Fairfield, CT|News|
Pequot Library's Summer Book Sale Underway
"Pequot Library’s Summer Book Sale is one of New England’s biggest and best..."
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
- Westport, CT
I am a veteran journalist with more than 20 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. I worked at The Hour newspaper in Norwalk in the early 1990s, and while working with various publications and websites in the ensuing years, I realized how much I missed the hyperlocal journalism world. I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013. I am a Connecticut native who still lives in Fairfield County, and I can be reached at alfred.branch@patch.com.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield RTM Set To Review Opioid Settlement Allocation
The town is receiving nearly $460,000 to combat substance abuse.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Resident Scores $1 Million CT Lottery Win
The lucky ticket was sold in Middletown, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
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Westport|News|
Here Is The Westport Home That $479,000 Will Buy
The end-unit condominium has been "beautifully renovated."
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Madison, CT|News|
Madison Board Of Finance To Consider Public Works Equipment Lease, Youth Employment Grant
The board is scheduled to meet remotely on Monday.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Chinese Goral Born At CT's Beardsley Zoo In Bridgeport
The newborn mountain goat relative arrived this week, a first for the Bridgeport-based zoo.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Superintendent To Visit Neighborhoods During Citywide Student Ice Cream Tour
Dr. Royce Avery will make stops on Friday across eight locations to meet families, hear community feedback and hand out free treats.
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Madison, CT|News|
Madison Selectmen Advance Affordable Housing Trust Fund Hearing
During this week's meeting, the Madison Board of Selectmen also approved equipment purchases, among other matters.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Bridgeport Police Arrest Suspect After Bomb Threat At Total Mortgage Arena
Authorities evacuated the venue after a 911 call on Wednesday.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Paul Taylor Dance Company To Perform Outdoor Benefit At Pequot Library
Outdoor event on the Southport-based venue's Great Lawn supports the library with performances by the legendary dance company.
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Westport|News|
Survey Launched On Hazard Mitigation Plan In Westport
The survey was launched by the Western Connecticut Council of Governments.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
BusPatrol Opens Connecticut Headquarters In Downtown Bridgeport
Company establishes local office following school bus safety partnership with city and enforcement rollout.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
Services Scheduled In Honor Of The Late Bridgeport Police Officer Cooper Whiteside
Whiteside and girlfriend Brittany Islami were killed in a motorcycle crash in Danbury on July 13.
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New Haven, CT|News|
New Haven Man Accused Of Stealing $3,200 Worth Of Cosmetics From Westport Store: PD
The incident is alleged to have happened in March 2025, Westport cops said.
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Westport|News|
Suspect Accused Of Stealing $3,200 Worth Of Cosmetics From Ulta Beauty In Westport: Police
The incident is alleged to have happened in March 2025, according to authorities.
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Westport|News|
$25,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Westport
A Westport resident is also the lucky winner, according to the Connecticut Lottery.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Police To Host 1st 'National Night Out' Event In August
Community event features demonstrations, activities, road closure details and local organizations for families.
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Fairfield, CT|News|
Fairfield Woman Accused Of Assaulting 'Intellectually Disabled Client' At Westport YMCA: PD
Staffers at the facility reported the alleged incident over the weekend, according to authorities.
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Westport|News|
Caregiver Accused Of Assaulting 'Intellectually Disabled Client' At Westport Weston YMCA: PD
Staffers at the facility reported the alleged incident, according to authorities.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
'Extremely Low Supply Of Pet Food' Temporarily Closes Bridgeport Pet Food Pantry
The pantry, run by Bridgeport Animal Control, "is sustained entirely through donations," according to officials.
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