Saturday, May 19, 2012
Looking for a pet to adopt? Read on.
Since last week's compilation of Animals for Life pets looking for a home, two dogs and one cat arrived at the shelter. Click on the above link to see pictures and information on the other pets in need of homes. Guido, a Male Terrier Mix Guido is a 2-3 year old boy who is friendly and thinks he's a lap dog. He is good with other dogs and curious about the kitties. Some of his favorite things include going for long car rides, playing fetch with the tennis ball or frisbee and receiving treats and praise. Guido is anxious to learn and should be an easy one to train since he will do just about anything for a treat, AFL staff said. Sugar Momma, a Female American Staffordshire Terrier Mix Sugar Momma came to Animals for Life from another …
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Friday, May 18, 2012
Firefighters from Newtown, Stepney, Trumbull, Easton, and more fight massive fire on Judd Road.
The sounds of explosives and fireworks rocked the quiet wooded neighborhood of Easton bordering on Monroe on Friday. A tall pillar of smoke seen for miles away heralded the fire to many, who followed trucks to the corner of North Street and Judd Road. Chief of Police James Candy said the owner’s collection of explosives hampered the ability of the firefighters to approach the house and fight the fire. The owner of the house, Sandy Cooper, 507 Judd Road, Easton, was not known to be at the scene, but police officers said that all family members were safe and not in the house. "It was a beautiful house; huge," said Ted Tallcouch, who was cutting the grass across the street when the Deputy Fire Marshall pulled into the yard, parked, and ran …
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A fire was reported at a house on Judd Road in Easton at around 6 p.m.
EASTON — Several residents living on the Hattertown section of town saw smoke and heard sirens and a series of explosions at around 6 p.m. Friday. A house fire was reported on Judd Road in Easton — near the Monroe border. Kevin Catalano, spokesman for the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, said the explosions people heard were from fireworks stored inside the house. Tankers from Monroe's fire companies and other towns were brought in to assist the Easton Volunteer Fire Department with tankers, because there are no hydrants in the area, according to Catalano.
The day's best comments from Patch account-holders in our Fairfield County towns.
FAIRFIELD: "Hallelujah. Connecticut joins the secular world, where adults can purchase what they want on whatever day is convenient for them without the need for biblical paternalism." Frederick Klein wrote this in response to news that Gov. Malloy signed a bill on Thursday to end the "Blue Laws," which prohibited stores from selling alcohol on Sundays. GREENWICH: "Frankly, I have no intention of shopping for liquor on Sundays and the stores can stay closed." Holly Izant-McSharry wrote this in response to an article about storeowners' reactions to the end of the "Blue Laws." WESTPORT: "I'll drink to that!" This was Fairfield Resident's reaction to the Sunday alcohol sales' legislation. WILTON: "Funny that they still have not fixed the …
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Mr. Mac's Canteen won this week's Patch Readers' Poll.
Mr. Mac's Canteen at 838 Main Street is a busy place at lunchtime, serving up hot dogs, burgers and other fare. The eatery won this week's Monroe Patch Readers' Poll asking "Who Makes the Best Hot Dog in Monroe. When pitted against five other places, Mr. Mac's ran away with it, taking 49 percent of the vote. Amongs some of the Comments under the article were: "Hands down....Mr Macs!!!!" — Elaina Weiser "Mr Macs by far." — Arnold James On Facebook, Donna Volpe Bell wrote: Mr. Macs Rocks!!!!!!!! Lake Zoar Drive in finished a strong second in the poll, garnering 24 percent of the votes. One site Comment by Heather was, "Lake Zoar dog with EVERYTHING was a constant pregnancy craving of mine and ever since I can't bear to give it up every once …
Someone forced open the back window of a house.
A 48-year-old Monroe man told police on May 16 that his house on Pepper Street was forcibly entered. He is not living there as it is undergoing construction, according to the report. Police said a rear window that had been locked was forced open and that the screen was removed. Though entry appeared to have been made, police said nothing seemed to have been taken.
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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy ends "Blue Laws" in ceremony at Enfield Town Hall.
Connecticut's archaic "Blue Laws" prohibiting liquor stores from opening on Sundays ended Thursday, with the signing of legislation that allows those retailers the opportunity to open seven days a week if they so choose. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signed the bill into law in the Town Council Chambers at Enfield Town Hall. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman, state Sen. John Kissel, Rep. Kathy Tallarita and Rep. David Kiner were among the legislators present for the ceremony. The bill allows liquor permittees to sell alcohol from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, as well as on Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day, and on Mondays following a Christmas or New Year's Day holiday that falls on a Sunday. The governor said he chose to stage the signing …
A Polish Lowland Sheepdog was trapped in Shelton after being reported missing more than two months ago, a dog attacked another, Snapping Turtle Month is coming, a raccoon got stuck in a trash can ...
That's No Baby Boa A Hemlock Lane family who found a snake at approximately 9:54 a.m. on May 13 thought it was a baby Boa Constrictor, but an Animal Control officer identified it as an adult Milk Snake (See Photo). A resident had tried to feed the snake a mouse, but Animal Control Officer Edward Risk said the 24-inch-long snake eats insects. A Milk Snake is also not poisonous. It was released. Dog Lived in the Wild Lacey, a Polish Lowland Sheepdog reported missing from its Pastors Walk home on March 11, had been living in the wild for over two months, according to Monroe Animal Control. The dog was captured in a live trap in Shelton and returned home on Mother's Day. (See Photo) …
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Monroe Animal Shelter
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A special tribute to my father who passed away four years ago.
[Note: Want your photos and/or write-ups from Monroe youth or recreational sports featured on Monroe Patch? Here's how!] Ever since my father died, I don't play golf very much anymore. In fact, I only play once a year and when I do, I take just one swing and call it a day. One swing is all I need to put a smile on my face and go home. No mulligans, no excuses, no do-overs. On May 17, I hit one ball to honor my father who died on this day, and I do it early. Patrick J. Devlin passed away at 6:37 a.m on May 17, 2008. On the anniversary of his passing, I get up well before dawn and drive to the Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York. I make sure I allow for enough time for traffic, bad weather, and other unpredictable things, like …
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