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.
The report includes thousands of pages of documents, videos, photos and audio clips that were gathered during the investigation into the shootings on Dec. 14, 2012.
The rink opens at 10 a.m. on Jan. 4, and special dedication ceremony will take place at 4:30 p.m.
Mrs. Murray, a prolific seamstress, had lived in the borough since 1930.
Naugatuck Police arrest a Waterbury man who allegedly tried to cash a $2,250 check.
Thanks to support from the community and the work of a team of volunteers at FPGG, the holiday was filled with cheer for Branford families.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.
Connecticut State Police issued more than 600 hazardous moving violations, among other tickets. Here's the complete rundown.