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See all »Dear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!). The town’s residents have emphatically made their opinion felt and known. This is going to be very helpful for all of us moving forward in a specific direction based on the town’s vote. Appreciate all the various town entities involved in the budget process, as well as the residents’ feedback. Particularly appreciate the first selectman’s ability in being able to navigate this budget cycle based upon all the various entities’ input he had received.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS CAP) Club, is organizing a silent art auction…
Read MoreDaniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was 76. Danny was born to Leonard and Celeste…
Read MoreEducation supporters want funds restored for Monroe’s schools, a budget ballot question
MONROE, Conn. —- A few education supporters spoke at the Town Council’s budget hearing Thursday night to make their case for the Board of Finance to restore all of the funding that has been cut from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s request…
Read MoreBETHEL, Conn. — Underdogs, the No. 11 Masuk High girls basketball team followed up its upset of No. 6 New Milford in the South-West Conference Tournament’s play-in round with a visit to No. 3 Bethel on Thursday. The Panthers almost…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Scout Troop 26 is holding a food drive to benefit Stepney Baptist Church’s Salt and Light Food Pantry this Saturday, Feb. 28, outside Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sought after…
Read MoreThis event has been postponed. MONROE, Conn. — All are invited to the Monroe Lions Club’s Night of Giving Back, a dinner that will raise money for The Center for Family Justice. The event will be held at Monroe Social,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the legislature’s deputy majority leader, will lead a presentation on Democracy and the Constitution in the Ehler’s Room of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, on Thursday, March 12, from 7 to…
Read More“Kindness is Caring, Friendship is Sharing” is a children’s book that tells the story of Amani, a young zebra living on the African plains who starts a chain reaction of kind gestures among the varieties of animals. Written by Tish…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, Conn. — The No. 11 Masuk High girls basketball team went on the road and upset No. 6 New Milford 50-48 in the play-in round of the South-West Conference Tournament on Tuesday night. Emma Troesser led the way…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — When someone found a feral cat colony beneath their porch on Cottage Street during the COVID outbreak six years ago, Andee Bennett and Lisa Pinto responded to a post about it on the Monroe CT Residents Facebook…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!). The town’s residents have emphatically made their opinion felt and known. This is going to be very helpful for all of us moving forward…
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Business
See all »Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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Sports
See all »BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
Read MoreEducation
See all »NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Public Schools’ annual Celebration of Reading was held on Monday morning amid a celebration…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
MONROE, Conn. — A 31-year-old Bridgeport woman allegedly stole credit and bank card information from eight co-workers at…
Obituaries
See all »Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…
