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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total loss as it was fully engulfed on arrival. There are no hydrants in that neighborhood, so tanker trucks from Monroe and Newtown shuttled multiple loads of water to the scene.” The fire call came in just after 10 a.m. Catalano said 20 volunteer firefighters from Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson operated…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election,…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
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MONROE, CT — South-West Conference Tournament action is underway. Masuk High’s field hockey and boys soccer teams were defeated in road matchups on Monday and the girls soccer and girls volleyball teams will host contests today — all quarterfinal round…
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MONROE, CT — Neighbors against a controversial proposal for the construction of Sun Valley Glen, an eight lot single family subdivision on just over 30 acres at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, want the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission to…
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MONROE, CT — Red, white and blue “Vote Here” flags flanked the driveway to the Monroe Community Center, in the old St. Jude School, Monday as early voting for the town’s municipal election got underway. Inside a room off the…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe first selectman candidate, Leon Ambrosey, was all smiles while mingling with supporters at the Monroe Democratic Town Committee’s Meet the Candidates Picnic at Wolfe Park on Saturday, an event featuring appearances by U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal,…
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MONROE, CT — James D. Robinson II, 53, of Pachaug Trail, turned himself in on a warrant Saturday morning, charging him with failure to register as a sex offender. Police received complaints that Robinson, a known registered sex offender, had…
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MONROE, CT — Detectives worked diligently to solve the brutal murder of Renee Freer and bring closure to her family, ever since the 8-year-old’s lifeless body was found in a wooded area near her Williams Road home on June 22,…
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MONROE, CT — Sunny Gill, a married mother of two young children, has a vested interest in the future of Monroe’s public schools, which face crumbling infrastructure and overcrowding with enrollment bursting at the seams. Gill, who has served on…
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MONROE, CT — Senior Night is always special for athletes. For Masuk High’s field hockey team all three final-year Panthers scored, putting a cherry on top of the festivities. The Panthers defeated visiting Newtown 5-1 on Friday behind two opening-half…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total…
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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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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road,…
MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…