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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 MoreName: Nicole Waibel Position: Will teach in Jockey Hollow Middle School’s new behavioral program called the Lions Den, providing students with the emotional support they need in the classroom. Coming from: Norwalk Public Schools (two years) Grew up in: Lived in Monroe,…
Read MoreMonroe Lions Shred Day MONROE, CT — Residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents they no longer need during Shred Day, a Monroe Lions Club event to be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 22. The event…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An 85-year-old Monroe woman apparently fainted while driving on Route 111, near Route 110, and crashed into a light post and struck several signs and trees Sunday morning. Police said the driver was passed out and Monroe…
Read MoreName: Ashley Gilbey Position: First grade teacher, Stepney Elementary School Coming from: Turkey Hill School in Orange (taught third grade for four years) Grew up in: Shelton Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree in elementary education and a Master’s degree in special education…
Read MoreName: Derek Flynn Position: Science teacher (chemistry and physics) at Masuk High School Coming from: Naugatuck High School, where he taught for three years. Grew up in: Monroe, graduated in Masuk’s Class of 2008 Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree in pre-vet…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Elizabeth “Lisa” Martinsky, Monroe’s reigning Teacher of the Year, has been described as someone who always goes above and beyond. Caring and creative, her super power is the connection with her students, according to those who nominated…
Read MoreName: Colby Benedict Position: Math teacher, Masuk High School Coming from: This is Benedict’s first job out of school. Grew up in: Monroe, graduated in Masuk’s Class of 2015 Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics and data science from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — St. Jude Parish’s annual Italian festival brings four fun-filled nights for families every summer with food, music, games and amusement rides for the kids. This year’s festival starts Wednesday, Aug. 24, and will be held every night…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s new athletic director Craig Semple spoke to 140 players seated in golf carts for the shotgun start of the Masuk All Sports Booster Club’s annual tournament at Whitney Farms Golf Course Friday afternoon. “Thank you…
Read MoreWESTPORT, CT — The Aspetuck Land Trust acquired 7.8 acres of open space at 38 Guinea Road in Monroe this month. The property, which has glacial features, a pond, streams and wetlands, is the first acquisition of town land since…
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…