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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 public schools ranked 18th out of 131 Connecticut school districts assessed by Niche.com, a website used to research U.S. colleges, schools, neighborhoods and companies. Niche says its report cards are “designed to capture what schools and neighborhoods are really like.”…
Read MoreJay Keillor, of Pond View LLC, received land use approvals to do excavating and blasting to level a rocky property he owns at 127 Main St. and construct a grocery store-anchored shopping center behind the Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins in…
Read MoreWind River Environmental is seeking town and state approvals to store sewage pumped from residential and commercial septic systems in three 21,000 gallon tanks on its property at 154 Enterprise Drive. Rather than company trucks driving directly to a wastewater…
Read MorePolice officers are investigating a rash of thieves entering motor vehicles, including one case where an old GPS unit and five dollars worth of change was taken from an unlocked Subaru Forester parked in a driveway on Woodlawn Road. The…
Read MoreSpeakers at a Veterans Day ceremony on Stepney Green expressed gratitude for the sacrifice of the men and women who serve in America’s armed forces, past and present, and for the safety of those stationed in harm’s way overseas. “We…
Read MoreThe cafeteria at Stepney Elementary School was awash in red, white and blue Monday, as students and faculty honored 12 military veterans, all of them relatives of Stepney students. Prior to the assembly in their honor, veterans sat down to a breakfast…
Read MoreThe following events are happening in Monroe this week, from Nov. 12 to 17, 2019: Tuesday, Nov. 12 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Stay & Play at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe All ages with a caregiver.…
Read MoreJason Champagne broke away for a 67 yard touchdown run, then Rob Klein lofted a 39 yard scoring pass to Colin Hope to give the Monroe Lions a 14-0 first quarter lead against the Torrington Warriors in a home playoff…
Read MoreA 36-28 fourth quarter deficit against the North Haven Indians threatened to end the Monroe Lions seventh-graders’ perfect season and bounce them from the playoffs on their home field Sunday. But then the Lions took over, scoring three touchdowns while…
Read MorePatriotic songs, stories highlight Monroe Elementary School’s Veterans Day celebration
Monroe Elementary School’s fourth grade class serenaded family members, who are former and active members of the U.S. armed forces, with patriotic songs during a Veterans Day assembly at their school Friday morning. The veterans socialized together over coffee, posed…
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…