Gary Jeanfaivre is an award-winning journalist with a passion for community news.
A native of Fairfield, Conn., he graduated from St. Michael's College with a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communication, with a concentration in English literature. His first gig out of college was with the then Fairfield Citizen~News, as a reporter covering zoning, town government, police, fire, features and basically anything and everything. It was while with the Citizen that he earned three awards from the New England Press Association: first place environmental reporting; second place general news; third place social issues feature.
Gary went on to work at other award-winning publications in the Brooks Community Newspapers chain — as managing editor of the Greenwich Citizen, the Westport News and, before joining Patch, editor of the Fairfield Citizen and Westport News.
As a regional editor at Patch, Gary works with a team of professional journalists to deliver excellent local news to our audience.
He lives in Sandy Hook with his wife and two children.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
A kids fun run, arts and crafts, music and food ... you'll literally find something for everyone at this community tradition now in its 79th year.
The straight "A" student put on the principal's shoes on Thursday.
The man reportedly fell from scaffolding while constructing the pool at a Westport residence.
The fire was traveling across the ceiling when crews arrived, but Westport firefighters quickly brought it under control.
"With nearly one out of five Fairfield County residents experiencing a mental health problem, it’s time to remove the stigma and ensure whoever needs help can access quality services and treatment.”
"With nearly one out of five Fairfield County residents experiencing a mental health problem, it’s time to remove the stigma and ensure whoever needs help can access quality services and treatment.”
"With nearly one out of five Fairfield County residents experiencing a mental health problem, it’s time to remove the stigma and ensure whoever needs help can access quality services and treatment.”
"With nearly one out of five Fairfield County residents experiencing a mental health problem, it’s time to remove the stigma and ensure whoever needs help can access quality services and treatment.”
"With nearly one out of five Fairfield County residents experiencing a mental health problem, it’s time to remove the stigma and ensure whoever needs help can access quality services and treatment.”
"With nearly one out of five Fairfield County residents experiencing a mental health problem, it’s time to remove the stigma and ensure whoever needs help can access quality services and treatment.”