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MONROE, Conn. — A red Monroe Public Works truck was parked on the side of Bug Hill Road last Thursday afternoon. Behind it, men wearing baseball caps and orange T-shirts used a road saw to make an even cut across the street in an area marked off with a cone. “We’re cutting the trench,” Crew Leader Josh Krize explained. “On Monday, we’ll replace the pipe that failed.” Krize gave an update to First Selectman Terry Rooney, who did a drive through town to see the status of several projects underway this spring. Rooney said the Public Works project will improve…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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WATERBURY, CT — Masuk High’s football team got new Coach Chris Pace a win in his first game, kicking off the season with a 32-21 victory at Holy Cross on Friday night. Jake Viglione rushed for a pair of touchdowns,…
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NEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk’s girls swim and dive team won by the slimmest of margins, topping the host New Fairfield Rebels 93-92 on Tuesday. First-place Masuk finishers in the meet: 200 Medley Relay – Lena Savkovic, Laney Stillway, Izzy…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-22nd, could not attend Gov. Ned Lamont’s signing of a bill recognizing Diwali as a state holiday due to a scheduling conflict, but she tapped Riya Pooskur, a Masuk High School student, to…
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MONROE, CT — Sept. 11, 2001, dawned an idyllic fall day in New England, but the peace vanished instantly in smoke and fire as terrorists crashed airplanes like flying bombs into the World Trade Center, ultimately killing thousands of people.…
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MONROE, CT — Each fall on the gridiron provides excitement for what could be. Teams chase championship aspirations and hopes are high for the present or the future. In the case of Masuk High football, coming off a state championship…
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MONROE, CT — Bruce C. Mondo’s family has lived in town since 1941 and owns Mondo Construction Co. and Mondo Septic and Drainage on their 4.8-acre property at 1603 Monroe Turnpike, near Roosevelt Drive (Route 34). It’s bounded by the…
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MONROE, CT — Hopes and expectations are high for Masuk High’s girls soccer team this fall. “Win the SWC for sure — that’s our goal,” said Coach Katy Kreiner, whose team blanked Bethel 6-0 in the season opener on Sept.…
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MONROE, CT — Principals at Masuk High and Fawn Hollow Elementary schools notified families of a safety precaution late Tuesday morning, which moved all physical education classes and recess periods indoors, after administrators had received guidance from police on a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A red Monroe Public Works truck was parked on the side of Bug Hill Road last Thursday afternoon. Behind it, men wearing baseball caps and orange T-shirts used a road saw to make an even cut across the street in an area marked off with a cone.…
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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…