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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…
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Name: Katie Severson Position: Kindergarten teacher, Fawn Hollow Elementary School Coming from: Samuel Staples Elementary School in Easton, and taught at Bridgeport Public Schools before that. Grew up in: Fairfield Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, special education and elementary education…
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MONROE, CT — Attorney Chris Russo told Architectural Review Board members the design for his client’s building, proposed for Purdy Hill Road, had color tones similar to the McDonald’s at 390 Monroe Turnpike. Colors for Chipotle, Jersey Mike’s and a…
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MONROE, CT — The manager of the People’s United Bank at 401 Monroe Turnpike filed a fraud complaint Monday, after a teller cashed a $3,190 check for someone with a driver’s license not associated with the account. Earlier in the…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — Olé Soccer, a youth soccer organization with a location in Monroe, now has its own professional team: Olé Football Club. “We are very excited to now have our own professional soccer team, which will complete our development cycle and give…
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MONROE, CT — Commercial brokers trying to find the ideal piece of land, building or rental space for their clients attended a lunch at The Stone Barn at Whitney Farms on Shelton Road Monday afternoon to see what Monroe has…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe residents were hit with a wave of thefts over the weekend, from Sunday into Monday. In many cases, unlocked vehicles were either stolen or rummaged through. Police put out a Facebook post reminding residents to lock…
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MONROE, CT — Many drivers who have been rumbling along the gravel section of Pepper Street amid orange cones, bulldozers, dump trucks and rollers are frustrated over the length of time it’s taking to finish the road improvement project. According…
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MONROE, CT — Chipotle and Jersey Mike’s may be coming to Monroe. While speaking at the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s luncheon at Stone Barn Monday, First Selectman Ken Kellogg mentioned plans for the two popular eateries to move into…
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MONROE, CT — Ajay Gautam, a local entrepreneur, seized an opportunity to open a Row House location at Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike, providing a full-body workout for clients taking the indoor rowing classes it offers. Row House Monroe is the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys’ golf team will have its first home match, at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Monday, when Notre Dame-Fairfield comes to town. The golf season gets underway two weeks earlier than the rest of the sports…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…