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MONROE, CT — American Legion Post 176 of Monroe and Post 160 of Easton will hold Veterans Day memorial services on the Stepney Green in Monroe on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Sippin-Winspur Post 176 is led by Commander Vic Yanosy and the Charles L. Ruman Post 160 is led by Commander Donald Rodgerson. They will officiate the ceremony. Community leaders from Monroe and Easton along with decorated veterans and members of the Women’s Auxiliary will participate in the ceremony. Bishop Rodrigues from the Lady of the Holy Rosary will give the opening prayer and The Rev. Kevin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing brush fires throughout the state of Connecticut issued…
Read MoreTo the Editor: As a proud member of the Monroe Democratic Town Committee ( MDTC), I must respond to the classless, sore winner remarks of our…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with the theft of a purse containing credits cards,…
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Former Masuk High School coach Margaret “Peg” Moyer is being inducted into the Washington Metropolitan Slow Pitch Softball Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 21, in Bowie, Md. Moyer, a longtime Monroe resident, now lives in Alexandria, Va. While at Masuk, she was an assistant girls…
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Police and firefighters responded to a rollover crash at the intersection of Hattertown and Guinea roads that trapped the driver inside the vehicle Thursday night. Police identified the driver as Benjamin Brian Cleary, 23, of 26 Saxon Road in Bethel.…
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To the Editor: The $500,000 cut that the First Selectman has proposed to the Board of Education budget is at best, dishonest, and at worst, denigrating the quality of the Monroe public school system. The Board of Education Republican majority…
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Monroe Elementary School first graders serenaded their families with songs of love and friendship in a Valentine’s Day program inside their school gymnasium Thursday morning, under the direction of music teacher Alyson O’Grady. O’Grady said MES’s first grade class performs…
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Monroe offers recreational facilities at Wolfe Park, hiking and biking along the Rail Trail, and the Pequonnock River and Lake Zoar are among the natural resources contributing to the town’s scenic beauty. The Plan of Conservation and Development outlines goals on…
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State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, R-112th, filed paperwork with the State Elections Enforcement Commission to officially declare himself a candidate for reelection as the representative of Monroe and a portion of Newtown. The Republican legislator, who was first elected in 2014,…
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A proposal to expand Sunday hours at Beardsley Field would allow children on Monroe’s Travel teams to play thrilling doubleheaders at the park on Cross Hill Road. But, to those living in the surrounding neighborhood, it also means hearing the…
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Townspeople can “leap into Mardi Gras” by attending a cocktail party fundraiser benefitting Project Warmth at the Stone Barn on Feb. 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. Masquerade fun attire is optional. Project Warmth is a town program helping Monroe…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg presented a $91.5 million budget to the Town Council Thursday, which includes more money to improve the town’s roads, maintains municipal services and advances capital projects considered to be a top priority, all while limiting the…
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An Easton man was arrested for DUI and weapons charges early Saturday morning, after a complaint of a vehicle parked in front of a home on Meadows End Road for about 15 minutes with its headlights on and the engine…
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MONROE, CT — American Legion Post 176 of Monroe and Post 160 of Easton will hold Veterans Day memorial services on the Stepney Green in Monroe on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Sippin-Winspur Post 176 is led by Commander Vic Yanosy and the Charles L. Ruman Post 160…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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WESTON, 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. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 12 pass attempts for 317 yards and six touchdowns. He also had a 15-yard rush. Gavin Walker had three catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Max Viglione had 49 receiving yards and a TD. Shane Walker played well on both sides of the ball with a trio of catches for 122 yards and three TDs to go along with two tackles and an interception. Steven Curtin had…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing…
MONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with…
MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
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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…