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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 MoreMaureen Lombardi’s loving spirit, effervescent smile, unwavering faith will forever remain in our hearts
Mary Bridget Lombardi, known affectionately as “Maureen,” passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 86 in Alpharetta, Ga. She was born on January 31, 1937, in Hollymount, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Maureen was a devoted wife of 59…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town firefighters quickly contained a blaze on Bagburn Hill Road on August 6, 2022 but, sadly, the sole homeowner, Sarah Cotter, 69, did not get out of her historic two-story colonial in time. Though she died in…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — It’s been quite a start to the year for the Masuk High girls basketball team. The Panthers won their fourth straight game and improved to 7-1 overall with a 54-47 win at Notre Dame-Fairfield on Monday night.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library invites families to check out their new multi-touch collaborative game tables in the children and teen departments. The tables are loaded with 18 interactive and engaging games designed for players of all ages.…
Read MoreAn East Haven man was arrested on a Monroe warrant Friday, charging him in the theft of over $2,000 worth of painkillers from the Rite Aid pharmacy at 435 Main St. on Nov. 6. Detectives served the warrant to Giuseppe…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new assistant principal at Fawn Hollow Elementary School could help Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances properly manage a building of just over 700 students, while freeing her up to be the dynamic instructional leader needed to improve…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The first snowfall of the season began late in the day on Saturday and carried over into Sunday afternoon. Forecasts for upwards of eight inches may not have come to fruition, but by the early morning hours…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Comaro Mini-Mart is a town destination for buying CT Lottery tickets as many of its customers try their luck picking numbers and playing scratch off games on a daily basis. In the store’s history, it sold three…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Masuk High’s boys hockey team got a combined shutout from goaltenders Maddex LaFountain, Andy Guerrera and Brady Floramo as the Panthers blanked Shepaug Valley 6-0 in Shelton on Wednesday. Christian LaBella and Nick Kondub each had two…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 67-year-old Monroe woman received a phone call from someone claiming to be her daughter on Tuesday, who told her she was arrested after being involved in a motor vehicle accident in Texas and needed money to…
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…