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MONROE, Conn. — Volunteers participating in the Monroe CT 250 Committee’s “Keeping America Beautiful” Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, celebrated Earth Week and America’s 250th anniversary by cleaning away winter grime from tables, benches and playscape equipment at Wolfe Park. With donations of bottled water, rags, buckets, scrubbers, gloves and elbow grease, they worked side-by-side with State Sen. Jason Perillo (R-21st) to honor their town, protect its environment and celebrate residents’ shared American heritage. The event was part of Monroe’s ongoing recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, encouraging all…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning.…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Town firefighters paid tribute to former assistant fire chief, Dennis Cassia, at his wake at Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher & Son Community Funeral Home last Sunday, including a group prayer and final salute. Monroe Fire Open…
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To the voters of Monroe, I have spent much of my career studying what it means to trust someone. Trust isn’t just a vague feeling. It can be measured. In “The Speed of Trust,” Stephen M.R. Covey explains that trust…
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To the Editor: To my fellow citizens of my beloved town, Monroe, Conn., just recently I hit the age of 24-years-old, which is a very special feeling for me because for 20 years, I have had the honor to grow…
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MONROE, CT — Marie Blake, a retired English teacher who lived most of her life in Monroe, decided to campaign for a seat on the Board of Education this municipal election, before garnering enough signatures on a petition to make…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team followed up a 5-1 win over visiting Watertown on Saturday by doubling up host Brookfield 6-3 on Monday. Against Watertown, the Panthers got four goals from Abby Troesser and one off the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk’s boys soccer team has had a successful stretch of games, posting a trio of wins and tie in its last five contests. The Panthers followed up a 1-0 win over New Fairfield on Sept. 16 with…
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MONROE, CT — Millie Jo’s on Main: Boutique & Gifts, a small shop housed in a yellow clapboard building at 444 Main Street, offers women and girls’ clothing, jewelry made on the premises, a charm bar, gifts and a selection…
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MONROE, CT — Young anglers lined Great Hollow Lake Saturday as the American Legion hosted its annual Children’s Fishing Derby under a bright, warm sun. The derby brought children of all ages to the lake as parents rushed to get…
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MONROE, Conn. — Volunteers participating in the Monroe CT 250 Committee’s “Keeping America Beautiful” Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, celebrated Earth Week and America’s 250th anniversary by cleaning away winter grime from tables, benches and playscape equipment at Wolfe Park. With donations of bottled water, rags, buckets,…
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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,…