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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MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…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 — The following property transfers were filed in the Monroe Town Clerk’s Office for the month of July in 2021. Albert and Marta Dautaj sold a home at 82 Twin Brook Terrace to Marta Droszczak and Natalia Montogya for $452,500…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Galbo Provisions Inc.’s refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for 43 years, but the business has outgrown its headquarters in Fairfield. On Thursday night, the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved an application…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dee and Tony Calise lost their Captains Hill Road home to a devastating fire Thursday morning. Now, a GoFundMe page gives residents an opportunity to help the couple get back on their feet. Lisa Pierne Grosso, of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Nightshift, a ’60s, ’70s and ’80s cover band, will perform at Wolfe Park tonight as part of the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department’s 33rd annual Summer Concert Series. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order allowing town-by-town universal mask requirements. However, due to low levels of COVID-19 transmission in Monroe, First Selectman Ken Kellogg says there is no need for the town to exceed state requirements at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A fire caused extensive damage to a house on Captains Hill Road this morning, but Monroe Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Catalano says no residents or pets were home at the time of the blaze. Firefighters from Monroe,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Night at the Park attracted a large crowd for family fun and the opportunity to meet the town’s emergency responders, community organizations and some businesses Tuesday. The Monroe Police Department organizes the annual event to promote…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Thieves entered well over 20 unlocked vehicles from Thursday night into Friday morning, stealing valuables and driving off with three cars that had sets of keys inside. While not blaming the victims, Police Lt. Greg Smith reminds…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A group of children on Hawley Lane decided to set up a lemonade stand to raise money for The Wolfe’s Den Playground project at Wolfe Park one recent Saturday. The kids sold cups of lemonade from 1 to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High School students spent part of their summer vacation creating handmade blankets for local children and teens impacted by domestic and sexual violence through their volunteer work for the Binky Patrol, a Monroe-based service organization.…
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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Business
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…