Today: October 7, 2024
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MONROE, CT — Board of Finance Chairman Michael Manjos has been involved in the town budget process for the last 13 years. Read More …
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney and Superintendent Joseph Kobza toured Fawn Hollow Elementary School with Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances Friday afternoon to assess the school’s space needs amid the budget process. Read More …
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow Middle School Principal Julia Strong has struggled to fill two non-certified math tutor positions. In the past year alone, the school lost five tutors who left for more “lucrative” jobs — in one case, Kohl’s,…
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says the loss of grant money, growing student enrollment and high projections for health insurance premiums factored into the 7.15 percent spending increase in his $72.5 million budget request for Monroe’s public…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe was long known for its epic budget battles, when voters defeated town budget proposals at several referendums each year, before one was adopted for the next fiscal year. Read More …
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MONROE, CT — A new teacher to reduce the number of study halls at Masuk High School, more money for instructional supplies, PSAT and SAT tests, and virtual classes Masuk does not offer are among the budget requests for fiscal…
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MONROE, CT — Children traditionally learn while seated in wooden chairs, but it can be easier to relax and focus on a good book in a comfy one. Read More …
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MONROE, CT — Town officials are wary of uncertainty in the petroleum market amid soaring gas prices and rising home heating costs. Read More …
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MONROE, CT — A year of strong grand list growth and declining debt, a rebounding undesignated fund balance and an upgraded bond rating puts the town in a favorable position as the Town Council’s review of First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s $30.7…
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MONROE,CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg told the Town Council strong grand list growth, use of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and conservative budgeting will limit next year’s tax increase. Read More …
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