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See all »MONROE, CT — A developer will build a new 16,000-square-foot warehouse at 588 Pepper St. to store equipment and supplies from an HVAC business on the industrial property after receiving unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special permit application and site plan Thursday night. A&B Mechanical, Heating, Plumbing, Electrical & A/C has an existing building on the property, which is just over three acres. The owner plans on storing approximately 15 empty roll-off containers and 10 vehicles relating to his existing business in the outdoor storage area, which would be approximately 12,415 square feet, according to the…
Read MoreDennis Bradshaw dedicated 20 years of his life to public service as a Monroe police officer before his retirement. He was the first K-9 handler on…
Read MoreAshok Gadkar-Wilcox came to the U.S. as part of a wave of immigration from India and his hard work and marketable skills as an engineer enabled…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreGrace Elizabeth “Beth” Gruber, 57, of Monroe, suddenly passed from her earthly journey and gained her angel wings on January 17, 2024 surrounded by her family at University Hospital in Newark, N.J. Beth was born on January 31, 1966 in…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Another game and another one in the win column for the Masuk High girls basketball team. Coach Dan Young’s Panthers defeated host Kolbe Cathedral 54-50 on Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improved to 11-1. Masuk…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team split a pair of games against South-West Conference foes this week. The Panthers came away with a 57-53 win at Bunnell of Stratford on Wednesday, Jan. 17, then fell 63-39 at home…
Read MoreBrian J. Norris, a longtime resident of Stratford and Monroe, passed away on January 17, 2024. He was 67. Born in Bridgeport, Brian was the son of Patrick and Doris Norris. He graduated from Trumbull High School and was employed…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A corporation creates a strategic plan to ensure its business is on the right track for success and police departments are no different, even in small towns. The Monroe Police Department is currently working on its five-year…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Parents, football players and coaches erupted into cheers when Board of Education Chairman David Ferris read a motion to approve a settlement agreement enabling Steve Christy to continue as Masuk High School’s head football coach for the…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host Joel Barlow-Weston-Abbott Tech co-op 3-1 at Danbury Ice Arena Wednesday. With the win, the Panthers improved to 8-3 this winter. Nick Kondub scored all three goals and Luke Kondub added a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The host Masuk High girls basketball team pulled away early for a 63-23 triumph over visiting Bunnell on Wednesday night. Masuk led 26-9 after one quarter and built a 45-11 halftime lead. When all was said and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- A public hearing before the Inland Wetlands Commission will be held on a plan to build Sun Valley Glen, a nine lot single family subdivision on just over 30 acres at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, near…
Read MoreBranden Huertas, 42, a suspect in a South Carolina homicide, was in possession of two firearms reported stolen in a Monroe burglary when he was arrested by police at a Danbury hotel on July 10, according to police. On Jan.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer will build a new 16,000-square-foot warehouse at 588 Pepper St. to store equipment and supplies from an HVAC business on the industrial property after receiving unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission for a special permit application and site plan Thursday night. A&B Mechanical, Heating,…
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Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
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See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
Home & Garden
See all »You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…