Most Masuk students embrace suspension of mask mandate, some say too soon
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MONROE, CT — Since the end of April 2020, everyone has been required to wear a face mask in public to further prevent the spread of Covid-19. Read More
Monroe schools to start mask optional policy Monday
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members voted unanimously to suspend three policies requiring students to wear masks in school from Feb. Read More
How should Monroe’s school board handle mask exemptions for meetings?
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MONROE, CT — Justin Orlando, a newly elected member of the Board of Education, showed up to a budget workshop at Masuk High School without a facial covering last week. Read More
Board of Education candidates talk masks, COVID-19 policies
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MONROE, CT — Justin Orlando, a Republican candidate for the Board of Education who opposes mask mandates, literally wore his views on his chest during an interview at Starbucks Friday morning. Read More
Fawn Hollow quarantines 68 students after recent coronavirus exposure
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MONROE, CT — A coronavirus outbreak at Fawn Hollow Elementary School resulted in eight students staying home with COVID-19 and another 60 to quarantine, but Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says the district learned from the experience and remains committed to its goal of keeping children in school throughout the year. Read More
The deal is signed. Panera Café is coming to Monroe
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that a Panera Café will definitely open in Towne Line Plaza on Monroe Turnpike during comments made at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 55th annual dinner Wednesday. Read More
COVID-19 update: Monroe downgraded to yellow alert status
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MONROE, CT — Monroe now has yellow alert status on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s color coded map. It is the lowest alert, for municipalities with 5-9 daily cases per 100,000.
As vaccinations increase, so does in-person attendance at Monroe’s schools
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza told the Board of Education he was encouraged to see kids playing softball outside and the buzz of activity inside school buildings last week, which was “the first full week of the entire district” amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
Monroe relaxes outdoor dining regulations for restaurants
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MONROE, CT — Families and friends enjoyed meals outside on warm days last summer, when Monroe’s restaurants were allowed to offer outdoor dining amid the COVID-19 pandemic — and town officials recently relaxed zoning regulations to keep the patios busy every season. Read More
Spokesperson: Closure of Bank of America’s Monroe branch only temporary
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MONROE, CT — A spokesperson for Bank of America says the closure of the town’s branch at 461 Monroe Turnpike, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is only temporary. Read More