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The following is a message from First Selectman Terry Rooney: With the cold front moving in, I believe it’s a good idea for our residents to keep a few things in mind. My concern as your First Selectman is not the temperature as this is typical New England weather, it’s the duration of time the cold temperatures are predicted to stick around. Some concerns I have that I want to express to our community is first check your fuel source. Extreme cold weather conditions will burn more fuel, so it’s important to make sure to have a little more storage…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 41-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Monday night, after police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle. Officers arriving on…
Read MoreIt’s time to register for the Monroe Little League for baseball, softball and tee ball. Registration is going on now until March 1. Boys and girls…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Orange cones are being used to cordon off the Monroe Animal Shelter at 447 Purdy Hill Road, while contractors for Zeiss Construction Group,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe residents survived severe flood damage, a female firefighter made history, an actor filmed a movie in town, and a model made her…
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Dear 112th Voters: I didn’t think I’d be heading to the polls again so soon, but those of us in Connecticut’s 112th Assembly District of the Connecticut House of Representatives, both in Monroe and Sandy Hook, will be doing just…
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MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance will host a public hearing tonight (Thursday) about the town budget proposal for fiscal year 2021-22. The hybrid meeting will be at 6 p.m. Town Hall or via GoToMeeting or by calling 1 (872) 240-3212.…
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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 — Firefighters in Monroe and neighboring Shelton received several calls from residents just after midnight, when a glowing orange sky from a barn fire on lower Barn Hill Road could be seen from Route 110. “Monroe and Shelton…
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MONROE, CT — Rachael Quinn suffered from Crohn’s disease and could not find relief for her symptoms until her friends suggested CBD oil. After taking it for 45 days, Quinn now credits the oil for her getting her life back…
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MONROE, CT — A reopening of in-person municipal services will begin on Monday, March 22, when Monroe Town Hall, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library and the Monroe Senior Center allow more visitors to come into the buildings. First Selectman Ken Kellogg…
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MONROE, CT — Panera Bread will build its first next generation café in St. Louis, Mo., and if everything falls into place, the second one will be built in Monroe, Conn. Plans to build a 3,600-square-foot Panera Bread at Towne Line…
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To the Editor: We, the Republican members of the Monroe Town Council, are writing this letter of endorsement to support our friend and colleague Tony Scott and his campaign for State Representative. Tony has been a wonderful addition to the…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe driver was charged with DUI after crashing his 2018 BMW 330XI into a tree on Stanley Road Saturday night. Joshua Nascimento, 25, of Holly Place, was also charged with evading responsibility with property damage and…
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MONROE, CT — Every year, more than 60 volunteers visit Monroe’s grades K-5 classrooms for the Celebration of Reading. Though outside visitors are restricted this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a creative solution allowed the annual event to be held…
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The following is a message from First Selectman Terry Rooney: With the cold front moving in, I believe it’s a good idea for our residents to keep a few things in mind. My concern as your First Selectman is not the temperature as this is typical New England weather, it’s…
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Mario 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 the way, Testo’s continues to be a family operation 48 years later. The current owner, Testa’s nephew, Ralph Giacobbe, who first started working in the kitchen of his uncle’s popular restaurant in 1987, ended a brief retirement and opened a new Testo’s at 505 Main St. in Monroe with his wife, Lilly, daughter, Victoria, and son, Giovanni. Ralph’s mother, Josephine, 84, who prepared food for Testo’s with her brother, Mario, since its founding in…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
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It’s time to register for the Monroe Little League for baseball, softball and tee ball. Registration is going on now until March 1. Boys and girls ages 4-12 are welcome. There is an early bird discount of $50 for registering by this Friday, Jan. 6, before regular rates apply. For information on rates and online registration, click here.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s athletic program flourished in 2024, from the Panthers’ exciting upset win over Windsor for the CIAC Class MM Football Championship…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Following a hard-fought 6-5 defeat to Branford in Northford on Dec. 21 the Masuk High boys hockey team skated to a 6-3 win…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team captured the Hardwood Holiday Classic Championship by defeating Greenwich on Friday and Bunnell on Saturday. This tourney…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as…
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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 — A 41-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Monday night, after police responded to a…
MONROE, CT — Orange cones are being used to cordon off the Monroe Animal Shelter at 447 Purdy…
MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting…
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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…