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Election outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep. Tony Scott to concede. Scott, of Monroe, was reelected to his third two-year-term as the representative of Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull. “I called Tony this morning and congratulated him on a good race and his successful win,” Cliff said. “I left a voicemail and my phone number, so he could call me back should he wish to.” Cliff, of Easton, said she spent much of Wednesday morning writing thank you notes…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines for alleged sales to underage customers at A&W…
Read MoreSujata Gadkar-Wilcox had declared victory in Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District race late Tuesday night. With votes still left to be counted in Bridgeport, whose politics traditionally…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, led her opponent, Republican, Chris Carrena, 51 to 47 percent late Tuesday…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott held a commanding lead late Tuesday night, so though all of the results were not in, the incumbent Republican…
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To the Editor and the People of Monroe: My name is Jennifer Palmieri (Plessis), the daughter of Donna Miller (30yr resident bus driver and dispatcher/manager) and granddaughter of Jane Miller (30yr resident Cafeteria Head Cook). I have been a resident…
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MONROE, CT — Solli Engineering is proposing a regulation amendment to allow sorting and handling facilities as a new use in Industrial 2 Districts. If the Planning and Zoning Commission approves it, Kevin Solli, principal of Solli Engineering said his…
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Michael Anthony Russo, 53, passed away due to heart complications. Mike was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many. Mike was born in Ridgewood, NY, then spent his formative years in Monroe and much of his…
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David Wolfe, 69, of Monroe, went to the hospital with internal bleeding in March of 2020 and it took doctors three days to find its source, a malignant tumor on his small intestine. A surgery removed it and Wolfe learned…
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MONROE, CT — Most house fires occur over the holidays when families are preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, candles are lit, extension cords are used for lights, and homes are heated with oil burners, space heaters and wood burning stoves.…
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MONROE, CT — An identity thief transferred over $4,875 from a 59-year-old Monroe woman’s M&T Bank account to newly set up Credit One Bank and Capital One Mobile accounts. The victim discovered the fraud after logging into her online bill…
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To the Editor, I am writing to share a unique perspective that I have on one of our first selectman candidates, Mr. Terry Rooney. I have known Terry since I was about 11-12 years old. My mother and father owned…
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To the Editor, My name is David Orr and I have been a resident of Monroe for over 11 years. I’d like to share my experience in working with Terry Rooney on the EMS building construction project, located at 54…
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Lois Fiske Heitzke, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1933, in Marlborough, Mass. Lois was a graduate of Centenary Junior College in Hackettstown, N.J. where she earned…
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I’ll be taking some time off, from Sunday to Oct. 20, but will be back and ready to work hard during the lead up to the municipal election. In the meantime, my friend Kate Ramunni, a longtime journalist who I’ve…
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Election outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep. Tony Scott to concede. Scott, of Monroe, was reelected to his third two-year-term as the representative of Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull.…
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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 — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
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…
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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…