MONROE, CT — Alex Darby’s role in asset management for BlackRock, an investment firm, required a move to be closer to the Manhattan office, but the COVID-19 pandemic made it unsafe to fly his family from their home in San…
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MONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza was still working with fellow administrators at Central Office Friday evening at the end of a turbulent week. The district was shaken by positive COVID-19 tests among people at Masuk, Jockey…
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To the Editor: Your good reporting on the hearing on problematic excavation at Cambridge and Independence drives is very helpful. The issue raises enough policy and process questions to fill at least a semester at UConn Law School. What are the…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a CodeRed message to residents Friday, informing them of the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut and the town of Monroe, which still has Red Alert status. Monroe has had a total of 276…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — The holiday season can be especially challenging for anyone coping with the trauma of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse. This is especially true for residents living in The Center for Family Justice’s 15-bed transitional safe house,…
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MONROE, CT — A marathon of meetings for the public hearing on an application to restore wetlands in the Pepper Street Industrial Park got even longer Thursday, when the Inland Wetlands Commission realized its special meeting, held online, was not…
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MONROE, CT — Paul G. Lesko, 85, is a Marine Corps veteran, a member of United Methodist Church and an active volunteer for the Monroe Senior Center and Monroe Food Pantry. When comes to his friends, Lesko is also generous…
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MONROE, CT — Contact tracing following positive COVID-19 cases led to staffing problems at Monroe Elementary and Jockey Hollow Middle schools when people were directed to quarantine. As a result, Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary…
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MONROE, CT — Save Our Stepney Task Force’s Flags Over Stepney program decks out Stepney Green in red, white and blue in celebration of our patriotic holidays and in remembrance of 9/11. This year, new flags are on the green.…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School music teacher Alyson O’Grady’s posted a YouTube video of her fourth graders singing the song, “This is America,” to honor veterans in the community on Veterans Day.…
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MONROE, CT — Workforce Housing is a form of housing geared toward helping people, such as teachers and police officers, to be able to afford to live in the towns they work in. Unlike affordable housing under 8-30g, towns write their own regulations for Workforce Housing, outlining the details, such as where it can be built. Affordable housing in Connecticut is for households who earn 60 to 80 percent of an area’s median income, and Workforce Housing is 60 to 120 percent. James Amann, former House Speaker for the State Legislature, is now a consultant working with developer, Stephen Shapiro,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The highly anticipated Jam At The Dam Country Music Festival is coming back to Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on Friday, July 26, and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee discussed preliminary plans for a nine lot subdivision for single family cluster housing at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to the test on May 21. The Monroe Rotary…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With six wins in eight matches it’s been a nice start to the season for the Masuk High boys volleyball team. “Especially with…
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MONROE, CT — Workforce Housing is a form of housing geared toward helping people, such as teachers and police officers, to be able to afford to live in the towns they work in. Unlike affordable housing under 8-30g, towns write their own regulations for Workforce Housing, outlining the details, such…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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REDDING, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team continued its winning ways at Redding Country Club on Monday. The Panthers shot a 224, Brookfield scored 255 and host Barlow had 266. Masuk’s Alex Cecchino was the medalist with a 47. Abigail Yeager carded a 55, Emma McIntyre 56, Jocelyn Allen 66 and Tatianna Fabryk 73. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first and last name are welcome.…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — Goaltender Sophie Clark became Masuk High’s all time saves leader during the Panther lacrosse team’s 17-4 win at Notre Dame-Fairfield on Thursday. Clark,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After the visiting Stratford High Red Devils broke a scoreless tie in the top half of the sixth inning the Masuk baseball team…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team finished off a 5-0 start to the season against non-conference opponents with a pair of hard-fought wins, defeating visiting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Five games into the season the Masuk High boys lacrosse team is proving to be a tough team to beat. The Panthers have…
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MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to…
MONROE, CT — Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to enroll in Monroe Public Schools’ Early Childhood Intervention Center…
MONROE, CT — Community judges are needed for the Masuk High School Senior Capstone Presentations, which will be…
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MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police released new information to the public on the Renee Freer murder case Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony…
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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…