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Dear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!). The town’s residents have emphatically made their opinion felt and known. This is going to be very helpful for all of us moving forward in a specific direction based on the town’s vote. Appreciate all the various town entities involved in the budget process, as well as the residents’ feedback. Particularly appreciate the first selectman’s ability in being able to navigate this budget cycle based upon all the various entities’ input he had received.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS CAP) Club, is organizing a silent art auction…
Read MoreDaniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was 76. Danny was born to Leonard and Celeste…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 44-year-old Ansonia woman was heading home from her job as a bartender, when she was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Cutlers Farm Road, near Bug Hill Road, early Saturday morning. At approximately 12:37…
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MONROE, Conn. — Whether you’re interested in helping out with emergency response, being involved with the town’s history, supporting the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, supporting those impacted by cancer, or a wide range of other volunteer opportunities, the library was…
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MONROE, Conn. — Stacks of pancakes with maple syrup and sausage links were served during Harmony Grange No. 92’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning. Volunteers from Masuk High School’s Community Crew, along with one Trumbull High…
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MONROE, Conn. — Temperatures stayed in the 30s on a cold Saturday morning, making the waters of Great Hollow Lake particularly frigid for this year’s Penguin Plunge. Close to 140 participants stripped down to their bathing suits, before running into…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman was working out at a CrossFit gym last summer, when she received a text saying, “someone wants to buy your workout socks.” She ignored it, as well as several other unwanted texts she received…
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MONROE, Conn. — A District Repair and Improvement Project (DRIP) grant will be used to help fund the replacement of a burner and boiler at Jockey Hollow Middle School. Superintendant Joseph Kobza told Board of Education members the $152,027 grant…
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Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the $1.8 million education cut imposed by our Board of Education and our First Selectman. On January 20, 2026, the education budget proposed by Superintendent Kobza was reduced by $250,000 by the…
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced both a strategic partnership and the opening of two additional offices in lower Fairfield…
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Dear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!). The town’s residents have emphatically made their opinion felt and known. This is going to be very helpful for all of us moving forward…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Public Schools’ annual Celebration of Reading was held on Monday morning amid a celebration…
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MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
MONROE, Conn. — A 31-year-old Bridgeport woman allegedly stole credit and bank card information from eight co-workers at…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…