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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the podium during a commencement ceremony on Benedict Field as he delivered the “student remarks” to his fellow graduates, educators, family and friends. “Back then, three years felt like an eternity and I remember thinking eighth grade was so far away that the three years would never come,” Budjinski said. “And…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe Republican Town Committee members collected nonperishable food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry outside both entrances to Stop & Shop Sunday, while…
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, CT — As residents look toward the Nov. 4 municipal election, Monroe Democratic Town Chair Chrissy Martinez proudly introduced her committee’s candidates touted as neighbors committed to keeping the community safe, vibrant, and welcoming for all families. At the…
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To the Editor, Regarding Mr. Vaglivelo, Ambrosey campaign manager’s response to letter to the Editor. In Mr. Vaglivelo’s response, he seemed to bypass the cost of reopening up Chalk Hill School, adding another floor to this structure at an estimated…
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MONROE, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a petition to establish a Special Development District at 1603 Monroe Turnpike, a 4.8-acre site housing Mondo Construction Co. and Mondo Septic and Drainage, at its meeting last Thursday. The…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk boys cross country team beat Bunnell 22-35 at a home meet at Great Hollow Lake Monday afternoon, lost by only one point to Kolbe Cathedral (28-27) and lost to Immaculate 33-26. “I thought we showed…
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Dennis Raymond Cassia, 73, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Cassia was born on November 11, 1951 to Vincenzio and Violandi Cassia in White Plains, N.Y. He is survived by a brother James Cassia, sister Judy Cassia,…
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To the Editor: The recent letter defending First Selectman Rooney left out critical facts about Monroe’s schools. What it presented was not a technical assessment; it was a political argument. The Board of Education’s 2024 facilities study was not a…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk girls cross country team swept to victories at its home meet at Great Hollow Lake Monday afternoon, beating Bunnell 17-40, Immaculate 25-30, and Kolbe Cathedral 20-37, as five Panthers finished in the top 10. Abigail…
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MONROE, CT — A text from someone claiming to be from Coinbase Support led to a local man being defrauded out of close to $75,000 in an online scam, according to a police complaint filed Saturday. The victim told police…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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Masuk 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 repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
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MONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…