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SHELTON, Conn. — Residents from across the Valley are invited to experience Jewish culture in an engaging, family-friendly way as the Shelton Jewish Festival returns to Huntington Green this Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and the festival is open to the entire community. Now in its fifth year, the free community festival has grown into one of Shelton’s unique summer events, welcoming hundreds of attendees from throughout the region. Organized by Chabad of Shelton, the festival was created with a simple goal: to offer neighbors of every background an opportunity to experience Jewish life…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
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MONROE, CT — A Planning and Zoning Commission approval of an excavation and filling permit for 64 Cambridge and 4 Independence drives will allow work to continue on a plan to restore wetlands destroyed by a quarrying operation conducted by…
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MONROE, CT — Three male juveniles allegedly stole a red 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport from a driveway on Senior Drive, then stole merchandise from the store at the Mobil station at 405 Monroe Turnpike Friday night. Police officers following a…
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MONROE, CT — Neighbors opposed to plans for an auto body shop at 604 Main St. raised their concerns to town officials. Town Attorney Frank Lieto looked into the matter and found CM Collision Repair was actually approved for a…
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Glenn Laudenslager III, who has been the coordinator for the Monroe Men’s 35 and over softball league for the past 10 years, has been umpiring and scheduling umpires for adult softball games for the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department for…
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MONROE, CT — Neighbors upset over a zoning error allowing an auto body shop to move into a space at Bart Center at 604 Main St. made their feelings heard in the public comments portion of the Planning and Zoning…
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MONROE, CT — When parents fight during domestic incidents that become violent, children suffer trauma, whether it’s physical or not. Many end up with one parent fleeing abuse as hard financial times lay ahead. The Monroe Police Department conducted its…
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BEVERLY, MASS. — Colin Meropoulos, of Monroe, continues to be a dominant defensive force for the Endicott College football program. He was among 10 members of the Gulls to earn All-Region honors from various outlets over the last few weeks.…
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SHELTON, CT — The Chabad Jewish Center of Shelton’s menorah lighting scheduled for this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on the Huntington Green, has been postponed due to the rain and strong winds forecast. The new date will be at the…
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SHELTON, Conn. — Residents from across the Valley are invited to experience Jewish culture in an engaging, family-friendly way as the Shelton Jewish Festival returns to Huntington Green this Sunday, June 28, from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is free, and the festival is open to the entire community. Now…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…