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MONROE, CT — Guests attending the First Selectman Rooney Foundation’s fundraising gala at Testo’s restaurant, 505 Main St., on Dec. 14 donated over 300 unwrapped toys to families The Center for Family Justice serves, lifting the spirits of children impacted by domestic and sexual violence during the holidays. “Over 300 children received support from this coordinated and heartwarming initiative, creating holiday wishes for kids that otherwise might not have had gifts for this holiday season,” Debra A. Greenwood, president and CEO of The Center for Family Justice (CFJ), said Thursday. “We are so grateful for those who contributed and supported…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team opened the season with a 65-53 win over visiting Trumbull on Friday. Coach Pete Szklarz said it…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A traffic stop at the intersection of routes 111 and 25 in Trumbull turned into arrests of four burglary suspects, who allegedly stole…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Rotary Club of Monroe had a busy fall season of service projects. Earlier this year, Rotary conducted a month-long effort, “Let’s Get…
Read MoreMasuk High School staff, students, sports teams, family and friends sponsored 150 children in a Giving Tree program this holiday season, donating over 300 gifts and…
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Voter turnout for the 2019 municipal election is down slightly from two years ago, as candidates greet residents with political signs at Monroe’s four polling places on this cloudy Tuesday. First Selectman Ken Kellogg is running unopposed, but there is…
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A Surrey Lane woman told police a raccoon was acting strange on her deck and at her slider door Wednesday. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko said a species fact sheet with common cautions and rabies information was provided, along with harassment…
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Here’s what’s happening in Monroe this week, from Monday, Nov. 4 to Saturday, Nov. 8. Monday, Nov. 4 6 p.m. Masuk Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Pomperaug – SWC Quarterfinals at Masuk HS Gymnasium 1014 Monroe Tpke, Monroe Admission Charge –…
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Families played miniature golf in Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s children’s department, following an 18-hole-course that continued to the second floor, winding its way around the stacks. The event was a fundraiser for Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, which…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg is running unopposed, but a two-way-race for town treasurer will be decided Tuesday and all nine Town Council seats are being contested. Will the Republicans retain their 6-3 majority or will the Democrats pick up seats?…
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Election Day is this Tuesday. Candidates in a highly contested Town Council race have gone door-to-door, held events and wrote letters to make their case to voters. Republicans are trying to hold onto a 6-3 majority, while Democrats are vying…
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Close to 50 people attended a ceremony celebrating the opening of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s Monroe Lions Club Co-op and Cafe on Saturday morning. The recently renovated upper level of the building includes a new makerspace, as well as a…
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A Spruce Brook Terrace woman fell victim to an elaborate phone scam, according to a complaint filed with police Wednesday. Police said she received a voicemail from someone claiming to be from Eversource Energy. She called back and her call…
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The Monroe Lions third graders won the Shoreline League Championship Game last Sunday, capping off a perfect season with 45 to 32 victory over Southington. Now the rest of Monroe’s teams will prepare for the playoffs. The seventh grade Lions also…
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High winds knocked down trees and limbs throughout town, blocking some roads and downing wires. It forced school bus stops to be moved and busses to take alternative routes, resulting in a 90 minute delayed opening for Monroe’s schools Friday…
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MONROE, CT — Guests attending the First Selectman Rooney Foundation’s fundraising gala at Testo’s restaurant, 505 Main St., on Dec. 14 donated over 300 unwrapped toys to families The Center for Family Justice serves, lifting the spirits of children impacted by domestic and sexual violence during the holidays. “Over 300…
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Mario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along the way, Testo’s continues to be a family operation 48 years later. The current owner, Testa’s nephew, Ralph Giacobbe, who first started working in the kitchen of his uncle’s popular restaurant in 1987, ended a brief retirement and opened a new Testo’s at 505 Main St. in Monroe with his wife, Lilly, daughter, Victoria, and son, Giovanni. Ralph’s mother, Josephine, 84, who prepared food for Testo’s with her brother, Mario, since its founding in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team opened the season with a 65-53 win over visiting Trumbull on Friday. Coach Pete Szklarz said it was a total team effort. Mitch DeBernardo led the way with 26 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Stephen Sentementes had 13 points, three rebounds and a trio of assists. Oliver Irving scored 15 points to go along with 12 rebounds, six steals and three assists. Alex Simoulidis scored five points, grabbed five rebounds and came away with five steals. Saijon Gavin contributed five points, four rebounds and three assists. Chris Welch provided a great…
Read MoreWESTPORT, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team went on the road and battled with FCIAC foe Staples before falling 40-31 on Friday night. The…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Christian LaBella reached the 100-point milestone with a goal and two assists in the Masuk High hockey team’s 4-4 tie with Wilton at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The South West United hockey team, combining players from Masuk High and a variety of other schools in the area, got the season…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With a lineup loaded with experienced players, led by juniors and featuring a large number of underclassmen, the Masuk High girls basketball team…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
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MONROE, CT — A traffic stop at the intersection of routes 111 and 25 in Trumbull turned into…
MONROE, CT — A Waterbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Monday after allegedly manipulating an elderly…
MONROE, CT — Town police officers and volunteers collected new, unwrapped toys and gift certificates at the gazebo…
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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…