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MONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at a Town Meeting Monday evening. Residents also voted in favor of bonding for just over $2 million worth of road construction/reconstruction and the Todd Drive culvert replacement, as well as to bond for $165,000 to fund the 2026 Fire Department Improvements and Vehicle Purchase Project. During a public comments session before the open space vote, Adam Goodman, land protection director for the Aspetuck Land Trust, expressed his strong support for the joint purchase by…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of A.I. during an appearance at the Monroe Senior…
Read MoreBaird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished grandpa, “Beeta,” dad, uncle, brother and friend who…
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Monroe Police Detective Michael Chaves, a longtime computer forensics examiner, is retiring after 20 years. His expertise examining cellphones, computers and other electronic devices played a major role in the arrests of child molesters, white collar criminals and other offenders…
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MONROE, CT — Neighbors of the SPCA of Connecticut Animal Shelter railed against the facility at 359 Spring Hill Road when it first opened in the early 2000s, but the dog kennels were a grandfathered use. The owner, Frederick Acker,…
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Ariq Rahman, a rising senior and class president at Masuk High School, recently won an election to serve as Connecticut’s lieutenant governor and, rather than resting on his laurels, the ambitious young politician traveled to Washington, D.C., where he is…
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MONROE, CT — A Norwalk woman turned herself in on a warrant Tuesday after allegedly altering a check from the town of Monroe and trying to fraudulently cash it for $8,000 in March. Sharon Toscano, 50, was charged with criminal…
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George Edward Slatcher Jr., a fun loving and dedicated father and husband, passed away peacefully at home on July 12, 2024, at the age of 90. George is predeceased by his wife of 71 years, Theresa, their son, George E.…
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MONROE, CT — A new 19,336-square-foot self storage facility will be built behind the Noble gas station in Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike. The lot previously had preliminary approval for a 10,000-square-foot medical office building, so the modification was…
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SHELTON, CT — The Shelton Jewish Festival will be held at the Huntington Green this Sunday, July 21, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event, which Jewish traditions, will showcase music, customs and cuisine enjoyed by Jewish people. James Kessler…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney honored Edward Medaris with a certificate of commendation at the start of the Town Council meeting Monday night for the teen’s accomplishments in powerlifting competitions. “Donald Edward Medaris IV, you are commended and…
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MONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at a Town Meeting Monday evening. Residents also voted in favor of bonding for just over $2 million worth of road construction/reconstruction and the Todd…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
MONROE, Conn. — A 36-year-old New Haven man told officers he may have fallen asleep before his 2014…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…