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See all »MONROE, CT — A developer will build a new 16,000-square-foot warehouse at 588 Pepper St. to store equipment and supplies from an HVAC business on the industrial property after receiving unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special permit application and site plan Thursday night. A&B Mechanical, Heating, Plumbing, Electrical & A/C has an existing building on the property, which is just over three acres. The owner plans on storing approximately 15 empty roll-off containers and 10 vehicles relating to his existing business in the outdoor storage area, which would be approximately 12,415 square feet, according to the…
Read MoreDennis Bradshaw dedicated 20 years of his life to public service as a Monroe police officer before his retirement. He was the first K-9 handler on…
Read MoreAshok Gadkar-Wilcox came to the U.S. as part of a wave of immigration from India and his hard work and marketable skills as an engineer enabled…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started…
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 MoreNEW HAVEN, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a nice showing in the State Open, at Yale University on March 16. The Panthers placed 15th as a team and had some impressive swims, including a pair of record-setting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 21-year-old Trumbull woman told officers she glanced down at her GPS while driving north on Jackson Drive in her maroon Chevy Equinox Saturday evening, when she went through a stop sign and crashed into a tree…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town of Monroe has contracted with Vision Government Solutions to assist the Assessor with the State-mandated property revaluation for the October 1st, 2024 Grand List. State regulations require each Connecticut municipality to conduct a revaluation every…
Read MoreMateo Esmeraldo, a former Masuk High basketball player who graduated with the Class of 2021, is a member of the Longwood University Lancers, of Farmville, Va., and is about to get a taste of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s highly anticipated production of the electrifying musical “Footloose”, based on the beloved ’80s film that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, will open this Thursday at 7 p.m. This will be followed by two…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families packed the dining room at Harmony Grange for an Easter breakfast and an egg hunt Saturday, during a fundraising event featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny. “I think it was a huge success,” said Michael…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A large tract of land on Turkey Roost Road and Cobblers Hill Court was the site of an illegal quarrying operation for decades, and neighbors have heard gunshots from hunters and the engines of ATVs from trespassers…
Read MorePietro Michele “Peter Michael” Guerrera, a longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, who have been left behind to cherish his memory. He was 75 years young. Born in Pontelandolfo, Benevento, Italy,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer withdrew a controversial inland wetlands application for Sun Valley Glen, a nine-unit cluster housing community proposed for 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, but is not giving up on the plan. During the Inland Wetlands Commission…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 56-year-old Monroe woman lost $1,000 to a cryptocurrency scam on Facebook, according to a police complaint made Monday. Police said she received a direct message from someone posing as her friend, who asked her if she…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer will build a new 16,000-square-foot warehouse at 588 Pepper St. to store equipment and supplies from an HVAC business on the industrial property after receiving unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special permit application and site plan Thursday night. A&B Mechanical, Heating,…
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Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
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…
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,…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
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See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
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…