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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District 3 this morning and how issues were addressed to ensure every vote counts. Below is their statement: Prior to Election Day, all tabulators were successfully pre-tested and sealed for the election, per statute, by the Registrars of Voters and Deputy Registrars of Voters. On the opening of the polls this morning, two districts reported issues to the Head Moderator and Registrars of Voters. At Fawn Hollow District 1, ballots were not being read by…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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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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Masuk High’s hockey team skated to a pair of victories in three days, toppling Lyman Hall 8-2 in Northford on Saturday and edging the BBDI co-op 4-3 in Shelton on Monday. Against Lyman Hall, Luke Kondub scored four times, Nick…
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Editor’s Note: The special meeting on the Masuk football coach, the Policy Committee and the regular meeting were all moved to Thursday, Jan. 18, after Tuesday’s snowstorm canceled school. MONROE, CT — A special meeting of the Board of Education,…
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Mark Rozelle of Easton, a longtime volunteer in disaster services for the American Red Cross, had just come back from organizing an emergency shelter for flood victims in Rhode Island following heavy rain, when he made an appearance at the…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands commissioners unanimously approved a modification for the expansion of an artificial turf field at the Olè Soccer Training Center, 5 Victoria Drive, during its meeting last week. The expansion was previously approved, but the modification…
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Public officials reflected on Ken Kellogg’s life, as well as his six years as Monroe’s first selectman during a retirement celebration at Whitney Farms Golf Club Friday evening. Aside from reminiscing about his careful attention to detail in putting processes…
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MONROE, CT — What a season for Masuk High’s girls basketball team to this point. Ten contests down and nine victories has the Panthers already qualified for the state playoffs as they look to bolster their South-West Conference standing. Something…
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Editor’s Note: This article originally identified the driver as a Trumbull woman. The Sun apologizes for the error. MONROE, CT — A 48-year-old Shelton woman was hospitalized with injuries after being involved in a one-vehicle rollover crash on a steep…
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MONROE, CT — Smoke and a burning smell came from the third floor of Jockey Hollow Middle School Friday afternoon. Students and staff evacuated the building as firefighters responded to the emergency call, working with custodians to trace the origin…
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MONROE, CT — A New York man, who recently moved to Connecticut, was helping his wife while she worked at a residence on Hiram Hill Road for the past few months. Over the period, he reportedly had several issues with…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District 3 this morning and how issues were addressed to ensure every vote counts. Below is their statement: Prior to Election Day, all tabulators were…
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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…