Wilton, CT|News|
What's Fairfield County Giving Day & Why it Matters to You
More than 300 local nonprofits will be competing for $100,000 in prizes on one day only, and they can't win the money without your help.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
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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Norwalk, CT|News|
What's Fairfield County Giving Day & Why it Matters to You
More than 300 local nonprofits will be competing for $100,000 in prizes on one day only, and they can't win the money without your help.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Monroe, CT|News|
What's Fairfield County Giving Day & Why it Matters to You
More than 300 local nonprofits will be competing for $100,000 in prizes on one day only, and they can't win the money without your help.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
What's Fairfield County Giving Day & Why it Matters to You
More than 300 local nonprofits will be competing for $100,000 in prizes on one day only, and they can't win the money without your help.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
2.67% Tax Increase Will Meet Fairfield's Needs: Tetreau
“While no one wants any tax increase ... the reality is that our town has essential needs that must be funded," the first selectman says in unveiling his 2015 budget proposal.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
'South Moon Under' Opening Shop in Westport
The Westport location will be the clothing company's first in Connecticut, and it will be the first of two stores South Moon Under plans to open in 2014.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|News|
Borough Splitting Motor Vehicle Tax Bills
Because motor vehicle taxes increased significantly, Naugatuck is letting residents pay in two installments.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Biz Buzz: 'South Moon Under' Opening Thursday
The clothing retailer will bring new life to the downtown space that was previously home to Klaff's.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Metro-North Puts Schedule Changes in Place on Danbury Line
A malfunctioning grade crossing system — and the work necessary to fix it — have necessitated the changes.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
How to Get Tickets to See Obama Speak at CCSU
A limited number of tickets will be available to the public for free. Here's how you can get them — and when.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|News|
Metro-North Puts Schedule Changes in Place on Danbury Line
A malfunctioning grade crossing system — and the work necessary to fix it — have necessitated the changes.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|News|
Metro-North Puts Schedule Changes in Place on Danbury Line
A malfunctioning grade crossing system — and the work necessary to fix it — have necessitated the changes.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Ridgefield, CT|News|
Metro-North Puts Schedule Changes in Place on Danbury Line
A malfunctioning grade crossing system — and the work necessary to fix it — have necessitated the changes.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Metro-North Puts Schedule Changes in Place on Danbury Line
A malfunctioning grade crossing system — and the work necessary to fix it — have necessitated the changes.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Metro-North Puts Schedule Changes in Place on Danbury Line
A malfunctioning grade crossing system — and the work necessary to fix it — have necessitated the changes.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Manchester, CT|News|
Report: Fatal Crash Closes Silver Lane at Manchester Line
Police are investigating the accident, which took place just over the border in East Hartford.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Fairfield|News|
Obama Coming to Connecticut to 'Raise the Wage'
The president will be joined by governors from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont at an event to call for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
More Than 15 Vehicles Targeted in Overnight Thefts
Guilford Police are asking residents to remain vigilant, and to take steps to protect their personal property.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff
North Haven, CT|News|
Car Catches Fire in Garage on Stanton Road
The vehicle was fully engulfed in flames by the time North Haven firefighters arrived.
Gary Jeanfaivre, Patch Staff