MONROE, CT — The town of Monroe has contracted with Vision Government Solutions to assist the Assessor with the State-mandated property revaluation for the October 1st, 2024 Grand List. State regulations require each Connecticut municipality to conduct a revaluation every…
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See all »Mateo Esmeraldo, a former Masuk High basketball player who graduated with the Class of 2021, is a member of the Longwood University Lancers, of Farmville, Va., and is about to get a taste of the NCAA Tournament as March Madness…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s highly anticipated production of the electrifying musical “Footloose”, based on the beloved ’80s film that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide, will open this Thursday at 7 p.m. This will be followed by two…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families packed the dining room at Harmony Grange for an Easter breakfast and an egg hunt Saturday, during a fundraising event featuring a visit from the Easter Bunny. “I think it was a huge success,” said Michael…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A large tract of land on Turkey Roost Road and Cobblers Hill Court was the site of an illegal quarrying operation for decades, and neighbors have heard gunshots from hunters and the engines of ATVs from trespassers…
Read MorePietro Michele “Peter Michael” Guerrera, a longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, who have been left behind to cherish his memory. He was 75 years young. Born in Pontelandolfo, Benevento, Italy,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer withdrew a controversial inland wetlands application for Sun Valley Glen, a nine-unit cluster housing community proposed for 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, but is not giving up on the plan. During the Inland Wetlands Commission…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 56-year-old Monroe woman lost $1,000 to a cryptocurrency scam on Facebook, according to a police complaint made Monday. Police said she received a direct message from someone posing as her friend, who asked her if she…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation’s eighth grade boys travel basketball team capped off the end of their season by winning the 2024 Connecticut Hoop Fest Tournament, nipping the Fairfield Basketball Association 34-33 in the title game on Sunday,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Ten middle school girls were chosen for Monroe Parks and Recreation’s fifth and sixth grade all star basketball team and will play in an all star game against Newtown’s best players. The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town of Monroe has contracted with Vision Government Solutions to assist the Assessor with the State-mandated property revaluation for the October 1st, 2024 Grand List. State regulations require each Connecticut municipality to conduct a revaluation every five years. The last town-wide revaluation was completed for the October 1st, 2019 Grand List. The purpose of a revaluation is to maintain equity and ensure that each taxpayer pays only their fair share of the property tax burden. Since the real estate market is continually changing and every property is not impacted equally, this is achieved by establishing the…
Read MoreMateo Esmeraldo, a former Masuk High basketball player who graduated with the Class of 2021, is a member of the Longwood University Lancers, of Farmville, Va.,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s highly anticipated production of the electrifying musical “Footloose”, based on the beloved ’80s film that captured the hearts of audiences…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families packed the dining room at Harmony Grange for an Easter breakfast and an egg hunt Saturday, during a fundraising event featuring a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A large tract of land on Turkey Roost Road and Cobblers Hill Court was the site of an illegal quarrying operation for decades,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School Principal Steve Swensen recently presented a $880,904 Athletic Department budget with a $124,969 increase for fiscal year 2024-25 to the Board of Education. The bulk of the 16.5 percent hike is $96,196 more for transportation. While All-Star Transportation, the district’s bus company, is fulfilling…
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Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to move his family’s business to Monroe three years ago, when his company had outgrown its Fairfield headquarters. He found a lot on the former Stevenson Lumber property at 1565 Monroe Turnpike that met his business’ needs, but massive improvements were needed. He invested over $5,250,574 into rehabilitating the vacant building and landscaping the grounds in a project that included a number of green initiatives. The COVID-19 pandemic led to the doubling of costs for…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to transform a 3.12-acre-property with a vacant Taylor Rental facility at 515-517 Main St. to a self-storage business with two…
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Sports
See all »MIDDLETOWN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a nice showing in the Class M State Championships at Wesleyan University on March 11, highlighted by Brendan Kirberger’s two first-place finishes and a pair of school record-setting efforts. Several of the Panthers are heading to the State Open at Yale University this Saturday. Masuk came in seventh in the Class M meet with 280 points. Jack McHugh, Brendan Kirberger, Keller Hall, Mert Baykus, Mason Eannotti, Jon Ganino, Akshaj Yerragudi and Will Hardy all represented the team at the state Class M trials in Cheshire on March 9 and the Panthers…
Read MoreHAMDEN, CT — A strong season came to an end in a hard-fought Division III State Tournament semifinal for the Masuk High hockey team on Monday.…
Read MoreEdward Medaris, 18, of Monroe, plays football and is a wrestler at The Canterbury School, a college prep academy in New Milford. He only started entering…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT — It is on to the Division III State Tournament semifinals for the Masuk High hockey team. The Panthers shut out their second opponent…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Having waited a week-and-a-half to resume game action, Masuk High’s boys basketball team was more than ready to take the court in its…
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See all »Two Masuk High School Robotics teams emerged from the regional competition at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport to…
MONROE, CT — The PTOs of the town’s three elementary schools got together to celebrate the Monroe’s diverse…
MONROE, CT — A great teacher inspires students to learn and provides care and compassion when they struggle,…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A 56-year-old Monroe woman lost $1,000 to a cryptocurrency scam on Facebook, according to a…
MONROE, CT — A man wearing a black tuxedo with a red bow tie and a duck mask…
MONROE, CT — A 42-year-old Monroe man, who was receiving medical treatment at his Laurel Drive home on…
Home & Garden
See all »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…