MONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning Commission members are evaluating new uses meant to breathe life into the former Stevenson Lumber property at 1585 Monroe Turnpike and 421 Old Zoar Road — land was most recently used by Truss Tech,…
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MONROE, CT — Bouquets of flowers adorned six tables in an open room at Monroe Social one day last week. A big screen TV is on the far wall and a cityscape of New York City is hung on a…
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MONROE, CT — A reverend’s dog ran off after being struck by a car on Monroe Turnpike in September, starting a 45-day adventure, which included an encounter with a corgi named Noah and a water crossing before her miraculous return…
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MONROE, CT — Veterans from all wars including peace time service are invited to join their fellow veterans in celebrating Veterans Day on the Stepney Green. American Legion posts from Monroe and Easton will commemorate Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, on…
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HARTFORD — State Senator Kevin Kelly, R-Stratford, has been named the next Senate Republican Leader by the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus. Kelly, who also represents Monroe, Seymour and Shelton, was chosen by his fellow caucus members to serve as the next caucus leader following…
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MONROE, CT — Graveling and blasting at 127 Main St. could make way for Pond View, a mixed-use development with 174 luxury apartments, a club house, pool and other amenities, as well as a building with restaurant and retail uses…
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Editor’s Note: The governor recently corrected his report to say 68 Connecticut town are now red, not 42. MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a CodeRed message to residents Thursday, saying the town now averages 3.5 new COVID…
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MONROE, CT — Should Monroe entice the YMCA to use the former Chalk Hill School, build bicycle paths along its roadways or find more ways to take advantage of its land bordering Lake Zoar? These were some of the ideas discussed…
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Editor’s note: The following is a letter the school district sent to families on Monroe public schools’ lunch program. Dear Parents/Guardians, Only our Distance Learners wishing to purchase lunch need to order online. Please note the changes for lunch pick-up…
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MONROE, CT — Firefighters responded to a call when an empty unit under renovation at High Meadows condos caught fire on Highland Drive early Thursday morning. “Police officers and firefighters helped alert and safely evacuate several senior citizens from adjoining…
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MONROE, 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 Club sponsored program is now in its third year. “The goal of the Reality Check program is to provide our students with a real life financial simulation that will help prepare them to make educated decisions about their future finances,” said Superintendent Joseph Kobza, who’s leading this year’s program. “Students will go through the monthly income and expenses they can expect in their early twenties,” he explained. “We would like to give kids opportunities…
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…
Read MoreREDDING, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team continued its winning ways at Redding Country Club on Monday. The Panthers shot a 224, Brookfield scored…
Read MoreAll are welcome to participate in the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in honor of Sexual Violence Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading north on Main Street late Friday night, before…
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MONROE, 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 Club sponsored program is now in its third year. “The goal of the Reality Check program is to provide our students with a real…
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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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FAIRFIELD, 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, a senior captain, made a trio of saves on the five shots she faced during her time in goal and now has 326 career stops (23 this season). Masuk won two convincing games in three days, defeating visiting Stratford 18-1 on Tuesday. Lilly Cameron scored six goals versus Stratford and added three more against Notre Dame. Charlotte Pinto contributed four goals and two assists versus Stratford. Samantha Henry netted two goals and had seven…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team came back from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the visiting Ridgefield Tigers on Wednesday. Justin Feinstein pitched 5 2/3…
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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…