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MONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game, held at Pomperaug Stadium, showcased strong defenses and determined plays. From the opening whistle, both teams exhibited tenacity, with midfielders battling fiercely for possession. Masuk’s defense kept a surging Pomperaug offense at bay. Masuk’s starting defense, comprising co-captain, Tommy Warner, Joaquim Torre, Nick Rodrigues, and John Paul Lavaredas, kept an aggressive Pomperaug offense off the board. Senior co-captain Connor Kehlenbach continued to impress as goalkeeper. “Our defense did a great job containing the attacks…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his mother’s white SUV in the Monroe Town Hall…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families enjoyed potato sack races on the green in front of Monroe Town Hall Friday afternoon, children made their own Super Spuds at…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and…
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MONROE, CT — A hand sanitizer dispenser is set up in front of the security desk in the lobby of Masuk High School and a plastic barrier screen is set up in front of the chair, where Assistant Principal Julia…
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MONROE, CT — The first 400 people registered to participate in this year’s Virtual Sprint for Monroe can pick up their T-shirts for the big race, and new registrations will also be taken, during an event at Victorinox Swiss Army’s…
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MONROE, CT — A renovation project for the McDonald’s restaurant on Monroe Turnpike proposes prominent windows, siding and a chimney. Materials include grey slate colored HardiePlank siding and a Monterey taupe colored accent panel. Monroe Architectural Review Board members are…
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MONROE, CT — Secretary of the State Denise W. Merrill will mail absentee ballot applications to every eligible voter in Connecticut for the Presidential Election on Nov. 3, 2020. Those choosing to vote by absentee should return their completed application…
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MONROE, CT — Principals painted a picture of what school will be like when students are attending in-person classes, during a Board of Education meeting Monday night. Monroe public schools are scheduled to open on Sept. 1 as educators and…
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MONROE — Children must be up-to-date with their immunizations before schools open this fall, so the Monroe Health Department is offering vaccinations at Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road. To schedule an appointment, call the health department at 203-452-2818. For information about age-specific required…
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MONROE, CT — Superintendents are not alone in deciding what learning model to have in the age of COVID-19. The state of Connecticut provides health indicators to guide its recommendations. Monroe public schools is using a hybrid model with students split into…
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MONROE, CT — Steven Swensen was hired as the new principal of Masuk High School after holding the same position at Windsor Locks High since 2014. “What you’re getting in me is someone who is dedicated to teaching and learning,” Swensen told…
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MONROE, CT — Police arrested a New Haven man on separate warrants for the theft of a Honda CRV and a Chevrolet Traverse Friday, and the diligence of a Spinning Wheel Road resident prevented other thefts Saturday. Kevin Wilfong-Dixon, 19,…
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MONROE, CT — If a Monroe school has a COVID-19 outbreak this year, the school district will have a policy in place to limit the spread, protecting the health and welfare of students, staff and the community. The Policy Committee…
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MONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game, held at Pomperaug Stadium, showcased strong defenses and determined plays. From the opening whistle, both teams exhibited tenacity, with midfielders battling fiercely for possession.…
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Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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MONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game, held at Pomperaug Stadium, showcased strong defenses and determined plays. From the opening whistle, both teams exhibited tenacity, with midfielders battling fiercely for possession. Masuk’s defense kept a surging Pomperaug offense at bay. Masuk’s starting defense, comprising co-captain, Tommy Warner, Joaquim Torre, Nick Rodrigues, and John Paul Lavaredas, kept an aggressive Pomperaug offense off the board. Senior co-captain Connor Kehlenbach continued to impress as goalkeeper. “Our defense did a great job containing the attacks…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a strong beginning of the season for the Masuk High girls soccer team — unbeaten in its first five contests.…
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MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching!…
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MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
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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…