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MONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to life on the Monroe Center Green Wednesday evening, when members of Monroe’s CT 250 Committee took turns reading portions of the Declaration of Independence. A crowd gathered around the town gazebo to hear a reading of the historic document from 1776, which marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War that made the United States a sovereign nation. The event celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary concluded with a ringing of bells by nearby churches,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC Canyon on a left curve, going off the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region, as high winds knocked out power and ripped…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim…
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Name: Patrick O’Hara Age: 55 Address: 282 Shelton Road Party: Republican Running for: Town treasurer Occupation: Farmer and owner of O’Hara’s Nurseries in Monroe. Experience: Incumbent town treasurer, Board of Finance member 2017 to 2019, former chairman of the Planning…
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Name: Christa DeLeo Age: 42 Address: 9 Blueberry Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Treasurer Occupation: Community Volunteer Education: Lauralton Hall Class of 1995, studied at Randolph College. Experience: Political newcomer. Background: Over the past 12 years DeLeo dedicated many volunteer…
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Teenagers dished out ziti, meatballs and bread at a serving station inside the Rexford House dining room at Monroe Congregational Church, and Nina Gagnon stirred a pot of tomato sauce next to a bowl of meatballs in the kitchen Friday…
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A woman told police she saw a naked man sitting in a gray Cadillac and honking at other vehicles in the area of Lovers Lane and Elm Street around 12:27 p.m. Thursday. Police went on to arrest a 40-year-old Kimberly…
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Frank Connelly, interim finance director for Monroe public schools, told the Board of Education the projected shortfall for special education was reduced from $307,000 to $91,000 at the board’s meeting Monday. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Zamary also told the…
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A miniature golf fundraiser in support of the Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. A fun-filled 18-hole course will be erected inside the library building. The course will thread through both floors of…
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Superintendent Dr. Jack Zamary honored the Monroe Rotary Club with the Exemplary People Award for its consistent support of Monroe public schools during the Board of Education meeting on Monday. Rotary Club President Katie Bailey and secretary Steve Vavrek, a…
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The Monroe Lions eight-graders exploded to a 24-0 lead over the Torrington Warriors in the first half of last Sunday’s game at Wolfe Park, then held on for a 38-21 win, snapping a two game losing streak. Head Coach Joe…
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MONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to life on the Monroe Center Green Wednesday evening, when members of Monroe’s CT 250 Committee took turns reading portions of the Declaration of Independence.…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
MONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region,…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…