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Ashok Gadkar-Wilcox came to the U.S. as part of a wave of immigration from India and his hard work and marketable skills as an engineer enabled him to succeed in his new homeland. He and his wife, Sheela, raised their two children, son, Samit, and daughter, Sujata, who was born on the Fourth of July, with a strong sense of community values. “That drives my focus on education,” said Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, of Trumbull, now 45. “My dad grew up very poor, but he was educated. The only loan he could get to relocate was a maximum of seven dollars.” Gadkar-Wilcox…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games,…
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Katherine Stauffer Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Finance What makes you a great candidate for The Board of Finance? In 2021, I found my way to Monroe, a Town I now proudly call home. From the moment I…
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Chrissy Fensore Martinez Political Party: Democrat Running for: Board of Education Education: I have both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in special education. Connecticut Certified School Administrator. Occupation/Work experience: I have 28 years in the field of special education…
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Cracks formed as the wooden eaves of Stepney United Methodist Church began to split under the weight of the bell in the belfry, forcing the congregation to temporarily leave their building, which is now Our Lady of the Rose Chapel…
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Cathy S. Kohut Political Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Juris Doctor Work experience: Practicing Attorney Political experience: Secretary of State Legal Assistance Volunteer, Monroe Inland Wetlands Commission Community experience: Inland Wetlands Appeal Hearing Officer, member of the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department (current Vice President),…
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Don Smith, 60, the longtime chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, envisioned a facility that meets the needs of volunteers and staff and worked with town officials over the years to make it a reality. Before succumbing to…
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Dona-Lyn Wales Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Education: B.S., Chemistry; M.S., Computer and Information Systems Work experience: Career in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry managing clinical trial data for submission to domestic and international federal regulatory agencies. Political experience: Incumbent member of the Town Council; Member…
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Dominic Smeraglino Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Commission alternate Work Experience/Education: I worked towards a degree in Construction management at CCSU, took a summer job at SNET, still there 25 years later now owned by Frontier Comm., as a…
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Rebecca O’Donnell Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Finance Education: BS Business, Marist College Work experience: Director at Alight, a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions Political experience: Served on Board of Finance since 2019 and prior to that,…
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Judith M. Hamilton (Judy), 87, of Monroe, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 22, with family by her side. Judy was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on December 10, 1935 to Ray and Thelma MacDonald. She grew up in the Stratfield section…
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Ryan Condon Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University Political experience: Current Planning and Zoning Incumbent former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Community experience: Volunteer EMT for the Town of Monroe Family: Son of Veronica and…
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Ashok Gadkar-Wilcox came to the U.S. as part of a wave of immigration from India and his hard work and marketable skills as an engineer enabled him to succeed in his new homeland. He and his wife, Sheela, raised their two children, son, Samit, and daughter, Sujata, who was born…
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MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
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MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
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MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
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MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
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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…
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