MONROE, CT — Nick Kapoor, a school board member, says the board’s charge is to pass a budget that fully funds education, so during Tuesday’s meeting he motioned to approve Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s budget proposal as is, with the 5.85 percent spending increase intact. The majority of the Board of Education agreed, and approved the $61.9 million budget by a vote of 7 to 2, moving it to First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s desk. “As a newish homeowner, I feel the property tax burden now, very much so,” Kapoor said. “But I’m still going to vote for this budget tonight, because at the end of our process is a great thing in our referendum, and if the people don’t like it, they can tell us no. And they should be able to have the opportunity to vote on a full budget.
Police arrest Seymour man on fraud charge
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Monroe political parties condemn Capitol siege
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MONROE, CT — The country is still reeling from the siege on the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, during a protest against the outcome of the Presidential Election, which the angry crowd believes was stolen. Read More
Community News: Stay up-to-date on vaccine rollout
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MONROE, CT — As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, many residents are asking First Selectman Ken Kellogg for updates on the rollout of the vaccine. Read More