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MONROE, CT —- A bicycle pump, a metal detector, three telescopes, a sewing machine and two digital cameras are among the more than 100 items available for patrons to check out of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s new Library of Things. The shelving, built by Maxton Busa and his fellow Boy Scouts from Monroe’s Troop 63 as part of his Eagle Scout project, is outside the reference room on EWML’s main floor. On Wednesday morning, Library Director Nicole Cignoli held a grand opening ceremony unveiling the new collection of items that residents had donated. The event was attended by Busa and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Voters will decide on a $108.19 million town budget at referendum on Tuesday, May 6. It includes a 3.92 percent spending increase over…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls lacrosse team picked up where it left off last spring as the defending State Champions have yet to lose in four games to…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following statement was submitted by Monroe Board of Finance Chairwoman Rebecca O’Donnell late Friday night: Last night, the Board of Finance reached a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The owner of Testo’s Restaurant, 505 Main St., reported the attempted theft of cooking oil from a container in the rear parking lot…
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While interviewing Steve Scinto and Frank Pelligra for my article on The Smithy this week, the owners shared a copy of a menu from the earliest days of their restaurant’s 46-year-history for the fun of comparing it to today’s prices.…
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Assistant Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza spoke to the school district’s new group of educators in the library of Masuk High School during a teacher orientation Thursday morning. Among the new faces, Monroe public schools will start the 2019-20 academic…
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Rain washed out the opening night of the annual St. Jude Italian Festival Wednesday, but an early evening shower made way for sunshine Thursday, setting the stage for music, amusement rides, shopping and eating sausage and peppers, pizza frites and…
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Wheeler Road at Route 110 is notorious for being one of Monroe’s most dangerous intersections, and despite town officials adding pavement markings, stop ahead signs, removing trees and installing a larger flashing stop sign on the north side of Wheeler,…
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A local man was arrested on a warrant, charging him with evading responsibility Friday, for allegedly crashing into and severely damaging two intercom systems outside McDonald’s on Aug. 4. An employee of the 390 Monroe Turnpike restaurant told officers a…
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Harmony Grange members met at Monroe Congregational Church when the local chapter was established in 1889, before Ben Hurd donated its current facility in 1933. The white building with a pitched roof can be seen near the traffic circle on…
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Patrons have dined at The Smithy for the restaurant’s rustic atmosphere, steaks, chops and seafood for 46 years. The brown house and sign with a blacksmith logo at 171 Main St. has become a Monroe landmark. Though the business and…
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Skunk has a long plate appearance A woman reported finding a young skunk tangled in a batting cage net on Old Castle Drive Wednesday morning. Officers cut the animal out of the netting, but found several open wounds and swelling to…
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The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency presented First Selectman Ken Kellogg with a check for $62,255 for Monroe’s prorated share of CIRMA’s $5 million members’ equity distribution for 2019. The town and the Board of Education received $359,720 in distributed…
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Children slid down a giant slide, played Cornhole and had their faces painted on the Masuk High School softball field Saturday, while their parents socialized and bought Italian food from trucks in the driveway. Red and black balloons flew throughout…
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MONROE, CT —- A bicycle pump, a metal detector, three telescopes, a sewing machine and two digital cameras are among the more than 100 items available for patrons to check out of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s new Library of Things. The shelving, built by Maxton Busa and his fellow Boy…
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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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Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team picked up where it left off last spring as the defending State Champions have yet to lose in four games to start the spring. Despite graduation of several key players the Panthers have maintained their winning ways, following up a 17-0 win over Notre Dame Prep with a 12-4 victory over Weston, a 13-1 thumping of New Milford and, on Thursday, a 10-6 victory at Newtown in the team’s toughest battle thus far. Against NHS, Bailey Bajda scored five times, had an assist and recorded five ground balls. Charlotte Pinto netted two goals, Emma Troesser…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been an exciting start to the season for Masuk High’s boys lacrosse team. The Panthers have three wins in their first…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether it is basketball, soccer or track and field, Unified Sports is well-established at Masuk High. Add cheerleading to the fun and excitement…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was an exciting couple of games for Coach Brian Hourigan’s Masuk High baseball team. On Monday, the Panthers went to New Canaan…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket,…
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MONROE, CT — Voters will decide on a $108.19 million town budget at referendum on Tuesday, May 6.…
MONROE, CT — The Ad Hoc Facilities Committee unanimously agreed to recommend Option B to address the town’s…
MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in…
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MONROE, CT — The owner of Testo’s Restaurant, 505 Main St., reported the attempted theft of cooking oil…
MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back…
This article was updated to include more details on lighting for crosswalks and the timeline for switching to…
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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…