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MONROE, CT — A surge of positive COVID-19 cases across the country is also being felt in Monroe. This week the town turned orange on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s alert map, one color away from the highest alert, which is red.
MONROE, CT — Speakers at the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 1 Friday evening paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans, who lost their lives in the horrific terrorist attacks 19 years ago, and also recalled how the country pulled together after the tremendous loss of life. Read More
MONROE, CT — The coronavirus pandemic has led to increased demand at the Monroe Food Pantry and to losses of revenue for small businesses. Read More
MONROE, Conn. — On the heels of the closings of Monroe’s public schools to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the Town Council held an emergency meeting Friday to pass a resolution granting the first selectman authority to execute, amend and terminate any town contracts that may be necessary and in response to the global pandemic. Read More
An industrial property on Cambridge Drive is rife with wetlands violations from activity done over the past decade, but its new owner vows to clean it up and make it viable for development again. Read More
Firefighters honored Olivia Cross, a Masuk High School junior, during a ceremony at Stepney firehouse Tuesday night, for her heroics during a house fire in April, when she got two small children she was babysitting outside to safety. Read More
Families flocked to the open house at the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Station No. 1 on Shelton Road Sunday, for an event that featured a touch-a-truck, fire safety tips and a live demonstration of a motor vehicle extrication. Read More
A triaxle dump truck was cresting the top of the hill in the 1400 block of Monroe Turnpike late Friday afternoon, when a fire that started in the engine compartment quickly spread to the cab. Read More
Monroe’s main commercial thoroughfares of routes 25 and 111 take traffic to businesses, schools and medical facilities, and both roads are conveniently located near major highways. Read More
OCTOBER 1, 1966 – SEPTEMBER 18, 2019
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Michael Tobin on September 18, 2019. Read More