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Higher voter turnout carries Monroe’s town budget to approval

MONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864 to 1,193, nearly 61 percent, according to unofficial results from the Monroe Registrars of Voters Office. In a budget process, in which many parents spoke out in favor of fully funding Monroe’s public schools, the town had its highest voter turnout since 2017 at just under 23 percent. Several education supporters waited in the gym of the Monroe Community Center to hear the results after the polls closed and exchanged celebratory hugs when the…

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Masuk golfers return from break with win

SOUTHBURY, Conn. — The defending South-West Conference Champion Masuk High girls golf team came back from spring break with a win in its first of four scheduled matches in as many days. The Panthers carded 189 to defeat host Pomperaug…

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Higher voter turnout carries Monroe’s town budget to approval

MONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864 to 1,193, nearly 61 percent, according to unofficial results from the Monroe Registrars of Voters Office. In a budget process, in which many parents…

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Brazilian native shares his love of martial arts at RedZone Jiu Jitsu in Monroe

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…

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Jockey Hollow track and field team excels during first meet

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…

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