MONROE, CT — A spokesperson for Bank of America says the closure of the town’s branch at 461 Monroe Turnpike, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is only temporary. “Some of our financial centers in Southern Connecticut, including our Monroe Turnpike location, are temporarily closed as we continue to take several steps to support our clients and employees during the continued health crisis,” Vanessa Cook said in an email exchange with The Sun. “Over the past year, we have balanced the need to stay open in as many locations as possible, while also prioritizing the health and wellbeing of our employees and clients.” Cook said the temporary financial center closures were made at smaller locations in areas that are close to larger locations more able to accommodate social distancing, where there are fewer visits or when staffing may not be sufficient for all to remain open. “When a center closes, we work to reopen it as soon as possible,” she said.
Monroe may get a Panera Bread yet, as modified proposal moves forward
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MONROE, CT — Panera Bread will build its first next generation café in St. Louis, Mo., and if everything falls into place, the second one will be built in Monroe, Conn. Read More
Community News: Teacup creations, Passover, free financial workshops
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Teacup Bird Feeders, Gardens
MONROE, CT — Townspeople shopping for gifts for Easter and Mother’s Day may want to consider the Monroe Women’s Club’s teacup creations. Read More
Everybody wins with March Madness Monroe
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MONROE, CT — March Madness in Monroe, a townwide contest in which residents vote for their favorite businesses over 14 different categories, will run daily on Facebook from Thursday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
‘It’s starting to feel like we’re part of the community’
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MONROE, CT — A bagpiper performed in front of 574 Wines and Spirits Saturday, when Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni and town police officers were among the guests for the store’s one year anniversary celebration. Read More
Community News: Agresta resigns, 574 Wines to host Special Olympics CT fundraiser
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Agresta resigns
MONROE, CT — William “Will” Agresta resigned as planning and zoning administrator for the town on Wednesday after accepting the town planner position in North Branford. Read More
Kellogg: Time is right for an economic development director
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg wants to create a new director of community and economic development position, so the full-time town employee can work closely with the Economic Development Commission, town officials and businesses to grow Monroe’s commercial tax base. Read More
EDC members serve as ambassadors to Monroe businesses
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MONROE, CT — Pop up market places, shop local events and workshops on social media are all ways economic development commissions can give local businesses more exposure and the skills needed to reach out to clients. Read More
Attorney: Monroe to receive all tax revenue for fleet of delivery vans
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MONROE, CT — An attorney for a developer who wants to build a commercial vehicle facility with a fleet of delivery vans at 10 Victoria Drive assured the Planning and Zoning Commission that the town will receive taxes for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans. Read More
Business
March Madness in Monroe is coming: Vote for your favorite local businesses
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MONROE, CT — A March Madness contest will pit Monroe businesses against each other in a friendly competition next month. The online event, sponsored by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, will promote businesses in different categories on participating Facebook pages, where residents can cast their votes. Read More
Scoring zone change to grow Olè Soccer’s business
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MONROE, CT — Olè Soccer offers indoor and outdoor fields at its facility at 5 Victoria Drive for training and tournaments and its jungle gym has slides, tunnels and a climbing tower among its fun features. Read More