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MONROE, Conn. — Fairfield and Milford are using license plate reader (LPR) cameras to enforce speed limits in areas with a high number of crashes. When there is a violation, the cameras collect all of a car’s registration information and sends it to a private company that mails the driver a ticket, along with its own service fee. This type of traffic enforcement has angered many drivers and sparked debate among Monroe residents online, with people arguing for and against it. Due to the public’s interest in the topic, Monroe Police Chief Keith White decided to share his opinion at…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Michael Vitello served as chairman of the Monroe Police Commission for nearly a decade, weighing in on local traffic, crime, citizen complaints and…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing…
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NEW MILFORD, CT — After having its way with most of the competition to start the spring, Masuk High’s softball team had its toughest win and one of its more competitive games yet. The Panthers visited New Milford and won…
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Masuk High’s boys volleyball team extended its winning streak to five matches with 3-2 win at home over Pomperaug on Tuesday and a 3-0 victory at Brookfield the next night. Against Pomperaug, Nathan McCauley registered 22 kills, Dan Ferris had…
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Joan “Sam” Remenyi, of Shelton, passed away on April 24, 2023 at the age of 80. Born in Dunmore, Pa., she was the daughter of Nicholas and Rosetta Borsch. Joan attended Bassick High School. She worked at Gateway Bank in…
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MONROE, CT —- A developer has preliminary plans to build a shopping center with a self storage facility, office space, a grocery store, a fast food restaurant and a gas station/convenience store at 10 and 36 Main St., next to Victoria…
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Paintings, photos and drawings are among the mediums that will be on display at Masuk High School during the 7th annual daVinci Festival, an art show featuring the works of Monroe students in grades k-12, representing all of Monroe’s schools,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team beat visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield 9-0 on Monday. Justin Feinstein pitched five innings for the win, striking out five and allowing only two hits. Quinn McGuire pitched a scoreless final two innings to close…
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MONROE, CT — Dwight Hall, who is a photographer, owns Hallofame Studio & Loft at 1700 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden, which provides an event space for intimate gatherings such as weddings, baby showers, kids’ parties and corporate events. “I want…
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A Sandy Hook resident burning debris in a backyard sparked a massive brush fire on April 11, burning 15 acres of terrain along the Algonquin pipeline station property to the east. Among about 75 firefighters from five towns who extinguished…
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MONROE, Conn. — Fairfield and Milford are using license plate reader (LPR) cameras to enforce speed limits in areas with a high number of crashes. When there is a violation, the cameras collect all of a car’s registration information and sends it to a private company that mails the driver…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — Michael Vitello served as chairman of the Monroe Police Commission for nearly a decade, weighing…
MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…