More Monroe Courier slide shows
Snowfalls on Jan. 12 and Jan. 8 dropped lots of snow on Monroe, bringing out everything from tractors to hand-held shovels to clear the white stuff from driveways and walkways. (Photos by Brad Durrell)
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Pre-snowfall walks in late December around Webb Mountain Park and the Webb Mountain Discovery Zone highlight the natural beauty on display in early winter in Monroe. (Photos by Brad Durrell)
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The Dec. 26 and 27 snowstorm dropped more than a foot of snow in Monroe. Combined with high winds, it made for treacherous driving conditions. Many residents spent much of Monday on snow removal. (Photos by Brad Durrell)
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The Monroe Historical Society had its second annual Christmas House Tour on Dec. 11, when visitors could drop by seven historic structures and homes throughout town. These images are from The Meetinghouse, the former East Village Methodist Church. (Photo by Brad Durrell)
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Swimmers brave the cold water in Great Hollow Lake on Dec. 11 during the Plunge at the Park, a winter swim for charity. The event, organized by the Monroe Police Department, raised money for the Connecticut Special Olympics. (Photos by Wayne Ratzenberger)
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Tree-lighting ceremonies have attracted crowds at the Stepney Green and the Monroe Green, near St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Santa has made some early visits to town, including to a Monroe Firehouse dinner. And the tree has been delivered to the gazebo on Town Hall Green.
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Volkswagen memorabilia, from models cars to hood ornaments, from the main level display case at Monroe’s Memorial Library. “The German Marvel,” organized by Steve Wolf and Gil Hernandez, highlights models such as the Beetle, Karmann Ghia and VW Bus (van).
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Monroe’s Stevenson post office, on Cottage Street near the intersection of routes 111 and 34, has been serving customers since 1827. Customers like the personal attention they get from Postmaster Jody Raymond. (Photo by Wayne Ratzenberger)
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The Masuk High School marching band and color guard won the Class I championship at the recent multi-state Musical Arts Conference competition. Teacher Aaron Barkon is band director. Here are photos from the event and an earlier practice.
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A student production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s classic musical Cinderella runs Nov. 19-21 at Masuk High School. There will be a children’s parade at intermission, and matinee pre-show teas with the cast. See story for details. (Photo by Wayne Ratzenberger)
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Firefighters from the three Monroe volunteer departments as well as from surrounding towns spent eight hours putting out a mid-morning fire on Nov. 3 at the Skatetime roller rink and Fairfield County Indoor Shooting Range complex at 193 Main St. (Route 25) in Monroe. (Photos by Brad Durrell)
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Youngsters and their children were treated to haunted rooms, arts and crafts activities, and outdoor hay rides at the Monroe Parks and Recreation’s Oct. 29 Haunted House at Chalk Hill School. (Photos by Brad Durrell)
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The 32nd annual Great Pumpkin Fair on Saturday at Monroe Elementary School, which raised funds for school programs, included vendors, crafters, food, games, moon bounce, pony rides and other activities. (Photos by Ralph Petitti)
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The house at 9 Hattertown Road is being discussed by Town Council and, soon, Planning and Zoning. It is in violation of the town's anti-blight ordinance.
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Thousands came out to Rockefeller Center on December 2, 2009 to watch the lighting of the famous Christmas Tree which was donated by Easton resident Maria Corti.
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Step-by-step demonstration by a Connecticut grandmother on how to make an apple pie.
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A look inside Kathie's Place, a safehouse run by the Center for Women and Families in Bridgeport. Kathie's Place is a home for women and children trying to escape abusive and violent relationships. It was recently one of five safehouse programs in the state to receive funding for 24 hour staff coverage.
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The response to our call for Monroe's most gorgeous garden was overwhelming. Thank you to all who participated and congratulations to our winner and finalists.
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With less people traveling this summer, homemade ice cream shops are a draw for families looking for a way to have fun and stay local.
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Children watch and listen during Tuesday’s Pajama Story Time at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library. Story times will run each Tuesday through Aug. 11 at 6:30 in the downstairs community room.
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More than 600 people participated in this year's Sprint for DARE. All the proceeds will fund the Monroe DARE program and other local charities.
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Great Hollow Lake blooms into spring. Residents take advantage of the warm weather.
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Students in GAMES, Gambling Awareness in Monroe through Educating our Students, helped create and film a public service announcement titled, “You Tell Your Friend,” in celebration of National Gambling Awareness Week, March 1-7.
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Masuk, Trumbull and Fairfield Warde High School string orchestras rehearse Beethoven's Symphony 7 with Gerald Steichen of the New Haven Symphony Orchestra.
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The Monroe Magicians compete against the Harlem Wizards Jan. 18. The Magicians lost 88-57.
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The Masuk Panthers rolled to a Class L championship Saturday night with a blowout victory against Newington.
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