Trumbull, CT|News|
Trumbull Middle Schools Among Top 100 In CT: U.S. News Ranking
Two Trumbull middle schools are among the top 100 in Connecticut, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
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I'm RJ Scofield, a local Patch editor for Connecticut. I have been working in journalism since graduating from Roger Williams University with a degree in, you guessed it, journalism.
I have lived in Connecticut for most of my life and love getting to share interesting local stories with readers and craft compelling features about the unsung heroes of a community.
I currently cover the following Patch communities: Norwalk, New Canaan, Trumbull, Shelton-Derby and Naugatuck.
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New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Middle School Among Top 100 In CT: U.S. News Ranking
A New Canaan middle school is among the top 100 in Connecticut, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Read Auerbach For Norwalk Common Council
Read Auerbach shares with Patch why he should be elected as a Common Council member in Norwalk.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Fitness Center, Beauty Salon Among New Businesses Opening In Shelton-Derby
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Shelton and Derby from Sept. 27 through Oct. 25, 2025.
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New Canaan, CT|News|
Beauty Salon, Mobile Food Service Among New Businesses Opening In New Canaan
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in New Canaan from Sept. 27 through Oct. 25, 2025.
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Trumbull, CT|News|
Photography Studio, Limousine Service Among New Businesses Opening In Trumbull
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Trumbull from Sept. 27 through Oct. 25, 2025.
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New Canaan, CT|News|
Major Film, Television Star Visits New Canaan Movie Theater
The "Girls" and "Get Out" star recently attended a screening of her new film at The Playhouse movie theater in New Canaan.
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Naugatuck, CT|News|
6 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Naugatuck
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several events in the area and statewide planned to celebrate those who served.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
6 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Shelton-Derby
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several events in the area and statewide planned to celebrate those who served.
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Trumbull, CT|News|
6 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Trumbull
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several events in the area and statewide planned to celebrate those who served.
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New Canaan, CT|News|
6 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In New Canaan
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several events in the area and statewide planned to celebrate those who served.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
6 Ways To Observe Veterans Day In Norwalk
Veterans Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with several events in the area and statewide planned to celebrate those who served.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Patch Candidate Profile: Colleen Germain-Ezzo For Derby Board Of Apportionment And Taxation
Colleen Germain-Ezzo shares with Patch why she should be reelected as a Board of Apportionment and Taxation member in Derby.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Road Closed In Norwalk Due To Electrical Work: Police
Police said the road will remain closed until later this evening as crews work to transfer electrical lines across the roadway.
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Naugatuck, CT|News|
Bar, Car Wash Among New Businesses Opening In Naugatuck
Here is a list of businesses that were formed in Naugatuck from Sept. 27 through Oct. 25, 2025.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
No Bones About It: Norwalk Medical Center's Halloween Display Brings Seasonal Fun To Community
A Norwalk medical center's inventive Halloween display features skeletons receiving chiropractic care and greeting visitors. Take a look!
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Driver Charged In Connection To Fatal Pedestrian Crash In Norwalk: Police
Police said a driver was recently charged in connection to a crash that resulted in the death of a pedestrian in Norwalk earlier this year.
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Trumbull, CT|News|
Milling, Resurfacing Scheduled For Trumbull Commuter Lot: Town
A Trumbull commuter lot will be closed during a milling and resurfacing project set to take place in the area in the coming weeks.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Over 20 Cited For Passing Stopped School Buses In Norwalk: Police
Over 20 people were cited for passing stopped school buses in Norwalk within five days, according to police.
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Shelton-Derby, CT|News|
Shelton Elementary Schools Among Top 100 In CT, U.S. News Says In New Ranking
The report includes about 47,000 public elementary schools ranked at the state and district levels.
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