MONROE, CT — The developer for Sun Valley Glen, a proposal for a nine lot single family subdivision on just over 30 acres at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, came before the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee Monday evening.…
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MONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony Lane on April 10. A 17-year-old Shelton female told police she sat in the front seat of a gray 2013 Hyundai Elantra…
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Centennial Watershed State Forest, co-managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, has been recognized by Audubon’s Bird-Friendly Maple program for its management of a seven-acre sugarbush in the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team finished off a 5-0 start to the season against non-conference opponents with a pair of hard-fought wins, defeating visiting Southington 2-1 on April 9 and host Cheshire 10-6 on April 13. In both…
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MONROE, CT — After a week in which temperatures occasionally climbed into the 60s, the mercury dropped to around 45 degrees Saturday and a cool breeze could be felt amid bouts of cold, intermittent rain. A crowd of people gathered…
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MONROE, CT — Five games into the season the Masuk High boys lacrosse team is proving to be a tough team to beat. The Panthers have won in a variety of ways, including a 9-8 edging of Shelton as well…
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MONROE, CT — Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to enroll in Monroe Public Schools’ Early Childhood Intervention Center for the 2024-25 school year. The districtwide preschool program offers morning and afternoon options. The center’s integrated model “incorporates ‘Neighborhood Kids’ and…
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On the eve before the last day of school on June 22, 1977, children enjoyed the warm weather, riding their bikes and playing with friends, while eagerly anticipating the start of summer vacation. But for one Monroe family the day…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s baseball and softball teams are getting into the swing of things early this spring. The girls recently belted three homers, including a grand slam, in a 13-0 mercy rule victory over Fairfield Warde; and…
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MONROE, CT — Police traveled to Uxbridge District Court in Massachusetts on Wednesday to pick up a man being held as a fugitive of justice, allegedly trying avoid a Monroe warrant for his arrest. Maurice Stevens, 34, of the Bronx,…
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MONROE, CT — The developer for Sun Valley Glen, a proposal for a nine lot single family subdivision on just over 30 acres at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, came before the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee Monday evening. Attorney Christopher Russo told subcommittee members the property is in an RF-2 zone and the property below it is in a Recreational Residence District (an RR). His client wants to rezone his property as an RR. But rather than an RR, Russo said cluster housing would allow the same use without requiring the property to be served by public water.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony Lane on April 10. A 17-year-old Shelton female…
Read MoreCentennial Watershed State Forest, co-managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Aquarion Water Company, and The Nature Conservancy in Connecticut, has been recognized…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team finished off a 5-0 start to the season against non-conference opponents with a pair of hard-fought wins, defeating visiting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After a week in which temperatures occasionally climbed into the 60s, the mercury dropped to around 45 degrees Saturday and a cool breeze…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s baseball and softball teams are getting into the swing of things early this spring. The girls recently belted three homers, including a grand slam, in a 13-0 mercy rule victory over Fairfield Warde; and clutch hitting helped the boys rally from a 4-1 deficit…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team came back from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the visiting Ridgefield Tigers on Wednesday. Justin Feinstein pitched 5 2/3 innings for Masuk striking out 10, while allowing four hits and four runs (two earned). In the bottom of the sixth down 4-2, the Panthers tied the game when Steven Curtin hit a two-run single. In the bottom of the seventh inning, Colin Hope drew a one out walk, stole second base, advanced to third on a wild pitch and then scored the winning run on an RBI fielder’s choice by Carson Falcone. Quinn…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had its first three matches of the year and earned four wins, defeating visiting Stratford and Joel Barlow of Redding April…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team improved to 3-0 with a pair of nonconference wins in as many days, crushing visiting Fairfield Warde 13-0 in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It is only two games into the Masuk High girls lacrosse season, but head coach of the Panthers Rob Troesser already has plenty…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Raymond DeAguila has a variety of goals for his Masuk High boys tennis team this spring. From a win-loss standpoint, the coach…
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MONROE, CT — Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to enroll in Monroe Public Schools’ Early Childhood Intervention Center…
MONROE, CT — Community judges are needed for the Masuk High School Senior Capstone Presentations, which will be…
MONROE, CT — The Monroe School District is proud to announce Brian Hourigan as the new Masuk Athletic…
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MONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony…
On the eve before the last day of school on June 22, 1977, children enjoyed the warm weather,…
MONROE, CT — Police traveled to Uxbridge District Court in Massachusetts on Wednesday to pick up a man…
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You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…