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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service responds to medical emergencies throughout the town, Project Warmth keeps residents warm in the winter and the Monroe Food Pantry ensures struggling families have food on their tables. Elizabeth Richer and Katie Tolan volunteered at the ballots table, warmly greeting young voters who entered the…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
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!).…
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…
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STRATFORD, Conn. — Masuk High’s wrestling team had some stellar results on the mats at Saturday’s South-West Conference Championships, hosted by Bunnell High. In the 120 pound weight division, Dominic Smeraglino won the title by posting a 10-0 major decision…
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In the late 1960s, U.S. forces fought to protect the South Vietnamese from being overrun by communists to the north of the country. The 101st Airborne Infantry was setting up a fire support base in the Ho Bo Woods in…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department Travel Basketball program, now in its third year, allows young Monroe basketball players to compete at a higher level, and in more games than its regular youth league. The 2025-2026 season…
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MONROE, Conn. — This year’s theme for Masuk High School’s Prom is Under the Greek Sky & the Dance. Flowers and columns will adorn the Amber Room in Danbury on May 1, when members of Masuk High School’s Class of…
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Masuk High’s boys swimming and diving team defeated host New Fairfield-Danbury 95-90 in an exciting meet on Tuesday. The first event, the 200 Yard Medley Relay, was very close. One of the Masuk relay teams placed 2nd with a time…
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MONROE, Conn. — Down 32-19 in the second half, host Masuk High’s girls basketball team came storming back in a spirited effort before falling short 47-43 to visiting Joel Barlow in Thursday’s Senior Night clash. Seniors Grace Sheppard, Emma Troesser…
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Masuk Indoor Track Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. congratulated all 18 of his school’s student athletes, who qualified to compete in the Class L Indoor Track Championships at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven on Thursday. “We are…
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Masuk High’s boys basketball team had a win and a loss in a pair of competitive road games this week. The Panthers beat Pomperaug of Southbury 44-42 on Monday and lost 61-54 at Joel Barlow of Redding on Thursday. Points…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The…
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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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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:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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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…
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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,…