Monroe Daily: Unemployment Rate Up + Newly Built Home For Sale

Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's what's happening today in Monroe.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 67.

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Here are the top stories today in Monroe:

1. Featured Home For Sale In Monroe: Brand New Construction (Monroe Patch)
2. Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds (Monroe Patch)
3. Two New Eateries Open In Downtown Ansonia | Valley Independent Sentinel (Valley Independent Sentinel)
4. US News & World Report Ranks SHU Among Best Universities (HamletHub)
5. Beardsley Zoo Home to Two New American Bison (HamletHub)
6. Monroe Area High School Athletics: The Week Ahead (Monroe Patch)
7. Newtown Skate Park Memorial Honors Memory Of Thomas Capozziello (The Newtown Bee)

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Today in Monroe:

• Beginner's Chess - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (4:30 PM)
• Baking with Janina: Herb & Cheese Scones (6:30 PM)
• Adult Book Discussion - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (6:45 PM)

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Monroe Patch Notebook

• Stepney Fire Department: "Today members of the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department honored the memory of those who were lost 20 years ago, with the The CT United Ride. While some members participated in the annual flag raising along Main Street, other members rode,..." (Facebook)
• Apple Festival - Monroe, CT: "What a fantastic Saturday at the Apple Festival! Todays weather is looking to be spectacular, come on out for breakfast, lunch or an early dinner. Plenty of pies, breads, cookies and other baked goods! Candy apples. Apples, peaches and a..." (Facebook)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "Meet this week's vendor; The Drunk Alpaca! This is Stephania's 1st season at the market, but you may have seen her snack at Guardians Farm or Veracious Brewing Company before. Stephania brings us some fun new snacks, like CT Craft Beer G..." (Facebook)
• Monroe Farmers' Market: "Rise and Shine, it's Tater Time! Wait, what? Yes, in honor of National Potato Month (really, it's a thing), we are having our first ever 'Tater Fest'! What is a Tater Fest, you ask? Well, let's see, we already have in place... 🥔Baked Po..." (Facebook)
• Steve Vavrek: "Alive and well on the all new Grillin Kitchen and Cigar Patio" (Instagram)
• Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1 Inc.: "For those who missed our 9/11 ceremony yesterday, see the full replay here. #neverforget" (Facebook)
• Edith Wheeler Memorial Library: "We have a new weekly storytime starting September 15 for littles in Pre-K! Register online and get ready to shake your sillies out!" (Facebook)

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— Al Branch

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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