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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a Republican convention held at Testo’s restaurant Thursday night. Perillo, who was unchallenged, received the delegates’ unanimous support. The vacancy was created when longtime legislator and former senate minority leader, Kevin Kelly resigned. Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate Kelly for a Superior Court judgeship, though that is not official at this time. The 21st Senatorial District represents Shelton and parts of Seymour, Monroe and Stratford. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Feb.…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Little League wants to expand its Sunday hours at Beardsley Field on Cross Hill Road to accommodate its growing Travel League, but during the season, neighboring homeowners want a break from the noise and parking for…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Monroe police officers are part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Tactical Diversion Squad, whose investigation led to the arrest and conviction of a New Haven man for distributing drugs, including fentanyl pills. John H. Durham, U. S.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Does Monroe need an economic development director, whose full time job is attracting desirable businesses to the town’s commercial centers? That was one topic of discussion at a Town Council budget workshop Wednesday night. Councilman Jason Maur…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Church Street resident was cleaning off a gas grill after supper Wednesday, Feb. 26, when the pet owner heard something from the tree line. The family dog, which was loose in the yard, yelped. Animal Control…
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MONROE, Conn. — Swimmers from Masuk High School compete in butterfly, backstroke and freestyle competitions every year, while the Panthers’ divers work hard to perfect their form, while spinning and twisting through the air. The dreams for many of these…
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MONROE, Conn. — Photos of the Celebration of Reading were taken throughout the district on Monday and shared for this gallery. A total of 64 community volunteers came into Monroe, Stepney and Fawn Hollow elementary schools as guest speakers and read…
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MONROE, Conn. — Can Monroe’s commercial centers be redeveloped to make the town a more desirable place for businesses to move into? Or does the lack of a sewer line make it an impossibility? These were among the questions discussed…
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MONROE, Conn. — Ilse Foster, 95, a retired school librarian, returned to Monroe Elementary School Monday morning to participate in the Celebration of Reading, a program that was underway in all of the town’s elementary schools, including Fawn Hollow and…
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MONROE, Conn. — A local man was charged with DUI after police officers saw him driving his Toyota Camry station wagon erratically on Main Street early Friday morning. Jasonian Winfield, 39, of 205 Josies Ring Road in Monroe, was charged…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe is a suburban town of just over 20,000 residents, with three fire companies and an ambulance service driven by volunteers. Though its police force is well equipped to investigate crime, officers have a strong focus on community…
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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a Republican convention held at Testo’s restaurant Thursday night. Perillo, who was unchallenged, received the delegates’ unanimous support. The vacancy was created when longtime legislator…
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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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NEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the Panthers’ second straight, Masuk improved to 3-2-2 overall this winter. Luke Kondub scored twice and Christian LaBella and Teddy Walsh also lit the lamp. Kondub, LaBella, Parker Driscoll, Kyle Riccitelli and Graham Cybart all had assists. Goaltender Maddex LaFountain was between the pipes as Masuk made it four straight games without a defeat. The Panthers will visit Tri-Town at Enfield Twin Rinks this Saturday at 5:50 p.m. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first…
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 — 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…
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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…
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