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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 MoreMONROE, CT — Leaf Jumpers, a band that plays rock hits of the 90’s through today, will perform in a concert at Wolfe Park this Sunday, Aug. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show is a makeup from a postponed appearance…
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, CT — The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA) presented a check for $68,098 to Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg. It was a share of the insurer’s latest $5 million Members’ Equity Distribution. Over the past 12 years, CIRMA…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s voters’ choices mirrored that of their counterparts throughout the state of Connecticut during Tuesday’s party primaries. Town Republicans chose Leora R. Levy, the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, to challenge Democratic Party incumbent, U.S.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — White colonials on adjacent properties on Monroe Turnpike were actually parts of the same house at one time, before Samuel B. Hurd decided to detach the back of his home at 777 Monroe Turnpike and move it down…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hill ‘n Dale Sales & Service, Inc. is currently looking to hire a full-time Auto Technician to join its team. Hill ‘n Dale is a family owned and operated shop serving Monroe and surrounding communities for over…
Read MoreUpdate: This concert is postponed because a singer in the band has COVID. MONROE, CT — Abba Mia, an Abba tribute band, will perform in the Arts in the Park Concert Series at Wolfe Park this Friday, from 7:30 to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Due to high heat, the Registrar of Voters Office announced some changes to entrances and rooms being used at the normal polling locations. Democratic and Republican Primaries will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, All four regular polling places…
Read MoreJacqueline Mancine, longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on July 31, 2022. She was 91. Born in Bridgeport, she was the daughter of Marion G. Burns and Albert Warner Sr. Jacqueline attended Central High School. She was employed at Remington…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Registered Democrats and Republicans will be going to the polls to vote in their party primaries this Tuesday when the polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. All of the names below are hyperlinked…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Biomerics NLE, a manufacturer specializing in laser-processed components and assemblies, received unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone its property at 246 Main St. and expand its facility within the existing building. Biomerics plans to…
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…