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COVID-19 Infection Rates + Masuk Soccer Action

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Good morning, Monroe! Al Branch here with the Saturday edition of the Monroe Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 73 Low: 55.

Here are the top stories in Monroe today:

  1. Coronavirus Infections In Monroe: Latest Info (Monroe Patch)
  2. Ridgefield might have the oldest Norway maple in CT. This plan preserves it. (The Ridgefield Press)
  3. Boys' soccer team ties Pomperaug and blanks Kolbe (The Monroe Sun)
  4. ID Released For Man Killed In Fairfield County House Fire (Shelton Daily Voice)
  5. Yale New Haven will start giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, 3rd dose with appointments after CDC endorsement (FOX 61)
  6. Car engulfed in flames on Route 8 in Shelton (CTPost)
  7. Fairfield News: $325,000 Fraudulent Check (doingitlocal.com)

Today in Monroe:

  • Laser-Print Custom Earrings - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (12:00 PM)
  • CT Kid Governor - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (1:00 PM)

Monroe Patch Notebook

  • Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1 Inc.: "Many dept. members were on hand last night to congratulate Bill Davin on his induction into the CT State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame; a distinction that very few achieve. Bill is Town of Monroe Fire Marshal, President of the Mo..." (Facebook)
  • Monroe Farmers' Market: "It's official! My first tattoo 🤣. Don't forget to join us tomorrow for our Tater Fest in honor of National Potato Month (really!). 🥔🥔🥔You too can get a Tater Tat, or do Potato Sack races with friends & family, meet our very own Super..." (Facebook)
  • Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "It's baaaaack!! Big Truck Day is BACK! Two hours of truck-loving fun for all ages. Rain or shine, no registration required." (Facebook)
  • Monroe Farmers' Market: "Rain is moving out for the afternoon, so join us for a baked potato bar by Nick's Catering, potato sack races, Loaded baked potato pizza from Carl Anthony's, Potato Leek and Curried Chicken with Potato & Peas soup by Carrot Top Kitchens,..." (Facebook)
  • Monroe Farmers' Market: "Come get 'em before they sell out!" (Facebook)
  • Monroe Farmers' Market: "Come hang out with Super Spud!!! 🥔" (Facebook)
  • Masuk High School Robotics: "We are back at the farmers market again today stop by and see us here till 6:00" (Facebook)
  • Monroe Farmers' Market: "Come get a baked potato for dinner from Nick's Catering tonight!!! Super Spud approves 🥔" (Facebook)
  • Monroe Farmers' Market: "Even pups love Super Spud!! 🥔" (Facebook)

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About me: I am a veteran journalist and Connecticut native with more than 30 years of experience covering municipal governments, education, politics and a host of other topics. A few years ago, I realized how much I missed the world of hyperlocal journalism, and I was fortunate to be hired by Patch in 2013.

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