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.
Whether you have a story idea, news tip, or just want to say hello, I can be reached at joe.lipovich@patch.com. You can also follow me on twitter @LiPatchovich.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are a Massachusetts resident writing regarding a Massachusetts Patch topic, please feel free to contact me as well.
Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun and the third largest, will be visible Thursday night as it reaches opposition with the sun.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
Realtor.com shares the latest listing of open houses in your town.
An arrest has been made after 52-year-old Randall Pineau, pictured, was killed in a boat crash on Lake Zoar over the summer.
This is the fourth annual edition of the event.
Deon Rodney, 32, was killed trying to protect a young boy whose hair he had just cut. He leaves behind a wife and young daughter.
Deepest condolences to Maria's family and friends.
Police say the man was arrested after a report of suspicious activity.
Police say the man was arrested after a report of suspicious activity.
Here's a look at the latest girls soccer rankings in Connecticut.
Here's a look at the latest girls soccer rankings in Connecticut.
Police say the woman did not stop for a half mile while an officer was trying to pull her over.
Police say the woman did not stop for a half mile while an officer was trying to pull her over.
