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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total loss as it was fully engulfed on arrival. There are no hydrants in that neighborhood, so tanker trucks from Monroe and Newtown shuttled multiple loads of water to the scene.” The fire call came in just after 10 a.m. Catalano said 20 volunteer firefighters from Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson operated…
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…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg will present a $91.5 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2020-21 to the Town Council tonight. The plan, which includes education and municipal spending, carries a projected 2.6 percent tax increase. “This year’s proposed budget was…
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A proposal by Beaver Brook LLC to build an age 55 and older community with eight buildings and a total of 25 two-bedroom-units on a 10-acre-site at 269 Purdy Hill Road, owned by Kenneth and Priscilla Twombly, was unanimously approved by the Planning…
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The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Feb. 10 through Feb. 16. Monday, Feb. 10 4:25 p.m. Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Avon-Southington-RHAM-Newington-Mills-Wethersfield,Newington Ice Arena Blue Rink 6:30 p.m. Masuk Boys Varsity Wrestling Senior Night vs. Notre-Dame…
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A Plan of Conservation and Development provides a blueprint for the future townspeople envision. Possibilities may include a streetscape with sidewalks, street lamps and benches along Main Street, the expansion of greenways or encouraging the construction of apartments to diversify…
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A Weston woman was arrested following a minor fender bender on Main Street Thursday, because the car she was driving was not equipped with an ignition interlock device, a small breathalyzer that does not allow the engine to start when…
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Robert “Bailey” Stewart’s plan to open the liquor store 574 Wine and Spirits in the former Goodwill building at 574 Monroe Turnpike has been delayed by the weather and asphalt companies closing for the season. On Thursday night, the Planning and…
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A New Hampshire man was hiking with his family in Kensington last month, when a coyote attacked his two-year-old son. Ian O’Reilly kicked the coyote, but when it kept fighting, biting him twice, he strangled it to death. While Monroe has…
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A renovation and addition project for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Management headquarters at 54 Jockey Hollow Road should come before the Planning and Zoning Commission by its Feb. 20 meeting. Last week, the Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total…
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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,…