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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as their contested races head toward the finish line. State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, the incumbent for the district covering Monroe, Easton and Trumbull, spoke to voters at the polls earlier in the day. “I’m excited the day’s here to give everyone a chance to have their voices heard,” he said…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
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SHELTON, CT — The Chabad Jewish Center of Shelton’s menorah lighting scheduled for this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. on the Huntington Green, has been postponed due to the rain and strong winds forecast. The new date will be at the…
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MONROE, CT — Firefighters contained a fire to an upstairs bedroom of a house on Webb Circle Saturday morning, according to Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano, who told The Sun nobody was injured. “The cause is believed to be accidental…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is hosting two holiday themed events: its annual Gingerbread House Competition and the Letters to Santa program. Gingerbread House Competition Gingerbread house-makers will put their design skills to the test while…
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Theresa G. Dyer passed away peacefully on Sunday, Dec. 3, at the age of 95, with her cherished daughters and dear neighbor by her side. She was a wondrous force of nature and will be missed deeply. Terri was born…
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MONROE, CT — A 65-year-old Monroe woman allegedly went after her husband with a golf club during an argument at their Cutlers Farm Road home Monday, and hit his car hood several times after he got inside it and shut…
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BERLIN, CT — With high winds and rain expected to impact Connecticut Sunday night into Monday, Eversource is closely monitoring several weather forecasts and planning accordingly. The energy company is bringing in outside crews to assist with power restoration. Crews…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Police Department is hosting its annual Stuff the Gazebo Toy Drive on the town green this Saturday, Dec. 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The toy drive benefits the Center for Family Justice in…
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MONROE, CT —- Beginning July 1, 2024, a new Connecticut General Statute requires that children need to turn five-years-old on or before Sept. 1 to be automatically eligible for kindergarten. This is a change from the current kindergarten cutoff date…
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Mabel Wickson, a longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on November 24, 2023. She was 90 years old. Born in Fairfield, she was the daughter of William G. Sherwood and Caroline S. Sherwood. She was an avid gardener and loved…
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Margaret Ann Bonitatibus Tranzillo passed away peacefully with family by her side on December 6, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. She was the beloved wife of 59 years to Robert Louis Tranzillo of Monroe. Marge was born…
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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…