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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service responds to medical emergencies throughout the town, Project Warmth keeps residents warm in the winter and the Monroe Food Pantry ensures struggling families have food on their tables. Elizabeth Richer and Katie Tolan volunteered at the ballots table, warmly greeting young voters who entered the…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys basketball team had a 1-1 week in a pair of home games against South-West Conference opponents, falling 58-57 to New Milford on Monday and defeating Immaculate of Danbury 51-43 on Thursday. “We continue to improve…
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Lee R. Hossler, a devoted community leader and longtime resident of the Stepney section of Monroe, Conn., passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Lititz, Pa., to the late Samuel and Elizabeth Hossler, Lee…
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MONROE, Conn. — Felicia Eltman, who established the Tails of Comfort Pet Resort LLC last October, wants to open a pet daycare and grooming business with kennels to board animals at 127 Enterprise Drive, but town regulations did not allow…
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MONROE. Conn. — Dr. Hee Soo Kim, a dentist of 12 years, now owns his own practice, enabling him to have a stronger focus on providing quality care for his patients. Over the course of his career, there were times…
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DANBURY, Conn. — The Masuk High hockey team skated past the Joel Barlow co-op 5-2 at Danbury Ice Arena on Wednesday. Luke Kondub scored a natural hat-trick (three unanswered goals) in the second period and added another in the third…
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STRATFORD, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys swimming team defeated host Bunnell-Stratford 87-74 on Tuesday. In the first event of the meet, the 200 yard medley relay, Masuk’s three relay teams came in first, second and third — a clean Masuk…
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MONROE, Conn. — A local woman was heading north on Monroe Turnpike in her white Volkswagen Atlas Tuesday morning, when a red-shouldered hawk came into view, swooping down in an apparent effort to capture prey. She swerved to her left…
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MONROE, Conn. — Lee Hossler raised funding for the Stepney Heritage Trail and helped build the gazebo on Stepney Green, where he used to read, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to children at the annual tree lighting. He actively recruited…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election, students had to evaluate the merits of three worthy programs to determine which nonprofit should receive the biggest share of their $1,200 donation. The…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
MONROE, Conn. — A 31-year-old Bridgeport woman allegedly stole credit and bank card information from eight co-workers at…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…