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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as their contested races head toward the finish line. State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, the incumbent for the district covering Monroe, Easton and Trumbull, spoke to voters at the polls earlier in the day. “I’m excited the day’s here to give everyone a chance to have their voices heard,” he said…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
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Name: Spencer Wesley Age: 27 Address: 243 Cottage Street Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Connecticut, earned an Associate’s degree in behavioral science. Occupation: IT Support and IT Support…
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Name: Jason Maur Age: 34 Address: 44 Stable Ridge Road Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Corporate Counsel of a solar energy company Education: Earned aB.A. in political science and psychology from Johns Hopkins University; earned a Juris Doctorate…
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Name: Jennifer Aguilar Age: 52 Address: 32 Surrey Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Earned an Associate Degree in early childhood education from Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Experience: Monroe Town Council 2017-present; Monroe Youth Commission 2013-2017; EMS Building Committee-…
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Name: Susan Koneff Age: Not given Address: 7 Georges Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Retired language arts teacher Jockey Hollow/Chalk Hill Middle School, 26 years Education: Attended Lycoming College; earned a BS in Education from The College…
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Ed Butler’s coaching career began at Bunnell High School when he led the cross country team in 1972. Now 47 years later, Butler is a retired Masuk High School art teacher, who still pulls on his sneakers to coach girls…
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Monroe Elementary School’s campus will come to life with bounce houses, face painting and pumpkin decorating during the 41st annual Great Pumpkin Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19. The day will include raffles, vendors, a bake sale, music and escape rooms. Hungry…
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Frank B. Connolly brings deep experience as interim finance director for Monroe public schools. Connolly worked for eight school districts, as well as having run municipalities over a 25 year period as the town manager for Coventry, Newington and North…
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A male motorist reported seeing a black bear with tags crossing Cottage Street, near Webb Circle, at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Then a woman reported seeing the bear on her property in the 200-block of Webb Circle at 2:57…
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Think Pink Palooza: A Celebration of Strength and Remembrance will be held on the Monroe Green at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event, sponsored by Think Pink Monroe in conjunction with Swim Across the Sound, will be an evening to…
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My wife and I are taking time off to recharge from Thursday to Sunday, but The Monroe Sun has a lineup of daily stories and Facebook posts on timer to keep readers coming back. On Thursday it’s another edition of…
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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as…
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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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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…