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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 MoreBruce Hutchison remembered as principled, kind, patient, refined, with an enviable depth of knowledge, skills
R. Bruce Hutchison Jr. died November 19, 2023, in his 88th year. Bruce was the son of Robert Bruce and Jean Hutchison of New York. He was predeceased by his parents and sister Linda. Bruce attended Albany Boys Academy and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team opened its season with a 52-43 win over Wilton, a visiting FCIAC team, Monday night. It was a tight contest, 24-22 Panthers at the half. A pair of 3-pointers by Grace…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Planning and Zoning Commission approval of an excavation and filling permit for 64 Cambridge and 4 Independence drives will allow work to continue on a plan to restore wetlands destroyed by a quarrying operation conducted by…
Read MoreMonroe Police: Suspects stole a Hyundai Sonata Sport, shoplifted at the Mobil station
MONROE, CT — Three male juveniles allegedly stole a red 2017 Hyundai Sonata Sport from a driveway on Senior Drive, then stole merchandise from the store at the Mobil station at 405 Monroe Turnpike Friday night. Police officers following a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Neighbors opposed to plans for an auto body shop at 604 Main St. raised their concerns to town officials. Town Attorney Frank Lieto looked into the matter and found CM Collision Repair was actually approved for a…
Read MoreGlenn Laudenslager III, who has been the coordinator for the Monroe Men’s 35 and over softball league for the past 10 years, has been umpiring and scheduling umpires for adult softball games for the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Neighbors upset over a zoning error allowing an auto body shop to move into a space at Bart Center at 604 Main St. made their feelings heard in the public comments portion of the Planning and Zoning…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — When parents fight during domestic incidents that become violent, children suffer trauma, whether it’s physical or not. Many end up with one parent fleeing abuse as hard financial times lay ahead. The Monroe Police Department conducted its…
Read MoreBEVERLY, MASS. — Colin Meropoulos, of Monroe, continues to be a dominant defensive force for the Endicott College football program. He was among 10 members of the Gulls to earn All-Region honors from various outlets over the last few weeks.…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The Chabad Jewish Center of Shelton’s menorah lighting scheduled for this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on the Huntington Green, has been postponed due to the rain and strong winds forecast. The new date will be at the…
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…