Local News for Monroe, Connecticut

Monroe School Board Discusses Graduation Plans, New Courses

MONROE – After grappling with budget and pandemic issues for several months, the Board of Education returned to its most important business on Monday, May 18: helping students develop into successful adults. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Comments Sought: Monroe Budget Plan Finalized

MONROE – The Board of Finance, meeting Tuesday, May 19, quickly and unanimously approved a lengthy resolution that finalized the proposed 2020-21 operating budget at $90,043,475. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Update on Park

MONROE – The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is keeping all campgrounds and campsites closed through June 12 due to the Covid-19 situation. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Monroe Commission Approves Extension of Little League Play

MONROE – One of the last items the Planning and Zoning Commission considered before social distancing got in the way of additional meetings was a request from Little League Baseball of Monroe to extend the hours of play at the… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Monroe Will Participate in NAA Program This Year

MONROE – First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that the town will participate in the state’s 2020 Neighborhood Assistance Act program again this year. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Sredzinski earns GOP nomination for 112th district

JP Sredzinski is seeking his fourth consecutive term for the district that includes Monroe and Newtown and has been named EMS and Police Chiefs Association Legislator of the Year. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Renew or Register Your Dog in Monroe

Click here to view Town Clerk’s Web Page On May 5, 2020, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 7II. This provides dog owners with a grace period through July 31, 2020 before a late fee is imposed for dog licenses, which are normally issued in June of each year.  Monroe dog owners that have dogs six READ MORE.

Monroe part of special tax credit program

Businesses and non-profits may be eligible for the credit if they’ve donated from $250 to $150,000 for programs ranging from education to open space acquisition. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Photo contest designed to promote Monroe businesses

Take a selfie, post it with the proper hashtag and win a gift certificate, creators said, and support local businesses and owners. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Connecticut DEEP Announces the Opening of State Parks and Beaches

State Parks Remain Open with Restrictions; Shoreline Swimming Areas Open; Inland Swimming Areas Closed, Capacity Limits and Social Distancing Guidelines Remain in Place They also encourage visitors to select locations closest to your home. State parks and beaches near Monroe include: Park City Location Indian Well State Park Shelton Shelton Osbornedale State Park Derby Derby READ MORE.

No tax increase in Monroe’s approved 2020-21 budget

Despite complaints that the new spencdng plan harms the schools, the finance board approved a $90 million budget for 2020-21. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Monroe Parks and Rec Posts Online Updates

MONROE – The Parks and Recreation Department is posting information on Twitter at @Monroe_PR, Instagram at Monroectparksandrec and Facebook at MonroePR1. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Finance Board Discusses Monroe School Budget

MONROE – Around 60 individuals chose to email their concerns or comments on the proposed 2020-21 budget prior to a Thursday, May 14, Public Hearing. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Kellogg Updates Town Council on Reopening Plans in Monroe

MONROE – First Selectman Ken Kellogg spent several minutes updating members of the Town Council on Covid-19 and reopening plans during their meeting on Monday, May 11. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that the Town of Monroe will participate in the state’s 2020 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program again this year.  “I encourage municipal agencies and community non-profit organizations to submit proposals under NAA program,” said Kellogg.  The program allows certain businesses to claim a state READ MORE.

Monroe readying for state phase 1 reopening, summer programming

Officials confer with restaurants, decide which parks, programs will be available with health limitations in effect. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Man Assaults Elderly Family Member With Broomstick, Police Say

A 59-year-old man who was caring for an elderly family member short-term was arrested for allegedly assaulting the victim by pushing them down and hitting them with a broomstick. The incident took place in Fairfield County on Wednesday, May 13, when Monroe Police received a complaint of an 80-year… Read the rest of the article READ MORE.

Monroe parents, educators honor quarantined 2020 Masuk seniors with parade

Signs, banners, balloons and horns honored the high school’s senior class and helped lift spirits during quarantine. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Monroe finance board holds remote budget public hearing tonight

The proposed $91.5 million spending plan if adopted without any changes would include a 2.6 percent tax hike, which some officials say is too much during a pandemic that has meant joblessness for so many. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

Monroe’s Pepper Street repair work one step closer

The project, which includes repaving, culverts and a slight widening of about 4,500 feet of the road, will be mostly paid for with federal and state monies. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.