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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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To the Editor: Usually when I write a “Letter to the Editor,” it is because I want to voice my opinion on matters facing the town or the state in an effort to get my perspective in front of the…
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Jean Kosakowski, 89, a former Monroe resident who lived in Bradenton, Fla., passed away on March 29, 2023 at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes surrounded by her loving family. Jean is survived by her four children, Judy (Brendan) Murphy, Donna Kosakowski, Frank Kosakowski…
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Dear Community Members, Masuk High School would like to formally invite you to serve as a community judge for the 11th annual senior Capstone Presentations on Thursday, May 25, 2023. While allowing our students to choose their own pathway to…
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Andrea Appelbaum started the Plaid Rooster Company, making decorated, essential oil-based scented candles in the basement of her Easton home in 2020, and the business quickly grew. The candles can now be found in about 2,500 stores in the U.S.…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — Put on your walking shoes – maybe some red heels – and get ready as we raise awareness about preventing violence against women and girls during The Center for Family Justice’s 11th Annual Walk A Mile in Her…
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MONROE, CT — Warehouse Wine & Spirits and Glen Ro Spirit Shoppe were hit by a shoplifting duo known for targeting liquor stores. The couple stole hundreds of dollars worth of tequila from both Monroe stores Sunday. At 1:30 p.m.,…
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MONROE, CT — Books covered a table outside Norcom Mortgage on Saturday as donations for American Friends of Kenya continued to stack up throughout the day. The lending company used its re-grand opening celebration in Suite 101 at 731 Main…
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A group of Masuk High School students were among 15 teams from around Connecticut to participate in a seven week fundraising challenge, collectively raising $146,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through the Student Visionaries of the Year program. Student Visionaries…
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MONROE, CT — William “Bill” McDonough, who heads Monroe’s robotics program, was already proud that two Monroe teams qualified to travel to Dallas to compete in the annual VEX Robotics World Championships this spring. But then he learned a third hometown team was…
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MONROE, CT — A rainy Saturday morning didn’t stop close to 75 people from coming to Great Hollow Lake to participate in the annual Plunge at the Park, helping Monroe police officers to raise around $40,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut’s…
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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…