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BRIDGEPORT, 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 night. Independent Party candidate Robert Halstead was a distant third. During a watch party at Crossroads Pizza on Main Street, Gadkar-Wilcox’s campaign expressed confidence in a victory to cheering supporters, but with three precincts in Bridgeport and early voting and absentee ballots yet to be counted, they decided to call it a night. The final outcome should be decided later today. Before leaving the restaurant late Tuesday night, Gadkar-Wilcox thanked her campaign team for…
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…
Read MoreThough many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going…
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Town Council members became embroiled in heated debate over their revised Rules of Procedure when Democrat Jason Maur motioned to open up the second public participation session of meetings to anything residents want to talk about, rather than restricting it…
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The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 2019 Holiday Luncheon was attended by 30 members, who dined at the Republic Kitchen on Main Street on Dec. 10. First Selectman Ken Kellogg thanked the Chamber for its service to Monroe. Chamber President Ray…
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A Panera Bread building, without all of the New England touches some Planning and Zoning Commissioners would like, appears to be headed for approval. The commission will deliberate and vote on the plan on Jan. 2. The Panera Bread with…
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A special tree An request for Christmas light photos to use for a gallery on The Sun only garnered one submission, but it’s a good one. Clare Biagioni send this photo of her daughter, Nicole and son-in-law Anthony Lupo’s tree at…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg recognized Monroe’s town employees for their hard work at the 2019 Employee Recognition Ceremony at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library Wednesday morning. Among those recognized were Town Hall employees who account for every penny in the town’s finance…
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Police tracked down and arrested the man found trying to talk to female students in the Masuk High School parking lot and engaging police in pursuit on Nov. 20 with assistance from the U.S Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force and the Bridgeport…
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A police officer tried to perform a check on a blue Suzuki Forenza with a paper registration plate Friday morning, leading to the arrest of an Ansonia man for an alleged flimflam scam. When the officer followed the car heading north…
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Frank Lieto, who resigned from the Town Council to accept the role of town attorney after the tragic loss of Jeremy Hayden who died suddenly at his home in October, spoke of how nonpartisan the council was under his leadership…
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Wetlands Agent Denise Halstead showed photos of industrial property on Cambridge Drive taken in December of 2014 to the Inland Wetlands Commission at a meeting in November, and Chairman Keith Romano noted it was before an additional 30-to-40 feet of blasting was…
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HARTFORD — State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, R-112, was honored with the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association’s Legislative Award last Thursday for his efforts on behalf of the law enforcement community during the 2019 legislative session. The annual award is given to legislators who demonstrate support…
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BRIDGEPORT, 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 night. Independent Party candidate Robert Halstead was a distant third. During a watch party at Crossroads Pizza on Main Street, Gadkar-Wilcox’s campaign expressed confidence…
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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 — 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…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…