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See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match) and a 6-1 win over Seymour at Wolfe Park on Saturday, May 11. In…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the end of the 2023-24 school year draws near, students of the Class of 2024 are finalizing their plans for life after Masuk High School. For the nine student-athletes pictured above, next year will include intercollegiate…
Read MoreCrisis navigators perform the most critical volunteer roles at The Center for Family Justice (CFJ). They are the first people to interact with walk-in clients seeking free and confidential services helping victims of domestic and sexual abuse. As CFJ’s first…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — What a season it has been for Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team — including 10 wins in 11 conference games to earn the South-West Conference Tournaments top seed. The Panthers will play in Thursday’s quarterfinal round against…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday morning, creating memories, winning prizes and meeting the men and women who make the town safe. Prizes were provided by the Monroe…
Read MoreKathy Criscuolo Boufford, Esq., of the Monroe law firm of Bellenot & Boufford, has been a divorce lawyer for nearly 30 years, helping clients navigate through some of the toughest times of their lives, while overcoming common fears — from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen at the 2024-25 Paraeducator of the Year, according to an announcement from the school district. She started her career offering one-on-one support…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning commissioners approved Quarry Ridge, a proposal to build a 99-unit cluster housing community on Turkey Roost Road, by a narrow 3-2 vote Thursday night. The approval includes conditions. Chairman Michael O’Reilly noted how the…
Read MoreMarcia (Mitchell) Smith Baker, 80 of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 23 years, Walter G. Baker of West Street, Shelton. Marcia was born on June 16, 1943, in…
Read MoreThis Week’s Monroe Deals is a new feature connecting participating businesses with customers seeking great deals and bargains in and around the town, while encouraging residents to shop local. Every week, The Monroe Sun will share an updated article on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, received his party’s unanimous nomination in his bid to seek a third consecutive term during the Republican Party Convention at Monroe Town Hall Thursday evening. Ryan Condon, chairman of the Monroe Republican Town Committee, made the motion to nominate Scott. Ryan recalled a recent town event where he said politicians could usually be found shaking hands and participating in photo ops. “But Tony wasn’t posing for pictures,” Condon said. “He was taking the opportunity to ask the chiefs of Monroe’s EMS, fire and police what he could do for them at the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team finished its regular season with three consecutive wins, all shutouts, and carry some momentum into the postseason. Coach Brian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two of Masuk High’s boys basketball team standouts were recognized following this past season. Sophomore Tyler Newsom earned an All State selection and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in 2022 and 2023, from arresting a woman selling…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, received his party’s unanimous nomination in his bid to seek a third consecutive term during the Republican Party Convention at Monroe Town Hall Thursday evening. Ryan Condon, chairman of the Monroe Republican Town Committee, made the motion to nominate Scott. Ryan recalled…
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See all »Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit to Trumbull at 3:30 p.m. Recent Masuk win results are as follows: April 29 at Immaculate in Danbury (7-0 win): Singles: Kevin Bailie (IHS) vs. Aryan Sharma (Masuk) 0-6, 1-6; Charlie Doran (IHS) vs. Anish Sharma (M) 0-6, 0-6; Marco Dias (IHS) vs. Evan Boyle 0-6, 0-6; Gonzalo T. Martin (IHS) vs. Sawyer Judge (M) 3-6, 6-1, 5-10. Doubles: Collin Lowthert & Antonio Guerrero (IHS) vs. Kyan Milo & Matthew Colberg (M) 2-6, 0-6.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Down to their final three outs the Masuk High Panthers rallied to defeat Newtown 7-2 at Fairfield Hills on Friday night. The Panthers…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s softball team, sparked by an early start at the plate, defeated host Newtown 7-1 on Friday. With the win the Panthers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys tennis team has posted a 7-3 record heading into the final two matches of the regular season, most recently…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts…
MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in…
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road…
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
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…