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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would provide tutoring and interventions to students having trouble completing their homework. It is the main driver in the proposed $16,230 increase for “controllable” expenses in Masuk’s budget for next school year. Controllable budget lines are outside of the contractual obligations, such as salary increases, insurance and utilities. Principal Steve Swensen recently presented his requests to the Board of Education as part of its review of the overall $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools in 2025-26. Swensen said Masuk’s enrollment projection is…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain access to student information. The town’s district was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Ken Kellogg met with other town officials Monday to decide which meetings to have this week and determine, which ones should be rescheduled amid the coronavirus pandemic. Public access may be limited to remote participation…
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MONROE, Conn. —Employees of the Henny Penny convenience store on Route 34 told police their store surveillance camera caught juveniles stealing items from a shelf in a complaint filed late Sunday night. Police are investigating the incident. An ongoing dispute…
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MONROE, Conn. — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza sent a message to parents and staff today assuring them plans for distance learning are already underway in anticipation of extended school closings due to the coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, Gov.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library closed public access to its building to avoid large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. However, one-on-one AARP tax assistance appointments will continue to take place for those who have an appointment scheduled. Library…
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MONROE, Conn. — A wireless company wants to construct a 170-foot telecommunications tower on town-owned property behind the Chalk Hill building. First Selectman Ken Kellogg said it would replace AT&T’s existing cell on wheels unit, which has been at Fawn…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Congregational Church’s Senior Pilgrim Fellowship, a youth group with high school students from Masuk and surrounding towns, picked up trash from around Great Hollow Lake up to the soccer fields at Wolfe Park Sunday afternoon. The…
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MONROE, Conn. — The coronavirus pandemic caused the sudden closing of Monroe’s public schools this week, which may have left many working parents feeling flat footed on how to care for their children during the day. The Monroe Sun asked…
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MONROE, Conn. — Families staying home to avoid exposure to the coronavirus now have a handy list of town restaurants who deliver. The Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page added a section to its Monroe Business-Restaurant Directory to provide social distancing options.…
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MONROE, Conn. — On the heels of the closings of Monroe’s public schools to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the Town Council held an emergency meeting Friday to pass a resolution granting the first selectman authority to execute, amend and terminate…
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MONROE, Conn. — School closings from coronavirus will leave some working parents scrambling to find someone to watch their kids during the day. Some elderly residents, who are in a more vulnerable group to COVID-19, may be hesitant to leave…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would provide tutoring and interventions to students having trouble completing their homework. It is the main driver in the proposed $16,230 increase for “controllable” expenses in Masuk’s budget for next school year. Controllable…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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After a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and Lia Spremullo each scored twice. Arianna Bartolomei and Jen Velky combined for the shutout.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
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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…