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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service responds to medical emergencies throughout the town, Project Warmth keeps residents warm in the winter and the Monroe Food Pantry ensures struggling families have food on their tables. Elizabeth Richer and Katie Tolan volunteered at the ballots table, warmly greeting young voters who entered the…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Masuk High boys swim team defeated visiting New Milford 93-70 on Tuesday. The Panthers improved to 3-1 heading into a Tuesday, Jan. 27, Senior Night meet when they host Joel Barlow-Bethel at 4 p.m. In the…
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Masuk High’s girls basketball team is on a roll, having won three straight games on the road. The Panthers followed up last Friday’s 65-39 win at Harding of Bridgeport with a 63-31 win over Stratford on Tuesday and a 49-46…
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SHELTON, Conn. — Masuk’s hockey team has had a hot start on the ice, skating past seven opponents in as many games thus far. The Panthers won 6-1 over Trumbull on Monday and defeated Watertown-Pomperaug-Holy Cross 5-3 on Wednesday, both…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney attended the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc Facilities Committee meeting Wednesday night to discuss a proposal to reopen Chalk Hill School as part of a districtwide facilities plan to address growing student enrollment…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Board of Education approved a $78.3 million budget with a 4.82 percent increase in spending Tuesday night, after trimming Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s proposal by $250,000. It will now be reviewed by First Selectman Terry Rooney. Chairman…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 78-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after allegedly failing to stop for a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Victoria Drive Friday evening. At approximately 5:06 p.m., a police officer pulled over…
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MONROE, Conn. — Those who knew Debra Z. Dragonetti remember her friendly demeanor, strong work ethic and care for her community and its public schools. A devoted member of St. Jude Church, who loved her family, Dragonetti passed away on…
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MONROE, Conn. — Union Savings Bank, which has a branch at 411 Monroe Turnpike, recently donated $5,000 to the Monroe Food Pantry as part of a campaign awarding the same amount to food pantries in all of the communities the…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
MONROE, Conn. — A 31-year-old Bridgeport woman allegedly stole credit and bank card information from eight co-workers at…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…