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See all »MONROE, CT — Incumbent State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, and his challenger, Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton, are on opposite sides of a ballot measure for No-Excuse Absentee Voting, which will be decided by state voters this November. State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, D-Stamford, is a strong advocate for the proposal, which is an amendment to Connecticut’s Constitution allowing all residents to vote by absentee ballot, regardless of the reason. He recently spoke about it during a Monroe Democratic Town Committee meeting. During the COVID-19 pandemic, 79.7 percent out of Connecticut’s eligible voters participated in statewide and presidential elections when…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreCan Nadia Romanov and her father, Sergei, escape a dangerous cartel with $40 million cash and drugs they stole from a delivery truck? You’ll have to…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreThe Masuk girls volleyball team picked up a couple of important SWC wins against New Fairfield and New Milford this week. Masuk travelled to New Fairfield on Tuesday and handed the host Rebels a 3-0 (25-13, 25-15, 25-15) defeat. Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The following is the October schedule of Monroe Women’s Club’s events and fundraisers, which assist in the nonprofit’s many contributions to the town. Night of Magic The Monroe Women’s Club is hosting a Night of Magic with…
Read MoreCarmen Mancuso, the college and career coordinator at Masuk High School, wrote the following letter asking businesses and professionals to participate in Career Day on Nov. 17: What will Masuk High School seniors study for in college? What career paths will…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — For the past nine years Masuk Field Hockey has been conducting a Cancer Awareness game to raise money for various organizations, local hospitals and local hospice centers. This year’s event is Friday, Sept. 30, when Masuk hosts…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Fresh produce from local growers, live entertainment and fun programs for children and families all factored into making the Monroe Farmers’ Market the No. 1 market in Connecticut for the second year in row. Monroe’s market was chosen…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town of Monroe received approval for $500,000 in state funds for the reconstruction of Old Zoar Road. “Old Zoar Road is nearly two miles in length and was already identified by our Department of Public Works as…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The owner and an employee of M&N Smoke Shop and Snack, 483 Monroe Turnpike, turned themselves in on warrants Sept. 23, charging them with allegedly selling illegal marijuana and THC products. Anonymous complaints made to police in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Senior citizens often receive scam phone calls from someone pretending to be their grandchild, telling sob stories of being in jail, the hospital or out of the country and unable to return home. All they need is…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Longtime Parks and Recreation employee Kelly Cunningham was among those in the department who left for new opportunities this summer, and the park ranger position moved from the police department to parks and recreation following the retirement…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Wearing a camo baseball cap and holding a fishing rod, while seated in a pink chair at the edge of Great Hollow Lake Saturday morning, a smile crept across three-year-old Daniella Aleman’s face when she felt a wiggle…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Incumbent State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, and his challenger, Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton, are on opposite sides of a ballot measure for No-Excuse Absentee Voting, which will be decided by state voters this November. State Rep. Matt Blumenthal, D-Stamford, is a strong advocate for the…
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Business
See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating New Milford 90-75 on Sept. 26. Against Brookfield the Panthers earned first place in the following events: Diving – Carly Jordan; 50 Free – Lena Savkovic; 200 Free Relay – (Savkovic, Murzinska, Eannotti, Morales); and 100 Breaststroke – Lucia Morales. In the win over New Milford Masuk earned first in the following: 200 Medley Relay – Savkovic, Morales, Murzinska, Eannotti; 200 IM – Lena Savkovic; 50 Free – Lucia Morales; Diving – Carly Jordan;…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
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See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
Home & Garden
See all »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…