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Seventh graders enrolled in Jockey Hollow’s STEM Academy took a trip to Meigs Point Nature Center in Hammonasset with their science class in early October. The nature center, which is part of the Connecticut state park system, is operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with the expressed purpose of educating people about environmental preservation. On their trip, students learned more about ecosystems and how they operate, and explored the beaches of Hammonasset, while studying rocks and shells, and searching for crabs and other wildlife. After their adventures, they relaxed and ate lunch at a pavilion with their…
Read MoreJohn and Carol Babina worked at WHUS, the radio station at the University of Connecticut in the early 1960s, and their love of radio led to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it was recovered in Bridgeport, totally stripped of its…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Monroe Assessor Justin Feldman says Vision Government Solutions is in the process of mailing out notices to property owners, informing them of their…
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MONROE, CT — Lilia Wills sat in the lotus position on a purple mat inside her Bliss Yogo studio on Main Street one recent afternoon, while waiting for her students to log into an online class via their computers and…
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MONROE, CT — Families continue to drive to Jockey Hollow Middle School to pick up free breakfast and lunch prepared by Sodexo throughout the week, helping to feed their children at a time when budgets are tight. Acting Superintendent of…
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MONROE, CT — An online petition by parents urging Monroe public schools to reverse the pass/fail only grading option at Masuk High School has 122 signatures on Change.org, with a goal of 200. Despite assurances from local educators that colleges…
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The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — As of Saturday afternoon, the State Department of Public Health is reporting the total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Monroe at 88, while the total…
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MONROE, CT — A group of volunteers decorated their cars in the Fawn Hollow Elementary School parking lot Saturday morning, in preparation for drive-by-parades for members of Masuk High School’s Class of 2020. The governor’s executive order closing all school…
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MONROE, CT — Firefighters battling a blaze that started in an attached garage on Pastors Walk Friday afternoon, successfully prevented the flames from spreading to the main living area of the home. No injuries were reported and Fire Marshal William…
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MONROE, CT — The “Quaran-Teacher” Day parades made for a memorable day for teachers on Tuesday as families showed their love and appreciation for the staff members of Jockey Hollow, Stepney and Fawn Hollow schools. Teachers stood in the school parking…
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MONROE, CT — Families from Monroe Elementary School shared photos for a video for their teachers and staff on Teacher Appreciation Day. https://www.facebook.com/MonroeElCT/videos/555702022039975/ …
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MONROE, CT — Families showed their appreciation for teachers on Teacher Appreciation Week with parades featuring waving children, balloons, signs and colorful chalk messages scrawled on school driveways. Adrienne Stepkoski, who organized the events with principals of Jockey Hollow Middle…
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MONROE — Masuk High School students and administrators donated a total of $1,550 to the Monroe Food Pantry at a time when a rising number of families are struggling to put food on their tables amid the coronavirus pandemic. “Covid-19…
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Seventh graders enrolled in Jockey Hollow’s STEM Academy took a trip to Meigs Point Nature Center in Hammonasset with their science class in early October. The nature center, which is part of the Connecticut state park system, is operated by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection with the expressed…
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MONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook Condominiums. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan application with conditions during its meeting Thursday night. A representative for the applicant, Calito Development Group, could not reveal the name of the store that is coming, but described it as being similar to a Dollar General store, adding his client is experienced with that business. The one-acre-lot was changed from a Residential Farming zone to a Business-1 zone a few months ago,…
Read MoreDecades ago, families descended upon Family Shoes at Chuck’s Corner, 150 Main St. in Monroe, before the new school year as shoppers bought shoes and sneakers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
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MONROE, CT — Three leaders of Masuk High School’s elite softball program signed national letters of intent to continue playing the sport in college during a ceremony inside the school library Wednesday afternoon. Julia Bacoulis will go to Florida Gulf Coast University, Alyssa Castillo will play at the University of Bridgeport, and Sofia Lieto has committed to play at Providence College. Athletic Director Brian Hourigan, who is also the boys head baseball coach, recalled seeing these young athletes honing their swings in the batting cages and working out over the summer, on days off, before and after practice. “This is…
Read MoreSuccess the first time around is no guarantee it will happen again. Monroe Lions Head Coach Matthew Duffy’s fifth-grade youth football team had learned that valuable…
Read MoreThe Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1.…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the…
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Seventh graders enrolled in Jockey Hollow’s STEM Academy took a trip to Meigs Point Nature Center in Hammonasset…
MONROE, CT – This weekend, Masuk drama students performed the play “You’re Only Young Once”, written by Glenn…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day…
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MONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it…
MONROE, CT — Off duty Monroe police officers refilled patrons’ glasses of water, while assisting the waitstaff at…
MONROE, CT — A town-owned vehicle reported stolen from outside the Monroe Senior Center, 235 Cutlers Farm Road,…
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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…