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See all »HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and extreme flooding that impacted Monroe and other towns and cities in western Connecticut on Aug. 18. By approving this declaration, Biden is making federal funding available to affected individuals in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. The president also…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Lower than expected health insurance rates, salary savings from open positions and retirements, a winter with little snow and an increase in interest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with fourth degree larceny after she and another woman…
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…
Read MoreActing Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza and central office staff are grappling with the budget deficit for this year, while working on next year’s spending plan, and the Board of Education is working closely with town officials to balance the…
Read MoreA local man turned himself in on a warrant Tuesday, stemming from the theft of close to $9,000 from the Henny Penny convenience store on Roosevelt Drive. William Washington Jr., 26, of Old Zoar Road in Monroe, allegedly defrauded the…
Read MoreThe following events are happening in Monroe this week, Jan. 13 through Jan. 19: Monday, Jan. 13 3:30 p.m. Masuk Boys Freshmen Basketball at New Fairfield HS Gymnasium 54 Gillotti Rd, New Fairfield 5:15 p.m. Masuk Boys JV Basketball at…
Read MorePlans are in the works to fill the vacant building that used to house the Goodwill store on Monroe Turnpike with the liquor store, 574 Wine and Spirits. Prior to it being a Goodwill store, the building housed Walter Stewart’s Market,…
Read MoreAn industrial property on Cambridge Drive is rife with wetlands violations from activity done over the past decade, but its new owner vows to clean it up and make it viable for development again. On Wednesday night, the Inland Wetlands…
Read MoreGab and Dab Paint Night The Monroe Food Pantry’s second annual Gab and Dab Paint Night fundraiser, “Fluid Art,” will feature Monroe artist Susan Wernau, who will demonstrate two different fluid art pouring techniques. The event will be held at the…
Read MoreA special Town Council meeting on the new teachers’ contract attracted close to 60 people Tuesday night, mostly educators and supporters asking for a vote approving, what they say, is a fair deal for both sides. However, Board of Finance…
Read MoreResidents dined at restaurants, did their shopping and hired professional services, while chronicling their experience of “doing their business in Monroe” through photos and comments in posts on the Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page as part of a grassroots campaign…
Read MoreResidents will participate in the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries on April 28, but only members of these political parties will have the right to cast their votes in their party’s primary. If you are a member of another party,…
Read MoreLegal Notice: Special Town Meeting on bonding for $3.6 million infrastructure, public safety projects
The town of Monroe issued a warning and notice of a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, Jan. 13,2020 at 7 p.m. The Monroe Sun ran an article explaining the requests. WARNING AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and extreme flooding that impacted Monroe and other towns and cities in western Connecticut on Aug. 18. By approving this declaration, Biden is making federal…
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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 — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20, 15-9. After a pair of hard-fought setbacks in which the Panthers and Nighthawks went extra points to decide things, the Panthers kept the match going with a third set win. In the third, Masuk built an early lead and withstood a 6-0 Nighthawk run that trimmed the advantage to a point at 21-20 before finishing on a 4-0 run capped by an ace from Casey Frangus. In set four, Lily Yerrington’s kill capped a…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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 MoreEducation
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 — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
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…
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…