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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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Name: Dennis Condon Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Education Education: MSHA Medical College of Virginia, BBA Hofstra University Experience: I have over 35 years of executive corporate experience in both private and public companies and have served the Town of Monroe…
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Candidate Name: B.J. Hall Political Party: Democrat Running For: Planning and Zoning Commission Education Background: Metropolitan State College, Denver, Colo. Work Experience: My business career spanned 35 years as a leader in the planning and delivery of technical services, managing projects and programs…
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Name: Michael Manjos Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Finance Education: BS accounting Fairfield University Work experience: Global Head of Trading for WatchBox Political experience: Incumbent chairman of the Board of Finance, chairman of the Pension Committee, former vice chairman of the…
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Name: Dee Dee Martin Political Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Masters Degree in Special Education Work Experience: Retired, previously employed at Gingerbread Schoolhouse in Monroe Political Experience: Over 3 decades of public service, currently the longest serving Town Council…
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Name: Jason Maur Political Party: Democrat Running For: Town Council Education Background: Masuk Alum; BA from Johns Hopkins (Political Science/Psychology); Juris Doctorate from Quinnipiac University School of Law Work Experience: General Legal Counsel for a Solar Energy Company in Connecticut…
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Name: Justin Orlando Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Education Education: Went through Monroe public schools K-12 and graduated from UCONN with a BS in Marketing Work experience: Twenty-two years of corporate work experience ranging from sales and marketing to…
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Name: Jonathan Formichella Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: Attorney Education: A graduate of the Quinnipiac University School of Law, The College of the Holy Cross and Fairfield College Preparatory School. Experience: Town Council Chairman – Current, Town Council…
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Sean P. O’Rourke Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Education: Bachelor of Science degree in marine transportation management from S.U.N.Y. Maritime College. Work experience: Ship broker of Clarksons Platou. Political Experience: Incumbent Town Council member and a former vice chairman,…
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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…