Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Fairfield County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Monroe Election Results 2021: Vote Totals For Winning Candidates

Republicans dominated over Democrats in Tuesday's election in Monroe.

Monroe Election Results 2021: Vote Tally Reportedly Under Review

Thousands of Monroe residents cast votes Tuesday in the 2021 municipal election, but some counts reportedly did not match up.

Monroe 2021 Election Voter Guide: See The Candidates

Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 Monroe local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

Monroe Board Of Ed Hopeful Called Out For 2018 Blackface Costume

Democrats say Republican candidate Justin Orlando should withdraw from the race. He says he is not quitting.

Jeff Fulchino Running For Monroe Monroe Board Of Education

Jeff Fulchino shared views with Patch about running for Monroe Board of Education.

Monroe Election: Gregory Beno For Board Of Finance

Gregory Beno shared views with Patch about running for Board of Finance.

Jonathan R. Formichella Running For Monroe Town Council

Jonathan R. Formichella shared views with Patch about running for Town Council.

Monroe 2021 Elections: Candidates, Polling Places, Hours

Here's what you need to know concerning the 2021 Monroe local elections including the candidates, polling places, voting hours and more.

Monroe Election 2021 Profile: Terry Rooney

Terry Rooney shared views with Patch about running for Town Council.

Monroe Election: Kevin Reid For Town Council

Kevin Reid shared views with Patch about running for Town Council.

Monroe Election: Dennis Condon For Board Of Education

Dennis Condon shared views with Patch about running for Monroe Board of Education.

Michael O'Reilly Running For Monroe Planning And Zoning

Michael O'Reilly shared views with Patch about running for Planning and Zoning.

Monroe Election 2021 Profile: Jason Maur

Jason Maur shared views with Patch about running for Town Council.

Monroe Election 2021 Profile: BJ Hall

BJ Hall shared views with Patch about running for Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission.

Monroe Election: Samantha Spino For Board Of Finance

Samantha Spino shared views with Patch about running for Board of Finance.

Monroe Election 2021 Profile: Chrissy Fensore Martinez

Chrissy Fensore Martinez shared views with Patch about running for Board of Education.

Jerry Stevens Running For Monroe Board Of Education

Jerry Stevens shared views with Patch about running for Monroe Board of Education.

Spencer Wesley Running For Monroe Town Council

Spencer Wesley shared views with Patch about running for Town Council.

Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Fairfield County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Back Rent Up In Fairfield County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Fairfield County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In July: Feds

The Fairfield County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.

Storm Knocked Out Power In Monroe Thursday: UPDATE

The remnants of Hurricane Ida crashed through Connecticut on Wednesday and early Thursday, leaving roads closed and power outages.

Monroe-Area Unemployment Rate Worsened In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Fairfield County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Monroe residents.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Fairfield County

Many in the Monroe area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

CT's SNAP-Eligible Households To Receive More Benefits July 23

More than 218,000 CT households will receive additional emergency food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Monroe Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Fairfield County decreased recently.

Congressman Jim Himes Hosts Town Hall Meeting In Monroe Monday

Himes, who represents the 4th Congressional District, will hold the meeting in the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library.

Fairfield County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Monroe area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Monroe Police Department Looks To Hire 2 Officers

One is an entry level position, and the other is for an experienced officer.

Unemployment Decreases In Monroe Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Fairfield County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Monroe Part Of Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program

The program allows certain businesses to claim a state tax credit for monetary donations made to qualifying community programs.

Broadband Speed In Monroe Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Monroe area compares.

2021-22 Monroe Budget Approved By Residents

More than 1,700 residents voted in Tuesday's budget referendum.

Monroe Town Clerk's Office Offers Extended Hours For Absentee Ballot Voting On Budget Referendum

The office will be open until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 1.

112th District Special Election: Tony Scott Wins

Scott, a Republican, defeated Democrat Nick Kapoor for the seat, which had been vacated by JP Sredzinski earlier this year.

Federal Taxes: How Do Your Payments And Refunds Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Fairfield County.

Letter to the Editor: Tony Scott For State Rep

"Monroe and Newtown need people like Tony Scott in Hartford."

Monroe Planning & Zoning Commission Supports Scott For State Rep

"Tony Scott is willing and prepared to fight for solutions to our local zoning issues," commission members wrote in a letter to the editor.