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To 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 education still matters here. Nearly 3,100 residents participated in the most engaged budget referendum Monroe has seen in years – an encouraging jump, even if our town is capable of far more participation than that – and a clear majority chose to support the budget and the schools that depend on it. But let’s not confuse progress with resolution. Because the truth is, this budget did not represent some bold new investment in Monroe’s…
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!).…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters overwhelmingly supported the $113.6 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 at referendum Tuesday, approving it by a vote of 1,864…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS CAP) Club, is organizing a silent art auction…
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Name: Terry Rooney Age: 49 Address: 70 Knapp St. Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: Owns and operates a local construction business for over 15 Years. Education: Masuk High School Class of 1988, studied at Sacred Heart University while…
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Name: Jonathan Formichella Age: 26 Address: 25 Rolling Ridge Road Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Occupation: Attorney Education: A graduate of the Quinnipiac University School of Law, The College of the Holy Cross and Fairfield College Preparatory School. Experience:…
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Name: Phyllis D. Kansky Age: 83 Address: 28 Brookside Drive Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Human Resources Director and Grants Administrator for the town of Bethel since 2004. Education: Earned a BBA in Business Administration from Western Connecticut State University…
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Name: Dee Dee Martin Age: 72 Address: 95 Maryannne Drive Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Retired teacher Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in special education from Western Michigan University Experience: Incumbent Town Council member, serves on the Parks and Recreation Commission,…
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Name: Spencer Wesley Age: 27 Address: 243 Cottage Street Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Connecticut, earned an Associate’s degree in behavioral science. Occupation: IT Support and IT Support…
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Name: Jason Maur Age: 34 Address: 44 Stable Ridge Road Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Corporate Counsel of a solar energy company Education: Earned aB.A. in political science and psychology from Johns Hopkins University; earned a Juris Doctorate…
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Name: Jennifer Aguilar Age: 52 Address: 32 Surrey Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Earned an Associate Degree in early childhood education from Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Experience: Monroe Town Council 2017-present; Monroe Youth Commission 2013-2017; EMS Building Committee-…
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Name: Susan Koneff Age: Not given Address: 7 Georges Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Occupation: Retired language arts teacher Jockey Hollow/Chalk Hill Middle School, 26 years Education: Attended Lycoming College; earned a BS in Education from The College…
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To 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 education still matters here. Nearly 3,100 residents participated in the most engaged budget referendum Monroe has seen in years – an encouraging jump, even…
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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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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Public Schools’ annual Celebration of Reading was held on Monday morning amid a celebration…
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MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
MONROE, Conn. — A 31-year-old Bridgeport woman allegedly stole credit and bank card information from eight co-workers at…
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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,…