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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West Hartford, CT|News|
Local 'Celebrities' Scooping Ice at Rita's for Cancer Society Fundraiser
Celebrity Scoop Night runs from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on May 14.
West Hartford, CT|News|
Police: 2 Men Arrested After Fleeing From Cop in Stolen Car
West Hartford Police apprehended the men after the car crashed at the intersection of Prospect and Caya avenues.
Bethwood, CT|News|
Bobcat on the Prowl in Orange Neighborhood
A resident shares photos of the bobcat on his back porch.
Orange, CT|News|
Bobcat on the Prowl in Orange Neighborhood
A resident shares photos of the bobcat on his back porch.
South Windsor, CT|News|
Police: Windsor Locks K-9 Jaxx Apprehends Two Burglars
Police say the men were responsible for a rash of thefts and vandalisms in the Old County Circle commercial business district.
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
Police: Windsor Locks K-9 Jaxx Apprehends Two Burglars
Police say the men were responsible for a rash of thefts and vandalisms in the Old County Circle commercial business district.
Fairfield|News|
Girl on Bike Struck, Pinned by SUV on Stratfield Road
Newtown, CT|News|
Get a Legislative Wrap-Up From Your Elected Representatives
McKinney, Bolinsky and Carter are coming to Newtown to fill you in on what they accomplished on your behalf.
Newtown, CT|News|
Katherine Bowen, Manhattan College Valedictorian, Making Newtown Proud
Bowen is a standout student athlete who has also given back to her community.
Farmington, CT|News|
Police Release Names of Farmington Avenue Accident Victims
One victim remains in critical condition following the head-on collision on May 12.
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon Woman Wins $255,555 Lottery Prize
The 22-year-old resident got the news while working a shift at the Cheesecake Factory in West Hartford.
South Windsor, CT|News|
West Hartford Waitress Wins $255,555 Lottery Prize
The 22-year-old Vernon resident got the news while working a shift at the Cheesecake Factory.
West Hartford, CT|News|
West Hartford Waitress Wins $255,555 Lottery Prize
The 22-year-old Vernon resident got the news while working a shift at the Cheesecake Factory.
Acton, MA|News|
CT Woman with Ties to Mass. and Her 3 Boys Found Safe in Maine [Updated]
An Amber Alert has been cancelled and authorities are working to reunite the children with their father.