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See all »MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter to an elected official in her town, offering ideas on an issue and sharing the response with her classmates. Margo decided to write to First Selectman Terry Rooney to pitch her ideas on how to combat littering and promote recycling. Rooney not only responded, he invited Margo to visit him in his office at Monroe Town Hall. “Margo didn’t waste…
Read MoreName: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield County Education: Eastern Connecticut State University and the…
Read MoreName: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching! Grew Up In: Trumbull Education: University of Connecticut…
Read MoreName: Mallory Hardman Position: Third grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Monroe from last November to June, before that it was Springfield, Mass., for eight-and-a-half…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Connecticut Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a leading advocacy group for small businesses,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza sent an email to families Friday, informing them of the district’s decision for schools to transition to fully remote learning from Monday, Nov. 23, to Friday, Dec. 11. A spike in COVID-19…
Read MoreThe following is a letter from the Monroe school district: Dear Parents/Guardians, As you are aware from Superintendent Kobza’s recent email, our school district will be transitioning to remote learning beginning Monday, November 23rd. Therefore, we want to make lunches…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Long hours, stress and anxiety are taking a toll on teachers in Monroe’s public schools, who have to prepare lesson plans for in-person and remote learning, then teach both, all while hoping they won’t catch COVID-19. During…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe public schools sent a letter on the district’s distance learning lunch pickup to parents and guardians Thursday. All Students in grades k-12 on distance learning, whether scheduled or due to school closure, may order lunch using the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Rotary Club members have been delivering dictionaries to every third-grader in the school district for at least a decade. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Phil Lindstrom, a longtime member, brought the 227 books to the principals…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Glen Ro Spirit Shoppe has been in business at the Comaro Shopping Center since 1972, and its owner, Larry Cass, is eying a second location at 630 Main St. But his application for a liquor license for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Students wear masks during classes and activities in Monroe’s public schools, but what about the unstructured time? What about high school? When kids pass each other in the hallway between classes, can they get COVID? Dr. Nimrod…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Joseph Kobza, who has led Monroe’s public school district since January, can now remove the word “acting” from his job title. Board of Education members unanimously agreed to install Kobza as the town’s new superintendent of schools…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says major power outages were restored, leaving 81 residents without power as of 5:15 p.m. Monday. “Eversource has advised us that crews will be working through the night and into tomorrow to continue…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — One of the major power outages caused by Sunday night’s rain and wind storm has been resolved, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. “Eversource has reported that crews are still working at the second major event affecting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter to an elected official in her town, offering ideas on…
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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 — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty of best times and postseason qualifying times along the way. First came a 100-78 loss to Pomperaug. In that meet Masuk had 28 best times, 10 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships, and five more state qualifying times, some swimmers in multiple events. Skye Eannotti, Stella Oliviera, Lena Savkovic, Tierney McGunnigle, Siobhan Riordan and Lucia Morales all qualified for SWCs. Savkovic, Carly Jordan and Morales all qualified for states. Masuk had 21 best…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a strong beginning of the season for the Masuk High girls soccer team — unbeaten in its first five contests.…
Read MoreMonroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying can view the details below: Job Title: Athletic…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
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See all »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…
Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching!…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel and town police officers often respond to calls that…
MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
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…