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Police officers, who went to a house to assist a Connecticut state marshal in serving an ex parte restraining order and to retrieve several registered weapons from a Beech Tree Lane man Friday, also found a drug factory, according to…
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Monroe’s main commercial thoroughfares of routes 25 and 111 take traffic to businesses, schools and medical facilities, and both roads are conveniently located near major highways. But Main Street and Monroe Turnpike are frequently congested during peak hours. The results…
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Name: Frank Lieto Age: 43 Address: 528 Moose Hill Road, Monroe Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: A member of Goldman, Gruder & Woods, LLC Education: A graduate of Fawn Hollow, Chalk Hill and Masuk High schools, earned a…
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Name: Kevin Reid Age: 48 Address: 298 Spring Hill Road Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: IT Director – Entertainment Industry, former U.S. Army Reserve Officer Education: University of Connecticut Experience: Monroe Town Council member for six years, Economic Development Committee (EDC) member Family: Married…
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Name: Terry Rooney Age: 49 Address: 70 Knapp St. Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: Owns and operates a local construction business for over 15 Years. Education: Masuk High School Class of 1988, studied at Sacred Heart University while…
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Name: Jonathan Formichella Age: 26 Address: 25 Rolling Ridge Road Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: Attorney Education: A graduate of the Quinnipiac University School of Law, The College of the Holy Cross and Fairfield College Preparatory School. Experience:…
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Name: Phyllis D. Kansky Age: 83 Address: 28 Brookside Drive Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Human Resources Director and Grants Administrator for the town of Bethel since 2004. Education: Earned a BBA in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University…
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Name: Dee Dee Martin Age: 72 Address: 95 Maryannne Drive Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Retired teacher Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in special education from Western Michigan University Experience: Incumbent Town Council member, serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission,…
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Name: Spencer Wesley Age: 27 Address: 243 Cottage Street Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Connecticut, earned an Associate’s degree in behavioral science. Occupation: IT Support and IT Support…
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Name: Jason Maur Age: 34 Address: 44 Stable Ridge Road Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Corporate Counsel of a solar energy company Education: Earned aB.A. in political science and psychology from Johns Hopkins University; earned a Juris Doctorate…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members approved a revised motion to exempt municipal property from town zoning and subdivision regulations for a period of one year, unless the Council decides to terminate it sooner. The exemption is meant to avoid delays in the project to transform St. Jude School into a community center, while securing a $750,000 state grant, as well as for the town to avoid being required to pay a fee in lieu of open space, estimated to be $1 million, according to Town Attorney Frank Lieto. Should anything not conform with town zoning regulations, the revised language…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Many homeowners may decide to freshen up their walls with a splash of new colors, or take advantage of the warm summer weather…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police arrested four Bridgeport juveniles Monday night, while investigating a complaint made by a passing motorist, who reported seeing suspicious activity at Blue…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: Debra A. Greenwood is president and CEO of The Center for Family Justice, a nonprofit organization assisting victims and survivors of domestic violence, child…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Runners put their mile pace to the test in the 2nd annual Mile Down the Pike race on Sunday. Jeff Kurjiaka led the…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members approved a revised motion to exempt municipal property from town zoning and subdivision regulations for a period of one year, unless the Council decides to terminate it sooner. The exemption is meant to avoid delays in the project to transform St. Jude School into…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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REDDING, CT — No. 2 Masuk High’s boys volleyball team forced five sets before falling to host and top seed Joel Barlow in the South-West Conference Championship match on Friday. The Falcons overcame hard-fought second and third game wins by the Panthers to prevail 3-2 (25-14, 24-26, 22-25, 25-16, 15-9). Dan Ferris racked up 29 kills, Michael Majersky had nine kills and Nate Kurkoski racked up 44 assists. Masuk earned the No. 5 seed in the Class M State Tournament and will host No. 12 Newington in the Wednesday, May 29, first round at 6 p.m. All respectful comments with…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Despite a valiant effort by the Panthers, third seed New Fairfield ended top seed Masuk High’s South-West Conference title hopes with a 9-6…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys volleyball reached the South-West Conference Championship match. The No. 2 Panthers defeated No. 3 Newtown 3-1 (22-25, 25-17, 25-18, 25-14)…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — It was an emotional and thrilling comeback in more ways than one. Ava Moretti smashed a walk-off, two-run home run over the left…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Possession was the name of the game for No. 1 seed Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team in a 13-9 win over No. 4…
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MONROE, CT — Money was never an issue for Angela Viteri, assistant manager of Union Savings Bank’s branch…
When she was in kindergarten, Julia Tristine coaxed her little sister, Samantha, to play school with her for…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s annual Post Prom is a free event providing a safe place for…
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MONROE, CT — Police arrested four Bridgeport juveniles Monday night, while investigating a complaint made by a passing…
An horrific four-vehicle-crash left 12 people injured, nine of them with serious injuries. Emergency responders from Monroe and…
MONROE, CT — Police remind drivers that roads surrounding the Memorial Day Parade route will be closed at…
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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…