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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total loss as it was fully engulfed on arrival. There are no hydrants in that neighborhood, so tanker trucks from Monroe and Newtown shuttled multiple loads of water to the scene.” The fire call came in just after 10 a.m. Catalano said 20 volunteer firefighters from Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson operated…
Read MoreMONROE, 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,…
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!).…
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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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STRATFORD, Conn. — State Sen. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, announced he is seeking reelection to the Connecticut State Senate in a press release issued Tuesday, while highlighting his record of defending local decision-making, addressing the skyrocketing cost of living, and working…
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MONROE, Conn. — Board of Education members heard from principals about their schools’ budgets, while reviewing Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s $78.55 million spending proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 Monday night. In his presentation at the previous meeting, Kobza told the board…
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MONROE, Conn. — Connecticut State Rep. Tony Scott, who announced he is running for reelection, pledges to continue fighting for working families and local communities, while addressing some of the most urgent challenges facing the state. Scott said his campaign…
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Alveta (Jordan) (Alena) Decker, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away on Jan. 1. Born on November 11, 1934, in Hollandale, Miss., Alveta was the daughter of Eddie and Willie Mae Jordan. She graduated from Leland High School in Leland,…
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BETHEL, Conn. — Masuk’s indoor track team competed against Newtown, Harding, New Milford, Stratford, Notre Dame and Bunnell high schools in the Panthers’ opening meet last Saturday. “We are so proud of every student’s performance during the meet,” Head Coach…
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SHELTON, Conn. — A good recipe for a successful playoff team is an ability to win close, hard-fought contests and play strong defense. So look out for the South West United girls hockey team, which includes Masuk High players. The…
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The following are summaries of recent press releases issued by Monroe’s state delegation, which includes senators Jason Perillo and Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox and Rep. Tony Scott: Perillo advocates for homecare workers HARTFORD, Conn. — State Sen. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, the ranking…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total…
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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. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road,…
MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
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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,…