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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most pressing needs, from replacing a 28-year-old roof and updating an aging boiler system to addressing an overcrowded cafeteria. Chairwoman Dona-Lyn Wales said duct work had been included in the original construction, so the building is equipped for air conditioning. However, the roof unit only provides cool air to the auditorium. “They put window air conditioning units in windows of classrooms,” Wales said, adding that the tour lasted about 45 minutes. Among a laundry list of other needs are windows and doors that…
Read MoreSHELTON, Conn. — Residents from across the Valley are invited to experience Jewish culture in an engaging, family-friendly way as the Shelton Jewish Festival returns to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk Boys Soccer team faced off against Bassick at the University of Bridgeport Stadium on Oct. 12. Through the drizzly surroundings, both defenses were able to withstand multiple advances on goal. Bassick struck first with 18:16…
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MONROE, CT — They came armed with questions, but left disappointed. When the Board of Education announced Monday that it would hold a special meeting Tuesday regarding the investigation into the Masuk High School football program, many thought and hoped…
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To the Editor: RE: Postmaster’s Report – Readiness for the 2023 Holiday Season As the Postmaster of Monroe, I am excited to let our community know of several significant updates that will enhance service and ensure a seamless experience for…
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MONROE, CT — Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly on Tuesday accused Connecticut Democrats of being “tone deaf” for touting lower rates of violent crime and property crime as daily news headlines report shootings, stabbings, carjackings, lawless street takeovers and other…
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MONROE, CT — Was it the accent that gave it away? A resident called police on Oct. 10 reporting that he received a call purporting to be from Police Chief Keith White informing the man that he was the subject…
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Jean DeVietro, a longtime Monroe resident, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 12, She had just celebrated her 93rd birthday. Born in Bridgeport on Sept. 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Nazzareno Berardi and Assunta (Ridolfi) Berardi. She…
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To the Editor: Since rumblings about the purchase of St. Jude Parish Center began, Monroe residents have voiced many opinions, chief among them the desire for more information regarding that expenditure. Jerry Stevens heard the townspeople loud and clear, and…
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Jesús Manuel Román 35,, known as “Macho” or “Ito”, a longtime resident of Easton, passed away on Oct. 8, 2023. Born in Harford, he was the youngest child of Jesús and Nancy Roman. He graduated from Guilford High School and…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most pressing needs, from replacing a 28-year-old roof and updating an aging boiler system to addressing an overcrowded cafeteria. Chairwoman Dona-Lyn Wales said duct work had been included in the original construction, so…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
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. — 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. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…