MONROE, CT — As applications to restore and revitalize industrial land at 64 Cambridge Drive and 4 Independence Drive are reviewed before town land use boards, the developer filed a lawsuit against the town appealing the Zoning Board of Appeals…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Fire Department members produced a second video offering tips on fire prevention and safety during National Fire Safety Week. Today’s video focuses on what to do if you find yourself in a fire, how your…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Children arrived at Monroe’s three elementary schools Monday morning, coming from buses and parent drop-offs, as a much smaller number of their classmates opted to log into their computers for remote learning from home. It was the first day…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department can’t host its annual open house and its firefighters won’t be visiting schools to talk to children about fire safety and prevention for the first time in 50 years, because of the…
Read MoreDeveloper proposing senior apartments on Main Street expresses desire to work with the town
MONROE, CT — Connecticut Housing Partners discussed its plan to build 49 one-bedroom units for residents age 62-and-older, in an affordable housing application under Connecticut’s 8-30g statute, during the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Thursday. David S. Hoopes, an attorney for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Substitute teachers will be needed as Monroe public schools plans for a full opening of school for grades K-5 next month. The district is hosting a virtual job fair via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town Clerk Vida Stone loaded the hatchback of her vehicle with boxes of absentee ballots Friday afternoon, before driving the haul of 2,089 ballots to the U.S. Post Office on Route 111, where it would be mailed…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rotary Club of Monroe members will collect new pairs of socks during their “Soctober” event this month, “when no one should have cold feet.” Donations of new men’s, women’s and children’s socks will benefit two Bridgeport nonprofits, Homes for…
Read MoreMONROE — First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s update on the COVID-19 pandemic showed there were two new positive cases in town over the past week. Since the pandemic began, Monroe has had a total of 155 cases. “While the state’s overall…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A small crowd gathered in front of the gazebo on the green outside Town Hall for Think Pink Monroe’s second annual Think Pink Palooza Thursday evening, a breast cancer awareness event live streamed on Facebook. It was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Economic and Community Development Director William Holsworth successfully applied for over $1 million worth of grants over the past year for a wide range of projects, from $500,000 to expand the animal shelter to $150,000 to renovate the basketball courts at Wolfe Park. To keep that momentum going, this year’s municipal budget proposal includes a new special projects coordinator, a part-time position whose responsibilities include grant writing. During the budget process, some Town Council members suggested hiring a full-time grant writer or hiring grant writers on retainer to find even more opportunities the town may be unaware…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stolen black Porsche SUV was used by thieves attempting to steal items from vehicles in Newtown and Monroe Monday. At approximately 5:35…
Read MoreEleanor Helen Cooper, long time resident of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Shelton. She was 98. Born in Byram, Conn., Eleanor was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Edith Wheeler Memorial library will participate in the Connecticut Library Association’s Passport to Connecticut Libraries Program from April 1 to April 30, joining…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Registrars Office at Monroe Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road, is offering early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary elections today (Tuesday,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe School District is proud to announce Brian Hourigan as the new Masuk Athletic Director and Instructional Leader for PE/Health. Hourigan is an experienced and dedicated educator who has been a valued member of Masuk’s Science Department for the past 22 years. Two large interview committees…
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See all »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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Sports
See all »The Nike Nationals in New York City and the New Balance Nationals in Boston featured star high school track and field athletes from all over the country earlier this month. Among them was Tristan Smith, 17, a Masuk High School senior who had also competed in the New England competition in Boston. Smith, who is 6’3 and 240 pounds, holds Masuk school records for the shot put and discus, and his success with the shot put earned him invitations to compete in these high profile events. “It was an amazing experience — definitely,” Smith said of going against athletes from…
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a nice showing in the State Open, at Yale University on March 16. The Panthers placed…
Read MoreMateo Esmeraldo, a former Masuk High basketball player who graduated with the Class of 2021, is a member of the Longwood University Lancers, of Farmville, Va.,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation’s eighth grade boys travel basketball team capped off the end of their season by winning the 2024 Connecticut Hoop…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Ten middle school girls were chosen for Monroe Parks and Recreation’s fifth and sixth grade all star basketball team and will play in…
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See all »MONROE, CT — The Monroe School District is proud to announce Brian Hourigan as the new Masuk Athletic…
Students in Monroe Elementary School art teacher Megan Anderson’s second grade class made clay monsters and drew their…
Two Masuk High School Robotics teams emerged from the regional competition at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport to…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A stolen black Porsche SUV was used by thieves attempting to steal items from vehicles…
MONROE, CT — Connecticut’s volunteer emergency medical service organizations, who already struggle with recruitment, are facing a dire…
MONROE, CT — Police officers set up a perimeter around a house on Birchwood Road Tuesday afternoon after…
Home & Garden
See all »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…