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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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Editor’s Note: This letter was submitted on the day of the Monroe Rotary Club’s interviews with all three candidates for the Connecticut General Assembly’s 112th District seat. To the Editor: This morning I had the opportunity to listen to our…
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To the Editor: Monroe and Newtown residents have a unique opportunity on April 13th to elect Nick Kapoor as their state representative. Nick will be a diligent, energetic, responsive, and effective representative for the residents of the 112th District. He…
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The following is the first part of a series leading up to the special election for the Connecticut General Assembly’s open 112th District seat, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Each article will feature one question for the candidates. …
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To the Editor: I enthusiastically support Nick Kapoor in the upcoming special election of State Representative for the 112th District in Monroe and Newtown. In addition to knowing Nick for many years now through the Monroe Democrats, I also had…
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MONROE, CT — The following property transfers were filed in the Monroe Town Clerk’s Office between March 22 and March 30, 2021. Kristal Cozetti sold her house at 13 Capitol Lane to Charles A. V. O’Donnell and Catherine N. Meszaros…
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Tony Scott Age: 44 Address: 97 Benedict Road, Monroe Party: Republican Running for: Representative of the 112th District, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Occupation: Senior promotions manager for Edgewell in Shelton. Government Experience: Monroe Town Council member, former Monroe Parks and Recreation Commission chairman,…
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Nick Kapoor Age: 33 Address: 109 Meadows End Road, Monroe Party: Democrat Running for: Treasurer Occupation: Mathematics Professor and Associate Director, Center for Academic Excellence at Fairfield University Government Experience: Chairman – CT Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, former Monroe Board of Education member, former…
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William “Bill” Furrier Age: 59 Address: 9 Erin Lane, Newtown Party: Independent Running for: Representative of the 112th District, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Occupation: Senior scientist at Unilever in Trumbull. Government Experience: Former Newtown selectman, former chairman of Newtown’s Public Building 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,…
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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…