To the Editor, An egregious zoning violation exists with the proposed auto body shop at 604 Main St. at the corner of Bart Road, Monroe. This property by law is in a B-1 district. According to Monroe Planning and Zoning…
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MONROE, CT — An incomplete lateral pass was scooped up by a Cheshire Rams defender, who ran it into the end zone for a quick 7-0 lead over Masuk on the Panthers home field in the Quarterfinals game of the…
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MONROE, CT — Probate Judge T.R. Rowe swore Terry Rooney in as Monroe’s next first selectman inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall during an inauguration ceremony for all of the town’s newly elected municipal candidates Monday night. The…
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MONROE, CT — Two Lynn Drive residents evacuated their home safely during a laundry room fire Sunday night, before firefighters quickly extinguished it. However, the dryer and a back wall sustained damage and there was a significant smoke condition throughout…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s new first selectman, Terry Rooney, will be among the town’s municipal candidates to be sworn in at an inauguration ceremony in the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall this Monday at 7 p.m. Rooney will fill…
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Chris Herren, a basketball star who nearly lost everything to drugs and has since become a well-known advocate for sobriety and recovery, shared his cautionary tale with Masuk High School parents and students in separate presentations earlier this week. Growing…
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MONROE, CT — Residents shopping for a clothes and accessories, a bottle of wine, toys for their children and taking their family out to dinner this Saturday have no shortage of options in Monroe. When schools, youth sports organizations and…
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MONROE, CT — Every year, Masuk High School juniors and seniors attending their prom night can come to their school for hours of food, music and fun activities together during a Post Pom party organized by the Masuk Parent-Teacher Club…
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Sharron Maili Wessel, longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 16th after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was 78. Born in Riverside, California, Sharron was the daughter of the late James Graham Haffter and Mary…
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The 160 residents of the St. Joseph’s Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Trumbull will receive gift bags this Christmas that are sure to bring smiles to their faces, especially the seniors who don’t get a lot of visits. Monroe…
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MONROE, CT — Electrical and cooking hazards, improper disposal of fireworks and the build up of lint in a dryer played roles in starting fires in people’s homes over the past few weeks, according to Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano. Volunteer firefighters from the Monroe, Stepney and Stevenson companies responded to five house fires in the last five weeks. “It’s an unusual volume of house fires in a short period of time for the town of Monroe, but each cause was unique,” he said. “We are very fortunate that no one was seriously injured in any of these fires and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 47-year-old Shelton man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries after running over a stop sign on Barn…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Girls on the Monroe Lions D10 Cheerleading Team extended an exceptional season with a top three finish in the Regional Competition in New…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe has several holiday-themed events for individuals and families this weekend, including two tree lightings on Saturday, one at the gazebo in front…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite an investigation that has put a cloud over Masuk’s football program, the team continues to win on the field. The Panthers beat…
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Jessica Snyder, of Trumbull, smiled while watching her 20-month-old daughter, Peyton, hold a bouquet of colorful balloons while riding a toy unicorn on the floor of Awesome Toys & Gifts, a new store at 464 Main St. in Monroe, Saturday afternoon. Among the aisles, Riley Rotherham, 4, of Monroe, took a stuffed dog off a display, examined it, held it close to her, looked up at her mother, Kristen, and said, “she’s pretty.” Nick Tarzia, the owner of Awesome Toys, said his store provides memories families can’t experience online. “You go on the computer and you spend time scrolling with…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Thomas Schinella, of United Properties, remembers working with his father, Michael Schinella Sr., to find a grocery store as part of an ambitious…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning Commission members will review an application to build an O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 215 Monroe Turnpike. A hearing will…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Mitchell Thomson started working at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Wall Township as an hourly employee at age 14, while growing up in New…
Read MoreMONROE, CT –Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced, fresh grilled subs, will open at 143 Purdy Hill Road in Monroe on Nov. 15. Franchise…
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MONROE, CT — Mike Putnam’s video highlights capture the excitement of Masuk’s 42-21 Class MM playoff win over Cheshire at Benedict Field Tuesday night. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first and last name are welcome.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — In a battle of South-West Conference football foes looking to bolster their state playoff seedings, the visiting Masuk High Panthers defeated Newtown 42-20…
Read MoreMasuk Girls Swimming and Diving Team Coach Emily DeMace shared results from the State Finals at Southern Connecticut State University last Tuesday. “We had six best…
Read MoreMADISON, CT — Head Coach Matt Duffy’s fourth-grade Monroe Lions youth football team took a 10-0 record into the AYF Shoreline Championship game against Newtown Saturday…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — The Masuk Panthers boys soccer team, which ranked 13th, fought its way to the semifinals of the CIAC State Tournament against No. 8…
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Keller J. Hall, a Masuk High School senior, was selected as a finalist to compete for the $18,000…
Chris Herren, a basketball star who nearly lost everything to drugs and has since become a well-known advocate…
MONROE, CT — Every year, Masuk High School juniors and seniors attending their prom night can come to…
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MONROE, CT — Electrical and cooking hazards, improper disposal of fireworks and the build up of lint in…
MONROE, CT — A 47-year-old Shelton man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries…
MONROE, CT — Two Lynn Drive residents evacuated their home safely during a laundry room fire Sunday night,…
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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…