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.
On what would have been Jessica's 8th birthday week, friends, family and supporters are participating in a series of charitable events that reflect her interests.
Newtown Police arrest a local man and remind residents to protect their personal belongings while shopping.
Mr. Postol was active in Fairfield civic and political life for more than 50 years.
A student at Staples High School in Westport, Conn., describes an alarming scene caused by cyber bullying on the social network app.
A student at Staples High School in Westport, Conn., describes an alarming scene caused by cyber bullying on the social network app.
Unity Pharmacy looks to win Fairfielders over with a strong focus on customer service and a desire to contribute to the community.
Newtown Police arrest a local man and remind residents to protect their belongings.
More than 6,800 flags — each representing a life lost in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq — come together to create a moving memorial to our troops.
Business owner Andrea Leiser of Mystic, Conn., makes hats for people battling cancer.
One tiny tree's short story of survival, and an open invitation to tell us what your favorite tree is.
One tiny tree's short story of survival, and an open invitation to tell us what your favorite tree is.
Tributes, candle light vigils and condolences are pouring in for the 16-year-old Milford girl who was stabbed to death Friday morning at Jonathan Law High School.
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Here are the locations where you can, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26.
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.