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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 MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Masuk High’s swimmers and divers wrapped up the regular season with a visit to Newtown on Friday. The Panthers were beaten 90-80, but took home some first-place finishes in the meet. In the 200 Yard Individual medley,…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Kayte Cwikla-Masas is the chief program officer at The Center for Family Justice. It didn’t start with physical harm. Instead, it started with calls and text messages — demanding to know where you are, who you’re with. They…
Read MoreThe following is a storm update posted by First Selectman Terry Rooney on the town’s Facebook page: Attention Monroe Citizens, My office, in collaboration with Emergency Management and the Department of Public Works, have been monitoring the development of a…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Eddie Tristine, 25, first started running on Jockey Hollow Middle School’s cross country team as an eighth grader and he’s never stopped going. He now lives in Boston and works as a recruiter for an architecture and…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Masuk Honor Society is hosting Tour of Italy, a free community dinner and a night of bingo, this Sunday, Feb. 22, at the high school, 1014 Monroe Turnpike, from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rexford Hall was filled with excitement, cheers, and the whir of miniature wheels on Saturday, Jan. 17, as local Girl Scouts gathered for the annual Girl Scout Pinewood Derby. Hosted jointly by Monroe Girl Scout Troop 34001 and…
Read MoreMasuk High diver Jake Ryan, pictured above, set a school record with a first-place score of 238.65 and teammate Jude Mathien earned third with a score of 136.65 when Masuk’s swim and dive team hosted Brookfield on Wednesday. “We are…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Rotary Club of Monroe and Connecticut Comedy for Cash presents a Comedy Night at the Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms, 175 Shelton Road in Monroe on Saturday, March 7. The opening act features Rick…
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,…
