Monroe voters to decide on a $96.7 million town budget on May 3
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MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance approved a $96.7 million town budget Tuesday, which will come before voters at a referendum on May 3.
Rising fuel costs a concern as officials deliberate on town budget
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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
Finance Board shares expectations before Town Council reviews municipal budget
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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 million municipal budget proposal begins in earnest. Read More
Two Board of Finance candidates introduce themselves
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To the Editor:
The Board of Finance is an important arm of the Monroe Town Government. It provides oversight and guidance for the budget process and expenditures throughout the fiscal year. Read More
Candidate Profile: Greg Beno
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Name: Greg Beno
Political Party: Republican
Running for: Board of Finance
Education: BA – Stonehill College, MBA – Quinnipiac University
Work experience: Director of Contact Center – Inside Sales for a large national corporation
Political experience: Incumbent member of the Board of Finance, former member of the Board of Directors for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce
Family: Greg Beno grew up in Monroe and graduated from Masuk High School. Read More
Candidate Profile: Samantha Spino
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Name: Samantha Spino
Political Party: Democrat
Running For: Board of Finance
Education: CPA; BS in Accounting, University of Maryland – College Park
Work Experience: Currently a Senior Manager at CFGI, a leading accounting consulting firm; 7 years in private, working my way up to Controller; 5 years of public accounting with BDO and PwC as an auditor
With my background as a CPA, I have hands-on experience with budgeting and assessing revenues and expenses for their appropriateness. Read More
Candidate Profile: Michael Manjos
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Name: Michael Manjos
Political Party: Republican
Running for: Board of Finance
Education: BS accounting Fairfield University
Work experience: Global Head of Trading for WatchBox
Political experience: Incumbent chairman of the Board of Finance, chairman of the Pension Committee, former vice chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, former vice chairman of the Economic Development Commission. Read More
Candidate Profile: Mary Hall
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Name: Mary Hall
Political Party: Democrat
Running For: Board of Finance
Work Experience: My career spans 45 years in various financial leadership roles for GE and GENPACT. Read More
Finance board vice chair, angered by Dems ‘dismissive email,’ switches party to Republican
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MONROE, CT — John Ostaszewski served on the Board of Finance for close to a decade, while earning the respect of fellow board members, who elected him vice chairman six years ago, despite his being a Democrat on a Republican controlled board. Read More
Town Council fills vacancies on finance board, planning and zoning
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members unanimously approved two appointments, filling vacancies on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of Finance, Monday. Read More