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First Selectman Ken Kellogg says recent changes to the land use department and moving toward an online permitting process will make it more convenient for residents and developers to do business with the town. Those topics were discussed by the…
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A verbal argument between a man and a woman in a white Chevy Malibu in the Mobil Gas Station parking lot at 405 Monroe Turnpike Thursday led to arrests on drug charges. While speaking with the two occupants of the vehicle,…
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Lorraine Duncan, owner of Business Gone Social and author of the book “Shout it Out: A Social Media Marketing Guide for Business Owners,” shared tips on creating a LinkedIn profile that will attract business clients and grow your network during…
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Police arrested a Waterbury man on a warrant Monday for the burglary and attempted theft of a Harley Davidson motorcycle from a garage on Maple Drive four years ago. Police were called at 10:52 p.m. on April 16, 2015, for…
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Monroe police officers are joining in the statewide effort to crack down on drivers who distract themselves by texting and talking on their cellphones without their bluetooth. The effort is to increase awareness and safety by reminding drivers to keep…
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A woman reported seeing a coyote that appeared to be hunting small animals in her yard on Bagburn Road on July 17, then seeing another coyote chasing a deer across the yard later that morning. While that is not uncommon…
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Four unlocked vehicles parked on Jeanette Street and Gerardo Drive were entered sometime overnight, between Monday and Tuesday, and a handgun and several other items were stolen from one. ”We want to continue to remind our residents to make sure…
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Lt. Stephen Corrone’s mustache quickly earned him legendary status in this small town of just under 20,000 residents. It gave him the sex appeal of Burt Reynolds in his heyday, the machismo of Charles Bronson and, when interrogating a suspect,…
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Actors in Two Planks Theater Company’s summer workshop will star in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” with shows at Jockey Hollow Middle School on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The musical is about eight awkward adolescents competing in a spelling…
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Town officials landed a concessionaire for Wolfe Park with a long family history in the food business. Michael Romeo grew up working at his father Rory’s deli in Norwalk with his brothers and sisters. “Pretty much my whole life I’ve been…
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MONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch run — and beyond. Coach Bob Pagel’s Panthers, along with Weston and Newtown, appear to be in the best position to challenge for the South-West Conference Championship. The pinnacle match is set to take place May 28, at Shelton’s Brownson Country Club. Heading into their final match of the regular campaign the Panthers are coming off a win over visiting Weston, at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Thursday, May 16. Masuk shot a 202…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in 2022 and 2023, from arresting a woman selling…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the 2024-25 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the Year…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts Scholarship from The Parker Project. Lesko is also…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road with construction debris and household garbage Friday. Police…
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MONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch run — and beyond. Coach Bob Pagel’s Panthers, along with Weston and Newtown, appear to be in the best position to challenge for the…
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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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MONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit to Trumbull at 3:30 p.m. Recent Masuk win results are as follows: April 29 at Immaculate in Danbury (7-0 win): Singles: Kevin Bailie (IHS) vs. Aryan Sharma (Masuk) 0-6, 1-6; Charlie Doran (IHS) vs. Anish Sharma (M) 0-6, 0-6; Marco Dias (IHS) vs. Evan Boyle 0-6, 0-6; Gonzalo T. Martin (IHS) vs. Sawyer Judge (M) 3-6, 6-1, 5-10. Doubles: Collin Lowthert & Antonio Guerrero (IHS) vs. Kyan Milo & Matthew Colberg (M) 2-6, 0-6.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match)…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — What a season it has been for Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team — including 10 wins in 11 conference games to earn the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Down to their final three outs the Masuk High Panthers rallied to defeat Newtown 7-2 at Fairfield Hills on Friday night. The Panthers…
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts…
MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in…
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road…
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
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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…