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MONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it was recovered in Bridgeport, totally stripped of its parts. The owner of the vehicle said he last saw his car on Nov. 17, when it was parked in the driveway of his son’s Monroe home on Lois Circle with a cover over it. Norwalk police informed him of the theft on Nov. 18 after the stolen car was found on Johnson Street in Bridgeport. The victim and his son then reported the theft at the Monroe Police Department the next day. The…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Monroe Assessor Justin Feldman says Vision Government Solutions is in the process of mailing out notices to property owners, informing them of their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Off duty Monroe police officers refilled patrons’ glasses of water, while assisting the waitstaff at Jennie’s Pizzeria during their annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — Close to 400 guests seated in the dining room of Vazzano’s Four Seasons Tuesday night eagerly anticipated the entrance of the 2025 Barnum…
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An industrial property on Cambridge Drive is rife with wetlands violations from activity done over the past decade, but its new owner vows to clean it up and make it viable for development again. On Wednesday night, the Inland Wetlands…
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Gab and Dab Paint Night The Monroe Food Pantry’s second annual Gab and Dab Paint Night fundraiser, “Fluid Art,” will feature Monroe artist Susan Wernau, who will demonstrate two different fluid art pouring techniques. The event will be held at the…
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A special Town Council meeting on the new teachers’ contract attracted close to 60 people Tuesday night, mostly educators and supporters asking for a vote approving, what they say, is a fair deal for both sides. However, Board of Finance…
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Residents dined at restaurants, did their shopping and hired professional services, while chronicling their experience of “doing their business in Monroe” through photos and comments in posts on the Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page as part of a grassroots campaign…
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Residents will participate in the Democratic and Republican presidential primaries on April 28, but only members of these political parties will have the right to cast their votes in their party’s primary. If you are a member of another party,…
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The town of Monroe issued a warning and notice of a Special Town Meeting to be held on Monday, Jan. 13,2020 at 7 p.m. The Monroe Sun ran an article explaining the requests. WARNING AND NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to all…
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Board of Education members held a budget workshop for 2020-21 Monday night, but the need to close a deficit of over $1 million in the current fiscal year hung over the room like a dark cloud. Tempers flared during the discussion,…
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The following events are scheduled this week, from today through Saturday, Jan. 11: Tuesday, Jan. 7 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Stay & Play at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe All ages with a caregiver. Join us…
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Planning and Zoning Commission members will decide on a proposal to construct a 28,440-square-foot warehouse with a 5,950-square-foot office mezzanine at 17 Enterprise Drive. On Thursday night, the commission directed land use staff to draft an approval to vote on at…
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Tax Collector Deborah Heim is among 76 municipal officials in the state, who completed the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities’ Connecticut Certified Municipal Official program. She received her certificate at the CCM Conference at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Dec. 3. The…
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MONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it was recovered in Bridgeport, totally stripped of its parts. The owner of the vehicle said he last saw his car on Nov. 17, when it was parked in the driveway of his…
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MONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook Condominiums. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan application with conditions during its meeting Thursday night. A representative for the applicant, Calito Development Group, could not reveal the name of the store that is coming, but described it as being similar to a Dollar General store, adding his client is experienced with that business. The one-acre-lot was changed from a Residential Farming zone to a Business-1 zone a few months ago,…
Read MoreDecades ago, families descended upon Family Shoes at Chuck’s Corner, 150 Main St. in Monroe, before the new school year as shoppers bought shoes and sneakers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
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MONROE, CT — Three leaders of Masuk High School’s elite softball program signed national letters of intent to continue playing the sport in college during a ceremony inside the school library Wednesday afternoon. Julia Bacoulis will go to Florida Gulf Coast University, Alyssa Castillo will play at the University of Bridgeport, and Sofia Lieto has committed to play at Providence College. Athletic Director Brian Hourigan, who is also the boys head baseball coach, recalled seeing these young athletes honing their swings in the batting cages and working out over the summer, on days off, before and after practice. “This is…
Read MoreSuccess the first time around is no guarantee it will happen again. Monroe Lions Head Coach Matthew Duffy’s fifth-grade youth football team had learned that valuable…
Read MoreThe Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from…
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 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…
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MONROE, CT – This weekend, Masuk drama students performed the play “You’re Only Young Once”, written by Glenn…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day…
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MONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it…
MONROE, CT — Off duty Monroe police officers refilled patrons’ glasses of water, while assisting the waitstaff at…
MONROE, CT — A town-owned vehicle reported stolen from outside the Monroe Senior Center, 235 Cutlers Farm Road,…
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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…