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MONROE, 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 completing their homework. It is the main driver in the proposed $16,230 increase for “controllable” expenses in Masuk’s budget for next school year. Controllable budget lines are outside of the contractual obligations, such as salary increases, insurance and utilities. Principal Steve Swensen recently presented his requests to the Board of Education as part of its review of the overall $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools in 2025-26. Swensen said Masuk’s enrollment projection is…
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 — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain access to student information. The town’s district was…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Supporters of adopting a new Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy spoke out at the Board of Education meeting Monday and submitted letters to persuade educators that more is needed to protect these students beyond what is already…
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education member Nick Kapoor is proposing a Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy to support the safety and well being of those students. But after two weeks of passionate letters from parents for and against the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls’ swimming and diving team was defeated 96-88 by visiting St. Joseph of Trumbull on Sept. 17, but the Panthers had some standout performances in this closely-contested meet. Abby Kirberger had a pair of first-place…
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MONROE, CT — Themis Klarides, the former House minority leader, who has an exploratory committee in place to test the waters for a run for governor next year, headlined a Monroe Republican Town Committee fundraiser at Vazzy’s Osteria on Main Street…
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MONROE, CT — Dawnn Lewis emerged from an abusive childhood to become an accomplished actor, singer and songwriter. Growing up with three loving brothers, a grandmother who stood up for them, and teachers who encouraged her to succeed helped Lewis…
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MONROE, CT — First responders were called to three motor vehicle crashes over the past few days, including one involving an extraction on Teller Road, a two-vehicle accident involving an Amazon delivery truck on Elm Street, and a rollover crash…
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MONROE, CT — Zoning Enforcement Officer Joseph Chapman issued two cease and desist orders barring the stockpiling of fill material on industrial property in the Pepper Street Business Park and at 10 and 36 Main St. The actions stem from…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Health Department is participating in the U.S Environmental Protection Agency’s Septic Smart Week initiative, Sept. 20-24, to encourage homeowners to properly maintain their septic systems and private wells. For information, visit the Monroe Health Department’s…
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MONROE, CT — When fans tune into the second season of Food Network’s TV show, “Outrageous Pumpkins” some will see a familiar face among the contestants competing to be crowned this season’s carving champion. Christine Scarpati, a Fawn Hollow Elementary…
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STRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team followed up a season-opening 37-point performance in a win over Bunnell with a dominating 58-14 victory at Stratford on Sept. 17. Quarterback Nick Saccu led the way with five rushing touchdowns. He carried 10…
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MONROE, 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 completing their homework. It is the main driver in the proposed $16,230 increase for “controllable” expenses in Masuk’s budget for next school year. Controllable…
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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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After 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 next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and Lia Spremullo each scored twice. Arianna Bartolomei and Jen Velky combined for the shutout.…
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…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this…
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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…