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🌱 Patch AM: How you can weigh in on Monroe’s Main Street housing proposal

And on the Monroe Patch calendar - Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale

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Hey hey Monroe! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How you can weigh in on Monroe's Main Street housing proposal
  • See which Masuk swimmers are already headed to SWCs and States

Also on today's calendar: Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 64, low: 55.
  • Monday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Statement from First Selectman Tesoro Regarding Proposed Development Near Trumbull-Monroe Town Line (trumbull-ct.gov) — A major high‑density housing proposal at 1, 7, and 15 Main Street in Monroe is now before the town's Planning & Zoning Commission, and neighbors are being urged to stay informed and involved. Residents of Monroe and nearby Trumbull can speak at public hearings or submit comments by mail or email, and may later appeal the commission's decision in Superior Court with legal counsel if needed.
   

• Masuk swimmers win on road after raising awareness on Think Pink night (themonroesun.com) — Masuk High's girls swim and dive team, based in Monroe, is racking up wins while also spotlighting breast cancer awareness through a recent Think Pink night with Monroe Think Pink. The Panthers dominated meets against Bunnell, Stratford, and New Milford, with many swimmers posting season‑best times and several already qualifying for conference and state championships.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Il Palio is one of my favorite restaurants.
    The food is amazing, never had a bad meal and the waiters are very friendly. (Nextdoor Great Oak Farm)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Shelton. Apply here.
  • TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Coordinator in Shelton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Shelton

  • Shelton-Derby Weekend Guide: Pumpkin Picking At Jones Family Farms And A Freedom-To-Read Puppet Show (patch.com)

Trumbull

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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