09/22/2019
09/22/2019
Local News for Monroe, Connecticut
09/22/2019
09/21/2019
Monroe fatal crash victim remembered fondly
The family of Kenneth Tobin, killed in a rollover crash in Monroe earlier this week, remembered him fondly in an obituary posted Saturday. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/21/2019
Monroe Man ID’d As Victim Of Fatal Route 111 Crash
Monroe Police have identified a man killed during a single-vehicle crash on the Monroe Turnpike. Kenneth Tobin, 53, of Monroe, was killed around 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18, when he lost control of his Chevy Suburban, crossed the center lane, struck a bridge abutment and rolled the vehicle, which… Read the rest of the article READ MORE.
09/20/2019
Photos: Pickup Truck Severs Utility Pole, Crashes Into Monroe House
A pickup truck slammed into a telephone pole in Monroe, sending the vehicle careening into a house. The incident took place around 2:45 a.m., Friday, Sept. 20, on Wheeler Road, said the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. Arriving first responders found a pickup truck which left the roadway, severed … Read the rest of the article READ MORE.
09/20/2019
Pickup truck severs utility pole, hits house in Monroe
At approximately 2:45 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, a pickup truck severed a telephone pole and struck a house. There are no reports of serious injuries. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/19/2019
Americans for the Arts
“At the deepest level, the creative process and the healing process arise from a single source. When you are an artist, you are a healer.” -Rachel Naomi Remen, MD Hospital art collections can give patients and families much-needed relief during stressful, scary times, and a connection to the world outside those hospital walls. Here’s the READ MORE.
09/18/2019
Monroe library hosts painting class
Participants can learn to paint an autumn-inspired still life. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
Monroe PD: 1 dead after rollover on Route 111
One person died as a result of injuries sustained in a rollover crash on Route 111 in Monroe on Wednesday. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
Commissioners Delay Action on Quarry, Await Resolution
MONROE – Inland Wetlands Commissioners informally agreed to hold off for six months on taking any actions against a quarry on 64 Cambridge Dr. after being requested to do so by town officials through the land use attorney at the… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
Monroe Superintendent Notes Test Results Show Growth
MONROE – School Superintendent Dr. Jack Zamary is pleased overall with the results of this year’s Smarter Balanced Assessment results. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/18/2019
Kellogg Gives Update on Two Traffic Issues
MONROE – First Selectman Ken Kellogg provided updates on two traffic issues to members of the Town Council during the meeting of Monday, September 9. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/18/2019
Monroe Parks and Rec Posts September Schedule
MONROE – The Parks and Recreation Department will offer tennis, dance, and camping; the department is also seeking seasonal employees. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/18/2019
Panel Will Review Policies, Regulations
MONROE – The Parks and Recreation Commission agreed to review its policies and regulations at its meeting on Monday, September 9, with a view to clarifying and possibly updating some of them. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
09/18/2019
It’s Starting to Feel Like Fall!
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Fall! – https://mailchi.mp/98732ad051f5/its-feeling-like-fall It’s feeling like Fall lately and now is one of the best times of the year to shop at the farmers’ market. The Fall harvest has a lot to offer and it’s all delicious! Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
09/17/2019
Bruce Museum Receives $5 Million Donation, “A Game Changer
Read about the Bruce Museum’s vision for the future as one or our community’s cultural leaders. The $5 million gift from the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation will fund the Education Wing planned for the Museum’s transformative expansion and construction project currently under way. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.09/16/2019
Camping available at Monroe’s Webb Mountain Park
MONROE – Camping at Webb Mountain Park is still available to the public through noon on Nov.1. Permits are issued in the office between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Applicants will need to bring a driver’s license and provide license plate numbers for vehicles READ MORE.
09/16/2019
This week’s #MeetaMemberMonday introduces you to an arts organization that has been dedicated to…
This week’s #MeetaMemberMonday introduces you to an arts organization that has been dedicated to connecting the community through the arts for nearly 50 years — Westport Arts Center. On September 22, the organization will celebrate the opening of its new location at 19 Newtown Turnpike and its new name, Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) Westport. READ MORE.09/15/2019
Driver escapes serious injury in Monroe rollover
The car was found off the roadway, just past the middle and elementary schools. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.09/15/2019
Monroe offering family fishing class
MONROE – The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is offering a family fishing class in October. State certified instructors will pass along information and expertise they’ve gained while angling in local waters for many years. The class includes a fishing trip to Great Hollow Lake. The classroom portion takes place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. READ MORE.09/15/2019