Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
- Fairfield, CT
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.
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Waterford, CT|News|
It's 204 Months in Federal Prison for Former Waterford Man
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Waterford, CT|News|
It's 204 Months in Federal Prison for Former Waterford Man
Mark Missino also faces up to 40 years in state prison for allegedly stealing firearms, jewelry and other items during a home burglary spree.
Ledyard, CT|News|
As New Jersey Brush Fire Rages, Warning Issued in Connecticut
Dry ground and high winds present a potentially dangerous combination.
Enfield, CT|News|
Time to Dump All Those Old Prescription Medicines
Here are the locations where you can, as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26.
Newtown, CT|News|
Man Gets 3 Years Probation for Possessing Stolen Gun Silencers
Richard Sleeva also forfeits more than 100 firearms stored at homes in Pennsylvania and Newtown, Conn.
Montville, CT|News|
New London Man Gets 30 Months for Distributing Heroin
Authorities say the man was involved in a large-scale drug trafficking and distribution network operating in New London County.
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
New London Man Gets 30 Months for Distributing Heroin
Authorities say the man was involved in a large-scale drug trafficking and distribution network operating in New London County.
Ledyard, CT|News|
New London Man Gets 30 Months for Distributing Heroin
Authorities say the man was involved in a large-scale drug trafficking and distribution network operating in New London County.
Groton, CT|News|
New London Man Gets 30 Months for Distributing Heroin
Authorities say the man was involved in a large-scale drug trafficking and distribution network operating in New London County.
New London, CT|News|
New London Man Gets 30 Months for Distributing Heroin
Authorities say the man was involved in a large-scale drug trafficking and distribution network operating in New London County.
Newtown, CT|News|
Got Drugs? Get Rid of 'Em on Saturday
Newtown Police are participating in the 2014 National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 26.
Orange, CT|News|
Police ID 5 Suspects in Rash of Burglaries
Police from Orange, North Branford, Hamden and New Haven are working together to crack the case.
Newtown, CT|News|
Newtown Juvenile Charged with First-Degree Sexual Assault
Police say the boy inappropriately touched three girls and one boy.
Waterford, CT|News|
Remember When, Waterford: Volvo Police Cruisers
A quick flashback in time for #ThrowBackThursday.
Fairfield|News|
Family Fun Awaits at McKinley Carnival at Jennings Beach
The carnival opens Thursday, April 24, and runs through Sunday, April 27.
Newtown, CT|News|
Diamond Pendant, Laptop Stolen From Sandy Hook Home
Police said copper pipes were also reported stolen from two houses for sale on South Main Street.
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Hey, High Schoolers: This Contest is For You!
VolunteerSquare and Patch are teaming up to celebrate volunteerism among our youth — with some cool prizes at stake, too.
Stratford, CT|News|
Hey, High Schoolers: This Contest is For You!
VolunteerSquare and Patch are teaming up to celebrate volunteerism among our youth — with some cool prizes at stake, too.
Newtown, CT|News|
Hey, High Schoolers: This Contest is For You!
VolunteerSquare and Patch are teaming up to celebrate volunteerism among our youth — with some cool prizes at stake, too.