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MONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517 registered voters and 5,293 had voted via early voting or same day registration for a turnout of just over 39 percent. Of those voting early were 1,454 registered Democrats, 1,484 Republicans, 2,283 unaffiliated and 72 from other parties. Monroe’s polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 5): District 1: Fawn Hollow Elementary School, 345…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Nov. 1 to be Diwali Day in Monroe, while giving a proclamation on the Monroe Town Hall green…
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MONROE, CT — A Seymour man allegedly tried to cash a fraudulent check at Union Savings Bank, 411 Monroe Turnpike, Wednesday afternoon. At 12:30 p.m., police said Ian M. Picerno, 39, of 114 Balance Rock Road, walked up to the window…
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MONROE, CT — Videos posted online and plugs on the big screen during movie nights at Wolfe Park were among the options discussed for the promotion of Monroe businesses, during an Economic Development Commission meeting Thursday night. The town does have…
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MONROE, CT — Residents age 75 and older may now register for vaccines against the coronavirus, according to an update issued by First Selectman Ken Kellogg Thursday. “There are three general options at this time,” he said. “This information will…
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MONROE —Monroe Health Department staff gave over 100 health care workers and first responders vaccinations against the coronavirus during Connecticut’s first phase of shots, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. “We have another clinic planned this week for up to…
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MONROE, CT — Kindergarten registration is now underway for children eligible to start class in the fall of 2021. According to state law, children must be at least five-years-old on or before Jan. 1, 2022. Monroe public schools has an online registration…
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MONROE, CT — A virtual job fair offering opportunities for substitute teaching jobs in Monroe public schools will be held via Zoom from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. The district is always looking to add qualified candidates to…
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MONROE, CT — A proposal to restore wetlands, fill in a massive hole left from an illegal rock crushing operation over a 10-year-period, and construct a small office building in the Pepper Street Business Park appears to be headed for…
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MONROE, CT — Finance Director Ronald Bunovsky Jr. oversees the finances for the town and the school district under a year old agreement that is beneficial to both sides, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. On Monday night, the Town…
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MONROE, CT — The country is still reeling from the siege on the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on Jan. 6, during a protest against the outcome of the Presidential Election, which the angry crowd believes was stolen. Five people…
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MONROE, CT — As the global coronavirus pandemic worsens, many residents are asking First Selectman Ken Kellogg for updates on the rollout of the vaccine. On Monday, Kellogg released several options for residents to get updates on the situation: Visit the…
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MONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517 registered voters and 5,293 had voted via early voting or…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…