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MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s timeline to come up with a plan to expand classroom space for Monroe public schools’ rapidly growing student population, because it is so close to the looming June 30 deadline to apply for financial reimbursement from the state. But Vice Chair Christine Cascella suggested moving forward with a capital project to reopen Chalk Hill as a school, since everyone agrees that should be part of any plan. At Thursday’s committee meeting, Jerry Stevens, a school board member…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business was hacked and a Stratford construction company it…
Read MoreRobert “Doug” Stevens, a long-time resident of Monroe, recently of Trumbull, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 25, 2025. Born in Concord,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Volunteers from the Masuk PTC are organizing the Post Prom, an annual bash held at the high school after Prom Night. This year’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families of Cub Scout Pack 162 celebrated the annual 2025 Blue & Gold Ceremony inside the Jockey Hollow Middle School auditorium on Sunday…
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Old tractors and a wide variety of machines, from typewriters and hat makers to fence stretchers used for making wire and post fences were on display on Stepney Green Saturday for Save Our Stepney’s Marvelous Machines. The event coincided with…
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Lakeside Nutrition smoothie and energy bar and The Natural Pet Outlet are two of the newest businesses filling up Clock Tower Square on Main Street, supporting healthy lifestyles for locals and their pets. Ribbon cutting ceremonies celebrated the openings of…
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Land use boards already approved Towne Line Plaza, a new commercial development with a Noble gas station and convenience store, medical office and retail buildings, and a restaurant at 205 Monroe Turnpike. But changes are needed to accommodate Panera Bread…
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The rider and passenger of a Harley Davidson motorcycle involved in a two-vehicle-crash on Monroe Turnpike Thursday night had their conditions upgraded to stable as of Friday morning, according to police. Robert Christiani, 57, of 10 Sciortino Road in Trumbull,…
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The Save Our Stepney Task Force (SOS) will fill the Stepney Green with Marvelous Machines on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The rain date is Sunday. Learn about the early tractors that were once the staple of every farm…
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Eric Felitto, a Fairfield chef who appeared in the “Breakfast Battle” episode of the Food Network’s TV show “Chopped” last year, was among the celebrity chefs at a Monroe Restaurant Week event at Victorinox Swiss Army’s headquarters in Monroe Thursday…
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A motorcycle rider and his female passenger were taken to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries after his Harley Davidson was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on Monroe Turnpike Thursday night. Police Capt. Keith White said the motorcycle was heading south…
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Editor’s note: Campaign letters will be run until Oct. 31. Please email letters to themonroesun@gmail.com and include contact information for any verification or questions. The Sun will not run letters that are personal attacks, though it is fine to criticize a…
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Loved ones of those who commit suicide sometimes say it came out of nowhere, but Connie Crowell, the program director for Alcohol and Drug Awareness of Monroe, says there are always signs. The 14 people attending an ADAM program at…
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MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s timeline to come up with a plan to expand classroom space for Monroe public schools’ rapidly growing student population, because it is so close to the looming…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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NEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team came in ninth among 52 teams in the State Open at Yale on Saturday. The Open consisted of the top swimmers from all class sizes across the state and the Panthers put in quite an effort with five school record-setting swims along the way. In the 200 yard medley relay Masuk took third place in their heat and eighth overall with a time of 1:39:66. The relay team for this event consisted of Jack McHugh, Carter Adragna, Mason Eannotti and Brendan Kirberger. In the 200 freestyle Kirberger was fourth overall. His…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Sunday, March 23, to be Joe Moravsky Day in honor of Monroe’s famed American Ninja Warrior on his…
Read MoreEAST HAVEN, CT — A 3-2 overtime loss to No. 3 Conard of West Hartford in the Division III State Tournament quarterfinals in East Haven on…
Read MoreWEST HARTFORD, CT — Led by a pair of event titles by Brendan Kirberger, and more team records, the Masuk High boys swim team came in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford…
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MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
MONROE, CT — Volunteers from the Masuk PTC are organizing the Post Prom, an annual bash held at…
MONROE, CT — On International Happiness Day, the Stepney Elementary community came together to celebrate joy and explore…
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MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business…
Police hope the latest episode from the podcast, “Murder, She Told,” will encourage key witnesses to come forward,…
MONROE, CT — Hackers struck again, disrupting the Zoom portion of the Town Council meeting Monday night after…
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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…