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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team captured the Hardwood Holiday Classic Championship by defeating Greenwich on Friday and Bunnell on Saturday. This tourney was to be hosted by Greenwich, but moved to Monroe due to a broken pipe at GHS. The Panthers defeated Bunnell 70-66 in Saturday’s title game as Mitch DeBernardo scored 16 points, had 7 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds for MVP honors. Oliver Irving registered 16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and a pair of steals and made the All Tournament Team. Alex Simoulidis had 22 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds and also…
Read MoreDorothy H. Fourchette, 98, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 26, 2024. She was the beloved wife of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting a police vehicle head-on on East Maiden Lane,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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Name: Phyllis D. Kansky Age: 83 Address: 28 Brookside Drive Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Human Resources Director and Grants Administrator for the town of Bethel since 2004. Education: Earned a BBA in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University…
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Name: Dee Dee Martin Age: 72 Address: 95 Maryannne Drive Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Retired teacher Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in special education from Western Michigan University Experience: Incumbent Town Council member, serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission,…
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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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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team captured the Hardwood Holiday Classic Championship by defeating Greenwich on Friday and Bunnell on Saturday. This tourney was to be hosted by Greenwich, but moved to Monroe due to a broken pipe at GHS. The Panthers defeated Bunnell 70-66 in Saturday’s…
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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 captured the Hardwood Holiday Classic Championship by defeating Greenwich on Friday and Bunnell on Saturday. This tourney was to be hosted by Greenwich, but moved to Monroe due to a broken pipe at GHS. The Panthers defeated Bunnell 70-66 in Saturday’s title game as Mitch DeBernardo scored 16 points, had 7 assists and grabbed 5 rebounds for MVP honors. Oliver Irving registered 16 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds and a pair of steals and made the All Tournament Team. Alex Simoulidis had 22 points, 2 assists and 4 rebounds and also…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as…
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 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…
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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…
Ruth Weiner was a child when she escaped the Holocaust with her mother after Austria fell under Nazis…
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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting…
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…
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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…