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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District 3 this morning and how issues were addressed to ensure every vote counts. Below is their statement: Prior to Election Day, all tabulators were successfully pre-tested and sealed for the election, per statute, by the Registrars of Voters and Deputy Registrars of Voters. On the opening of the polls this morning, two districts reported issues to the Head Moderator and Registrars of Voters. At Fawn Hollow District 1, ballots were not being read by…
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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Tony Scott is a diehard Chicago Cubs fan, so much so that one of his daughter’s got her first and middle names from the cross streets for Wrigley Field, Addison and Clark, and his family’s yellow lab…
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MONROE, CT — As a member of the Monroe Board of Education, Nick Kapoor buys a new pack of Paper Mate color leads mechanical pencils at the beginning of every budget season for his personal notes. “Green is for questions,…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s rate of new COVID-19 cases stabilized as Gov. Ned Lamont loosens restrictions in Connecticut. Though masks and social distancing restrictions remain in place, First Selectman Ken Kellogg said Lamont announced a significant relaxation of restrictions, which…
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Agresta resigns MONROE, CT — William “Will” Agresta resigned as planning and zoning administrator for the town on Wednesday after accepting the town planner position in North Branford. Monroe Town Planner Rick Schultz informed the Planning and Zoning Commission at…
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MONROE, CT — A presentation for a plan to build a commercial vehicle facility for a fleet of delivery vans at 10 Victoria Drive was well received by the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night. The site plan even had…
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MONROE — Nicholas Kapoor officially received his party’s nomination on Wednesday in his bid to run for the vacant 112th District seat in a special election on April 13. Kapoor, a Democrat, will run against Republican, Tony Scott, for the open…
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Merna Benedict Goett, died peacefully at her home in Monroe on Feb. 28, surrounded by her loving family. Merna was born to Nelson and Merna (Elliman) Bingham on St. Patrick’s Day, 1932 in Montclair, N.J. Following the tragic death of…
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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 — After a year of quarantining, distance and hybrid learning, teachers, bus drivers, para educators and others who do work for Monroe public schools, rolled up their sleeves for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Monroe’s Emergency…
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MONROE, CT — The phrase “Life is like a train” is on tap for Masuk Drama as they present free performances of two Thornton Wilder one-acts in A Wilder Evening on Tuesday, March 9, and Wednesday, March 10, streaming online…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District 3 this morning and how issues were addressed to ensure every vote counts. Below is their statement: Prior to Election Day, all tabulators were…
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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…