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Election outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep. Tony Scott to concede. Scott, of Monroe, was reelected to his third two-year-term as the representative of Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull. “I called Tony this morning and congratulated him on a good race and his successful win,” Cliff said. “I left a voicemail and my phone number, so he could call me back should he wish to.” Cliff, of Easton, said she spent much of Wednesday morning writing thank you notes…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines for alleged sales to underage customers at A&W…
Read MoreSujata Gadkar-Wilcox had declared victory in Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District race late Tuesday night. With votes still left to be counted in Bridgeport, whose politics traditionally…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, led her opponent, Republican, Chris Carrena, 51 to 47 percent late Tuesday…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott held a commanding lead late Tuesday night, so though all of the results were not in, the incumbent Republican…
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Police responded to two complaints in which keys were stolen from unlocked vehicles over the weekend. On Sunday, Turkey Roost Road residents told police a dark SUV pulled alongside their Honda Civic when it was parked in their driveway at…
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The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Monday, Jan. 27,2020, to Saturday, Feb. 1: Monday, Jan. 27 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Bullet Journal Workshop at Turning The Page Bookstore 477 Main Street, Monroe Monroe teacher superstar Jennifer Heitzke…
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Town Council members will vote tonight on a temporary agreement for Finance Director Ronald Bunovky to share his time overseeing both the town’s and the school district’s finance departments. Meanwhile, First Selectman Ken Kellogg said there are ongoing talks about…
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Tanya Bombero worked her last day as the first selectman’s administrative assistant on Friday, ending a 13-year-career at Monroe Town Hall. Bombero is moving on to a job with the Waterbury public school system, where she will be Superintendent of…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg has yet to do a thorough review of the Board of Education’s $60 million budget proposal, but both he and Board of Finance Chairman Michael Manjos expressed their belief that the spending increase is still too…
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Friday Family Supper Night The Monroe Playground Association will host a Friday Family Super Night featuring a Soup-er Bowl & Sandwiches in the Rexford House of Monroe Congregational Church from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 31. This marks the…
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Town officials invited neighboring residents to a meeting at the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Management headquarters at 54 Jockey Hollow Road Wednesday night to hear their concerns about the building’s renovation and addition project, answer questions and give tours of the…
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The following events are happening in town this week,– Wednesday, Jan. 22, through Saturday, Jan. 25: Wednesday, Jan. 22 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Play Cafe at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe Ages birth through 6 with…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg will receive a $60 million budget proposal for Monroe’s public schools today, after the school board trimmed Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Zamary’s proposed increase from 5.7 to 4.88 percent Tuesday night. Board of Education members…
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Since Board of Education Chairwoman Donna Lane announced an investigation following the suspensions of Superintendent of Schools Jack Zamary and interim finance director Frank B. Connolly without further comment on Jan. 13, rumors have been swirling around town — with…
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Election outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep. Tony Scott to concede. Scott, of Monroe, was reelected to his third two-year-term as the representative of Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull.…
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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 girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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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 — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
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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…