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MONROE, Conn. — The Facilities Planning Committee decided to follow First Selectman Terry Rooney’s recommendation to focus on pursuing a project to build a new school building to solve the district’s space issues, rather than the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s preference to renovate and reopen Chalk Hill. Rooney said a new building could be tailored to the school system’s needs and be more energy efficient, with a more efficient use of space, than renovating and adding a new floor to an old building, in which issues could be found when walls are opened up, leading to costly change orders. “If…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike, near the intersection with Route 34, on May…
Read MoreMasuk High’s track and field athletes competed in the South-West Conference Championships at New Milford High and the Class L (girls) and MM (boys) at Willowbrook…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — No. 4 Masuk blanked No. 13 Torrington 12-0 in a mercy-rule, five-inning no-hitter by pitcher Mary Saunders in Class L State Tournament second-round…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Facilities Planning Committee decided to follow First Selectman Terry Rooney’s recommendation to focus on pursuing a project to build a new school building to solve the district’s space issues, rather than the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike, near the intersection with Route 34, on May 29. Just before 10 p.m., officers responded to a complaint about an erratic driver,…
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Masuk High’s track and field athletes competed in the South-West Conference Championships at New Milford High and the Class L (girls) and MM (boys) at Willowbrook Park in New Britain. Top Masuk results from the SWC meet are as follows:…
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MONROE, Conn. — No. 4 Masuk blanked No. 13 Torrington 12-0 in a mercy-rule, five-inning no-hitter by pitcher Mary Saunders in Class L State Tournament second-round action on Wednesday. Saunders struck out 10 batters and launched a solo homer to…
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MONROE, Conn. — Stepney Elementary School Principal Ashley Furnari will now have someone to share the administrative workload, to take on more responsibilities at the busiest times and to be in charge of the building in her absence. A new…
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MONROE, Conn. — Those interested in learning more about the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, considering becoming a member themselves, or who want to learn how to perform CPR and to stop bleeds during medical emergencies are welcome to attend…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Barnum Festival’s 5th annual Car Show will be held this Saturday, June 6, at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The event will celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday. Sheila…
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MONROE, Conn. — The annual Pride Flag raising outside Monroe Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road, will be held this Saturday, June 6, at 10 a.m. Governor Ned Lamont recently announced that he has signed a proclamation designating June as…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Facilities Planning Committee decided to follow First Selectman Terry Rooney’s recommendation to focus on pursuing a project to build a new school building to solve the district’s space issues, rather than the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s preference to renovate and reopen Chalk Hill. Rooney said a…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms Tuesday afternoon amid warm temperatures, a gentle breeze and plenty of sunshine. “The weather’s beautiful,” Chamber President Ray Giovanni said before 40 golfers took to the greens in their golf carts. “I think Lee had a lot to do with that.” Hossler, who passed away last January, is known for his long involvement with the town as a member of the Save Our Stepney Task Force and as “ambassador”…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
Read MoreFelipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved…
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Masuk High’s track and field athletes competed in the South-West Conference Championships at New Milford High and the Class L (girls) and MM (boys) at Willowbrook Park in New Britain. Top Masuk results from the SWC meet are as follows: Girls 200 meters: 5th, Ella McGee 27.10 800: 9th, Abigail Cappola 4×100 relay: 5th, Semia Zylick, Addison Scott, Natalia Fabryk and McGee 51.75 4×400: 10th, Alexis Tsichlas, Jaedyn Ferri, Cappola and Chloe Hall 4:34.81 High Jump: 3rd, Scott 4-foot-8; 6. Tsichlas 4-8 Long Jump: 4th, Scott 16-11. Triple Jump: 2nd, Scott 34-10.5 Boys 400: 8th, Ryan Panella 52.31 800: 8th,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — No. 4 Masuk blanked No. 13 Torrington 12-0 in a mercy-rule, five-inning no-hitter by pitcher Mary Saunders in Class L State Tournament second-round…
Read MoreWATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Facilities Planning Committee decided to follow First Selectman Terry Rooney’s recommendation to focus on…
MONROE, Conn. — Stepney Elementary School Principal Ashley Furnari will now have someone to share the administrative workload,…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike,…
MONROE, Conn. — Those interested in learning more about the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, considering becoming a…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…