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MONROE, CT — After discussing, and opting against, potential cuts for office supplies and whether or not to add in $48,910 to hire either a new assistant adult and teen services librarian or a program coordinator for Parks and Recreation, the Town Council unanimously approved a $33.15 million municipal budget for fiscal year 2025-26 Monday night. It will now go before the Board of Finance, which will review the entire $107,069,131 town budget proposal, which also includes education funding. A final spending plan will ultimately be decided by the voters in a referendum to be held on May 6. In…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler Road Friday morning. At approximately 11:21 a.m., police…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Inflatable palm trees and decorations of coconuts and tropical flowers adorned the cafeteria inside Masuk High School late Friday afternoon. Music played from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Monroe Elementary School parents, upset over first hearing that one school space option to meet the needs of growing student enrollment involves…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team concluded the regular season with a 69-65 win over visiting Shelton in a nonconference clash on Saturday. Mitch DeBernardo scored 21 points, had seven assists, grabbed four rebounds and came away with…
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Masuk High’s girls basketball team is the South-West Conference Tournament’s No. 7 seed and will visit No. 2 Bethel in Wednesday’s quarterfinals at 6 p.m. Masuk went 8-5 in conference play this winter, concluding the regular season with a 58-25…
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Monroe residents bringing refuse and demolition materials to the landfill on Garder Road over the past decade most likely encountered town employee Allen J. Cassatt, affectionately known as “Bud” to those closest to him. He also liked interacting with customers…
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The Monroe Parks and Recreation eighth grade boys travel basketball team won the Silver bracket championship at InSports in the Milford Knights Basketball League on Sunday, Feb. 9. “This is the second year of our program, as well as having…
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Lenore Sullivan, of Monroe, drove a school bus for her hometown, before applying for a job as a cocktail waitress at the old Holiday Inn on Lafayette Boulevard in Bridgeport decades ago. She was soon promoted to tend bar. “I…
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MONROE, CT — Sharp 3-point shooting from Bailey Bajda and Grace Sheppard — four apiece from beyond the arc — coupled with a solid defensive effort from the second quarter on lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to 58-25…
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Photo: Mitch DeBernardo logged 34 points in Masuk’s Senior Night win over Barlow. MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team defeated visiting Joel Barlow of Redding 69-52 in Monday’s Senior Night clash. The Panthers capped off their South-West Conference…
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MONROE, CT — Members of the Board of Education’s Facilities Ad Hoc Committee went over six options to resolve the town’s school space needs amid growing student enrollment Wednesday night, before whittling the list down to two. Among members’ input,…
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SHELTON, CT — The Masuk High hockey team skated to a 7-3 win over Trumbull at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Wednesday night. Christian LaBella factored into all of the Panther scoring with five goals and a pair of…
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MONROE, CT — Voting for the special election for Connecticut Senate District 21, between State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, and Stratford Town Councilman Tony Afriyie, a Democrat, will take place in one polling location on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This election…
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MONROE, CT — After discussing, and opting against, potential cuts for office supplies and whether or not to add in $48,910 to hire either a new assistant adult and teen services librarian or a program coordinator for Parks and Recreation, the Town Council unanimously approved a $33.15 million municipal budget…
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MONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our 35th Year, Organic and Natural Hair Care.” Inside, stylists cut, brushed and blowdried the hair of clients seated in front of a row of mirrors. Further back, owner Nancy Aponte brought out trays of vegetables, crackers, meats and cheeses, placing it on a table with a cake for her guests. First Selectman Terry Rooney, Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni, who also chairs the Monroe Economic Development Commission, and several chamber members were…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
Read MoreTea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
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MONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place event finishes and several strong swims throughout the meet. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 520. Masuk placed with 186. Masuk made a statement at the start of the meet, jumping out in front of the rest of the conference with a first place finish in the 200 yard medley relay. The A relay team for this event consisted of Jack McHugh, Carter Adragna, Brendan Kirberger and Will Hardy, finishing with…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Inflatable palm trees and decorations of coconuts and tropical flowers adorned the cafeteria inside Masuk High School late Friday afternoon. Music played from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 63-39 loss to Bristol Eastern in the Class L State Tournament’s second round Tuesday might mark the end of the season, but…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team won its Class L State Tournament opener with a 52-46 victory over visiting and No. 25 seed Wilton…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was a strong overall season for Masuk High’s boys basketball team, one in which the Panthers racked up a baker’s dozen regular-season…
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MONROE, CT — Several Monroe Elementary School parents, upset over first hearing that one school space option to…
MONROE, CT — Monroe’s public elementary schools will host Incoming Kindergarten Screenings this April to provide an opportunity…
MONROE, CT — The Bruce Lazar Memorial Scholarship supports the next generation of educators, who embody the late…
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MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At…
MONROE, CT — Three drivers escaped injury Feb. 24, after a gray 2011 Volkswagen Jetta crashed into a…
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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…