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Though 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 until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as their contested races head toward the finish line. State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, the incumbent for the district covering Monroe, Easton and Trumbull, spoke to voters at the polls earlier in the day. “I’m excited the day’s here to give everyone a chance to have their voices heard,” he said…
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…
Read MoreWESTON, 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…
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William “Bill” Furrier Age: 59 Address: 9 Erin Lane, Newtown Party: Independent Running for: Representative of the 112th District, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Occupation: Senior scientist at Unilever in Trumbull. Government Experience: Former Newtown selectman, former chairman of Newtown’s Public Building and…
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MONROE, CT — Drivers who talk or text on their cellphones can easily be distracted from paying full attention to the road and the traffic around them. Police say distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle…
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MONROE, CT — Tony Scott, of Monroe, a Republican candidate for the Connecticut General Assembly’s vacant 112th District seat, sent out a campaign mailer with the intent of making it easier for supporters who cannot get to the polls on…
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MONROE, CT — An application for a wetlands remediation and a massive filling operation on two properties in the Pepper Street Business Park was denied on Jan. 26, but the owners are holding informal discussions with town officials and the Inland…
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The 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…
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MONROE, CT — The Pepper Street improvement project is resuming full-time construction operations, which includes ongoing utility relocations. “Residents are urged to use extreme caution in this area or to use alternate routes when possible,” First Selectman Ken Kellogg said…
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MONROE, CT — A global pandemic could not stop eight members of Cub Scout Pack 162 from earning their Arrow of Light patches. Jack, Aidan, Lukas, Bryson, Peyton, Will, Matthew and Collin received their patches during a blue and gold…
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MONROE, CT — Twin brothers Adam Jacozzi and Anthony Jr. were seven-years-old when they stood at the end of their driveway on Sweetbriar Lane one fall morning in 2011, waiting for a fire engine to arrive and take them and…
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To the Editor: First and foremost, we express our profound gratitude to State Representative J.P. Sredzinski for all of his years of service to the Town of Monroe, its taxpayers, and residents. Representative Sredzinski’s tireless advocacy for the people of…
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Dear residents of the 112th, As a lifelong resident of Monroe, I am writing to urge everyone to support Nick Kapoor as our Democratic candidate to fill the vacant 112th State Representative seat representing Monroe and Sandy Hook. I met…
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Though 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 until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as…
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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…