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MONROE, CT — Whether it is basketball, soccer or track and field, Unified Sports is well-established at Masuk High. Add cheerleading to the fun and excitement for athletes with special needs who get the chance to shine in their own competitions with help from their peers. “Masuk High School has a wonderful Unified Sports program that students have enjoyed for the past few years,” said Diane Gaber, Masuk’s head cheer coach who got a Unified Cheer program up and running this school year. “Inspired by the incredible energy and joy I witnessed during a Unified Cheer exhibition at a competition…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was an exciting couple of games for Coach Brian Hourigan’s Masuk High baseball team. On Monday, the Panthers went to New Canaan…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Option B to address the town’s school space needs to the Board of Education.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A state-mandated revaluation resulting in dramatic spikes in property assessments for homeowners, has made many residents question the process. Board of Finance member,…
Read MoreTo the Editor: Monroe Property Taxes are increasing at an alarming rate. What can you do about it: Calculate what you think your taxes will be.…
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MONROE, CT — Detectives investigating the Zoom bombing of a town budget hearing in March, in which racist speech and pornographic images took over the screen, determined the culprit was a 12-year-old boy from Idaho. Lt. Kevin McKellick said the…
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MONROE, CT — When flash floods severely impacted the region last August, Monroe’s highway department sprung into action, clearing away debris and paving damaged roads, while reopening everything to traffic in time for the start of the new school year.…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for the town to meet the needs of its rapidly growing student population. Superintendent Joseph…
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MONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian LaBella. Girls basketball — First Team: Bailey Bajda; All Colonial: Grace Sheppard. Boys basketball…
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MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows. The technology is already being used by the military and, in the not-too-distant future,…
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Tyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in sports, news and entertainment media. He recently interviewed Masuk alum, Nick LoRusso, a local…
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To the Editor: Monroe has long been a place where families invest in their children’s future, drawn by strong schools and a community that values education. That’s why it was alarming to hear our First Selectman dismiss this reality, stating…
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MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s timeline to come up with a plan to expand classroom space for Monroe public schools’ rapidly growing…
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MONROE, CT — Whether it is basketball, soccer or track and field, Unified Sports is well-established at Masuk High. Add cheerleading to the fun and excitement for athletes with special needs who get the chance to shine in their own competitions with help from their peers. “Masuk High School has…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Whether it is basketball, soccer or track and field, Unified Sports is well-established at Masuk High. Add cheerleading to the fun and excitement for athletes with special needs who get the chance to shine in their own competitions with help from their peers. “Masuk High School has a wonderful Unified Sports program that students have enjoyed for the past few years,” said Diane Gaber, Masuk’s head cheer coach who got a Unified Cheer program up and running this school year. “Inspired by the incredible energy and joy I witnessed during a Unified Cheer exhibition at a competition…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was an exciting couple of games for Coach Brian Hourigan’s Masuk High baseball team. On Monday, the Panthers went to New Canaan…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket,…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team defeated host Wilton 7-4 on Tuesday. The Panthers also lost 6-0 to visiting Trumbull on April 5 and 11-1 to visiting Stamford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court —…
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MONROE, CT — The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Option B to address the town’s…
MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in…
MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a…
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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back…
This article was updated to include more details on lighting for crosswalks and the timeline for switching to…
MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax…
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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…