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MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance is holding a budget workshop at Monroe Town Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday night, while anticipating a final vote on April 17 to send a town budget proposal to voters at referendum on May 6. The $107,069,131 town budget proposal includes $73,917,629 for education and $32,437,035 for municipal services. The overall spending increase is 2.84 percent. Homeowners were hit hard by the state-mandated revaluation. To offset the impact on taxpayers, First Selectman Terry Rooney proposed lowering of the mill rate from 38.27 to 28.61 mills for fiscal year 2025-26, and using $4 million…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A beautiful poppy display adorns the front lawn of Monroe Elementary School every Memorial Day. The flower symbolizes those who sacrificed their lives…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two Masuk High School and two middle school teams qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, to be held at the Kay…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) invites the public to help raise awareness and take a stand against gender-based violence and raise funds…
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Lori Ann Soltesz, 54, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, surrounded by her loving family at Griffin Hospital. Born to William Maskiell and Barbara Maskiell on April 9, 1970, in Boynton Beach, Fla., Lori’s vibrant spirit touched the…
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On Christmas day of 1938, the world welcomed Emanuel “Manny” Cambra Jr., only son of Emanuel Sr. and Frances Cambra. Manny began life in a rural community, excelled at New York Military Academy – graduating salutatorian, and launched into a…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney Elementary School welcomed 19 veterans to their morning assembly for Veterans Day Monday, when children proudly introduced their loved ones who served. Students sang patriotic songs and thanked their guests. Principal Ashley Furnari also read the…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day Monday, before hosting their visitors in a classroom for a question and answer session about their service. Principal Kelly Svendsen shared some…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day program when local veterans interacted with children Monday. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first and last name are welcome.…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School welcomed four Monroe veterans, who shared their personal stories of service and sacrifice with students in the school library last Friday. Victor Yanosy, Jan Larsen, John Esposito and Raymond Ganser visited several social studies…
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MONROE, CT — Clouds dotted a bright blue sky on the sunny fall morning, when veterans, officials, clergy and a small crowd gathered on Stepney Green for the annual Veterans Day Ceremony Monday. The green was adorned with Flags Over…
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MONROE, CT — Maxton Busa, 17, a Masuk High School senior and a Boy Scout with Monroe’s Troop 63, collected donations of bulky items for a Library of Things in the rear parking lot of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library for…
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MONROE, CT — “You’re Only Young Once”, a play written by Glenn Hughes, follows the adventures of Lincoln High School student, Gabby Gallagher, who spreads lies and creates mischief, setting off a comedic series of events on the day of…
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MONROE, CT — American Legion Post 176 of Monroe and Post 160 of Easton will hold Veterans Day memorial services on the Stepney Green in Monroe on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Sippin-Winspur Post 176 is led by…
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MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance is holding a budget workshop at Monroe Town Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday night, while anticipating a final vote on April 17 to send a town budget proposal to voters at referendum on May 6. The $107,069,131 town budget proposal includes $73,917,629 for…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J. Cavanaugh took a pass from Cole Henderson and deposited the game-winner with 3:34 remaining. Henderson and Andrew Picci both recorded hat-tricks to help lead the offense. Henderson had a big day with three assists for six points, Picci assisted on two goals and Cavanaugh also set up a tally. Max Viglione had five ground ball scoops and Kyle Riley and Picci had four ground balls each. Masuk goaltender Jake Kyle made nine saves. Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring.…
Read MoreBrendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their…
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MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance is holding a budget workshop at Monroe Town Hall at 6…
MONROE, CT — A beautiful poppy display adorns the front lawn of Monroe Elementary School every Memorial Day.…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School invites members of the public to volunteer as community judges for the…
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MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
MONROE, CT — Detectives investigating the Zoom bombing of a town budget hearing in March, in which racist…
MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters…
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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…