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MONROE, CT — Neighbors of an auto repair shop at the corner of Main Street and Bart Road are already upset over ongoing zoning violations and now the owner wants to expand uses on his property by establishing a new Special Development District. This would open the door to construction of a 21,000-square-foot commercial storage facility with 21 units for contractors behind Bart Center. Brandon Leon-Gambetta, of Verna Road, said the auto repair shop is selling vehicles, when that is not permitted, and though there is a limit of seven vehicles awaiting repairs can be in the parking at any…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys basketball team went on the road and out of conference to defeat Bassick of Bridgeport 78-51 on Saturday. The Panthers returned home and…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team skated to a 4-1 win over Wilton at Ridgefield’s Winter Garden Ice Rink on Monday, then took the STORMAC (Staples, Norwalk,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Education member Dennis Condon asked if a $175,000 cut could be made to take the increase in their budget request for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Voters unanimously approved bonding authorizations to fund over $2 million worth of capital projects within the approved 2024-2025 town budget during a Town…
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Barbara Janet Caserta King, longtime resident of Monroe, and currently of Trumbull, passed away suddenly on June 21 at the age of 75. Born in Bridgeport, Barbara was the daughter of Frank and Amelia Caserta where she spent her childhood…
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Janice Berliner, 96, of Trumbull, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Janice was born in New York City to the late Dr. John D. Rosenfeld and Claire Rosenfeld (nee Goldstein). She…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg touted Monroe’s growing economy during the 57th annual Monroe Chamber of Commerce Dinner Meeting held at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, Tuesday evening. While highlighting some of the recent developments, he announced that…
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MONROE, CT — Two cleaning women denied stealing $2,000 cash from the dresser drawer in the bedroom of an Old Zoar Road customer Wednesday morning and consented to be searched by officers, according to police. While the first one was…
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MONROE — Jockey Hollow Middle School students received a $1,000 donation from the Monroe First Foundation, which raised the funds through the First Selectman’s Golf Outing. Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg, with Foundation board members Jonathan Stone and Karen Cardi,…
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Jordan Tou, 16, who will be a Masuk High School junior next fall, was completely sober while seated behind the wheel of a golf cart in the school parking lot Tuesday afternoon, but she may as well have been plastered.…
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MONROE, CT — A 42-year-old Hartford man was served a warrant by Monroe detectives at court in Bridgeport on June 16, with charges stemming from the theft of a 2012 Honda Pilot from a Belle Vale Street residence on Sept.…
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MONROE, CT — A plan to construct a gas station-convenience store at 846 Main St., on vacant property across from Tollgate Plaza, won Planning and Zoning Commission approval last week. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the application by a…
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MONROE, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an excavation and fill permit for the future development of four single family houses at 125 Garder Road last week. A previous application to make way for the construction of…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s Strawberry Festival attracted young and old, who came for the food, face painting, bounce house, live music and more. This photo gallery captures many of the families, neighbors and friends who enjoyed the event…
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MONROE, CT — Neighbors of an auto repair shop at the corner of Main Street and Bart Road are already upset over ongoing zoning violations and now the owner wants to expand uses on his property by establishing a new Special Development District. This would open the door to construction…
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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt used afternoon teas to further her agenda, and movements, such as women’s liberation and the fight for civil rights, were planned at these soirees. “All of our teas are named after women who made a difference and really elevated society using tea parties to do it,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
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Masuk High’s boys basketball team went on the road and out of conference to defeat Bassick of Bridgeport 78-51 on Saturday. The Panthers returned home and topped South-West Conference rival Bethel 69-61 on Tuesday and improved to 9-3 overall and 4-2 in conference play. In the win over Bassick Alex Simoulidis scored 23 points and Mitch DeBernardo had 20 to pace the offense. Oliver Irving added 10, Stephen Sentementes had nine, and Chris Welch seven. Against Bethel Simoulidis dropped in 21, DeBernardo had 17 and Gavin Saijon added 10. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first and last name are…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team skated to a 4-1 win over Wilton at Ridgefield’s Winter Garden Ice Rink on Monday, then took the STORMAC (Staples, Norwalk,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team extended its unbeaten streak to five and won its third game in a row, 6-0 over Tri-Town, at Enfield…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys swim and dive team defeated visiting New Fairfield 86-69 on Tuesday. The Panthers took the meet into exhibition with…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team…
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education member Dennis Condon asked if a $175,000 cut could be made to…
MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which…
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
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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…