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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a Republican convention held at Testo’s restaurant Thursday night. Perillo, who was unchallenged, received the delegates’ unanimous support. The vacancy was created when longtime legislator and former senate minority leader, Kevin Kelly resigned. Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate Kelly for a Superior Court judgeship, though that is not official at this time. The 21st Senatorial District represents Shelton and parts of Seymour, Monroe and Stratford. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Feb.…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would provide tutoring and interventions to students having trouble…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
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MONROE, CT — Ciara O’Driscoll touched many lives, while raising awareness of Dravet syndrome, a rare, drug-resistant epilepsy that begins in infancy or early childhood, causing seizures while inhibiting development. Despite her own diagnosis, the 12-year-old Jockey Hollow Middle School student…
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MONROE, CT — After tearing it up offensively in three wins to start the season, the Masuk High football team had its first taste of defeat in its home opener Friday night, falling 49-21 to Daniel Hand of Madison. Masuk…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School art teacher Christine “Chrissy” Scarpati will compete in Season 2 of Food Network’s show “Outrageous Pumpkins” this Sunday at 10 p.m. The episode will also be streamed on Discovery+. Alyson Hannigan returns as host…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s case rates for COVID-19 steadily declined over the past month, dropping to an average of three new cases per day. But First Selectman Ken Kellogg reminds residents to remain vigilant in taking measures to prevent the…
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MONROE, CT — Lisa Martinsky, a second grade teacher at Stepney Elementary School, is a breast cancer survivor. Aside from the medical treatment from her doctors and a fierce determination to overcome her condition, while relishing everything life has to…
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Candidate Name: Anthony Agnessanto Political Party: Democrat Running For: Town Council Education Background: B.S. Math Secondary Education, Western Connecticut State University; M.Ed. Learning Analytics, Northeastern University Work Experience: Math teacher, Pomperaug High School Political Experience: Newcomer What is an issue…
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Name: Dominic Smeraglino III Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Commission alternate In 500 words or less, what makes you a great candidate for the Planning and Zoning Commission?…
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Kevin Reid Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: IT Director – Entertainment Industry, former U.S. Army Officer Education: University of Connecticut Experience: Monroe Town Council member for eight years, Economic Development Committee (EDC) member prior Family: Kevin Reid is a Monroe resident of over 17…
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Name: Jessica Katuska Political Party: Democrat Running For: Town Council Education: BA in Economics Work experience: 8-year insurance professional, job title: Product Manager at PURE Insurance Political experience: Two years of service on Monroe BOE, 2 years of service on…
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Jerry Stevens Political Party: Democrat Running For: First Selectman Education Background: BS in Technology Education from Central Connecticut State University, MA in Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University, 6th Year Degree in Leadership from Southern Connecticut State University Work Experience: Retired Monroe…
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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a Republican convention held at Testo’s restaurant Thursday night. Perillo, who was unchallenged, received the delegates’ unanimous support. The vacancy was created when longtime legislator…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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NEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the Panthers’ second straight, Masuk improved to 3-2-2 overall this winter. Luke Kondub scored twice and Christian LaBella and Teddy Walsh also lit the lamp. Kondub, LaBella, Parker Driscoll, Kyle Riccitelli and Graham Cybart all had assists. Goaltender Maddex LaFountain was between the pipes as Masuk made it four straight games without a defeat. The Panthers will visit Tri-Town at Enfield Twin Rinks this Saturday at 5:50 p.m. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
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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…