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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 MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation’s eighth grade boys travel basketball team capped off the end of their season by winning the 2024 Connecticut Hoop Fest Tournament, nipping the Fairfield Basketball Association 34-33 in the title game on Sunday,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Ten middle school girls were chosen for Monroe Parks and Recreation’s fifth and sixth grade all star basketball team and will play in an all star game against Newtown’s best players. The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department…
Read MoreMIDDLETOWN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a nice showing in the Class M State Championships at Wesleyan University on March 11, highlighted by Brendan Kirberger’s two first-place finishes and a pair of school record-setting efforts. Several of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation invites families to a Summer Fun Days Camp open house, featuring a pool party at the Masuk High School pool, this Friday, March 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town Council members had voted to reinstate the license agreement for the town’s use of St. Jude School, 707 Monroe Turnpike, while also allowing the Registrars of Voters to hold elections for the Presidential Primaries and the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Real estate scams, in which someone impersonates an owner of a vacant property to sell it, are on the rise in Connecticut. In one infamous case, a South-Africa-based con artist sold a Long Island man’s property on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Aquarion Water Company continues to perform essential work on the infrastructure necessary to ensure continued system reliability. Water main replacement projects are scheduled to begin March 28 on Osborn Lane, Ripton Ridge, and Goodhill Lane in Monroe.…
Read MoreAchieving sobriety is different for each person. Many individuals have overcome drug or alcohol addiction, while others have made personal life choices to abstain from alcohol or drugs. Maintaining this sobriety can also be challenging. Days like St. Patrick’s Day…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — What would your dream library look like? Community members can offer their ideas and thoughts on the direction Edith Wheeler Memorial Library might pursue, while updating its Strategic Plan this March. The plan will cover 2025 through 2028.…
Read MoreHAMDEN, CT — A strong season came to an end in a hard-fought Division III State Tournament semifinal for the Masuk High hockey team on Monday. The No. 4 Panthers faced top seed and conference rival Bethel-Brookfield-Danbury-Immaculate and took the…
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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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…