Local News for Monroe, Connecticut

Fairfield County Man Charged With Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Two Minors, Police Say

A Fairfield County man has been arrested for the second time for allegedly inappropriately touching two juveniles after giving them alcohol. The first incident took place in December when the Monroe Police Department received the complaint of a sexual assault taking place at the home of Thein Ly, ag… Read the rest of the article READ MORE.

Police: Monroe man accused of sexual assault provided minors alcohol

Thein Ly was arrested April 1 on a first complaint charging him with illegal sexual contact with a minor under 16-years-old and fourth-degree sexual assault. He was released on $1,000 bond. Read the rest of the article on ctpost.com READ MORE.

School Officials Visit Meeting to Answer Board’s Questions

MONROE – Several weeks ago, the Board of Finance provided a list of questions to the Board of Education in preparation for its review of the school department’s 2021-22 proposed budget. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

In Monroe: Pepper Street Project Resumes

MONROE – The Pepper Street Improvement Project is resuming full-time construction operations, which includes ongoing utility relocations. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

For 112th District: Special Election Plans Detailed

MONROE – Town officials have released details for voting in the upcoming special election for state representative in the 112th District, slated for Tuesday, April 13. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Masuk High School: Special thanks to Ethan …

Special thanks to Ethan Busa for his Eagle Scout Project of making and donating benches through have been placed around the school. These cool benches also pivot into picnic tables. Thank you Ethan!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

In Monroe: Finance Panel Reviews Budget

MONROE – Members of the Board of Finance, meeting Thursday, March 25, moved through a budget workshop in about an hour, a reflection of satisfaction with the amount of information they had received on the budget and the transparency with… Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Town Council Learns of Bids for Emergency Services Work

MONROE – The Town Council, meeting Monday, March 22, had a short agenda, but reports given during the “Action Items” section of the meeting prompted attention. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Monroe Wetlands Seeks Draft Approval for New Application

MONROE – The Inland Wetlands Commission had a relatively quiet agenda for its meeting on Wednesday, March 24. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Pepper Street Improvement to Resume

The Pepper Street Improvement Project (State Project 84-109) is resuming full-time construction operations, which includes ongoing utility relocations.  Residents are urged to use extreme caution in this area, or to use alternate routes when possible.  Commercial traffic is asked to utilize the northern intersection of Pepper Street and Main St/State Route 25 to access businesses READ MORE.

Masuk High School: With 12 seconds left …

With 12 seconds left Team Cammo took over on downs and wins the inaugural Masuk Powder Puff game!! Congratulations to all! And thanks to all that helped it come together today! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Masuk High School: The answer to a …

The answer to a future trivia question about which team and what player scored the first touchdown in Masuk High Powder Puff history – answers: Ana Castro-Rodrigues of Team Cammo!!! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

In Monroe: Short Budget Hearing Closed

MONROE – A Public Hearing on the draft 2021-22 town budget, as prepared by First Selectmen Ken Kellogg and previously reviewed by the Town Council, elicited just one comment from the public. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

In Monroe: Commissioners Approve Subdivision Plan

MONROE – The Planning and Zoning Commission, meeting Thursday, March 18, closed two Public Hearings and continued two. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Firefighters Battle Barn Blaze

MONROE – Firefighters spent the early morning hours of Thursday, March 18, at a barn fire located on Barn Hill Road, according to posts from the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

School Board Discusses Shared Finance Director in Monroe

MONROE – A shared finance director received more thought at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 16. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

In Monroe: Town Begins Walk-in Services

MONROE – Town operations will be returning to normal, First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced last week. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Subcommittee Discusses Three Possible Regulation Changes

MONROE – Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Regulations Subcommittee discussed three possible changes to its regulations. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.

Monroe News: Barn Fire

2021-03-18@12:18am–#Monroe CT– Firefighters are on scene of a complexly engulfed bar fire on Barn Hill Road. There are reports of a 100 pound propane tank being exposed and possibly venting. There are no reports of anyone or any animals in the barn., This news report is made possible by: The post Monroe News: Barn Fire READ MORE.

Kapoor Seeking Seat in 112th

MONROE – Nick Kapoor is seeking the Democratic nomination for the special election that will be held Tuesday, April 13, to fill the 112th District seat in the Legislature, representing Monroe and Newtown. Read the rest of the article on primepublishers.com READ MORE.