I am a Connecticut native with a deep passion and understanding of what makes the Nutmeg State special. After a year of covering communities in the Greater Boston area with Patch, I returned to my home state in 2017 to cover the area which has always held a special place in my heart.
A 2011 graduate and former football player for the Falcons of Joel Barlow High School in Redding, I lived in both Trumbull and Easton for 15 of my first 18 years (with a brief stint in Tokyo, Japan). After high school, I moved on to West Virginia University where I graduated in 2015.
Before joining Patch in December of 2015, I covered a variety of topics ranging from the municipal bond market to mixed martial arts fighting. I aim to use a variety of multimedia tools to capture what makes our part of Fairfield County so special.
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Gov. Malloy wants to cut millions in state aid to local communities to reduce the state’s deficit. See how much your town would lose.
Gov. Malloy wants to cut millions in state aid to local communities to reduce the state’s deficit. See how much your town would lose.
Gov. Malloy wants to cut millions in state aid to local communities to reduce the state’s deficit. See how much your town would lose.
Residents may notice discoloration in water.
Breaking: Police have identified the victim in a crash early Saturday morning after police were pursuing the car in Bethel.
Breaking: Police have identified the victim in a crash early Saturday morning after police were pursuing the car in Bethel.
"She was extremely devoted to her grandchildren."
Jayson Negron, 15, was fatally shot by a Bridgeport police officer after police say he struck the officer with a stolen car.
Jayson Negron, 15, was fatally shot by a Bridgeport police officer after police say he struck the officer with a stolen car.
He could break into a song and dance at a moment’s notice.
Police are investigating after two men in a red car allegedly approached a ninth grade girl on Walnut Grove Road.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Mother's day is set to bring in some rainy weather conditions this weekend. Here's a look at the latest forecast.
Police say two children were at home during the incident.
