Friday, will result in extra traffic in parts of Fairfield, according to Fairfield police.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport|News|
Holocaust Survivor Andy Sarkany To Speak At Coleytown Middle School
Sarkany will share his powerful life story—before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Firefighters Battle 'Large Brush Fire'
The fire was reported Monday afternoon near Exeter Street.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport's 2025 St. Patrick's Day Parade Is Friday
The parade steps off at noon from the Burroughs Community Center at the corner of Ellsworth Street.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Westport|News|
Westport Youth Commission Launches Student Discount Program With Westport Downtown Association
"The Downtown Association is excited to launch another program to attract shoppers to Westport..."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Police Name Officer Of The Month For February
The officer's actions led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a convicted felon with an illegal firearm.
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Madison, CT|News|
Harassment Of Staff Is 'Appalling,' Says Madison First Selectwoman
"Our employees are dedicated to public service and deserve to perform their duties without fear of intimidation or loss of privacy..."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|News|
Selectmen, ZBA Among Madison Government Meetings This Week
The town's Senior Services Commission is also scheduled to meet this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Recent Death Notices From Fairfield: Golen, Szwejkowski & Sheehy
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Public Schools Faces Financial Cliff In Proposed Budget
The district, already facing a budget hole, reportedly needs millions more from the city and the state just to stay afloat.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Ludlowe Students To Train Police Officers In Sign Language
Students in the school's American Sign Language Club will work with Fairfield police officers this month.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Police To Conduct DUI Enforcement Friday Night
The roving enforcement detail, this time on the city's North End, is being conducted for the second night in a row.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
