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MONROE, CT — As the school district faces a list of difficult spending cuts, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris urges parents to participate in a public hearing on the $107,069,131 town budget proposal, to be held by the Board of Finance this Thursday at Monroe Town Hall at 6 p.m. Citing a need to pass a budget that works for everybody in a state-mandated revaluation year marked by sharp increases in home property values, First Selectman Terry Rooney reduced the Board of Education’s requested increase by $1.85 million. During Monday night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Joseph Kobza went…
Read MoreWEST HARTFORD, CT — Led by a pair of event titles by Brendan Kirberger, and more team records, the Masuk High boys swim team came in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Monroe man was banned from the Stop & Shop supermarket at 470 Monroe Turnpike after he allegedly pushed an 18-year-old store…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual fish fry was a popular mainstay in Monroe, providing fish and chips, sides and homemade desserts for families on Friday’s…
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Photo: Mitch DeBernardo logged 34 points in Masuk’s Senior Night win over Barlow. MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team defeated visiting Joel Barlow of Redding 69-52 in Monday’s Senior Night clash. The Panthers capped off their South-West Conference…
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MONROE, CT — Members of the Board of Education’s Facilities Ad Hoc Committee went over six options to resolve the town’s school space needs amid growing student enrollment Wednesday night, before whittling the list down to two. Among members’ input,…
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SHELTON, CT — The Masuk High hockey team skated to a 7-3 win over Trumbull at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Wednesday night. Christian LaBella factored into all of the Panther scoring with five goals and a pair of…
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MONROE, CT — Voting for the special election for Connecticut Senate District 21, between State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, and Stratford Town Councilman Tony Afriyie, a Democrat, will take place in one polling location on Tuesday, Feb. 25. This election…
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Washington Lodge No. 19, an historic white building near the green on Fan Hill Road, is home to a Masonic chapter dating back to 1791, when its namesake, George Washington, was still serving as our country’s first president. The original…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk varsity wrestling team recently honored young Monroe wrestlers from grades k-8, who compete in various clubs throughout the region, with most from the Newtown Youth Wrestling Club. The young wrestlers, who were accompanied by their…
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Carl Edward Tomchik, age 83, of Monroe, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Carl was born in Bridgeport, on September 5, 1941. He was the fourth child of the late Michael…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk boys hockey team earned spots in both the SWC and CIAC State tournaments and are now seeking the public’s help raising funds to cover the cost of practice time. The Panthers are self-funded, so the…
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The Monroe Red Storm, a seventh grade boys Travel Basketball team, won the Milford Knights Basketball League Championship, defeating Naugatuck 46-41 — and Monroe’s sixth grade team came in second. It was an intense, hard fought game, that went back…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High School Unified Sports Basketball team scrimmaged during halftime of the girls’ varsity basketball game against Stratford High School on Jan. 31. The team demonstrated passing, shooting and teamwork skills in front of a large…
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MONROE, CT — As the school district faces a list of difficult spending cuts, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris urges parents to participate in a public hearing on the $107,069,131 town budget proposal, to be held by the Board of Finance this Thursday at Monroe Town Hall at 6…
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MONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our 35th Year, Organic and Natural Hair Care.” Inside, stylists cut, brushed and blowdried the hair of clients seated in front of a row of mirrors. Further back, owner Nancy Aponte brought out trays of vegetables, crackers, meats and cheeses, placing it on a table with a cake for her guests. First Selectman Terry Rooney, Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni, who also chairs the Monroe Economic Development Commission, and several chamber members were…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
Read MoreTea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
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WEST HARTFORD, CT — Led by a pair of event titles by Brendan Kirberger, and more team records, the Masuk High boys swim team came in sixth in the Class M State Championships at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Monday. Masuk had an exciting start, placing second in the 200 yard medley relay with a personal best time of 1:38:74. The relay team consisted of Jack McHugh, Carter Adragna, Mason Eannotti, and Kirberger. They recorded a time of 1:38:74, a new Masuk High School record. The relay team also qualified for the State Open meet, scheduled for this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place…
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MONROE, CT — As the school district faces a list of difficult spending cuts, Board of Education Chairman…
MONROE, CT — Aryan Ramnaress, 11, took piano lessons at age five, when his father encouraged him to…
MONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life…
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MONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Shelton woman reported her white 2018 Land Rover Discovery stolen from the Village…
MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At…
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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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