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See all »MONROE, 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, have both endorsed State Rep. Tony Scott’s reelection in the 112th District, representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull. Scott is being challenged by Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton. In its endorsement of Rep. Scott, CT Realtors® wrote, “the Association carefully evaluates candidates in determining who may best ensure a positive environment for living in or transferring property in Connecticut.” “I am proud of the work I’ve accomplished as Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following is an opinion piece by Masuk High School senior Ariq Rahman. I know it’s easy to look at the state of politics…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and Chris Sullivan, an emergency medical technician of nearly…
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…
Read MoreA photo of Remy Dubay, of Monroe, appeared in the bright lights of Times Square on Sept. 7, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza was still working with fellow administrators at Central Office Friday evening at the end of a turbulent week. The district was shaken by positive COVID-19 tests among people at Masuk, Jockey…
Read MoreTo the Editor: Your good reporting on the hearing on problematic excavation at Cambridge and Independence drives is very helpful. The issue raises enough policy and process questions to fill at least a semester at UConn Law School. What are the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a CodeRed message to residents Friday, informing them of the worsening COVID-19 pandemic in Connecticut and the town of Monroe, which still has Red Alert status. Monroe has had a total of 276…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — The holiday season can be especially challenging for anyone coping with the trauma of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse. This is especially true for residents living in The Center for Family Justice’s 15-bed transitional safe house,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A marathon of meetings for the public hearing on an application to restore wetlands in the Pepper Street Industrial Park got even longer Thursday, when the Inland Wetlands Commission realized its special meeting, held online, was not…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Paul G. Lesko, 85, is a Marine Corps veteran, a member of United Methodist Church and an active volunteer for the Monroe Senior Center and Monroe Food Pantry. When comes to his friends, Lesko is also generous…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Contact tracing following positive COVID-19 cases led to staffing problems at Monroe Elementary and Jockey Hollow Middle schools when people were directed to quarantine. As a result, Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Save Our Stepney Task Force’s Flags Over Stepney program decks out Stepney Green in red, white and blue in celebration of our patriotic holidays and in remembrance of 9/11. This year, new flags are on the green.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School music teacher Alyson O’Grady’s posted a YouTube video of her fourth graders singing the song, “This is America,” to honor veterans in the community on Veterans Day.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — No patriotic songs were sung and no luncheon was held after American Legion posts 176 and 160 held their annual Veterans Day ceremony on Stepney Green Wednesday. But the pride and gratitude for all the men and…
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, have both endorsed State Rep. Tony Scott’s reelection in the 112th District, representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull. Scott is being challenged by Beth Cliff,…
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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 Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying…
MONROE, CT — Though the report of a student bringing a gun to school turned out to be…
MONROE, CT — Police investigated a report of a student bringing a gun to Masuk High School Thursday…
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…