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MONROE, 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 Meeting Tuesday evening. The money will be borrowed for education infrastructure and emergency services equipment. Residents gathered inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall voted by paper ballots after reporting to a check-in table manned by registrars of voters in the lobby. Town Council Chairman Jonathan Formichella served as moderator, Councilman Vin Duva as parliamentarian and Town Clerk Vida Stone read the Notice of Town Meeting and the two bonding authorizations aloud. A…
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.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home…
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The Monroe Sun will roll out a new look by early Monday morning, allowing us to tell the stories of Monroe people, places and things in a more visually pleasing way, with the layout of a traditional newspaper and creative…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe recently joined other municipalities to lock in fuel rates, saving $89,414 over projections in the town budget proposal for fiscal year 2023-24, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. As a result, he told the Town Council…
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MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a robbery at Direct Diamond Company, 590 Main St., in which two suspects made off with a cash box, containing a small amount of cash, and fled in a dark gray Honda Accord…
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MIDDLETOWN, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team, the top seed in the bracket, skated to a 2-1 victory over No. 9 Hall in the Division III State Tournament quarterfinals, at Wesleyan University, on Thursday, March 9. After a scoreless first…
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MONROE, CT — Commercial developments and renovations, a new condo complex and an increase in the number of registered vehicles are all factors Assessor Justin Feldman attributes to the growth of Monroe’s grand list. The October 1, 2022 grand list…
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023-24 Monroe Teacher of the Year The selection committee welcomes nominations from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. Links to the nomination form are available under “News” on monroeps.org and are also…
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MONROE, CT — Jih Rong Temple, whose members practice Taoism, plans to move into the building at 707 Main St. A change of use is needed to allow a house of worship there and Town Planner Rick Schultz is drafting a…
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SHELTON, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team picked up where it left off. The state bracket’s top-seeded Panthers, coming off a conference championship victory on March 3, opened Division III State Tournament action with an 8-3 win over No. 16…
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The following is a listing of events at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, this March: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with The Kerry Boys in Concert! For over 28 years, The Kerry Boys have been Connecticut’s favorite Irish Balladeers, playing…
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HARTFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team won its Division III State Tournament opener as the No. 17 Panthers toppled No. 16 Capital Prep 66-34 in the first round on Monday. A dozen Panthers registered points, led by Tyler…
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MONROE, 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 Meeting Tuesday evening. The money will be borrowed for education infrastructure and emergency services equipment. Residents gathered inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town…
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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 — 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…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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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…