The Monroe Sun

Monroe elementary schools need coordinators, a library media specialist for Stepney

By Bill Bittar | 9 mins ago

This article is the fourth in a series of stories from the Monroe Board of Education’s budget workshops. Board members are reviewing Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $62.1 million proposal for fiscal year 2021-22

MONROE, CT — Stepney Elementary School does not have a library media specialist to teach children “digital citizenship” and how to do research online and there is no math and science coordinator for Stepney, Fawn Hollow and Monroe elementary schools. Read More

Monroe has slight uptick in COVID-19 cases

By Bill Bittar | 1 hour ago

MONROE, CT —Monroe is averaging nine new COVID-19 cases per day, as the rate of infection rose slightly. The town’s two-week case rate is now 46.2 cases per 100,000 population.

Police arrest Seymour man on fraud charge

By Bill Bittar | 8 hours ago

MONROE, CT — A Seymour man allegedly tried to cash a fraudulent check at Union Savings Bank, 411 Monroe Turnpike, Wednesday afternoon. Read More

Are Monroe businesses ready for their closeups?

By Bill Bittar | 19 hours ago

MONROE, CT — Videos posted online and plugs on the big screen during movie nights at Wolfe Park were among the options discussed for the promotion of Monroe businesses, during an Economic Development Commission meeting Thursday night. Read More

COVID vaccinations available for those age 75 and older

By Bill Bittar | January 14, 2021

MONROE, CT — Residents age 75 and older may now register for vaccines against the coronavirus, according to an update issued by First Selectman Ken Kellogg Thursday.

Monroe Health Department inoculates first responders, medical professionals against coronavirus

By Bill Bittar | January 13, 2021

MONROE —Monroe Health Department staff gave over 100 health care workers and first responders vaccinations against the coronavirus during Connecticut’s first phase of shots, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg.

It’s time to register children for kindergarten

By Bill Bittar | January 13, 2021

MONROE, CT — Kindergarten registration is now underway for children eligible to start class in the fall of 2021. According to state law, children must be at least five-years-old on or before Jan. Read More

Monroe public schools to host virtual job fair for substitute teachers

By Bill Bittar | January 13, 2021

MONROE, CT — A virtual job fair offering opportunities for substitute teaching jobs in Monroe public schools will be held via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. Read More

Wetlands proposal at Pepper Street Business Park heads back to the drawing board

By Bill Bittar | January 13, 2021

MONROE, CT — A proposal to restore wetlands, fill in a massive hole left from an illegal rock crushing operation over a 10-year-period, and construct a small office building in the Pepper Street Business Park appears to be headed for a denial. Read More

One director oversees all for Monroe’s town, school district finances

By Bill Bittar | January 12, 2021

MONROE, CT — Finance Director Ronald Bunovsky Jr. oversees the finances for the town and the school district under a year old agreement that is beneficial to both sides, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. Read More