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.
The region is facing frigid temperatures with "very low wind chill values that are forecasted to be below zero," according to officials.
The "One Book One Town" initiative began in 2008, and was inspired by a program at the Seattle Public Library.
There are several government meetings through Thursday.
The E.C. Scranton Memorial Library opened in 1900.
The Saturday night fire was at a home on Sturges Highway.
The shooting occurred Saturday afternoon on Lake Street in Bridgeport, according to authorities.
Condolences are extended to the families and friends of those who have recently died.
Donation efforts have been launched to aid the family of Bridgeport Firefighter Mike Mentes, whose Fairfield home was destroyed in a fire.
Donation efforts have been launched to aid the family of Bridgeport Firefighter Mike Mentes, whose Fairfield home was destroyed in a fire.
The nonmedical home care company and other organizations collected 395 coats for Fairfield County charities.
Matthew Janik is an associate director of athletic communications at the university.
The suspect "had several fraudulent driver’s licenses in his possession" in connection with an iPhone scam case, according to authorities.
The Barnum post office is at 2253 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport's Black Rock section.
The morning event will be held at the Paterson Club in Fairfield.
"We will be reading 'And Then There Were None' by Agatha Christie."
The blaze was reported Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.
The annual music and media festival is scheduled for April 3-6.
Fairfield Public Schools offers full-day kindergarten for all students who turn five by September 1, 2025.
Fifth grade students in Westport Public Schools will take part in four lessons on Human Growth and Development between Jan. 20 and March 7.
Madison has more than 40 active boards and commissions that serve a wide range of interests.
