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MONROE, 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 to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming there was an Apple Pay transaction of close to $285 on his account. If he did not make the transaction, he was given a 1-800 number for the “Apple Security Team” to dispute it. Police said he called the number to say he did not make the transaction and a…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of A.I. during an appearance at the Monroe Senior…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) is expected to make a final decision on the sale of Aquarion Water Company to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (RWA), a new nonprofit, on March 25, after recently…
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MONROE, Conn. — From preseason preparation and cheering on the football team from the sidelines in the fall to this past Saturday’s Team of the Year competition, Masuk High’s cheerleading team has had quite a run of success and fun…
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Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21, 1936, while her parents were there visiting relatives. She grew up in Jersey City, the youngest of three siblings, and stepped up…
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Dear Editor, Peggy Villiani has always said, “Monroe First.” The Connecticut State Colleges and University system has a bi-annual budget of $498 million, or $249 million per year. CSCU is currently holding a Reserve Fund Balance of approximately $611 million,…
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GREENWICH, Conn. — Joaquin Dao-Crespo, a junior at Masuk High School, represented his school at the Connecticut State High School Fencing Championship held at Greenwich High School. Dao-Crespo delivered a strong performance throughout the competition. He finished undefeated in his…
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Phyllis (Discepolo) Kansky passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2026, at age 90. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., daughter to the late Phyllis (Santillo) Discepolo, and grew up in Bridgeport and the Cleveland, Ohio area. Phyllis…
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MONROE, Conn. — Beginning with the preamble, “We the people … ,” the Constitution of the United States is the law of the land, outlining the freedoms Americans enjoy, governmental powers and a system of checks and balances to ensure…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School’s production of “Mamma Mia” opened last weekend and three more performances are coming up this weekend. The musical is directed by Michael Katz and produced by Brittany Bartek. For ticket information, click here. All…
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MONROE, 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 to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming…
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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. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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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…