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See all »MONROE, CT — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will open two Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Connecticut on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Monroe Police Department in Monroe and the Oxford Town Hall in Oxford. SBA is opening the centers to assist Connecticut businesses with losses due to severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred on Aug. 18-19. “Many of our residents and businesses have suffered greatly through this now declared disaster in our town,” First Selectman Terry Rooney said. “As things still remain tough for some folks, I’m pleased that…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A time capsule was buried during a small ceremony held outside the Harmony Grange, at the corner of Routes 110 and 111, Tuesday…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took place late Saturday night. At approximately 11:49 p.m.,…
Read MoreMonroe school building upgrades carry hefty price tag, much lower than new construction
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —St. Jude Parish’s annual Italian Festival returns this Wednesday and will be held on church ground through Saturday from 6 to 10 p.m. The church is located at 707 Monroe Turnpike, at the intersection of routes 11o and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Drivers may have noticed inspirational signs posted on utility poles with messages like “be kind”, “have fun” and “happiness this way”, while traveling by the green, Route 111 and Wheeler Road. Children enrolled in Monroe Summer Day Camp…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the new school year draws near, some parents attending last week’s Board of Education meeting spoke out in opposition of the mask policy the district will follow to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While a medical…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — American Farmland Trust, a farmland coalition, is hosting an online contest for the Best Farmers’ Market and, so far, the Monroe Farmers’ Market leads in the Northeast. First Prize is $2,500 with national recognition and more, Second…
Read MoreBERLIN, CT — With Hurricane Henri expected to make landfall early Sunday morning along Connecticut’s shoreline, Eversource is increasing the number of possible outages the storm could cause. The energy company will declare an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Level 2 Sunday at…
Read MoreThe following is a message about Tropical Storm Henri from First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued Saturday (today): The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning for Fairfield County as Henri approaches our state and is currently expected to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With another school sports season just around the corner, the Masuk All Sports Booster Club Golf Outing, its biggest fundraising event, was held at Whitney Farms Golf Course Friday. From raffle prizes, sponsorships and donations to the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police investigating a complaint of damage and missing IT equipment at the Chalk Hill building arrested seven teenagers, who allegedly entered the former school at 375 Fan Hill Road over the course of several nights. On Tuesday,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Parks and Recreation Director Missy Orosz and First Selectman Ken Kellogg served slices of pizza to children under Wolfe Park’s Rotary Pavilion Friday morning. The Summer Fun Days Camp ended its year with a party and its…
Read MoreBERLIN, CT – As Tropical Storm Henri moves up the East Coast with the potential to strengthen into a hurricane, Eversource is preparing to respond to potential impacts on its customers and communities in Connecticut. The energy company is closely monitoring multiple…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that it will open two Business Recovery Centers (BRCs) in Connecticut on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Monroe Police Department in Monroe and the Oxford Town Hall in Oxford. SBA is opening the centers to assist…
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See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy about with 25 best times recorded. The Panthers have 26 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships and 12 more for the State Championships. Masuk will visit Brookfield Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Diver Carly Jordan came in first as did the 200 freestyle relay (in the photo above), which included Lena Savkovic, Skye Eannotti, Izzy Murzinska and Lucia Morales, and 100 backstroke competitor Lena Savkovic. Masuk Coach Emily DeMace noted that the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
Home & Garden
See all »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…