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MONROE, 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 to 1,193, nearly 61 percent, according to unofficial results from the Monroe Registrars of Voters Office. In a budget process, in which many parents spoke out in favor of fully funding Monroe’s public schools, the town had its highest voter turnout since 2017 at just under 23 percent. Several education supporters waited in the gym of the Monroe Community Center to hear the results after the polls closed and exchanged celebratory hugs when the…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A steady line moved at the ballot box for Monroe’s town budget referendum, while more voters filled in ballots at tables inside the…
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To the Editor: Last evening, the Board of Finance unanimously approved the Town’s 2026–2027 budget, endorsing every line item. Entering the second year post-revaluation, this budget reflects a clear understanding of the financial challenges facing municipalities across the state. Rising…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Board of Finance approved a $113.6 million town budget with a 4.2 percent tax increase Thursday, which will go to voters for a referendum on May 5. Polls will be open at the Community Center, 707…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team outscored visiting Joel Barlow 11-7 behind a great all-around effort from Jackson Zylick on Wednesday. Zylick drove in four runs on three hits — he doubled in the fifth inning to drive in…
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MONROE, Conn. — David York followed in his father’s footsteps when he became a firefighter and a minister to serve his community. William “Willy” Wiley, who was a Boy Scout growing up, joined the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department to get…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently began practicing for its upcoming season. The Lions are led by Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. and Assistant Coach Kathleen Foley and the roster consists of 56…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s softball team improved to 5-0, following up a 12-7 season-opening win over Norwich Free Academy with eight-run efforts in back to back games, a 16-run barrage and a 24 run outburst. Grace Ely picked up…
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Greg Collins, 62, of Monroe, Conn., his son, Elliot, 29, and teammates, Chris Betts and Will Towning, were about a third of the way to completing The World’s Toughest Row, a 3,000 mile international race west from San Sebastian de…
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MONROE, Conn. — Coming off a pair of lopsided wins to begin the season, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team had its first test, possibly its biggest of the season, and passed it in dramatic fashion. The Panthers came from behind…
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MONROE, 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 to 1,193, nearly 61 percent, according to unofficial results from the Monroe Registrars of Voters Office. In a budget process, in which many parents…
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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,…