As the final second ticked off the scoreboard clock, Masuk High hockey players raised their arms, the bench spilled out onto the ice, and the celebration was underway. Masuk, the Division III State Tournament’s top seed, topped off a nearly-flawless…
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MONROE, CT — Someone carved a swastika into the right arm rest of the oversized yellow chair by Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road, according to an anonymous complaint made Saturday afternoon. Police said the carving was two inches-by-two…
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Evelyn “Evie” Andrejczyk, 87, of Monroe, passed away at her home on March 18, 2023. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late John and Evelyn (Bresson) Pendergast. She grew up in Newtown, graduated from St. Vincent’s…
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MONROE, CT — Zoning commissioners approved a special permit application allowing a new gas station and convenience store to open at 126 Main St. The project includes widening a section of Route 25 to add a left turn lane for…
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MONROE, CT — Jih Rong Temple, whose members practice Taoism, will move into the building at 707 Main St., where it will host services and try to build upon its congregation of 25 to 50 people. On Thursday night, the…
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MONROE, CT — A steady stream of traffic travels along Main Street, a narrow state highway serving commuters and residents visiting the commercial establishments along the way. At one busy intersection, vehicles come out from Old Newtown Road at Duchess…
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NEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team put together an impressive showing at the Class M State Championship and State Open meets in mid March. Brendan Kirberger broke the Masuk team record in the 200 yard freestyle race…
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Brayden Hershberger, 13, a Jockey Hollow STEM Academy student, is a star athlete who earned the right to compete in the 400-meter at the New Balance Nationals, an indoor track event held at the sneaker company’s world headquarters in Boston…
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MONROE, CT — A Baldwin, N.Y., man who allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase close to $2,600 worth of cigarettes, beer and vape cartridges from FM One Stop, 447 Monroe Turnpike, on December 19, 2022, was extradited from…
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MONROE, CT — A developer sought an excavation and fill permit to prepare a 9.5 acre property at 125 Garder Road for the construction of two industrial buildings, then told Town Hall staff he intends to pursue a residential project…
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As the final second ticked off the scoreboard clock, Masuk High hockey players raised their arms, the bench spilled out onto the ice, and the celebration was underway. Masuk, the Division III State Tournament’s top seed, topped off a nearly-flawless season with an oh so perfect finish — a 6-3 win over No. 3 Newington co-op in the championship game, held at Quinnipiac University’s M&T Bank Arena in Hamden Monday night. Drew Scalia broke a 2-2 tie in the game-changing second period with his second of three goals, and the Panthers wrapped up a 23-1-2 campaign in style, with the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Someone carved a swastika into the right arm rest of the oversized yellow chair by Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road, according…
Read MoreEvelyn “Evie” Andrejczyk, 87, of Monroe, passed away at her home on March 18, 2023. Born in New Haven, she was the daughter of the late…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Zoning commissioners approved a special permit application allowing a new gas station and convenience store to open at 126 Main St. The project…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jih Rong Temple, whose members practice Taoism, will move into the building at 707 Main St., where it will host services and try…
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MONROE, CT — Wayback Burgers will be the third tenant in the new building that will also house a Chipotle and Jersey Mike’s at 375 Spring Hill Road. The burger franchise announced a lease signing in a press release issued Tuesday. Krishna Desai will be the local franchisee of the new restaurant, which will be the chain’s 21st Connecticut location. The business, which will bring 30 new jobs, is expected to open in late 2023. The commercial building is currently under construction. “We are pleased to continue the expansion of Wayback Burgers in our home state of Connecticut with the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Commercial developments and renovations, a new condo complex and an increase in the number of registered vehicles are all factors Assessor Justin Feldman…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new gas station and convenience store appears to coming to 126 Main St. The Planning and Zoning Commission asked Town Planner Rick Schultz…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special exception permit for the construction of Gateway Commons Thursday night. The mixed use development will…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A lost bag nearly ruined a Monroe couple’s vacation to Jamaica, before a Good Samaritan saved the day. Gary Zenobia, who is a…
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HAMDEN, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team is three periods away from a state championship. The Panthers, the top seed in the Division III bracket, defeated No. 4 Conard 3-1 in the semifinals at Quinnipiac University’s M&T Bank Arena on Monday. In the semifinal, Conard opened the scoring in the first period before the Panthers netted three in a row. Drew Scalia scored unassisted to tie things. Luke Kondub was assisted by Austin Braiewa and Scalia for a 2-1 lead in the second period. Scalia added his second of the game, also in the middle stanza, set up by Braiewa…
Read MoreMIDDLETOWN, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team, the top seed in the bracket, skated to a 2-1 victory over No. 9 Hall in the Division III…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team picked up where it left off. The state bracket’s top-seeded Panthers, coming off a conference championship victory on March…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team won its Division III State Tournament opener as the No. 17 Panthers toppled No. 16 Capital Prep 66-34…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — They’re the champions. Masuk High’s hockey team blanked the Joel Barlow co-op team 3-0 in the SCC-SWC Tournament championship game at The Rinks…
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Masuk High School will be represented among the 24 teams competing in the 2023 National High School Ethics…
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Monroe Teacher of the Year The selection committee welcomes nominations…
MONROE, CT — Monroe’s public schools will continue to offer free lunches to students in grades k-8 this…
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MONROE, CT — Someone carved a swastika into the right arm rest of the oversized yellow chair by…
MONROE, CT — A Baldwin, N.Y., man who allegedly used a stolen credit card to purchase close to…
MONROE, CT — A 34-year-old local woman told police her Facebook account and phone number were hacked and…
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MONROE, CT — Some news stories attribute the 28-year-low in mortgage applications to the “bursting housing bubble,” but…
MONROE, CT — A developer wants to build Pond View luxury housing at 127 Main St., 196 upscale…
MONROE, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a special exception permit for the construction of…