Madison, CT|News|
Madison's Daniel Hand High School Seeks Business Mentors For Students
"Through informal job shadowing and internship experiences, students will gain valuable insight into various industries."
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|
Rock Icon Keith Richards Receives CT Governor's Award Of Excellence
The Rolling Stones guitarist and songwriter, who lives in Connecticut, received the award from Gov. Ned Lamont at an event in Westport.
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Madison, CT|News|
'Well Maintained And Thoughtfully Updated' Madison Home For Sale
The Colonial-style home, built in 1994, recently had a price reduction.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
'Spacious Colonial' Home For Sale In Fairfield's Pine Creek Beach Area
The home, which was built in 2015, is FEMA compliant, according to the listing.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
25-Year Prison Sentence For Member Of Violent Bridgeport Street Gang
The defendant is one of more than 45 Bridgeport gang members who have been convicted of federal offenses stemming from gang-related crimes.
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Westport|News|
Inaugural Jackie Robinson Essay Contest Launched In Westport
The contest is for Westport and Fairfield County residents who are 60 years old and older.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Board Of Selectmen Restores $2 Million To Education Budget
The board on Monday approved a spending plan of $381,964,286 for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Next, the Board of Finance and RTM will review it.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Fire Engine Crashes While En Route To Emergency: FD
One person was taken to an area hospital for evaluation following the two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
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Madison, CT|News|
Water Main Replacement Work Planned On Middle Beach Road In Madison
The road will be closed to through traffic during work hours.
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Westport|News|
New Owner To Reopen Westport's Finalmente Trattoria
The restaurant, at 165 Post Road East in downtown Westport, closed in May 2024.
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Westport|News|
Christian Siriano To Close Westport Clothing Store
The Collective West is moving to New York City.
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Westport|News|
Date Set For 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Day In Westport
The April event will be held at the Greens Farms Railroad Station, Parking Lot #1, on New Creek Road in Westport.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Warde DECA Shines At State Competition
The team is sending several finalists to the DECA International Career & Development Conference next month.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Legendary CT Television News Reporter Tom Monahan Dies
Monahan, who died this week at age 84, was with NBC Connecticut for 45 years before his retirement in 2010.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Recent Death Notices From Fairfield: Wallischeck, Lebinski & Franchini
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
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Westport|News|
Legendary Rock Star Keith Richards To Receive CT Excellence Award
Gov. Ned Lamont will present the Rolling Stones guitarist with the Governor’s Award of Excellence at an event in Westport this week.
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Westport|News|
Westport First Selectwoman Announces Candidacy For Governor
Jen Tooker, a Republican who is in her first term as Westport's First Selectwoman, made the announcement on Monday.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Man Accused Of Sexual Assault In Ohio: CT State Police
Authorities took the suspect into custody last week.
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Westport|News|
Kindergarten Registration For 2025-26 Underway In Westport
"If your child will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, we encourage you to register them as soon as possible."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Public Schools Prepares Plans For Improving Facilities
The district has developed a Master Plan for addressing aging infrastructure.
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