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See all »MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took place late Saturday night. At approximately 11:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the business for a burglar alarm. While officers searched the parking lot and storefront, a key holder for Sippin Energy Products arrived on the scene to grant them entry into the building. The officers searched the interior of the building and found an open rear window with a rock on a nearby chair, according to police. Then detectives arrived, processed the scene and watched video surveillance footage capturing two suspects…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his mother’s white SUV in the Monroe Town Hall…
Read MoreDear 112th Voters, I am pleased to submit this letter in support of Nick Kapoor as the Democratic candidate to fill the vacant 112th State Representative seat representing Monroe and the Sandy Hook section of Newtown. I cannot think of…
Read MoreThe following is a letter from Monroe public schools to families about the free school lunch program. Dear Parents/Guardians, For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, the National School Lunch Program will provide breakfast and lunch for all children…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — William “Bill” Furrier grew up in a big Catholic family in Northvale, N.J., often playing outside with his seven siblings. Whether it was baseball, football or ice hockey on the neighborhood pond, the children set up their own…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Long before Victorinox Swiss Army relocated its headquarters to Monroe in 2007 and Walmart withdrew its plans to build a store nearby, the property on Victoria Drive was home to a men’s shirt factory, a dairy farm…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town Council members unanimously approved a municipal budget of nearly $31.5 million Monday night. Council members also approved a $16,000 project to replace the Town Hall gazebo roof and repair the existing bluestone steps and brick walkway.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — March Madness in Monroe, a townwide contest in which residents vote for their favorite businesses over 14 different categories, will run daily on Facebook from Thursday, March 18 through Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The contest is sponsored by the Monroe Chamber…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A local man told police someone made a false unemployment claim using his name. In the complaint filed at the Monroe Police Department Saturday, the man said he received the unemployment claim form from the Connecticut Department…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — William “Bill” Furrier was endorsed by the Independent Party to run for the open 112th District seat representing Monroe and Newtown. Furrier, of Newtown, will appear on the ballot under the Independent Party line for the special…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, C T — The Center for Family Justice will celebrate its 125th anniversary as a nonprofit at its March 26 Virtual Jubilee Gala honoring the many volunteer leaders who have helped advance its mission of supporting survivors of domestic…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A bagpiper performed in front of 574 Wines and Spirits Saturday, when Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni and town police officers were among the guests for the store’s one year anniversary celebration. The officers were…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took place late Saturday night. At approximately 11:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the business for a burglar alarm. While officers searched the parking lot and storefront, a key holder for Sippin Energy…
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Business
See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy about with 25 best times recorded. The Panthers have 26 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships and 12 more for the State Championships. Masuk will visit Brookfield Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Diver Carly Jordan came in first as did the 200 freestyle relay (in the photo above), which included Lena Savkovic, Skye Eannotti, Izzy Murzinska and Lucia Morales, and 100 backstroke competitor Lena Savkovic. Masuk Coach Emily DeMace noted that the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
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…