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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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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Another game and another one in the win column for the Masuk High girls basketball team. Coach Dan Young’s Panthers defeated host Kolbe Cathedral 54-50 on Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improved to 11-1. Masuk…
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STRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team split a pair of games against South-West Conference foes this week. The Panthers came away with a 57-53 win at Bunnell of Stratford on Wednesday, Jan. 17, then fell 63-39 at home…
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Brian J. Norris, a longtime resident of Stratford and Monroe, passed away on January 17, 2024. He was 67. Born in Bridgeport, Brian was the son of Patrick and Doris Norris. He graduated from Trumbull High School and was employed…
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MONROE, CT — A corporation creates a strategic plan to ensure its business is on the right track for success and police departments are no different, even in small towns. The Monroe Police Department is currently working on its five-year…
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MONROE, CT — Parents, football players and coaches erupted into cheers when Board of Education Chairman David Ferris read a motion to approve a settlement agreement enabling Steve Christy to continue as Masuk High School’s head football coach for the…
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DANBURY, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host Joel Barlow-Weston-Abbott Tech co-op 3-1 at Danbury Ice Arena Wednesday. With the win, the Panthers improved to 8-3 this winter. Nick Kondub scored all three goals and Luke Kondub added a…
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MONROE, CT — The host Masuk High girls basketball team pulled away early for a 63-23 triumph over visiting Bunnell on Wednesday night. Masuk led 26-9 after one quarter and built a 45-11 halftime lead. When all was said and…
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MONROE, CT —- A public hearing before the Inland Wetlands Commission will be held on a plan to build Sun Valley Glen, a nine lot single family subdivision on just over 30 acres at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, near…
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Branden Huertas, 42, a suspect in a South Carolina homicide, was in possession of two firearms reported stolen in a Monroe burglary when he was arrested by police at a Danbury hotel on July 10, according to police. On Jan.…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School Principal Steve Swensen recently presented a $880,904 Athletic Department budget with a $124,969 increase for fiscal year 2024-25 to the Board of Education. The bulk of the 16.5 percent hike is $96,196 more for…
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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…