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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 — When blizzards bury roads, hurricanes knock out power and a pandemic threatens the public’s health, the volunteers of Monroe’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) pitch in and help their community and its first responders, from running warming…
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MONROE, CT — A man who started a job on a trial basis at Xiang Chinese Kitchen, 525 Main St., stole a black backpack on his first day, which contained $8,000 cash from the business and the owner’s driver’s license,…
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The defending South-West Conference champion Masuk High softball team begins its title defense, while embarking on its quest for a sixth straight crown, when it visits New Milford in quarterfinal round action at noon this Sunday. Masuk edged New Milford…
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MONROE, CT — A developer envisions a gas station/convenience store with a drive-thru and two tenants in a newly constructed building at 846 Main St. that will not have a significant impact on traffic at the corner of the busy…
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MONROE, CT — One year after bringing the former Stevenson Lumber property to life with huge crowds for a car show with amusement rides, music and food trucks, the Barnum Festival fundraiser is back. The Barnum Festival’s 2nd Annual Car…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High baseball team concluded the regular season with a 3-2 loss to visiting Newtown Tuesday, but the No. 8 seed Panthers will soon get back to game action in the South-West Conference playoffs, when they…
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MONROE, CT — Meegan Conetta-Garrity, a kindergarten teacher at Stepney Elementary School, received the 2023 Weller Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition of her innovative project, “Sap to Syrup at Stepney School”, which connected students with nature on the Stepney…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) welcomed 2023 Kid Governor Elisavet “Ellie” Mendez, and her cabinet, to the House of Representatives Wednesday, as he introduced them to his colleagues during a brief pause in state business for a…
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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…