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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 — Nina Bartlomiejczyk walked into the breezeway inside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s main entrance Tuesday afternoon, and rang a doorbell to gain entry into the building. Director Lorna Rhyins made sure Bartlomiejczyk was wearing a mask. Then Bartlomiejczyk rubbed…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Save Our Stepney Task Force will host its third annual Blazin’ Pumpkins illumination on the Stepney Green this Friday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Carved pumpkins of all sizes and expressions will create a blazin’ ring…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Marie Blake, president of the Monroe Education Association, the teachers union, questioned the Board of Education’s commitment to repaying teachers for three furlough days during the public comment portion of Monday’s board meeting. Then some board members…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Education members recognized Masuk High School’s seven commended National Merit Scholars at their meeting Monday night. Every year, the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test is given and those finishing in the top 3.5 percent of all…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investigating a two-vehicle-crash that sent three people to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries late Saturday morning. At approximately 11:43 a.m., police said a Massachusetts woman driving a Volkswagen Jetta north on Route 111, just…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk’s freshmen class won’t miss out on the 11th annual Forum on Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse this year. Meg Letko, a library media specialist at the high school, is recording talks by guest speakers and editing…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Arvin Chaudhary wore a face mask while entering Last Drop Coffee Shop for an interview Friday afternoon, and pushed his seat back further from the table to comply with social distancing measures meant to stem the spread…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — J.P. Sredzinski, an incumbent Republican legislator, has a clear path to retaining the 112th District seat in the Connecticut General Assembly, while seeking another two-year-term this November. He is running unopposed. Sredzinski, 40, has represented Monroe and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Gaetano Marra led a team of real estate agents in doing 281 transactions in 40 communities, equating to $67 million in sales volume as a broker at Realty One in 2019, before leaving to open his own…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe had nine new positive COVID-19 cases in the past week. A few of the cases were part of a catchup by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. The town’s rate…
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…