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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much support,” Dyson said of his department’s other members. “They respect her as a firefighter and a leader.” “I had quite a few pats on the back to be honest with you, just for seeing the potential in Samantha years ago,” he said during an interview at the firehouse at 801…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
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The following is a listing of events happening in Monroe this week, from Monday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 27. This week is Monroe Restaurant Week. Check the monroect.org website for list of participating restaurants and their specials. Tuesday, Oct.…
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The Monroe Youth Commission’s annual Trick or Trunk attracted young witches, princesses, dragons and superheroes, who received Halloween candy from vehicle trunks decorated for the season Sunday. Some families carried umbrellas in the drizzling rain, but the weather didn’t dampen…
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Children slid down an inflatable slide and jumped in a bounce house on the lawn at Monroe Elementary School Saturday, while others went inside the building for face painting, photos and holiday shopping with their families during the 41st annual…
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Luke Costantini is on a mission. After watching his beloved grandfather pass away from stomach cancer in May, the 10-year-old Stepney Elementary School fifth grader was inspired. “Luke had been learning about recyling and the impact it has on our environment…
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Town Council members voted unanimously to hire Burlington Construction Co. to be the project manager for the renovation and addition to Jockey Hollow firehouse, where the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service is headquartered. First Selectman Ken Kellogg said the training…
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Monroe Restaurant Week starts this Monday, but there is a community kick off event this Sunday at Veracious Brewery, 246 Main St., from noon to 4 p.m. The event will feature music, food and fun. Visitors can meet representatives from…
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A Georges Lane woman filed a fraud complaint Thursday after someone altered and cashed a check. Police say it may be related to the theft of mail from a large drive-thru mailbox at the U.S. Postal Service reported Tuesday. Sometime…
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Town Council members unanimously approved Grasso Companies LLC’s $4.7 million bid to be the contractor for the Pepper Street reconstruction project. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says it is a state project, so 90 percent of the cost will be paid…
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Domestic abusers killed 23 women, children, and some men, in the past year. A display inside Monroe Congregational Church honored each one during The Center for Family Justice’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil Wednesday evening. One box near the alter…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much…
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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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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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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…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
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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…