Sen. Kevin Kelly | The Monroe Sun

Kelly supports suspension of gas taxes, but says it’s ‘not nearly enough’

By Press Release | November 29, 2022

HARTFORD, CT – Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly, R-21st, released the following statement regarding Monday’s special session of the Connecticut General Assembly and House Bill 6001 An Act Concerning the Suspension of Certain Gas Taxes, the Extension of Free Bus Service, Bottle Deposit Labels and Funding for the Connecticut Premium Pay Program and Energy Assistance:

Connecticut families need relief — at the gas pump, at the grocery store, and when it comes to heating their home. Read More

Lamont visits Connecticut’s No. 1 farmers’ market

By Bill Bittar | October 14, 2022

MONROE, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont rang the bell to get the Monroe Farmers’ Market underway Friday afternoon, and was later seen munching on an apple while talking to Herman Olivera about his business, Hannah’s Honey. Read More

Where do the 21st Senatorial District candidates stand on abortion?

By Bill Bittar | October 5, 2022

State Sen. Kevin Kelly, a Republican, is a longtime incumbent seeking another term heading the 21st District, which includes the towns Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford.

Monroe secures $500K grant for reconstruction of Old Zoar Road

By Press Release | September 27, 2022

MONROE, CT — The town of Monroe received approval for $500,000 in state funds for the reconstruction of Old Zoar Road. Read More

21st District Race: Green wants a debate, Kelly celebrates construction workers

By Bill Bittar | September 22, 2022

State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, has been active of late, attending events for Construction Appreciate Week and a World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Press Conference. Read More

Monroe receives $150,000 state grant to upgrade athletic facilities at Wolfe Park

By Bill Bittar | July 29, 2022

MONROE, CT — Monroe was recently awarded a $150,000 grant for athletic facility upgrades at Wolfe Park. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the aid will be used to repair, regrade, resurface and re-stripe the courts — projects listed among the town’s priorities. Read More

Did you hear …?

By Bill Bittar | July 14, 2022

Aloha James: A Luau to Fight Addiction

SHELTON, CT — The second annual Aloha James: A Luau to Fight Addiction, an event in honor of James Karcher, a former Monroe resident who died from an accidental overdose, will be held at Caloroso Eatery & Bar, 100 Center St., Read More

Did you hear …?

By Bill Bittar | November 19, 2021

St. Peter’s Holly Fair

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will host its Holly Fair on Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Read More

School board recognizes 2022 Teacher of the Year Bill McDonough

By Bill Bittar | October 6, 2021

MONROE, CT — A Masuk High School graduate, who now studies computer science at the University of Massachusetts, says she owes it all to her former teacher, William “Bill” McDonough, Monroe’s 2022 Teacher of the Year. Read More

Did you hear …?

By Bill Bittar | October 6, 2021

Monroe Senior Center receives donation from Spectrum

MONROE, CT — The Monroe Senior Center received a donation of $2,500 and 10 Chromebooks from Spectrum to support the launch of its new digital education programming. Read More