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.
In the past, I have also covered communities such as Greenwich, Stamford, Westport, Darien, New London, Stonington, Waterford and Groton.
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Four Shelton police officers who were fired in 2020 will receive part of a $4.9 million settlement with the city, according to a new report.
The town asks residents to consider dropping off a $100 Walmart gift card to the Human Services Department for local families in need.
The state funds will be used to support the costs of remediation and soil management at a 7.75-acre city-owned parking lot.
The annual holiday tree lighting will take place at the Trumbull Town Hall Gazebo and feature live music, free refreshments and more.
New York Bakery, a Norwalk staple since the 1950's, recently posted a sign announcing the Main Street business' permanent closure.
Naugatuck Public Works will be conducting the final week of fall curbside leaf collection this week.
Firefighters extricated two people from two separate vehicles after a crash in Shelton, according to fire officials.
The Main Street Dollars program will provide a minimum of 250 certificates to Trumbull residents to spend from Dec. 4, 2024 - Jan. 31, 2025.
Police are asking for the public's help finding a 30-year-old woman missing from Norwalk.
Visits with Santa are treasured traditions for many families; in Shelton, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Visits with Santa are treasured traditions for many families; in Naugatuck, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Visits with Santa are treasured traditions for many families; in Trumbull, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Visits with Santa are treasured traditions for many families; in New Canaan, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Visits with Santa are treasured traditions for many families; in Norwalk, kids have several chances to see jolly old St. Nick in person.
Governor Ned Lamont announced Monday the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk has reopened "ahead of schedule and under budget."
A Norwalk home has been declared unfit for occupancy after a fire over the weekend, according to fire officials.
Norwalk Public Schools will host its annual high school showcase for eighth grade students and their families at Brien McMahon High School.
The New Canaan Police Department is hosting this special tree with 19 wishes waiting to be fulfilled.
State Rep. David Rutigliano (R-123) will hold his regular monthly coffee hour in Trumbull for constituents in December.
This New Canaan property is on the market for $3.195 million, according to Zillow.com.
