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MONROE, CT — Town Council members unanimously approved an amendment allowing more senior citizens and disabled residents to qualify for property tax relief Monday night, following a hearing inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall. Prior to the hearing, First Selectman Terry Rooney, who had requested an increase in income limits, said the proposal stemmed from conversations he had with Monroe Senior Center patrons, who expressed concerns over property taxes and housing. Rooney said he worked with Planning and Zoning Administrator Kathleen Gallagher to increase the threshold of senior housing that can be built in town by 250 units.…
Read MorePolice hope the latest episode from the podcast, “Murder, She Told,” will encourage key witnesses to come forward, enabling them to finally crack the case of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hackers struck again, disrupting the Zoom portion of the Town Council meeting Monday night after Zoom-bombing last week’s budget hearing. At the start…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — On International Happiness Day, the Stepney Elementary community came together to celebrate joy and explore ways to cultivate happiness. Led by music teacher…
Read MoreNEW 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…
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The following events are scheduled in town this week, Oct. 14 to Oct. 20: Tuesday, Oct. 15 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Outdoor Pickleball at Wolfe Park Tennis Courts 285 Cutler’s Farm Road Bring your own paddle and ball to…
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Gov. Ned Lamont had proposed a $2.2 million cut to the Education Cost Sharing grant for Monroe’s public schools in the state’s two year budget and wanted Monroe and other municipalities to shoulder 25 percent of the state’s share of…
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Town Treasurer Patrick O’Hara, a Republican with a long history in Monroe politics, faces a challenge from Democrat, Christa DeLeo, an active volunteer in the community. Outside of the Town Council, it is the only contested race in this November’s…
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Name: Patrick O’Hara Age: 55 Address: 282 Shelton Road Party: Republican Running for: Town treasurer Occupation: Farmer and owner of O’Hara’s Nurseries in Monroe. Experience: Incumbent town treasurer, Board of Finance member 2017 to 2019, former chairman of the Planning…
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Name: Christa DeLeo Age: 42 Address: 9 Blueberry Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Treasurer Occupation: Community Volunteer Education: Lauralton Hall Class of 1995, studied at Randolph College. Experience: Political newcomer. Background: Over the past 12 years DeLeo dedicated many volunteer…
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Teenagers dished out ziti, meatballs and bread at a serving station inside the Rexford House dining room at Monroe Congregational Church, and Nina Gagnon stirred a pot of tomato sauce next to a bowl of meatballs in the kitchen Friday…
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A woman told police she saw a naked man sitting in a gray Cadillac and honking at other vehicles in the area of Lovers Lane and Elm Street around 12:27 p.m. Thursday. Police went on to arrest a 40-year-old Kimberly…
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Frank Connelly, interim finance director for Monroe public schools, told the Board of Education the projected shortfall for special education was reduced from $307,000 to $91,000 at the board’s meeting Monday. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Zamary also told the…
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A miniature golf fundraiser in support of the Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. A fun-filled 18-hole course will be erected inside the library building. The course will thread through both floors of…
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Superintendent Dr. Jack Zamary honored the Monroe Rotary Club with the Exemplary People Award for its consistent support of Monroe public schools during the Board of Education meeting on Monday. Rotary Club President Katie Bailey and secretary Steve Vavrek, a…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members unanimously approved an amendment allowing more senior citizens and disabled residents to qualify for property tax relief Monday night, following a hearing inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall. Prior to the hearing, First Selectman Terry Rooney, who had requested an increase in…
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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 — On International Happiness Day, the Stepney Elementary community came together to celebrate joy and explore…
MONROE, CT — A Zoom feed to Thursday night’s budget hearing was shutdown after being hacked by pornographic…
MONROE, CT — News stories about the strong possibility of the U.S. Department of Education being shuttered made…
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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…
MONROE, CT — A 2019 BMW was reported stolen from a driveway in the 400-block of Hattertown Road…
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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…