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Dear 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!). The town’s residents have emphatically made their opinion felt and known. This is going to be very helpful for all of us moving forward in a specific direction based on the town’s vote. Appreciate all the various town entities involved in the budget process, as well as the residents’ feedback. Particularly appreciate the first selectman’s ability in being able to navigate this budget cycle based upon all the various entities’ input he had received.…
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…
Read MoreDaniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was 76. Danny was born to Leonard and Celeste…
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A woman visiting Great Hollow Lake reported seeing a duck impaled with a fishing hook and entangled with fishing line at the walking bridge at the south end of the lake on Aug. 25. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko said…
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A driver was charged with DUI after losing control of his Chevy Avalanche on Wheeler Road early Friday morning, and striking a utility pole and a house near Pamela Drive. Police said the driver, John Vlahos, 28, of 420 Moose Hill…
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Mark Abriola will ride off into the sunset on his Harley this summer after a 25-year-career as a Monroe police officer. During that time, Abriola, 63, served on the department’s domestic violence team, was a detective and worked as a hostage…
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Police identified the victim of the fatal crash on Monroe Turnpike Wednesday morning as Kenneth Tobin, 53, of 85 Lazy Brook Road in Monroe. Tobin was driving his Chevy Suburban north on Route 111 around 11 a.m., when for an…
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Town Democrats are running a diverse slate of candidates this November with the goal of winning a majority on the Town Council and flipping the treasurer’s office from red to blue. Democratic Town Committee Chair Patricia Paniccia said it is unfortunate…
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A driver died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle-crash, after the vehicle collided with a bridge abutment on Monroe Turnpike, near Route 34 Wednesday morning. Route 111 is closed from Old Zoar Road and Cottage Street to Route 34, as…
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This story was updated. Police are performing accident reconstruction on Monroe Turnpike, near Route 34, in the aftermath of a serious one-vehicle-crash Wednesday morning. Route 111 is closed from Old Zoar Road and Cottage Street to Route 34. The…
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Aly Raisman, one of the most decorated female gymnasts of all time and an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, will be the featured guest at The Center for Family Justice’s 22nd annual Speaking of Women luncheon, to be held at…
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Dear 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!). The town’s residents have emphatically made their opinion felt and known. This is going to be very helpful for all of us moving forward…
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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,…