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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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Dona-Lyn Wales Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Education: B.S., Chemistry; M.S., Computer and Information Systems Work experience: Career in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry managing clinical trial data for submission to domestic and international federal regulatory agencies. Political experience: Incumbent member of the Town Council; Member…
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Dominic Smeraglino Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Commission alternate Work Experience/Education: I worked towards a degree in Construction management at CCSU, took a summer job at SNET, still there 25 years later now owned by Frontier Comm., as a…
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Rebecca O’Donnell Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Finance Education: BS Business, Marist College Work experience: Director at Alight, a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions Political experience: Served on Board of Finance since 2019 and prior to that,…
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Judith M. Hamilton (Judy), 87, of Monroe, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 22, with family by her side. Judy was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on December 10, 1935 to Ray and Thelma MacDonald. She grew up in the Stratfield section…
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Ryan Condon Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University Political experience: Current Planning and Zoning Incumbent former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Community experience: Volunteer EMT for the Town of Monroe Family: Son of Veronica and…
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Vincent “Vin” Duva Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Education: Juris Doctor Work experience: Licensed attorney since 2002. Political experience: Monroe Housing Authority-Treasurer/Acting Secretary Community experience: Worked in public service almost my entire time as an attorney. Family: Married with four children. What makes you a…
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Deborah Heim Political Party: Republican Running for: Tax Collector Education: Certified Connecticut Municipal Tax Collector: Certified Connecticut Municipal Officer Work experience: 32 Years Tax Collector over 40 years of Municipal experience. (Finance, Recreation, Engineering and Town Manager Offices) Political experience: Elected Tax Collector, Justice of…
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Steve Kirsch Political Party: Democrat Running for: Reelection to Board of Finance Education: Syracuse University – Computer Science Work experience: 44 years working for IBM and now its spinoff Kyndryl as an infrastructure and cloud architect. Political experience: Four years serving…
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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…