A plan to widen Main Street 25 years ago posed a threat to the character of the Stepney section of town. Many of its historic buildings, as well as a section of the green, would have had to be removed…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team had quite a week, following up a 6-5 overtime win at New Fairfield on April 20 with an 18-1 home win over New Milford on April 23 and a 16-3 triumph at…
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MONROE, CT — Workforce Housing is a form of housing geared toward helping people, such as teachers and police officers, to be able to afford to live in the towns they work in. Unlike affordable housing under 8-30g, towns write…
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MONROE, CT — The highly anticipated Jam At The Dam Country Music Festival is coming back to Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. Attendees can look forward to a family friendly event with a…
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MONROE, CT — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee discussed preliminary plans for a nine lot subdivision for single family cluster housing at 1380 Monroe Turnpike, which is at the end of Birdseye Road. The property is…
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MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to the test on May 21. The Monroe Rotary Club sponsored program is now in its third year. “The goal of the Reality…
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MONROE, CT — With six wins in eight matches it’s been a nice start to the season for the Masuk High boys volleyball team. “Especially with all the injuries,” Masuk Coach Hipolito Castro said. The Panthers had been without two…
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REDDING, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team continued its winning ways at Redding Country Club on Monday. The Panthers shot a 224, Brookfield scored 255 and host Barlow had 266. Masuk’s Alex Cecchino was the medalist with a…
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All are welcome to participate in the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Center for Family Justice sponsored event will be held this Saturday. Registration…
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MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading north on Main Street late Friday night, before going off the road and into the Chuck’s Corner parking lot, hitting the brick…
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A plan to widen Main Street 25 years ago posed a threat to the character of the Stepney section of town. Many of its historic buildings, as well as a section of the green, would have had to be removed to pave the way for the roadwork on Route 25. Concerned residents Joel Leneker, Joan Verniero and Erich Feucht organized the Save Our Stepney Task Force to take action to protect the history and character of their section of town. Its mission is to identify, document, improve and preserve the area’s history and culture with natural public events, education, beautification…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team had quite a week, following up a 6-5 overtime win at New Fairfield on April 20 with an…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Workforce Housing is a form of housing geared toward helping people, such as teachers and police officers, to be able to afford to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The highly anticipated Jam At The Dam Country Music Festival is coming back to Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on Friday, July 26, and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee discussed preliminary plans for a nine lot subdivision for single family cluster housing at…
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A plan to widen Main Street 25 years ago posed a threat to the character of the Stepney section of town. Many of its historic buildings, as well as a section of the green, would have had to be removed to pave the way for the roadwork on Route 25.…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — Goaltender Sophie Clark became Masuk High’s all time saves leader during the Panther lacrosse team’s 17-4 win at Notre Dame-Fairfield on Thursday. Clark, a senior captain, made a trio of saves on the five shots she faced during her time in goal and now has 326 career stops (23 this season). Masuk won two convincing games in three days, defeating visiting Stratford 18-1 on Tuesday. Lilly Cameron scored six goals versus Stratford and added three more against Notre Dame. Charlotte Pinto contributed four goals and two assists versus Stratford. Samantha Henry netted two goals and had seven…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After the visiting Stratford High Red Devils broke a scoreless tie in the top half of the sixth inning the Masuk baseball team…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team finished off a 5-0 start to the season against non-conference opponents with a pair of hard-fought wins, defeating visiting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Five games into the season the Masuk High boys lacrosse team is proving to be a tough team to beat. The Panthers have…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team came back from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the visiting Ridgefield Tigers on Wednesday. Justin Feinstein pitched 5 2/3…
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MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to…
MONROE, CT — Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to enroll in Monroe Public Schools’ Early Childhood Intervention Center…
MONROE, CT — Community judges are needed for the Masuk High School Senior Capstone Presentations, which will be…
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MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police released new information to the public on the Renee Freer murder case Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony…
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You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…