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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 MoreTo the Editor: I’m a long-time Connecticut resident and I strongly support the public benefits charge in our electricity bills. There’s a lot of misinformation being…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A hearing on a proposed amendment allowing more senior citizens and disabled residents to qualify for property tax relief will be held during…
Read MoreEAST HAVEN, CT — A 3-2 overtime loss to No. 3 Conard of West Hartford in the Division III State Tournament quarterfinals in East Haven on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Lions Club members presented a $1,540 check to the Monroe Food Pantry Wednesday morning. The money was raised at a dinner held…
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Thelma Kay (Ulbrich) Inderdohnen, of Monroe, died on February 1, 2025. She was 91-years-old. Kay was born in Meriden on September 18, 1933 to the late Carl and Ruth (Karcher) Ulbrich. Raised in New Britain, she graduated from New Britain…
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MONROE, CT — Two days, two games — two blowouts. Masuk High’s girls basketball team followed up Tuesday’s 61-31 road win over Bunnell of Stratford with a 49-21 victory over visiting Amistad of New Haven the next night. In the…
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MONROE, CT — Soaring special education costs hit the school district hard last January, but Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says it’s too early to determine the impact on this year’s budget. “We will have to wait and see,” Kobza…
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BROOKFIELD, CT — Masuk’s wrestling team recently finished in second place in the Brookfield Tournament, taking home a trophy after having the most first place wins out of the 16 schools competing. The Panthers also had wrestlers come in third,…
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The following is an OpEd by State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th. He is the Ranking Member of the Housing Committee and his district includes Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull. Learn more at RepScott.com. Coming back to the General…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, which includes Masuk High players, rebounded from a 7-0 loss to West Haven on Jan. 22 with a 2-0 win over Trumbull on Jan. 27. Both games took place at…
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The Masuk High hockey team followed a 4-2 loss to the Joel Barlow-Weston-Abbott Tech (JBWA) co-op at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Jan. 29 with a 4-3 victory at Watertown-Pomperaug at the Taft School in Watertown on…
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MONROE, CT — Police are using surveillance camera footage to investigate an accident that left a salt truck resting on its driver’s side in the intersection of Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) and Purdy Hill Road early Sunday morning. The other…
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MONROE, CT — A developer proposing a new Special Development District at 590, 600 and 604 Main Street to make way for Marketplace Square asked the town’s Planning and Zoning Department to continue the hearing to Thursday, March 6. The…
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Criminals are constantly circling potential victims like sharks, trying to separate them from their finances with a variety of scams. One of the most common is a caller posing as an attorney claiming a loved one is in trouble and…
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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.…
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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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EAST HAVEN, CT — A 3-2 overtime loss to No. 3 Conard of West Hartford in the Division III State Tournament quarterfinals in East Haven on March 13 not only concluded the season for the No. 6 Panthers, but marked the end of the careers of seniors Christian LaBella, Connor Kehlenbach, Sean Pardue and Brady Floramo. Kehlenbach and Luke Kondub scored and Kondub and LaBella recorded assists. Maddex LaFountain was in net for the Panthers who finished 13-8-2. Kehlenbach, Kondub and LaBella were named to the All SWC Team. Kondub recorded 28 goals and 38 assists for 66 points. LaBella…
Read MoreWEST HARTFORD, CT — Led by a pair of event titles by Brendan Kirberger, and more team records, the Masuk High boys swim team came in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
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MONROE, CT — A Zoom feed to Thursday night’s budget hearing was shutdown after being hacked by pornographic…
MONROE, CT — News stories about the strong possibility of the U.S. Department of Education being shuttered made…
MONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center…
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MONROE, CT — A 2019 BMW was reported stolen from a driveway in the 400-block of Hattertown Road…
MONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Shelton woman reported her white 2018 Land Rover Discovery stolen from the Village…
MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
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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…