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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. When he became ill last year, Kim was touched by the outpouring of support from fellow firefighters in the town’s three companies of Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson. “The fire department is more than just a bunch of people who get together and go out and respond to calls, and help other people,” she said from the podium in the dining room of The Waterview during the annual Firefighter’s Banquet Friday. “We help each…
Read MoreJohn Brooks, 66, of Monroe, grew up on the water, whether he was fishing, boating or kayaking. Ten years ago, a close friend talked him into…
Read MoreMONROE. Conn. — With summer upon us that means, among other things here in town, that the Farmers’ Market is up and running. There have been…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
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MONROE, CT — Christmas carols and a visit from Santa Claus will highlight the Monroe Women’s Club’s annual Tree Lighting at the gazebo at the corner of Fan Hill Road and Church Street this Saturday evening. It’s just one example…
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MONROE, CT — Frosting, jelly beans, gummies and other sweet ingredients are common construction materials to build a gingerbread house. Local architects will put their designs to the test in Monroe Parks and Recreation’s second annual Gingerbread House Competition this year.…
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MONROE, CT — When the Giving Tree program was short by 119 Christmas gifts for Monroe families in need, just one day before the deadline, Mary Ann Kalm, the town’s social services coordinator, grew concerned many would go without presents…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe man was charged with DUI and failure to display lights after police responded to a report of an erratic, black Honda Pilot in the area of Route 111 and Purdy Hill Road early in the…
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NAUGATUCK, CT – The Masuk High football team’s offense came through with a trio of dramatic wins during the regular season. In the Class L State Quarterfinals at Naugatuck on Tuesday, the offense was clutch yet again and this time…
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MONROE, CT — A local mother intends to sue the school district and two transportation companies after her autistic 15-year-old-son was injured in a crash, while a driver from Kiddie Kabz took him home from ACES Whitney Academy in Hamden…
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MONROE, CT — Think Pink Monroe, which focused solely on awareness last year, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, came back in full force this year, raising $14,000 for town families battling breast cancer. “I’m happy with that,” said…
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MONROE, CT — Financially strapped families always have wrapped gifts under their Christmas trees, because of Monroe residents’ generous donations to the Giving Tree program. But many may go without this year. “We still have 119 gifts available for the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. When he became ill last year, Kim was touched by the outpouring of support from fellow firefighters in the town’s three companies of…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 24 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis…
MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…