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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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HARTFORD — State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski, R-112, joined fellow House Republicans Thursday in calling attention to a recently completed independent audit concluding that a workers compensation fund for workers affected by the Sandy Hook shooting may have been misused by the United…
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Families drank hot chocolate and ate doughnuts made by Boy Scout Troop 62 on a cold night on Stepney Green Saturday, as the choral group, Just Voices sang Christmas carols. Greg Loehr performed a reading of “T’was the Night Before…
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Supper With Santa at the Monroe firehouse on Shelton Road brought families together Friday evening. The evening featured an all-you-can-eat pasta dinner accompanied by the one and only, Santa Claus. The fire station looked very festive, as it was decorated…
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An Easton man was charged with DUI after crashing his Dodge Ram truck into a tree in the 200-block of Judd Road, before the vehicle rolled over onto its roof Wednesday afternoon. The driver, David Hart, 69, of 105 Bayberry…
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Monroe Parks and Recreation released information about the Masuk Pool and its programs, including a new floor hockey program. For information and registration, visit the department website. Spots for all programs are on a first-come-first-served basis and some programs may be…
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Holiday Toy Drive The Monroe Police Department is collecting new and unwrapped toys for its annual Holiday Toy Drive benefitting the children of Katie’s Place, an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children in Monroe and surrounding…
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A Plan of Conservation and Development establishes a common vision for a town’s future and contains policies and recommendations to achieve that vision, according to Town Planner Rich Schultz. Monroe is already known for its good schools, quiet residential neighborhoods, scenic…
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Save Our Stepney Task Force is proposing “The Blue Trees of Stepney,” a community project painting the trunks and branches of about 15 trees on historic Stepney Green blue this spring. The display would serve as a surreal attraction for drivers passing…
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Here’s a listing of upcoming church events centered around Christmas: Monroe Congregational Church 34 Church St., Monroe Dec. 8, 10 a.m. Second Week of Advent Worship, “Peaceful Joy” Dec. 15, 10 a.m. Third Week of Advent, “Unabashed Joy,” special presention on…
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It all started with Mark Hope. James was 5 and we decided to sign him up for AYSO soccer. Mark Hope would be his coach. Mark was also a friend and neighbor, so it seemed like an easy way to…
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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…