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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department every year. Saturday’s donations easily topped last year’s tally, raising $68,500 compared to around $40,000 in 2024. Police Sgt. Todd Keeping, who organizes the event, said Eversource was among the new corporate sponsors, who played a role in the Plunge’s growing success. “I want to acknowledge all of the local businesses who supported the event, providing food and donations,” Keeping…
Read MoreBrendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows.…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Police Department has two open positions, dispatcher and records clerk. Both are advertised on the town website and can be applied for by clicking here. Descriptions from the wants ads are listed below: Police dispatcher…
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An annual farmers’ market, the Housatonic Valley Rail Trail and the recent purchase of 65 acres from Benedict family farm to preserve as open space all factored into the town of Monroe’s bronze certification from the Campaign for a Sustainable…
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Marc Mercier, longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on November 23, 2024. He was 49-years-old. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of Normand Mercier and Gail Mercier. He attended Norwalk Community College. He was self-employed as a home improvement…
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Seventh graders enrolled in Jockey Hollow’s STEM Academy took a trip to Meigs Point Nature Center in Hammonasset with their science class in early October. The nature center, which is part of the Connecticut state park system, is operated by…
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John and Carol Babina worked at WHUS, the radio station at the University of Connecticut in the early 1960s, and their love of radio led to a 57-year-marriage, the birth of one son and to many new radio stations and…
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MONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it was recovered in Bridgeport, totally stripped of its parts. The owner of the vehicle said he last saw his car on Nov.…
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MONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook Condominiums. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan application with conditions…
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MONROE, CT – Monroe Assessor Justin Feldman says Vision Government Solutions is in the process of mailing out notices to property owners, informing them of their new assessments, which Vision calculated for the October 1, 2024 Revaluation. Pursuant to Connecticut…
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MONROE, CT — Off duty Monroe police officers refilled patrons’ glasses of water, while assisting the waitstaff at Jennie’s Pizzeria during their annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut at the restaurant at 380 Monroe Turnpike Wednesday night. Monroe Police…
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STRATFORD, CT — Close to 400 guests seated in the dining room of Vazzano’s Four Seasons Tuesday night eagerly anticipated the entrance of the 2025 Barnum Festival’s ringmaster. “And now it is my pleasure to introduce to you the 2025…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department every year. Saturday’s donations easily topped last year’s tally, raising…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three Panthers’ swimming records, with most coming in meets this year. All four earned All-State honors for Class M from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association. Juniors, Adragna and McHugh, and Eannotti, who is a sophomore, will be back next season, but this was Kirberger’s last one. “It was very meaningful to have this last season,” he said during an interview…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
Read MoreTyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in…
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team came in ninth among 52 teams in the State Open at Yale on Saturday. The Open consisted…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Sunday, March 23, to be Joe Moravsky Day in honor of Monroe’s famed American Ninja Warrior on his…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s…
MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
MONROE, CT — Volunteers from the Masuk PTC are organizing the Post Prom, an annual bash held at…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters…
MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as…
MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business…
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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…