K-9 officers John McAulay and Jeffrey Loomis put on a show with their dogs, Murphy and Riggs, and Officer Michael Panza dons the bite suit, during a demonstration at Monroe’s Night at the Park. The dogs search for evidence, sniff…
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Golfers still have time to form foursomes and more sponsors are welcome for the Masuk Football Golf Outing to be played at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 10. Proceeds will defray the cost of running Masuk High School’s…
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Small trees and other plantings adorn the traffic islands and rotary at the intersection of routes 110 and 111, but this summer the landscaping has been overrun with weeds. Several people commenting on the Monroe CT Residents Facebook page complained…
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A green pickup truck towing a black metal trailer struck the two outdoor speakers for the McDonald’s drive-thru on Monroe Turnpike Sunday evening, according to an employee’s account of the incident. Police said the crash occurred around 5:42 p.m. and…
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Tracking bobcats A bobcat with a tracking collar and ear tags was seen on Autumn Drive and Crescent Place on July 27. A woman on High Meadow Drive reported seeing the same bobcat on July 30. A different bobcat was…
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Families will mingle with the men and women who provide emergency services for the town in a fun atmosphere during Monroe’s Night at the Park this Tuesday. The annual event will be held at Wolfe Park from 5 to 9 p.m.…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg says recent changes to the land use department and moving toward an online permitting process will make it more convenient for residents and developers to do business with the town. Those topics were discussed by the…
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A verbal argument between a man and a woman in a white Chevy Malibu in the Mobil Gas Station parking lot at 405 Monroe Turnpike Thursday led to arrests on drug charges. While speaking with the two occupants of the vehicle,…
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Lorraine Duncan, owner of Business Gone Social and author of the book “Shout it Out: A Social Media Marketing Guide for Business Owners,” shared tips on creating a LinkedIn profile that will attract business clients and grow your network during…
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Police arrested a Waterbury man on a warrant Monday for the burglary and attempted theft of a Harley Davidson motorcycle from a garage on Maple Drive four years ago. Police were called at 10:52 p.m. on April 16, 2015, for…
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MONROE, CT — Breast cancer can conjure up feelings of sadness and tragedy, but organizers of the annual Pink Palooza chose to celebrate survivors living full lives, while honoring fond memories of loved ones who were lost. Think Pink Monroe’s event was held in the daytime for the first time, providing a fun afternoon for families, as well as educating the public about the importance of having routine breast exams for early detection. The green in front of Monroe Town Hall was decked out in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cornhole tournament was held, children had their faces…
Read MoreThe Pelligra family bought the brown house at 171 Main St. in Monroe in 1972 and soon opened a steakhouse there, naming it The Smithy in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 59-year-old Southbury man woke up to a DUI Saturday afternoon, after police responded to the call of a someone sleeping in the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rainy weather delayed the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Truck and Car Show several times, but it was finally held on a sunny Sunday…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Resources in Search and Rescue Inc.’s tracking dogs and volunteers have assisted police, firefighters and emergency management organizations with searches for missing persons…
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MONROE, CT – Masuk High School students can learn what opportunities await them, whether they plan to pursue higher education or not, at the schools Career Day, and organizers are looking for professionals and businesses to participate. Careers that require everything from a high school diploma to a graduate degree will be on display at the fair on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the school at 1014 Monroe Turnpike. As many as 600 students are expected to attend the fair. They’ll be asking questions about things such as the type of education or training is…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to tear down a vacant law firm building on a property overgrown with weeds at 345 Monroe Turnpike and build…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that some businesses may be eligible to receive a credit on their State Corporate Income Tax by donating…
Read MoreMichael Schinella Sr. and his son, Thomas, of United Properties in Fairfield, negotiated a lease with Panera Bread in hopes of convincing the national chain to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A legal opinion determining the one-acre-minimum needed to create a Special Design District applies to the district a property is in, rather than…
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The Masuk girls swim and dive team won a meet against Stratford 88-82 Tuesday, improving the Panthers’ record to 4-1 on the season. “The closest meet we have had in a long time!” said Head Coach Emily DeMace. “We were tied 31-31 after the 50 free, we were down by 2 points after the 500, and then we took it over at the 200 freelay and held onto first until the very end!” Among the highlights, the Panthers took first in the medley relay (Lena Savkovic, Lucia Morales, Yara Shaik, Skye Eannotti), the 50 free (Morales), 100 free (Savkovic), 200…
Read MoreThe Masuk Panthers girls soccer team played great defense, while shutting out opponents in five games this season, including a 4-0 triumph over Stratford High School…
Read MoreMasuk’s girls swim and dive team won its third meet in a row to start the season with a 94-81 triumph over Shelton High School on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School has a long list of great players, coaches and championship teams in its storied sports history. Basketball star Mike Gminski…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Parents expressing support for Masuk Head Football Coach Steve Christy and Associate Head Coach Eric Giordano, who are both on administrative leave pending…
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MONROE, CT – Masuk High School students can learn what opportunities await them, whether they plan to pursue…
Gaetano Marra is well known in town as a top broker for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School has four National Merit Scholar semi-finalists and five Commended Scholars, who had…
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MONROE, CT — A 59-year-old Southbury man woke up to a DUI Saturday afternoon, after police responded to…
MONROE, CT — Resources in Search and Rescue Inc.’s tracking dogs and volunteers have assisted police, firefighters and…
MONROE, CT — A shoplifter reportedly said, “you can’t touch me,” to a Stop & Shop manager who…
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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…