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Also, don’t miss Office Furniture & Business Equipment Online Auction - LIVE NOW - Starts Closing 5/14 at 8:05 pm on the Monroe Patch…

Thursday May 14th Patch AM

Hey there, Monroe! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Vacant Monroe Rite Aid may become new Town Fair Tire
  • Masuk star Ella McGee takes her talents from Monroe to Northeastern

Also on today's calendar: Office Furniture & Business Equipment Online Auction - LIVE NOW - Starts Closing 5/14 at 8:05 pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken cross the road? 🤔 (Answer below!)


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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 60 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy with showers around, temps: high: 62, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Business Proposed For Prominent Site In Monroe (patch.com) — Monroe officials are weighing a proposal to turn the vacant former Rite Aid on Monroe Turnpike into a Town Fair Tire shop, offering tire sales and related services but no oil changes or repairs. Planning and Zoning commissioners, along with residents, are debating noise, wetlands, and property value impacts, while some neighbors welcome new tax revenue and reuse of the empty building.    

• Northeastern women's soccer team announces eight signings for 2026 season (soccerwire.com) — Monroe soccer standout Ella McGee, a Masuk High School star and 2025 state tournament MVP, has committed to play forward for Northeastern University’s women’s soccer team. She’s one of eight new signings, bringing her All-State and All-New-England credentials from Monroe to the Huskies’ 2026 roster.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • VOCES8 Announces New Soprano from Monroe —Bazil G Read on Patch
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Material Handler in Shelton. Apply here.
  • StaffWorks, Inc. posted a job opening for Electronic or Electrical Assemblers, Entry level in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • Derby Police Issue E-Bike Safety Reminders (patch.com)

Trumbull

  • Trumbull Legislators Sponsor Retired Flag Collection (patch.com)

Newtown

  • New Retail Plaza Approved Along Route 6 In Newtown (patch.com)
  • Former Newtown Officer Accuses Police Chief, Town Of Discrimination In Lawsuit (patch.com)

Ok Monroe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: To show the opossum how its done! (Thank you Mary Lynn S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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