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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service responds to medical emergencies throughout the town, Project Warmth keeps residents warm in the winter and the Monroe Food Pantry ensures struggling families have food on their tables. Elizabeth Richer and Katie Tolan volunteered at the ballots table, warmly greeting young voters who entered the…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864…
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Editor’s Note: The following article was originally published in 2023. It is being re-run to educate voters on Monroe’s budget referendum process with a vote coming up on next year’s budget this spring. MONROE, CT — Monroe was long known…
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MONROE, Conn. — Town residents will enjoy free use of the pool at Masuk High School with proof of residency and a photo ID, when changes to its fee structure goes into effect on Sept. 21. This is among the…
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Paige Classey, a graduate of the Masuk Class of 2006, published an award winning novel “Everything You Left Me” three years ago, and now has a new book coming out on April 28. “Anna-Jane and the Endless Summer,” a suspenseful…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s girls basketball team defeated visiting and out-of-conference foe Amistad of New Haven 58-26 on Wednesday. Grace Sheppard led the way with a game-high 23 points, hitting five 3-pointers. Emma Troesser scored 14 points and Sydney Lampley had…
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NORTHFORD, Conn. — Masuk’s hockey team made it a perfect 10-0 this winter in a wild 8-6 win over the North Branford co-op team at Northford Ice Pavilion on Wednesday. Both teams scored four times in the opening period and…
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MONROE, Conn — Masuk High’s boys swim team defeated Joel Barlow-Bethel 91-76 in its Senior Night meet on Tuesday. Aidan Cammarano, Aiden Rodas, Carter Adragna, Jack McHugh and Thomas Rodriguez were all recognized. In the first event, the 200 yard…
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MONROE, Conn. — News of Stepney Elementary School being designated as a Title 1 school this year led to comments from concerned parents on Facebook, so Superintendent Joseph Kobza addressed the issue at the Board of Education’s meeting on Jan.…
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MONROE, Conn. — The major snowstorm that dumped more than a foot of fluffy white stuff all over Monroe Sunday into the next day — most of it piling up in about 12 hours — turned out to be largely…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
MONROE, Conn. — A 31-year-old Bridgeport woman allegedly stole credit and bank card information from eight co-workers at…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…