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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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MONROE, CT — Mail stolen from a 63-year-old Monroe man’s mailbox on June 5 sparked thousands of dollars worth of fraudulent activity, according to police. Police said the outgoing mail included a $210 check made out to one company and…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe has three major events this weekend. On Friday, the Farmers’ Market will have its opening day on the Town Green with fresh produce, natural products and live music from 3 to 6 p.m. On Saturday and…
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MONROE, CT — Fresh produce and natural products will be available on the green in front of Monroe Town Hall this Friday, when the Monroe Farmers’ Market celebrates opening day of its new season. The market will be held Fridays…
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MONROE, CT — Town Councilman Terry Rooney, a candidate for first selectman, touted the job of fellow Republican Ken Kellogg’s administration and outlined some goals of his own during a fundraiser kicking off his campaign at Vazzy’s Osteria on Main…
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MONROE, CT — Technology Director Paul Koorse presented a plan to the school board to issue new Chromebooks to sixth grade classes every year, which students will use until they graduate from Masuk High School. Board members discussed it at…
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MONROE, CT — A 46-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Friday after officers responded to a complaint about an intoxicated person leaving the parking lot of 574 Wines on a blue Yamaha Raptor 90 Friday night. The ATV traveled…
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A gala held at The Waterview to celebrate the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s 100th anniversary attracted over 260 guests Saturday evening. Firefighters wore their Class A uniforms and many of the women wore dresses to the semiformal, an evening of…
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MONROE, CT — Large plastic bags of clothing, linens and other donated materials filled a truck in the Monroe Town Hall parking lot during an Earth Day Textile Recycling Event Saturday. Conservation and Water Resources Commission Chair Barbara Thomas and…
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NEW BRITAIN, CT — Masuk High School’s girls and boys track and field athletes competed in the Class MM State Championships at Willowbrook Park in New Britain on June 1. Here are some highlights: Girls Ashley Colberg (junior) 5th place…
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The Save Our Stepney Task Force is hosting a Stepney Bicentennial Celebration on the historic green, at the corner of Pepper and Green streets and Route 25, this weekend with a merry-go-round and a bounce house for children, food and…
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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…