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See all »MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter to an elected official in her town, offering ideas on an issue and sharing the response with her classmates. Margo decided to write to First Selectman Terry Rooney to pitch her ideas on how to combat littering and promote recycling. Rooney not only responded, he invited Margo to visit him in his office at Monroe Town Hall. “Margo didn’t waste…
Read MoreName: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield County Education: Eastern Connecticut State University and the…
Read MoreName: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching! Grew Up In: Trumbull Education: University of Connecticut…
Read MoreName: Mallory Hardman Position: Third grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Monroe from last November to June, before that it was Springfield, Mass., for eight-and-a-half…
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,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School seniors visited their school to pick up their caps and gowns Thursday morning. The bags of graduation attire also held gifts from seven community service organizations and three businesses. “Oh this is so cute,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A peaceful gathering on the green #BlackLivesMatter will be held on the Monroe Green, at the corner of Fan Hill Road and Monroe Turnpike, this Saturday at 11 a.m. “Join neighbors, faith leaders, young residents and town…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — On Friday, May 22, 2020, Jay Davison Keillor, husband, brother, cousin, uncle and friend passed away suddenly at the age of 72. He was born in Mineola, NY on January 25, 1948 to Ronald Woodhull Keillor and Alma…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza announced new appointments during Monday night’s Board of Education meeting. When Kobza was asked to leave his role as assistant superintendent to lead the district on a temporary basis following Jack Zamary’s paid…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Seniors on Masuk High School’s boys and girls golf teams played a round of golf at Whitney Farms Golf Course late Tuesday afternoon, then posed for photos with coaches, teammates, family and friends. The event, organized by…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Finance members unanimously approved a $90 million town budget with a 0.29 percent cut to the rate of taxation during a meeting held via conference call Tuesday night. Amid an economic downturn caused by the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says utility work for the Connecticut Department of Transportation project to reconstruct Pepper Street will begin shortly, followed by roadwork in the middle of June. The project, which has 90 percent funding from state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s Girls Lacrosse team celebrated their nine graduating seniors in a ceremony in the school parking lot Sunday. Head Coach Rob Troesser said younger players, family, friends and members of Masuk Boys Lacrosse and youth lacrosse…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order in May giving dog owners a grace period through July 31, before a late fee for dog licensing is imposed. Penalties are usually issued in June. Monroe residents with dogs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza presented a list of proposed cuts to the Board of Education to make up for a $1,038,898 budget hole, should teachers not agree to forgo raises in fiscal year 2020-21. The…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter to an elected official in her town, offering ideas on…
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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, 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!…
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…