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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 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 of…
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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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg is running unopposed this municipal election, but there are competitive races among local boards and commissions. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2, and the Registrars of Voters Office released information residents will need…
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MONROE, CT — Staff members at Stepney Elementary School wore pink “Stepney Strong” T-shirts Friday, with a cancer awareness ribbon on the back, and students wore pink and navy blue. “The entire Monroe public school system is supporting Think Pink…
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MONROE, CT — Children who enjoy playing gaga ball, a game similar to dodge ball, can now frequent a gaga ball pit near the overflow lot at Wolfe Park. It was built for Boy Scout Noah Malewicki’s Eagle Project this…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s football team scored early and often, racking up 37 points in the opening half on the way to a 44-7 drubbing of visiting New Milford Friday. The Panthers improved to 4-1 this fall. Nick and…
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MONROE, CT — A multimillion dollar renovation of the McDonald’s on Monroe Turnpike features new double drive-thru lanes with digital menu boards and four kiosks allowing patrons more options while placing orders inside. The modernized restaurant was closed for six…
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MONROE, CT — A scarecrow display along the driveway at Great Hollow Lake highlights local businesses participating in a friendly contest, which is raising money to send children to camp. Park visitors can vote for their favorite scarecrow online, but…
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MONROE, CT — Black bears are wandering all over town, while eating everything they can get their paws on. Police are receiving reports of tipped over trash cans, toppled bird feeders and break-ins into chicken coops. Animal Control Officer Ed…
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The Masuk High girls’ swimming and diving team had several strong performances in a 94-84 loss to Joel Barlow on Oct. 12. Results are as follows: 200 Medley Relay 2nd place Helmke, K.Kirberger, Shaik, Pallas with a time of 2:13.25 4th place Valle, Sicherman, Eaton, Bajorinas with a…
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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 at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns…
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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 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 of…
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…