Patch Candidate Profile: Dominic Smeraglino, Monroe P&Z Commission Alt

Monroe resident Dominic Smeraglino tells Patch why he should be re-elected as a Planning and Zoning Commission alternate.

Patch Candidate Profile: Nick Sentementes, Monroe Board of Finance

Monroe resident Nick Sentementes tells Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Finance.

Patch Candidate Profile: Bruno Maini, Monroe P & Z Commission

Monroe resident Bruno Maini​ tells Patch why he should be re-elected to the Planning and Zoning​ Commission.

Monroe Animal Control Facility Gets $500K Boost From The State

$500,000 in state funding​ has been approved for upgrades and expansion of​ the Monroe Police Department's animal control facility.

Monroe Collab With Aspetuck Land Trust Seeks To Preserve Open Space

Newtown is working in collaboration with the Aspetuck Land Trust to preserve 65 acres as open space.

Patch Candidate Profile: Kevin Reid, Monroe Town Council

Monroe resident Kevin Reid tells Patch why he should be re-elected to the Town Council.

CT National Guard Members Give Tour to Legislators

CT Army and Air National Guard members met with a group of about 35 legislators, including many from the Greater Danbury area, on Friday.

Massive Apartment Complex Project In Monroe Advances: Report

Some work on the massive development is now underway, according to a report.

Kellogg Will Not Seek 4th Term As First Selectman In Monroe

Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg has announced he will not be seeking a 4th term in November.

Monroe Voters Approve $99.7M 2023-24 Budget

The projected tax increase for the whole package is 1.87 percent.

Monroe Budget Goes To Referendum Tuesday

Monroe residents will vote on the proposed $99.7 million budget with 1.87 percent tax hike.

Make Connecticut a Family-Friendly State

Create a Permanent Child Tax Credit by Isabel Almeida, Margo Amgott, Mike Pacowta*

Developer Proposes 196-Unit Apartment Complex On Main Street In Monroe

The project, Pond View Development, contemplates the construction of seven apartment buildings near the Trumbull line.

Public Hearing On Monroe Proposed 2023-24 Budget Will Be Mar. 23

The Board of Finance will be holding a public hearing on the Fiscal Yer 2023-23 Budget during a Special Meeting on Mar. 23 at 6 p.m.

PURA Rejects Aquarion Bid, Monroe To Get Break On Water Bills

PURA approved a decision that rejects Aquarion’s proposed multi-year rate increase and reduces customer rates effective immediately.

Kellogg Proposes $99.86M Budget, 2.58% Tax Increase

Of the total increase in operating expenditures in the proposed budget, 87% is attributed to education and 13% to municipal costs.

Monroe To Receive $200K Congressional Grant For Senior Center Repairs

The grant will fund a replacement for the Senior Center's septic tank.

Monroe Election Results 2022: Vote Totals For Every Race

Here is how Monroe residents voted for every person on the ballot, including congress and their local state races.

Monroe Election Results 2022: Kelly Projected To Beat Green

Here's what you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Monroe.

Monroe 2022 Election Voter Guide: How The Ballot Breaks Down

Here's what you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Monroe, including the candidates, polling places, and more.

Patch Candidate Profile: Christopher Green, 21st State Senate District

Christopher Green, a Stratford resident, shares with Patch why he should be elected to the 21st State Senate District.

Election 2022: Monroe Voter Guide

Everything you need to know about absentee ballots and Election Day voting in Monroe for the election Nov. 8.

Town Of Monroe Meetings Oct. 2-15

Here is what Monroe town officials and committee members are up to Oct. 2-15.

Connecticut Awards Monroe $500K For Infrastructure Project

The money is part of $31.3 million being handed out to small towns in Connecticut in the Small Town Economic Assistance Program.

Pepper St. Reconstruction Project Update From Monroe First Selectman

"I share the frustration of residents regarding the delays in the Pepper Street reconstruction project..."

Monroe Residents To Vote In GOP And Democratic Primaries Tuesday

Monroe residents will go to the polls on Tuesday to cast votes in the Republican and Democratic primaries.

Monroe Leaders Applaud State Bond Commission's Wolfe Park Upgrades

Monroe will spend $50,000 to match $150,000 in state bonding for Wolfe Park.

Wireless Communications Tower To Be Raised Near Chalk Hill School

This week, ARX Wireless will be finalizing the installation and raising of their new communications tower near the former Chalk Hill School.

Monroe Residents To Sound Off On Affordable Housing Plan

CT law requires town officials to draft a plan every 5 years describing how they will increase the number of affordable housing developments

Monroe Voters Approve $96.7 Million Budget For 2022-23

The $96.7 million plan​ passed 917 to 706, according to unofficial results released by town officials Tuesday night.

Monroe $96.7 Million Budget Goes Before Voters Tuesday

The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Monroe Budget Referendum Set For May 3; Tax Increase Of 1.38%

Taxes have risen in Monroe over the last five years by an average of less than 1 percent per year, said First Selectman Ken Kellogg.

Pepper Street Construction Project In Monroe Continues

The work could mean traffic delays in the area.

Proposed 2022-23 Monroe Town Budget Clears A Hurdle

The Town Council approved the $31.7 million spending plan for 2022-23 this week; next up, it goes to the Board of Finance.

Monroe To Swear-In New Police Chief Feb. 25

Monroe Police Capt. Keith White has been chosen to replace Chief John Salvatore, who recently retired.

Monroe Police Department Looks To Add Officers To Its Ranks

Monroe is one of many Connecticut police departments currently looking to fill officer posts.

Monroe First Selectman's Proposed Budget Has 1.84% Tax Increase

First Selectman Ken Kellogg is seeking $96.15 million to operate the town in 2022-23.

Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Figures

The Fairfield County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.

Monroe Government Holiday Schedule: Friday & Monday Closures

There are no changes to the town's recycling pickup schedule during the holidays.

Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Data

The Fairfield County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.