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MONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got underway this week to improve safety along that portion of the Housatonic Valley Rail Trail. It is completely funded by Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program grant money. “I’m very happy to see the lights coming in at the crosswalks,” First Selectman Terry Rooney said during an interview in his office Wednesday. “It could be a dangerous situation early in the morning or at dusk.” “It’s fantastic,” Public Works Director Christopher Nowacki said, adding how a resident recently asked about installing lights there.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax Collector’s Office employee Monday afternoon, during a phone…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s highway crews clear snow from town roads, allowing access for emergency vehicles, residents making their daily commutes, and for bus drivers safely…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a safe environment at the school, still need volunteers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West…
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MONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got underway this week to improve safety along that portion of the Housatonic Valley Rail Trail. It is completely funded by Local Transportation…
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MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax Collector’s Office employee Monday afternoon, during a phone call that became heated, according to police. Police said the employee called the resident…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s highway crews clear snow from town roads, allowing access for emergency vehicles, residents making their daily commutes, and for bus drivers safely taking children to school in the winter. They remove downed trees after major storms,…
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MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a safe environment at the school, still need volunteers to make it happen. The event will be held Friday, April 25, from 11…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West Conference title along the way. Captains are attack players Jill Kilcullen and Grace LaGuardia…
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza created a priority list of things he wants to bring back most from an education budget proposal with a spending increase the first selectman reduced by $1.85 million. Topping the list is $197,300 for…
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MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance is holding a budget workshop at Monroe Town Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday night, while anticipating a final vote on April 17 to send a town budget proposal to voters at referendum on…
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MONROE, CT — A beautiful poppy display adorns the front lawn of Monroe Elementary School every Memorial Day. The flower symbolizes those who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom in U.S. military conflicts over the years. Monroe Elementary’s display is…
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MONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J. Cavanaugh took a pass from Cole Henderson and deposited the game-winner with 3:34 remaining.…
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MONROE, CT — Two Masuk High School and two middle school teams qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, to be held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas from May 6 to 14. A story about…
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MONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got underway this week to improve safety along that portion of the Housatonic Valley Rail Trail. It is completely funded by Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program grant money. “I’m very happy to see…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West Conference title along the way. Captains are attack players Jill Kilcullen and Grace LaGuardia as well as defender Sara O’Connor. Other key players include juniors: midfielder Bailey Bajda (2024 All Conference SWC and First Team All State); attack/midfielder Charlotte Pinto (2024 All Division SWC, Second Team All State); and defender Abby Troesser (2024 All SWC, Second Team All State). Defense and draw control are strengths of this team, Coach Rob Troesser said. The Panthers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring.…
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MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza created a priority list of things he wants to bring back most…
MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance is holding a budget workshop at Monroe Town Hall at 6…
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MONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got…
MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax…
MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
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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…