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See all »MONROE, CT — A time capsule was buried during a small ceremony held outside the Harmony Grange, at the corner of Routes 110 and 111, Tuesday evening. Two apple trees donated by Tom Sulier, a Grange member, are planted 20 feet apart and the capsule is now buried in the middle. “The time capsule will leave a legacy for future generations,” Sulier said, adding the apple trees have a life expectancy of 100 years. “Many people will benefit from the fruit of these trees.” The capsule contains a Bible, a miniature American flag, a book of the Constitution, the Declaration…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…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 — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — There will be a new face on the Masuk High football sideline this year, and it will also be a very familiar one. Steve Christy, who has coached in town throughout the years, including as an assistant…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A commercial street sweeper caught fire on Route 110, near Moose Hill Road, around 12:30 a.m. Monday morning. Monroe Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said the truck was “heavily involved in fire” when town firefighters and police officers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A number of town residents are up in arms over a rise in their motor vehicle assessments and taxes this year because, typically, a car’s value steadily declines right after it’s driven off the lot. A steep…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Special development districts will give commercial property owners more ways to use their lots, though Planning and Zoning Commission members will have the power to decline proposals they deem inappropriate for certain parts of town. The goal…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A man was extradited from North Carolina Thursday and charged in the robbery of Newtown Savings Bank, 447 Main St. in Monroe, that was committed on Oct. 6, 2017. Dumarsais Estime, 27, of Jacksonville, N.C., was charged…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Waterbury man was charged with DUI and risk of injury to a minor after police responded to a complaint of an erratic driver heading north on Route 25 early in the morning on July 5. Luis Fajardo,…
Read MoreBERLIN, CT — With Tropical Storm Elsa’s expected arrival in Connecticut approaching, Eversource is intensely focusing on preparations. Electric Operations President Craig Hallstrom held a media briefing in Hartford today and shared the following with those in attendance: “Throughout this week’s destructive…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Linda Picheco, a town employee of 16 years, recently retired as developmental services coordinator of the Monroe Public Works Department. Her last day was June 30. “I liked dealing with the public and enjoyed the relationships with…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Newtown man allegedly flashed a handgun at another driver during a road rage incident on Main Street Tuesday. The other driver told police she was heading south on Route 25 in heavy traffic around 4:20 p.m.,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A commercial vehicle facility for a fleet of 400 delivery vans at 10 Victoria Drive received land use approval in late April, but the tenant’s recent decision not to build a 10,000-square-foot office building on the site upset…
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 evening. Two apple trees donated by Tom Sulier, a Grange member, are planted 20 feet apart and the capsule is now buried in the…
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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…