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MONROE, CT — Girl Scouts selling cookies outside polling places is an Election Day tradition. Girls from two Fawn Hollow Elementary School troops set up shop at Monroe Elementary School Tuesday. Ellie P., a junior from Troop 34726, worked with a group of Daisies from Troop 34423, including Karissa P., Ailidh S. and Ava M. Friends’ Book Sale Friends of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will host its annual Book Sale in the Ehlers Room in the lower level of the library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, this Friday, Nov. 8, and Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The 5th grade Monroe Lions’ perfect season ended with a disappointing defeat to Newtown in the American Youth Football Shoreline League Championship game…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
Read MoreElection outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday morning Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines for alleged sales to underage customers at A&W…
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Candidate Name: Anthony Agnessanto Political Party: Democrat Running For: Town Council Education Background: B.S. Math Secondary Education, Western Connecticut State University; M.Ed. Learning Analytics, Northeastern University Work Experience: Math teacher, Pomperaug High School Political Experience: Newcomer What is an issue…
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Name: Dominic Smeraglino III Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Commission alternate In 500 words or less, what makes you a great candidate for the Planning and Zoning Commission?…
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Kevin Reid Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: IT Director – Entertainment Industry, former U.S. Army Officer Education: University of Connecticut Experience: Monroe Town Council member for eight years, Economic Development Committee (EDC) member prior Family: Kevin Reid is a Monroe resident of over 17…
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Name: Jessica Katuska Political Party: Democrat Running For: Town Council Education: BA in Economics Work experience: 8-year insurance professional, job title: Product Manager at PURE Insurance Political experience: Two years of service on Monroe BOE, 2 years of service on…
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Jerry Stevens Political Party: Democrat Running For: First Selectman Education Background: BS in Technology Education from Central Connecticut State University, MA in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University, 6th Year Degree in Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University Work Experience: Retired Monroe…
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Name: Greg Beno Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Education Education: BA – Stonehill College, MBA – Quinnipiac University Work experience: Director of Contact Center – Inside Sales for a large national corporation Political experience: Incumbent member of the Board of Finance,…
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Name: Samantha Spino Political Party: Democrat Running For: Board of Finance Education: CPA; BS in Accounting, University of Maryland – College Park Work Experience: Currently a Senior Manager at CFGI, a leading accounting consulting firm; 7 years in private, working my way up to…
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Name: Dennis Condon Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Education Education: MSHA Medical College of Virginia, BBA Hofstra University Experience: I have over 35 years of executive corporate experience in both private and public companies and have served the Town of Monroe…
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Candidate Name: B.J. Hall Political Party: Democrat Running For: Planning and Zoning Commission Education Background: Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colo. Work Experience: My business career spanned 35 years as a leader in the planning and delivery of technical services, managing projects and programs…
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Name: Michael Manjos Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Finance Education: BS accounting Fairfield University Work experience: Global Head of Trading for WatchBox Political experience: Incumbent chairman of the Board of Finance, chairman of the Pension Committee, former vice chairman of the…
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MONROE, CT — Girl Scouts selling cookies outside polling places is an Election Day tradition. Girls from two Fawn Hollow Elementary School troops set up shop at Monroe Elementary School Tuesday. Ellie P., a junior from Troop 34726, worked with a group of Daisies from Troop 34423, including Karissa P.,…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
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Masuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win over No. 19 Ledyard at home on Nov. 1 and a 3-2 upset of No. 3 Bethel on the road on Monday. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers will host No. 10 Bristol Central in a Class L second round match Thursday at 6 p.m. Masuk is coming…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
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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…