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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field and volleyball. Fourth year 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 Masuk High School,” Casey said. “Students are safe, support each other, and have…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney presented a proposal for a new Facilities Planning Committee to assess town and school building needs, and lead capital…
Read MoreThank you and congratulations for being part of the new Facilities Planning Committee. Your willingness to serve our community in this important capacity with the establishment…
Read MoreFelicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. She was…
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STRATFORD, CT — Masuk High School softball pitcher Kat Gallant not only shut down St. Joseph of Trumbull, she also provided all of the offense as the top-seeded Panthers blanked the second-seeded Cadets 2-0 in the Class L state championship softball game, at DeLuca…
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MONROE, CT — A new design district would allow more flexibility for development of properties of two acres or more on Route 25, with multifamily housing as an option for parcels over 15 acres. Kevin Solli is proposing the overlay…
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“It never hurts to give a wave and a smile.” — Marian Evelyn (Menshon) Dorné Marian Dorné, 95, of Monroe, died peacefully in her sleep on the morning of May 14, 2021, of natural causes. She was predeceased in 2007,…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s annual Strawberry Festival is coming back this summer, along with its fresh baked strawberry pies, biscuits and shortcakes, and jars of sweet homemade jam. On June 19 and 20, over 60 vendors will sell…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says Monroe had two new COVID-19 cases in the past week as cases drop throughout the state. According to state reports, nearly every town in Connecticut had less than five cases per 100,000 population —…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, joined his House Republican colleagues in opposing a new highway mileage fee on Tuesday. The proposal, backed by Gov. Ned Lamont and House Democrats, is expected raise to the price of consumer goods purchased…
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Monroe nurse honored with DAISY Award DERBY, CT — Griffin Health recently honored Terri Ryan, RN, of Monroe, with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, recognizing the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day. Ryan, a nurse…
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MONROE, CT — A sea of red and white represented the togetherness of the class of 2021 at Masuk High School’s stadium field one last time for its graduation ceremony on a hot Wednesday evening. After a series of speeches, chock full of advice and insight, those colored…
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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball,…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field and volleyball. Fourth year 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 Masuk High School,” Casey said. “Students are safe, support each other, and have…
Read MoreORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf…
Read MoreMasuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Whether it is at the familiar Whitney Farms Golf Course or any of the other fairways or greens the Panthers visit, Masuk High…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney presented a proposal for a new Facilities Planning Committee to assess…
MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
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MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from…
MONROE, Conn. — Police received several reports of unlocked vehicles that were entered in the Barn Hill and…
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Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…
Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…