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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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MONROE, CT — All three of the town’s volunteer fire companies — Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson — came together for the annual awards banquet at The Waterview Friday on June 27, celebrating acts of courage, responses to the most emergency…
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MONROE, CT — A 34-year-old Greenwich man was working on an excavator in the O’Reilly Auto Parts parking lot on Monroe Turnpike Tuesday afternoon, when he swung the bucket, accidentally striking a guide wire that was connected to a utility…
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NAUGATUCK, CT — Monroe’s 11U Little League All Stars steamrolled opponents to capture their second District title in a row, culminating with a convincing 9-2 win over Naugatuck at Peter J. Foley Stadium Wednesday night. Monroe’s starting pitcher, Mac Fink,…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to 365 calls involving falls last year. A variety of factors can lead to such mishaps, from balance issues and medical conditions to throw rugs and household clutter. In response…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce elected its board, presented two scholarships to deserving Masuk High School graduates and beautification awards to local businesses at its annual dinner at Jennie’s Pizzeria. Emma Smeraglino and Antonio Campos were awarded…
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MONROE, CT — A 45-year-old Danbury man who backed out of the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department parking lot in his red Toyota Surpra Saturday night, nearly striking the passing vehicle of an off duty state trooper, who was driving on…
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TRUMBULL, CT — After 15 years operating Intrinsic Health Source as a solo practice in Monroe, holistic nurse and massage therapist Jeannine Capria knew it was time for a change. Client demand had outgrown what the original location could accommodate—not…
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MONROE, CT — A three-on-three basketball tournament at Wolfe Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, will raise money for the Pete Simoulidis Scholarship Fund, honoring the legacy of its namesake, the beloved coach and mentor. Panagiotis “Pete” Simoulidis, a married father…
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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…