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See all »NEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team had a nice showing at the South-West Conference Tournament with five place winners as the team came in sixth overall. Masuk scored 94.5 points behind a runner-up finish from Luke Longo in the 165 pound weight division, a trio of third-place results and a fourth-place finish. Longo worked his way to the finals capped by a 20-5 technical fall victory over his counterpart from Stratford in the semis. Longo, the No. 2 seed, was defeated by top seed Marc Maurath from team champ Newtown in the finals. Dominic Smeraglino came in third…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A local man told police someone withdrew $83,271 from his joint TD Bank account via a series of at least eight fraudulent transactions,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Sun interviewed both candidates running for the open 21st Senatorial District seat in a special election to be held on Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A winter storm caused massive power outages through the town Sunday and, though Eversource crews restored power to all but 611 customers by…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Snow and rain during the day followed by high winds Sunday night took down trees and branches leading to power outages for 3,349…
Read MoreParents can see their child’s bus schedule, download back to school forms, handle registration requirements for new students and track their child’s class schedule, grades and attendance with the click of a mouse. Superintendent Jack Zamary said the capabilities of…
Read MoreChildren walked around Wolfe Park with balloons, plastic firefighter helmets and toy police badges during Monroe’s Night at the Park Tuesday, as families met the town’s first responders. Fire engines, an ambulance and police vehicles were on display, police dogs…
Read MoreComplaints about the outgrowth of weeds in the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 were heard and the Connecticut Department of Transportation promises to spruce up the circle and traffic islands. “I just heard back from…
Read MoreK-9 officers John McAulay and Jeffrey Loomis put on a show with their dogs, Murphy and Riggs, and Officer Michael Panza dons the bite suit, during a demonstration at Monroe’s Night at the Park. The dogs search for evidence, sniff…
Read MoreGolfers still have time to form foursomes and more sponsors are welcome for the Masuk Football Golf Outing to be played at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 10. Proceeds will defray the cost of running Masuk High School’s…
Read MoreSmall trees and other plantings adorn the traffic islands and rotary at the intersection of routes 110 and 111, but this summer the landscaping has been overrun with weeds. Several people commenting on the Monroe CT Residents Facebook page complained…
Read MoreA green pickup truck towing a black metal trailer struck the two outdoor speakers for the McDonald’s drive-thru on Monroe Turnpike Sunday evening, according to an employee’s account of the incident. Police said the crash occurred around 5:42 p.m. and…
Read MoreTracking bobcats A bobcat with a tracking collar and ear tags was seen on Autumn Drive and Crescent Place on July 27. A woman on High Meadow Drive reported seeing the same bobcat on July 30. A different bobcat was…
Read MoreFamilies will mingle with the men and women who provide emergency services for the town in a fun atmosphere during Monroe’s Night at the Park this Tuesday. The annual event will be held at Wolfe Park from 5 to 9 p.m.…
Read MoreFirst Selectman Ken Kellogg says recent changes to the land use department and moving toward an online permitting process will make it more convenient for residents and developers to do business with the town. Those topics were discussed by the…
Read MoreNEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team had a nice showing at the South-West Conference Tournament with five place winners as the team came in sixth overall. Masuk scored 94.5 points behind a runner-up finish from Luke Longo in the 165 pound weight division, a trio of third-place results…
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Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb. 1, to Saturday, Feb. 15, for a “last chance” sale of the remaining shoes and a large variety of estate items. “Everything in the store is discounted at 10- to 50-percent off,” Susan Smith said. Items will be sold for cash only and the hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The storefront, which currently has a large “For Rent” sign in the window, is housed in Chuck’s Corner,…
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…
Read MoreTea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
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Sports
See all »NEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team had a nice showing at the South-West Conference Tournament with five place winners as the team came in sixth overall. Masuk scored 94.5 points behind a runner-up finish from Luke Longo in the 165 pound weight division, a trio of third-place results and a fourth-place finish. Longo worked his way to the finals capped by a 20-5 technical fall victory over his counterpart from Stratford in the semis. Longo, the No. 2 seed, was defeated by top seed Marc Maurath from team champ Newtown in the finals. Dominic Smeraglino came in third…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team concluded the regular season with a 69-65 win over visiting Shelton in a nonconference clash on Saturday. Mitch…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls basketball team is the South-West Conference Tournament’s No. 7 seed and will visit No. 2 Bethel in Wednesday’s quarterfinals at 6 p.m. Masuk…
Read MoreThe Monroe Parks and Recreation eighth grade boys travel basketball team won the Silver bracket championship at InSports in the Milford Knights Basketball League on Sunday,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sharp 3-point shooting from Bailey Bajda and Grace Sheppard — four apiece from beyond the arc — coupled with a solid defensive effort…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High School Seniors Emma Hannum and Evan Boyle have both been selected as candidates…
MONROE, CT — Members of the Board of Education’s Facilities Ad Hoc Committee went over six options to…
The following is news of accomplishments by Monroe students compiled from press releases colleges and universities sent to…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A local man told police someone withdrew $83,271 from his joint TD Bank account via…
MONROE, CT — A winter storm caused massive power outages through the town Sunday and, though Eversource crews…
MONROE, CT — Snow and rain during the day followed by high winds Sunday night took down trees…
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…