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See all »MONROE, CT — Connecticut Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a leading advocacy group for small businesses, have both endorsed State Rep. Tony Scott’s reelection in the 112th District, representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull. Scott is being challenged by Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton. In its endorsement of Rep. Scott, CT Realtors® wrote, “the Association carefully evaluates candidates in determining who may best ensure a positive environment for living in or transferring property in Connecticut.” “I am proud of the work I’ve accomplished as Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following is an opinion piece by Masuk High School senior Ariq Rahman. I know it’s easy to look at the state of politics…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and Chris Sullivan, an emergency medical technician of nearly…
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 MoreA photo of Remy Dubay, of Monroe, appeared in the bright lights of Times Square on Sept. 7, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome…
Read MoreThe following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — While we have had yet another week of very low case counts, COVID continues to be a significant concern in our country with 31 states now included…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s wants to expand its single lane drive-thru to a double drive-thru to keep orders and traffic moving outside its restaurant at 390 Monroe Turnpike. Attorney Christopher Russo, of Russo & Rizio LLC in Fairfield, presented the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — To celebrate its 80th anniversary, Connex Credit Union is inviting members to share how the credit union has helped them improve their financial lives. From now through July 31, members who submit a story highlighting how Connex helped…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As crickets hummed and fireflies danced, paper lanterns dotted the dusky streets, and the hot summer night shined a little brighter. The Night of Hope luminaria displays, organized by the Monroe Women’s Club, began at 8:30 p.m.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Animal Control Officer Ed Risko carried a chainsaw, while wading into the water of Guskie Pond Thursday morning. A large pipe, which had allowed water to flow through a dam of sticks and mud, had been moved away…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — When 12-year-old Austin Jackson submitted his end-of-year “Passion Project,” he saw it as a chance to demonstrate his long-time love of NASCAR to his sixth-grade class through a four-minute stop-motion race complete with second-by-second analysis, driver interviews…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Black bears are invading bird feeders, rooting through trash and crossing roadways, while passing through neighborhoods — and their daily activities have not gone unnoticed. In fact, bear sightings rose from 52 calls last year to 140…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning Commissioners shared a consensus to change the zoning on school property on Fan Hill Road, so nearly all of the 43-acre-parcel will be zoned as a Residential-Farming 2 district. William Agresta, the town planning…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Voters filling out absentee ballots this election can now bring it to a drop box outside the Monroe Police Department entrance, rather than returning it by mail. Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order requiring municipalities to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Does Monroe need more apartments? Is there too much housing in town already? How about commercial development and open space? A community survey garnering input from residents for the update of Monroe’s Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD)…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Connecticut Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a leading advocacy group for small businesses, have both endorsed State Rep. Tony Scott’s reelection in the 112th District, representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull. Scott is being challenged by Beth Cliff,…
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Business
See all »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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Sports
See all »MONROE, 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 of best times and postseason qualifying times along the way. First came a 100-78 loss to Pomperaug. In that meet Masuk had 28 best times, 10 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships, and five more state qualifying times, some swimmers in multiple events. Skye Eannotti, Stella Oliviera, Lena Savkovic, Tierney McGunnigle, Siobhan Riordan and Lucia Morales all qualified for SWCs. Savkovic, Carly Jordan and Morales all qualified for states. Masuk had 21 best…
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.…
Read MoreMonroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying can view the details below: Job Title: Athletic…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
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See all »Monroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying…
MONROE, CT — Though the report of a student bringing a gun to school turned out to be…
MONROE, CT — Police investigated a report of a student bringing a gun to Masuk High School Thursday…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel and town police officers often respond to calls that…
MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
Home & Garden
See all »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…