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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott held a commanding lead late Tuesday night, so though all of the results were not in, the incumbent Republican declared victory on Facebook around 11:30 p.m. In a telephone interview, Scott told The Sun it appeared too hard mathematically for his challenger, Democrat, Beth Cliff, to overcome. “It’s not official, but with a vast majority of votes in, it looks clear I will overwhelmingly win reelection!” Scott wrote in his Facebook post. “Thanks to the folks of the 112th District!!” Cliff did not respond to a text asking how late she could be…
Read MoreThough many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
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MONROE, CT — Some Connecticut towns have been identified as COVID-19 hot spots with significant increases in cases, but Monroe’s two-week rolling case rate remains unchanged at just under six new cases per day, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. “Our…
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To the Editor, It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Tony Scott as Monroe’s next State Representative. Tony has served our community for many years in leadership roles on boards and commissions, including his current service as a member of…
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To the Editor, Recently, the Monroe Democratic Town Committee submitted a letter to the Monroe Sun accusing the Monroe Republican Town Committee of being “disingenuous” about this election. As a response, we write this letter to give the people of…
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The following is the fourth part of a series leading up to the special election for the Connecticut General Assembly’s open 112th District seat, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Each article will feature one question for the candidates. MONROE,…
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To the Editor, I love our community. I am protective of our children, our elders, and our future. Regardless of political leanings, especially those of us who fall somewhere in the middle, I’m confident we mostly want the same things.…
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To the Editor. Since when did it become unacceptable in America to compare the campaign promises of a candidate with their public record? Democrat candidate Nick Kapoor says he’ll vote no on taxes if you send him to Hartford. His…
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Candidates on the radio this Sunday MONROE, CT — Constituents for Connecticut’s 112th District race will have an opportunity to hear from the candidates before a special election on Tuesday. John Babina, of Monroe, co-founder of WMNR Fine Arts Radio, recorded separate…
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To the Editor: Recently in The Monroe Sun, three wildly inaccurate and misleading attacks on Nick Kapoor were published and I just can’t let them stand without comment. The first was an OpEd piece by Nick’s Republican opponent, whose significant…
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MONROE, CT – Democrat Nick Kapoor recently received three endorsements to his Special Election race to represent Monroe and Newtown residents of the 112th District in the Connecticut House of Representatives. Kapoor, who is a math teacher at Fairfield University, received a…
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A Romanian national was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison for his role in a nationwide ATM skimming scheme, defrauding banks from coast to coast. On April 6, Leonard C Boyle, acting U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced…
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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott held a commanding lead late Tuesday night, so though all of the results were not in, the incumbent Republican declared victory on Facebook around 11:30 p.m. In a telephone interview, Scott told The Sun it appeared too hard mathematically for his challenger, Democrat,…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…