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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a listing of the award winners. Business Education Outstanding…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. —- The Monroe CT 250 Committee is offering three events as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
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To the Editor: It continues to be my honor to serve as your First Selectman. The last two years have been incredibly challenging, as we worked together to navigate through a pandemic while still keeping taxes under control, improving Town…
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MONROE, CT — Girl Scout cookies campaigned for the title of “Milk’s Best Running Mate” in an online poll last year, in which voters crowned Samoas the winner for its promise of chewy caramel, coconut and chocolate stripes. Turnout was…
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To the Editor: I’ve been a resident of Monroe for 33 years. My wife and I raised our family here because It is a town with a great sense of community, where neighbors respect and help each other. In those…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands Commissioners approved an application to build 27 units of age restricted housing at 1271 Monroe Turnpike, across from Stevenson firehouse, at their meeting on Oct. 27. The plan also needs approval for a zone change from…
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MONROE, CT — Margaret J. Villani, the town’s Republican registrar of voters, reminds voters participating in Tuesday’s municipal election to wear a mask and bring identification when they go to the polls. “We recognize vaccinated and unvaccinated, but the governor’s…
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MONROE, CT — When it comes to scary stories and the occult, not many New England towns’ local legends overshadow Monroe, home to famous ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren, whose books were made into popular horror movies like “The…
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MONROE, CT — Businesses at Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St., hosted a trick or treating event Saturday, handing out candy to children dressed in Halloween costumes, while holding sidewalk sales with special promotions. Children did arts and crafts, students…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers refilled water and brought out fresh bread, while assisting waitstaff at Roberto’s Restaurant, 505 Main St., during their annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser Friday, benefitting Special Olympics Connecticut. Diners could place donations in an envelop and leave…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students feasted on pizza, ice pops, and played games including Unified Eagle’s Nest and Newcomb. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field, kickball and volleyball. Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. said he was proud of all the teamwork and students supporting each other. “We have created a family type atmosphere during Unified Sports at Jockey Hollow,” he said. “Students, both Special Olympic athletes…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — No. 4 Masuk High fell 12-6 to No. 5 Jonathan Law of Milford in the Class L State Tournament quarterfinals at home on…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk girls lacrosse, the No. 5 seed in the bracket, advanced to the Class L State Tournament semifinals with wins over No. 12…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
MONROE, Conn. — The Facilities Planning Committee decided to follow First Selectman Terry Rooney’s recommendation to focus on…
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MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike,…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…