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.
Posting Activity
Fairfield|News|
Malloy Declares State of Emergency in Connecticut [Updated]
The move could help municipalities that are experiencing road salt shortages, as the state digs out from the 12th storm of the season — and the worst one yet.
Avon, CT|News|
Help the Fire Department: Dig Out Those Hydrants!
Every second counts during an emergency, so keep those hydrants clear for Avon's volunteer firefighters.
Fairfield|News|
What Town in Connecticut Got the Most Snow So Far?
Here are the results for the top 36 towns, according to the National Weather Service.
Naugatuck, CT|News|
Naugatuck Schools Open Friday As of Now [CORRECTED]
With a parking ban in effect and crews working to clear roads of snow, Naugatuck Police are issuing tickets.
Orange, CT|News|
Police: 3 Amity Students Arrested After Activating Fire Alarm
Woodbridge police say the students were smoking an e-cigarette in a bathroom at the high school.
Bethwood, CT|News|
Police: 3 Amity Students Arrested After Activating Fire Alarm
Woodbridge police say the students were smoking an e-cigarette in a bathroom at the high school.
Stonington-Mystic, CT|News|
Home Depot Hiring 1,300 Seasonal Workers in CT
Lowes is also hiring seasonal works — 340 of them in Connecticut.
Fairfield|News|
Fairfield Snowstorm Central: Openings, Closings, Updates
Schools are closed for the second straight day, but the library is planning on opening at 11 a.m.
Ledyard, CT|News|
Firefighters Battling Blaze on Sleepy Hollow Pentway
Images from the scene show firefighters battling a blaze involving a garage and vehicles.