Business

The Players Club: Monroe's closest destination to Pebble Beach

By Bill Bittar | November 22, 2021

MONROE, CT — Chris Gueli took in the sites of the rugged coastline and wide open views of Carmel Bay, while golfing on the well-manicured greens of the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. Behind him, patrons of The Players Club at Whitney Farms Golf Course in Monroe chatted with friends over drinks at the bar. The breathtaking views of the famous golf course appeared on the giant screen of a Trackman Golf Simulator. The Stone Barn’s new sports bar has two of the virtual machines. “It feels great,” Gueli said of the video game ball’s realistic reaction to his golf swing.

E-Bration: Monroe couple's online platform makes planning life's big moments easier

Renovation breathes life into old Steeves building on Monroe Turnpike

Photos: Trick or Treating at Clock Tower Square

McDonald's to reopen by dinnertime, unveil new double drive-thru

Chamber Golf Tournament raises funds for student scholarships

By Bill Bittar | October 8, 2021

MONROE, CT — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament raised close to $12,000 to establish scholarships for Monroe high school seniors, who achieve academic excellence. Read More

Monroe Chamber remembers Alicia Faye’s laughter, friendly smile

By Bill Bittar | October 7, 2021

MONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrating a successful golf tournament fundraiser, during their luncheon at Whitney Farms Golf Course Tuesday, look a moment to remember one of their own. Read More

Wiffle Ball Fun Day, a pitched battle against hunger

By Bill Bittar | September 26, 2021

MONROE, CT — Pitchers threw high heat, curve balls and an assortment of other pitches to batters wielding power at the plate during the Monroe Food Pantry’s 2021 Wiffle Ball tournament at Wolfe Park Saturday. Read More

R. Stone Co. receives nod to construct two buildings on Enterprise Drive

By Bill Bittar | September 18, 2021

MONROE, CT — A proposal to construct two buildings at 169 Enterprise Drive to house R. Stone Co. LLC’s production and office facilities was unanimously approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night. Read More

Pizza fundraiser offers support to Monroe family displaced by fire

By Bill Bittar | September 14, 2021

MONROE, CT — A pizza truck in the Stepney Crossing parking lot on Main Street gave townspeople a way to rally around the Stepkoski family Tuesday, after a condo fire at Great Oak Farm on Sept. Read More

Panera Café modifies design. Now the restaurant is ready to be built

By Bill Bittar | September 7, 2021

MONROE, CT — Customers of a new, next generation Panera Bread Café to be built at 205 Monroe Turnpike will be able to save time at the drive-thru by ordering through an app, then getting their food and beverages at a separate, rapid order pickup window.

Woman-owned Church Hill Classics is an 11-time Inc. 5000 honoree

By Press Release | September 1, 2021

MONROE, CT —Lucie Voves, founder and CEO of Church Hill Classics, is the only Connecticut manufacturer and female business owner in the state to make Inc. Read More

McDonald’s to close Monroe location for renovations, double drive-thru

By Bill Bittar | August 24, 2021

MONROE, CT — McDonald’s may shutdown its restaurant at 390 Monroe Turnpike as early as next week to begin work on a multimillion dollar project to convert the drive-thru to two lanes and modernize the building’s facade. Read More

Jennie’s Pizzeria expands with a new dining room and bar

By Bill Bittar | August 16, 2021

MONROE, CT — Jennie’s Pizzeria invites everyone to the grand opening of its new dining room. The restaurant at 380 Monroe Turnpike is offering savings, giveaways and a free champagne toast from 3 p.m. Read More

‘We’ve done so much during the pandemic and we’re thriving’

By Bill Bittar | July 17, 2021

MONROE — Doris Ritenour had tears in her eyes, while recalling how she had to close her new business, Hair by Doris in Gaslight Square on Monroe Turnpike, soon after opening it last year, because of restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More