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MONROE, 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 Monroe’s public schools below 6 percent, but then he and others on the board agreed that Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s spending plan had “no frills” and everything in it is needed. After some discussion, the school board unanimously approved the entire $75,767,629 budget request for fiscal year 2025-26 — a $4,303,370 or 6.02 percent increase in spending over the current budget — at their meeting Tuesday night. The proposal will now go to…
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…
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 MoreTea 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.…
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MONROE, CT —- A Special Development District would allow a developer to build a shopping center with a self storage facility, office space, a grocery store and two fast food restaurants on the former Vishay Vitramon property at 10 and…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls and boys tennis teams have experienced winning ways this spring. Both teams carry records of 6-2 into Friday’s action on the courts. The girls posted a 6-1 win over visiting New Milford on May…
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First responders from around the region walked up the winding dirt road in the Garder Road Landfill to see a demonstration on explosives late Thursday morning. Beneath a green tent, orange spools were stacked up on a table. From the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team compiled a baker’s dozen of runs in a win over visiting Joel Barlow on Monday, then repeated that offensive success — times two — the next game, following up the 13-0 win over…
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MONROE, CT — Harmony Grange, 103 Hurd Ave., is hosting its annual Spring Fair this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature Mother’s Day crafts for kids, so they can make a handmade gift for mom…
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MONROE, CT — A Celebration of Reading was held at Monroe, Stepney and Fawn Hollow elementary schools last Monday as guest readers shared stories with children in their classrooms. The event was organized by the Monroe Schools Parents Council and…
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MONROE, CT — A number of residents called police and firefighters after hearing explosions near Garder Road Wednesday afternoon, and Facebook posts were filled with speculation over whether the blasting came from an illegal quarry. Fire Marshal William “Bill” Davin…
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MONROE, CT — Joanne Fox hosted a celebration of Your CBD Store Monroe’s anniversary with a prize wheel and giveaway baskets at her location, behind 574 Wines at 574 Monroe Turnpike, Saturday. A representative of CycleBar, another one of the…
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MONROE, CT — It’s early spring and homeowners are starting to pay more attention to their yards. Flowers are blooming and many businesses are offering sales on bird feeders and suet, but not all the visitors it attracts will have…
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MONROE, CT — Voter turnout was light amid a cool day with rain showers, but the accumulation of “yes” votes was enough to pass a new $99.7 million town budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The budget, which includes $67,683,424 for…
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MONROE, 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 Monroe’s public schools below 6 percent, but then he and others on the board agreed that Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s spending plan had…
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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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ENFIELD, 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 Twin Rinks on Saturday. Christian LaBella and Luke Kondub both have five-point performances with LaBella lighting the lamp four times and earning an assist and Kondub scoring once and assisting on four tallies. Kyle Riccitelli scored and Graham Cybart, Teddy Walsh and Parker Driscoll all had assists. Goaltenders Maddex LaFountain and Braden Floramo combined on the shutout, Masuk outshot Tri-Town 37-13. The Panthers return to the ice for Monday, Jan. 20 game with Wilton…
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…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
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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…