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See all »MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter to an elected official in her town, offering ideas on an issue and sharing the response with her classmates. Margo decided to write to First Selectman Terry Rooney to pitch her ideas on how to combat littering and promote recycling. Rooney not only responded, he invited Margo to visit him in his office at Monroe Town Hall. “Margo didn’t waste…
Read MoreName: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield County Education: Eastern Connecticut State University and the…
Read MoreName: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching! Grew Up In: Trumbull Education: University of Connecticut…
Read MoreName: Mallory Hardman Position: Third grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Monroe from last November to June, before that it was Springfield, Mass., for eight-and-a-half…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Connecticut Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a leading advocacy group for small businesses,…
Read MoreJoe Moravsky, aka The Weatherman, is an athlete known for his speed on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” where he solves problems on obstacle courses and uses his balance and core strength to climb, swing and jump his way…
Read MoreA bear sow and her cubs are getting bolder in their search for food, entering garages, porches and houses. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko, whose been monitoring the animals, warns the sow will get a kill order if this continues,…
Read MoreWeeds are being pulled Saturday to clean up the appearance of the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 following complaints from residents about its appearance. On Wednesday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Commissioner’s Office apologized for…
Read MoreA Cross Bow Lane man filed an identity theft complaint Tuesday after his credit card statement showed someone had fraudulently used his card to buy $1,000 worth of clothing in West Virginia on July 31. Could not Escape responsibility A…
Read MoreParents can see their child’s bus schedule, download back to school forms, handle registration requirements for new students and track their child’s class schedule, grades and attendance with the click of a mouse. Superintendent Jack Zamary said the capabilities of…
Read MoreChildren walked around Wolfe Park with balloons, plastic firefighter helmets and toy police badges during Monroe’s Night at the Park Tuesday, as families met the town’s first responders. Fire engines, an ambulance and police vehicles were on display, police dogs…
Read MoreComplaints about the outgrowth of weeds in the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 were heard and the Connecticut Department of Transportation promises to spruce up the circle and traffic islands. “I just heard back from…
Read MoreK-9 officers John McAulay and Jeffrey Loomis put on a show with their dogs, Murphy and Riggs, and Officer Michael Panza dons the bite suit, during a demonstration at Monroe’s Night at the Park. The dogs search for evidence, sniff…
Read MoreGolfers still have time to form foursomes and more sponsors are welcome for the Masuk Football Golf Outing to be played at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 10. Proceeds will defray the cost of running Masuk High School’s…
Read MoreSmall trees and other plantings adorn the traffic islands and rotary at the intersection of routes 110 and 111, but this summer the landscaping has been overrun with weeds. Several people commenting on the Monroe CT Residents Facebook page complained…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated in the Ms. President US program to learn how to be a politician. One of her assignments was to write a letter to an elected official in her town, offering ideas on…
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Business
See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty of best times and postseason qualifying times along the way. First came a 100-78 loss to Pomperaug. In that meet Masuk had 28 best times, 10 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships, and five more state qualifying times, some swimmers in multiple events. Skye Eannotti, Stella Oliviera, Lena Savkovic, Tierney McGunnigle, Siobhan Riordan and Lucia Morales all qualified for SWCs. Savkovic, Carly Jordan and Morales all qualified for states. Masuk had 21 best…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a strong beginning of the season for the Masuk High girls soccer team — unbeaten in its first five contests.…
Read MoreMonroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying can view the details below: Job Title: Athletic…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching!…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel and town police officers often respond to calls that…
MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
Home & Garden
See all »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…