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MONROE, CT — The Rotary Club of Monroe had a busy fall season of service projects. Earlier this year, Rotary conducted a month-long effort, “Let’s Get Personal,” collecting over 1,000 pounds of personal hygiene products, as well as cash donations, for the Monroe Food Pantry. Rotary President Ken Kellogg said the club decided to focus its annual October drive to help stock non-food items the food pantry often needs, such as toothpaste, shampoo, and diapers. Students in Masuk High School’s Interact Club, which is also affiliated with the Rotary, held a friendly classroom competition to contribute to the effort. Collection…
Read MoreMasuk High School staff, students, sports teams, family and friends sponsored 150 children in a Giving Tree program this holiday season, donating over 300 gifts and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax Quintet and the Masuk concert band on Jan.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Waterbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Monday after allegedly manipulating an elderly woman into writing checks out to her for…
Read MoreWESTPORT, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team went on the road and battled with FCIAC foe Staples before falling 40-31 on Friday night. The…
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MONROE, CT — Town registrars are preparing to offer safe and secure polling places for voters participating in the Presidential Election this Tuesday. While police officers have always stopped by polling places during regular patrols, this year an officer will be…
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A three-way-race is heading for a conclusion this Tuesday, when voters in Monroe, Trumbull and Bridgeport go to the polls. State Sen. Marilyn Moore, D-22nd, faces two challengers in her bid for another two-year-term: Republican, Steve Choi, and Independent Party…
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MONROE, CT — Sen. Kevin Kelly and Rep. J.P. Sredzinski are both Republican incumbents, who are running unopposed this year. Nevertheless, the legislators still took the time to answer three questions on state issues posed by The Sun. Sredzinski represents…
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MONROE, CT — A surge of positive COVID-19 cases across the country is also being felt in Monroe. This week the town turned orange on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s alert map, one color away from the highest alert,…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands Commissioners hired Russell Dirienzo to serve as its consultant to help them understand the environmental data and sampling for a massive wetlands restoration project in the Pepper Street Business Park. Dirienzo, a licensed environmental professional, is principal…
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Dear Parents, As we prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, it is important that we plan appropriately. We understand that the current school year has included a great deal of uncertainty. We also understand that this uncertainty impacted the decisions…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members unanimously approved the hiring of the Rosemark Law firm to provide legal expertise in negotiations with ARX Wireless, which plans to construct a 170-foot cell tower on town property behind the former Chalk Hill School.…
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MONROE, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, and Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, R-112th, are running unopposed, but Monroe voters will have a choice for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat on Nov. 3. Incumbent senator, Marilyn Moore, a Democrat, is trying…
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MONROE, CT — Save Our Stepney Task Force celebrated the 203rd anniversary of the Stepney Green with its annual Blazin’ Pumpkins illumination event. Task force members carved 40 pumpkins of all sizes and expressions, which created a blazin’ ring of…
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Name: Kevin Kelly Age: 60 Address: 240 York Street, Stratford, CT Party: Republican Running for: Senator of the 21st District, representing Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. Occupation: Attorney, specializing in elder law Government Experience: Incumbent state senator, Ranking Member of…
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MONROE, CT — The Rotary Club of Monroe had a busy fall season of service projects. Earlier this year, Rotary conducted a month-long effort, “Let’s Get Personal,” collecting over 1,000 pounds of personal hygiene products, as well as cash donations, for the Monroe Food Pantry. Rotary President Ken Kellogg said…
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Mario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along the way, Testo’s continues to be a family operation 48 years later. The current owner, Testa’s nephew, Ralph Giacobbe, who first started working in the kitchen of his uncle’s popular restaurant in 1987, ended a brief retirement and opened a new Testo’s at 505 Main St. in Monroe with his wife, Lilly, daughter, Victoria, and son, Giovanni. Ralph’s mother, Josephine, 84, who prepared food for Testo’s with her brother, Mario, since its founding in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
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WESTPORT, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team went on the road and battled with FCIAC foe Staples before falling 40-31 on Friday night. The game was even at 10-10 after one quarter of play and Staples held a 21-16 halftime lead before pulling away in the third quarter. The Panthers got eight points from Peyton Webb, who hit a couple of early 3-pointers, seven points from Maddie Farrer and six each from Bailey Bajda and Grace Sheppard. “They worked super hard tonight,” Masuk Coach Dan Young said. “We’re scratching the surface of where we’re going to be.” Masuk…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Christian LaBella reached the 100-point milestone with a goal and two assists in the Masuk High hockey team’s 4-4 tie with Wilton at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The South West United hockey team, combining players from Masuk High and a variety of other schools in the area, got the season…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With a lineup loaded with experienced players, led by juniors and featuring a large number of underclassmen, the Masuk High girls basketball team…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team gets back at it with the regular season set to begin Friday, Dec. 20, at home against…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
Ruth Weiner was a child when she escaped the Holocaust with her mother after Austria fell under Nazis…
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MONROE, CT — A Waterbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Monday after allegedly manipulating an elderly…
MONROE, CT — Town police officers and volunteers collected new, unwrapped toys and gift certificates at the gazebo…
MONROE, CT — Two thefts from mailboxes were reported Thursday and one homeowner saw the suspect drive off…
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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…