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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most pressing needs, from replacing a 28-year-old roof and updating an aging boiler system to addressing an overcrowded cafeteria. Chairwoman Dona-Lyn Wales said duct work had been included in the original construction, so the building is equipped for air conditioning. However, the roof unit only provides cool air to the auditorium. “They put window air conditioning units in windows of classrooms,” Wales said, adding that the tour lasted about 45 minutes. Among a laundry list of other needs are windows and doors that…
Read MoreSHELTON, Conn. — Residents from across the Valley are invited to experience Jewish culture in an engaging, family-friendly way as the Shelton Jewish Festival returns to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at…
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MONROE, CT — Barbara Fahr says she has been a loyal shopper at Aldi grocery stores for over 40 years. “When we moved to town 16 years ago, I was disappointed there wasn’t an Aldi here — and the closest…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off an 11-6 win over the visiting St. Joseph Cadets in the first round of the Class M State Tournament on Tuesday, the Masuk High girls lacrosse team is set to travel to Pomperaug of Southbury…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team finished second in the South-West Conference Championships at Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course on Tuesday. Masuk scored 401 and was edged out by Immaculate of Danbury which had a match-low score of…
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A photo album inside the vault of the Town Clerk’s Office at Monroe Town Hall has pictures from Monroe’s Sesquicentennial 50 years ago. The 1973 festivities included a huge parade, a wood chopping contest, a Wedding Pageant, Beerfest and fireworks…
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Masuk High School seniors partner with a wide variety of mentors to do Capstone Projects with fieldwork in professions of their choice. Ken Rider, the lead Capstone teacher at Masuk, remembers a female student’s work with a beekeeper on a…
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MONROE, CT — A Bronx, N.Y., man turned himself in on a warrant Friday, charging him for the May 10 burglary of El Gallo Dorado restaurant, 115 Main St. Samuel Bender, 26, of 1506 Morris Ave., was charged with third-degree…
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Monroe volunteer firefighters celebrated a significant milestone during the Bicentennial/Memorial Day Parade Sunday. The fire company turns 100 this year and members marched behind their anniversary banner. A float honored the MVFD’s retired volunteers and its shined up apparatus was…
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MONROE, CT — A solemn ceremony on the town green honored the memories of those who sacrificed their lives for our country, as a crowd gathered to pay homage after Monroe’s annual Memorial Day Parade, which was also a celebration…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most pressing needs, from replacing a 28-year-old roof and updating an aging boiler system to addressing an overcrowded cafeteria. Chairwoman Dona-Lyn Wales said duct work had been included in the original construction, so…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…