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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement was first made during the district’s End-of-Year Celebration at Tashua Knolls on Thursday, June 4th. “Susan is a fantastic selection for Monroe’s Teacher of the Year,” Kobza said. “She is a consummate professional and passionate teacher who is driven to see everyone, students and staff alike, succeed. She embodies the excellence that we embrace in the Monroe Public Schools.” The Teacher of the Year committee, composed of past honorees and building…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
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ENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road. The Panthers did just that with a convincing 49-6 win at Enfield on Friday…
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HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and extreme flooding that impacted Monroe and other towns and cities in western Connecticut on…
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MONROE, CT — Lower than expected health insurance rates, salary savings from open positions and retirements, a winter with little snow and an increase in interest income due to higher interest rates all factored into the town budget for fiscal…
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MONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20, 15-9. After a pair of hard-fought setbacks in which the Panthers and Nighthawks went…
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MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with fourth degree larceny after she and another woman allegedly stole $2,461 worth of baby formula from Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike,…
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MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter…
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Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield County Education: Eastern Connecticut State University and the University of Bridgeport What do you like most about teaching? Building relationships with students…
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Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching! Grew Up In: Trumbull Education: University of Connecticut What do you like most about teaching? I enjoy getting to know my students…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement was first made during the district’s End-of-Year Celebration at Tashua Knolls on Thursday, June 4th. “Susan is a fantastic selection for…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
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MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike,…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…