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WATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class L State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in the top of the second when Nate O’Hara hit an RBI ground out scoring Al Morgenthaler. Kaynor responded with two runs in the bottom of the third. In the top of the fourth Masuk tied the score at 2-2 on a Matt Boyle RBI single that scored Nico Convertito. In the top of the sixth, Masuk took the lead when a two-run single…
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. — Adrienne Stepkoski takes leadership roles on ADAM, encouraging teenagers to avoid abusing drugs and alcohol, and the Post Prom, so Masuk High School’s…
Read MoreFrank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1952, in Bridgeport to John and…
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Dear Members of the Monroe Board of Finance, I am writing to you today as a concerned registered Republican resident of Monroe and a strong advocate for our children’s education. I am deeply troubled by the proposed $1.6 million cut…
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Dear Editor, Regarding the Municipal Budget, I cannot help feeling that the proposed cuts made by Councilman Jason Maur last evening was more political theatre than constructive input. Councilman Maur had made proposed cuts of $5,394 in total across multiple…
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MONROE. Conn. — Eleven parents, some of whom are teachers and para educators in the Monroe school system, spoke in favor of restoring $1.85 million in funding removed from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s budget proposal for 2026-27 during the public participation…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Town Council unanimously approved a $35,257,112 municipal budget Monday night, sending it to the Board of Finance, which will hold workshops on the entire town budget, which includes $76.7 million for Monroe’s public schools. Town Councilman…
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To the Editor, I write this perhaps late, yet sincere letter with wholehearted support for Monroe Public Schools and in hope that our town funding allocations may be reconsidered. Unfortunately, I cannot present live testimony as I have many personal…
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To the Editor: I have been reading all the articles and comments from my fellow Monrovians; you all make valid points and are passionate about our children’s education. That being said, can someone comment (guesstimate) how much my taxes would…
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MONROE, Conn. — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026-27 Monroe Para Educator of the Year. The selection committee is happy to receive nominations from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. Links to the nomination form are…
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MONROE, Conn. — Many parents strongly oppose proposals to move eighth grade to Masuk High School, close the STEM Academy and eliminate freshmen sports, as well as eight-to-11 certified staff and five-to-seven non-certified staff positions, among numerous adjustments Superintendent Joseph…
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WATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class L State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in the top of the second when Nate O’Hara hit an RBI ground out…
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MONROE, 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 Golf Club at Whitney Farms Tuesday afternoon amid warm temperatures, a gentle breeze and plenty of sunshine. “The weather’s beautiful,” Chamber President Ray Giovanni said before 40 golfers took to the greens in their golf carts. “I think Lee had a lot to do with that.” Hossler, who passed away last January, is known for his long involvement with the town as a member of the Save Our Stepney Task Force and as “ambassador”…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
Read MoreFelipe 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…
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WATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class L State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in the top of the second when Nate O’Hara hit an RBI ground out scoring Al Morgenthaler. Kaynor responded with two runs in the bottom of the third. In the top of the fourth Masuk tied the score at 2-2 on a Matt Boyle RBI single that scored Nico Convertito. In the top of the sixth, Masuk took the lead when a two-run single…
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. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed in the Class L State Tournament, defeated visiting and No. 21 New London 4-1 in…
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. — Adrienne Stepkoski takes leadership roles on ADAM, encouraging teenagers to avoid abusing drugs and alcohol,…
MONROE, Conn. — Sanjit Selvaraju is the salutatorian of Masuk High School’s Class of 2026, the school announced.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Officers and state officials conducted compliance checks of Stop & Vape Convenience, 483 Monroe Turnpike,…
MONROE, Conn. — Police officers earned promotions in rank and recognition for thorough investigations and decisive actions leading…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…