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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of Blue Line Firearms and Tactical, 232 Main St.,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, did not take the oath of office for a new term, because Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate…
Read MoreHARTFORD — State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) was sworn in at the State Capitol in Hartford Wednesday. Scott was joined by his wife and their twin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
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MONROE, CT — The following property transfers were filed in the Monroe Town Clerk’s Office between March 22 and March 30, 2021. Kristal Cozetti sold her house at 13 Capitol Lane to Charles A. V. O’Donnell and Catherine N. Meszaros…
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Tony Scott Age: 44 Address: 97 Benedict Road, Monroe Party: Republican Running for: Representative of the 112th District, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Occupation: Senior promotions manager for Edgewell in Shelton. Government Experience: Monroe Town Council member, former Monroe Parks and Recreation Commission chairman,…
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Nick Kapoor Age: 33 Address: 109 Meadows End Road, Monroe Party: Democrat Running for: Treasurer Occupation: Mathematics Professor and Associate Director, Center for Academic Excellence at Fairfield University Government Experience: Chairman – CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, former Monroe Board of Education member, former…
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William “Bill” Furrier Age: 59 Address: 9 Erin Lane, Newtown Party: Independent Running for: Representative of the 112th District, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Occupation: Senior scientist at Unilever in Trumbull. Government Experience: Former Newtown selectman, former chairman of Newtown’s Public Building and…
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MONROE, CT — Drivers who talk or text on their cellphones can easily be distracted from paying full attention to the road and the traffic around them. Police say distracted driving has become one of the leading causes of vehicle…
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MONROE, CT — Tony Scott, of Monroe, a Republican candidate for the Connecticut General Assembly’s vacant 112th District seat, sent out a campaign mailer with the intent of making it easier for supporters who cannot get to the polls on…
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MONROE, CT — An application for a wetlands remediation and a massive filling operation on two properties in the Pepper Street Business Park was denied on Jan. 26, but the owners are holding informal discussions with town officials and the Inland…
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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 — The Pepper Street improvement project is resuming full-time construction operations, which includes ongoing utility relocations. “Residents are urged to use extreme caution in this area or to use alternate routes when possible,” First Selectman Ken Kellogg said…
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MONROE, CT — A global pandemic could not stop eight members of Cub Scout Pack 162 from earning their Arrow of Light patches. Jack, Aidan, Lukas, Bryson, Peyton, Will, Matthew and Collin received their patches during a blue and gold…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this winter. The team skated to a 1-0 win over Guilford at home, at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton, on Dec. 23. Francesca Buccieri scored and goaltenders Jen Velky and Arianna Bartolomei combined for the shutout. SWU out shot Guilford 27 to 12. In another home game, on Jan. 4, SWU was beaten 3-2 by Suffield in overtime. Jules Damon scored both SWU goals. Bartolomei and Velky again combined to share goaltending duties.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit to pull away from visiting Wilby of Waterbury 58-44 in a Jan. 8 contest…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, CT — In its first-meet since a season-opening win back on Dec. 19 the Masuk High boys swimming and diving team held its own in…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Bailey Bajda’s career-high 31 points lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to a 62-55 win over visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
MONROE, CT — Sean Wollenberg learned of a motor vehicle crash on Purdy Hill Road, near his Teller…
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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…