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Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs Thursday morning, as children wearing a wide variety of creative costumes collected candy along the way. Families were greeted by K-9 Officer Michael DeCarli and his dog, Riggs, who soaked up the attention when children pet him and posed for photos. Det. Stacy Cascante handed out candy nearby. Four photo galleries below show images along the route: Leaving the library 1 Leaving the library 2 In Town Hall At the MPD All respectful comments…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a utility police in the 250-block of Purdy Hill…
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To the Editor, Do you trust women? I do, and so I believe a woman should have access to abortion, especially in the first trimester or when her life is at risk. As Beth Cliff’s pastor at the Unitarian Universalist…
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To the Editor: This year’s general election is critical and involves everyone’s considered choices as we cast our ballots in early voting before 11/3 or on election day, 11/5. An appeal to critical thinking, to fellow citizens who include former…
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To the Editor, Voting for Beth Cliff might confuse you: the ballot shows her as the endorsed-nominee of Democrats, the Working Family Party, and the Independent Party! This is no aberration for Beth: her prudent, practical, results-oriented approach appeals to…
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To the Editor, As a retired teacher and longtime Monroe resident, I strongly support Beth Cliff for State Representative. Our district needs her. Beth is new to elected politics but not new to working hard to do the right thing.…
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To the Editor: The following endorsement of incumbent State Representative Tony Scott is in genuine appreciation of his long-standing service to Monroe. For many years Monroe has benefited from the tireless dedication Mr. Scott has shown for our town and…
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To the Editor: While reading recent coverage about the new Aldi that opened up on Monroe Turnpike, I realized there’s something important readers should know: Aldi has some of the lowest animal welfare standards of any grocery store in the…
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Dear Editor, I encourage my fellow residents of Monroe to vote for Tony Scott for State representative. I have worked with Tony on many local issues and know him to be a hardworking, dedicated person with the best interests of…
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MONROE, CT — The Save Our Stepney Task Force held its annual Blazing Pumpkins celebration on Stepney Green Sunday afternoon. Families participated in a cake walk, a Halloween parade and a costume contest with First Selectman Terry Rooney, Town Councilwoman…
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To the Editor: I am writing in support of Beth Cliff for representative in Connecticut’s 112th district. Beth’s extensive experience leading profit and non-profit organizations, activism, and deep commitment to our community make her the right choice at this crucial…
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MONROE, — Families participating in the 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat the Plaza at Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St., Saturday, enjoyed an early Halloween celebration with games, temporary tattoos and the opportunity to meet Monroe police officers and town firefighters. The…
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Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs Thursday morning, as children wearing a wide variety of creative costumes collected candy along the way. Families were greeted by K-9 Officer Michael DeCarli…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
The author, Kevin Catalano, is chief of the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. Governor Ned Lamont declared a state…
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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…