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MONROE, 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 to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming there was an Apple Pay transaction of close to $285 on his account. If he did not make the transaction, he was given a 1-800 number for the “Apple Security Team” to dispute it. Police said he called the number to say he did not make the transaction and a…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of A.I. during an appearance at the Monroe Senior…
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The following letter was previously submitted to Board of Finance members and First Selectman Terry Rooney. To the Editor: My husband and I moved to Monroe 22 years ago this coming May. We moved from a neighboring town because we…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 23-year-old Newtown woman was charged with DUI after crashing her 2017 Mazda CX3 into a fence in the 200-block of Fan Hill Road Friday night, according to police. At approximately 11:08 p.m., officers responding to the…
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Dear Members of the Monroe Board of Finance, I am writing to you today as a concerned registered Republican resident of Monroe and a strong advocate for our children’s education. I am deeply troubled by the proposed $1.6 million cut…
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Dear Editor, Regarding the Municipal Budget, I cannot help feeling that the proposed cuts made by Councilman Jason Maur last evening was more political theatre than constructive input. Councilman Maur had made proposed cuts of $5,394 in total across multiple…
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MONROE. Conn. — Eleven parents, some of whom are teachers and para educators in the Monroe school system, spoke in favor of restoring $1.85 million in funding removed from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s budget proposal for 2026-27 during the public participation…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Town Council unanimously approved a $35,257,112 municipal budget Monday night, sending it to the Board of Finance, which will hold workshops on the entire town budget, which includes $76.7 million for Monroe’s public schools. Town Councilman…
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To the Editor, I write this perhaps late, yet sincere letter with wholehearted support for Monroe Public Schools and in hope that our town funding allocations may be reconsidered. Unfortunately, I cannot present live testimony as I have many personal…
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To the Editor: I have been reading all the articles and comments from my fellow Monrovians; you all make valid points and are passionate about our children’s education. That being said, can someone comment (guesstimate) how much my taxes would…
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MONROE, 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 to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming…
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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. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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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…