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MONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517 registered voters and 5,293 had voted via early voting or same day registration for a turnout of just over 39 percent. Of those voting early were 1,454 registered Democrats, 1,484 Republicans, 2,283 unaffiliated and 72 from other parties. Monroe’s polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 5): District 1: Fawn Hollow Elementary School, 345…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Nov. 1 to be Diwali Day in Monroe, while giving a proclamation on the Monroe Town Hall green…
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David Alan “Dave, Big Dave, Coach Dave” Kollmann of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10th surrounded by his family. David was born on January 28, 1948 in Joliet, Ill., to Alvin “Al” Kollmann and Maxine “Mickie” Heather Kollmann.…
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MONROE, CT — Neighbors expressed concerns over their wells, drainage and area wildlife during an Inland Wetlands Commission hearing Wednesday on Sun Valley Glen, a nine single-family cluster housing development proposed on 33.5 acres at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike…
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Dee Dee Martin moved to Monroe in the 1970s and had met Karen Burnaska at a party. Their children were similar ages and their Michigan roots were another thing the two women had in common. Burnaska recalls conversations between her…
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Update: Just before 2 p.m., Police Chief Keith White told The Sun Monroe now has 25 power outages and officers are finding several abandoned vehicles throughout the town. MONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney went out with a…
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MONROE, CT — A winter storm with an estimated accumulation of one-to-three inches Tuesday led to the closing of Monroe’s public schools. Temperatures will hit a low near 30 degrees with winds at 10 to 15 mph, according to The…
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The following is an open letter from State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, to the residents of the district: I am excited to announce my candidacy for a third term in Connecticut’s General Assembly representing the 112thDistrict. I take a lot…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High wrestler Luke Longo reached the finals of the South-West Conference Championships at Newtown High on Saturday. Longo competed in the 157 pound weight division. Dhlahn Perez placed fourth in the 144 pound weight class. Here’s…
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MONROE, CT — An assistant manager of the Walgreens pharmacy at 275 Monroe Turnpike received a phone call Wednesday from a man claiming to be the chain’s regional director, who told him a female manager he knew at another store…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High Unified Basketball team took to the court and was in the spotlight during halftime of the varsity boys game on Thursday. Great sportsmanship, athleticism and competitiveness were on full display as special needs athletes…
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MONROE, CT — With the regular season heading down to the wire, the Masuk High boys basketball team is looking to improve its standing in both the South-West Conference and in the state bracket. The Panthers carry a 9-9 overall…
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MONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517 registered voters and 5,293 had voted via early voting or…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
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 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…
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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…