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See all »Monroe school building upgrades carry hefty price tag, much lower than new construction
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result. As growing enrollment puts a strain on classroom space, the Board of Education is assessing the district’s current and future needs. Representatives of the firm Silver, Petrucelli and Associates recently made a presentation on the condition of the school district’s facilities and ranked needs based on priority. The town does not have to do everything at once, but estimates for the total costs are $20.6 million for Fawn Hollow Elementary School, $24.1 million for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his mother’s white SUV in the Monroe Town Hall…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families enjoyed potato sack races on the green in front of Monroe Town Hall Friday afternoon, children made their own Super Spuds at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A visual presentation of the former Stevenson Lumber property shows a future with driveways off Monroe Turnpike landscaped with a variety of trees and shrubs, and parking lots with green spaces breaking up the pavement. A New…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A pop up testing site will be allow drive-thru testing for COVID-19 at Masuk High School on Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “This testing is free for anyone seeking a test,” First Selectman…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A man heard a drilling sound outside early Tuesday morning, looked out his apartment window and saw two thieves trying to remove parts from a tan Honda Accord parked in front of his Main Street home. When…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Michelle Kaplin was on remote leave as a nurse at ACES Wintergreen Interdistrict Magnet School last the spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced educators to close the building. But, rather than stay home, Kaplin chose to join…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Karen Musante was bundled up for the cold weather, while taking a walk at Wolfe Park with her daughter, Christy Davis, and her one-year-old grandson, Michael, Wednesday morning. “We always walk here. We live nearby,” Musante said,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Will the former Stevenson Lumber property be used for commercial parking and to house indoor cultivation facilities for herbs? A Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on text amendments to expand the commercial uses at 1585 Monroe Turnpike and…
Read MoreOnce a professional softball player, Richard ‘Dickie’ Hayden batted at the top of the order
MONROE, CT — Richard “Dickie” Hayden, 92, was born in Derby, raised his family in Monroe and retired at The Villages in Florida. He died on October 25,2020. Dickie was the husband of the late Phyllis Hayden for 64 years. He…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jill M. Kimball recently sold The Castle, a medieval-style landmark with a storied history, on her 7.2 acre property at 1428 Monroe Turnpike, to John C. Guys, of Fairfield, for $1,114,000. Before Kimball and her husband, well-known developer John…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town history buffs, and longtime residents who’ve heard stories over the years, can test their knowledge with today’s quiz. For others it’s a fun way to learn interesting facts about Monroe’s past.…
Read MoreTens of millions of people lost their jobs because of Covid-19. Less than half have returned to work. More than 50-percent have not. The pandemic has hit the restaurant, travel, bar, retail and beauty industries the hardest. If you have…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result. As growing enrollment puts a strain on classroom space, the Board of Education is assessing the district’s current and future needs. Representatives of the…
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Business
See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy about with 25 best times recorded. The Panthers have 26 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships and 12 more for the State Championships. Masuk will visit Brookfield Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Diver Carly Jordan came in first as did the 200 freestyle relay (in the photo above), which included Lena Savkovic, Skye Eannotti, Izzy Murzinska and Lucia Morales, and 100 backstroke competitor Lena Savkovic. Masuk Coach Emily DeMace noted that the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
Home & Garden
See all »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…