09/16/2020
09/16/2020
Local News for Monroe, Connecticut
09/16/2020
09/16/2020
Board Learns of Positive Test in Monroe School
MONROE – A member of the Monroe school community has tested positive for Covid-19, Acting Superintendent Joseph Kobza reported to the Board of Education at its regular meeting on Tuesday, September 8. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
09/16/2020
Board Okays Agreement
MONROE – An August 25 special meeting and executive session of the Board of Education ended with a vote to approve an agreement with Superintendent Jack Zamary that has him staying on with the district in a consultant position through… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
09/16/2020
Friends of Edith Wheeler Library Receive $1,800 Grant
MONROE – The Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library has received a $1,824 grant from Connecticut Humanities to enable the library, in partnership with the Monroe Historical Society, to present United States in WW II: Perspectives on History with… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.
09/15/2020
2,600 pounds of donations goal for Monroe Food Pantry
Volunteers will be collecting donations Saturday at more than 100 locations for the Monroe Food Pantry. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/11/2020
New dog training center coming to Monroe
All That Canine will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/10/2020
Monroe library presents World War II through modern eyes
The eight free video lectures will focus on World War II; veterans especially are encouraged to join in the after-lecture discussions. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.
09/09/2020
Monroe ‘school community’ member tests positive for COVID-19
In a letter to parents, administrators did not say how the person was connected with a school but people who had contact had been alerted. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.09/09/2020
ZBA Upholds Cease and Desist Order on Project Excavation
MONROE – The Zoning Board of Appeals, meeting September 1, upheld the zoning enforcement officer’s cease and desist order on 64 Cambridge Dr./4 Independence Dr. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/09/2020
Commission Continues Office Building Plan’s Public Hearing
MONROE – The Planning and Zoning Commission, meeting Thursday, September 3, held two Public Hearings, continuing both to October 1. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/02/2020
Inland Wetlands Continues Public Hearing on Remediation
MONROE – Meeting August 26, the Inland Wetlands Commission agreed it was necessary to continue the Public Hearing on the site development and restoration project for 64 Cambridge Dr./4 Independence Dr. to its next meeting on September 9. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/02/2020
Vaccinations Slated
MONROE – As school openings begin, children must be up to date with their immunizations. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/02/2020
Textile and Tag Sale Set
MONROE – The Monroe Historical Society will host its annual fundraiser Textile and Tag Sale outdoors from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13 at Beardsley House, 31 Great Ring Rd. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/02/2020
In Monroe: Kellogg Updates Town Council
MONROE – First Selectman Ken Kellogg provided Town Council members with a lengthy update during a regular meeting on Monday, August 24, which included an appointment to Inland Wetlands Commission and approval of three agreements. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/02/2020
Monroe Receives Intervener Status
MONROE – The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Thursday, August 27, granted Monroe’s motion to obtain participant, or intervener status in the investigation into Eversource’s preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.09/01/2020
Back to school: Monroe students, teachers reunite
Masks on, six-foot distance between, kids spend their first day in Monroe schools getting used to the new normal. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.08/28/2020
Monroe able to provide evidence in PURA review of Eversource storm response
Town residents will be able to submit their accounts of how Tropical Storm Isaias affected them for Eversource hearing. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.08/27/2020
Man Accused Of Firing Shots Near Monroe-Trumbull Town Line
A Fairfield County man was charged with two misdemeanors after firing a revolver at targets he had set up on a woodpile on his property, according to police. Luis Murillo of Monroe, 50, denied that he had been shooting the .38 revolver found unloaded in his waistband, despite bullet holes in his… Read the rest READ MORE.08/26/2020
Finance Board Discusses Effect of Potential Unexpected Costs
MONROE – Board of Finance members discussed potential unexpected costs at a meeting on Thursday, August 20, including Covid-19 related costs for the Board of Education, Tropical Storm Isaias costs for the town and possible reductions in motor vehicle registrations… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.08/26/2020