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Inland Towns Are Not Safe From Hurricane Irene

The impending storm poses some significant risks for unprepared residents.

Top News August 25, 2011 at 10:50 pm

0 Recommend Carol Banner

First Selectman Provides Storm Info on Listserv

Two pdfs are attached

Government August 26, 2011 at 06:11 pm

0 Recommend Patrick O'Hara

From the Farm: Another Hurricane Prep Thought

Wind chimes, garden ornaments or even a wheel barrow could be picked up and thrown around.

Patrick O'Hara's Blog August 26, 2011 at 09:11 pm

UPDATE: Malloy Considers Travel Ban [VIDEO]

The governor says he wants everyone off the state's highways by Sunday morning and urged…

Government August 27, 2011 at 04:22 pm

240,000 Without Power in Connecticut, And Strong Winds Are…

The governor has closed the Wilbur Cross and Merritt parkways and is banning truck traffic in…

Government August 28, 2011 at 12:12 pm

Malloy Says 'All Hands on Deck' in Preparation for Irene

The governor signed a Declaration of Emergency Thursday in anticipation of the storm's impact…

Government August 26, 2011 at 12:55 am

0 Recommend David Moran

CODE RED On Driving, Basements and Shelter

No driving during the storm. Basements will not be pumped out by the fire department. WMNR…

Top News August 27, 2011 at 05:40 pm

No Power? No Alarm Either. Burglary at The Buck Stop

An officer on patrol noticed to crime at the gas station's convenience store

Police & Fire August 29, 2011 at 10:41 pm

Vavrek Declares Civil Preparedness Emergency in Monroe

The first selectman made the decision after meeting with the Monroe Emergency Management Team

Government August 27, 2011 at 04:38 pm

Town Opens One Emergency Shelter As Requests Pour In

The Monroe Senior Center has been set up with cots.

Top News August 27, 2011 at 02:10 pm

Tomorrow's Forecast, Today: Issued Wed, Aug 24

Thunderstorms Thursday, tracking the hurricane this weekend.

Top News August 24, 2011 at 10:31 pm

Tomorrow's Forecast, Today: Issued Thu, Aug 25

Friday is the calm before the storm.

Top News August 26, 2011 at 12:48 am

Malloy Says New Development Could Bring More Wind, Rain…

The governor addressed the media one final time Saturday evening before Irene's imminent…

Government August 28, 2011 at 03:39 am

0 Recommend David Moran

First Selectman: Town Land Fill Open for Debris Friday,…

Residents are still cleaning up debris from the rare October snowstorm.

Government November 24, 2011 at 06:05 am

Want Shelter? Book Hotel Reservations Now

Monroe is arranging emergency shelters in preparation for Hurricane Irene, but they have the…

Top News August 26, 2011 at 03:51 pm

Shoreline Towns Told to Evacuate Before Hurricane Sandy Hits

Malloy said the monster storm lumbering toward New England could be worse than the hurricane…

Top News October 27, 2012 at 07:26 pm

0 Recommend Phyllis Kansky

A Case Study in Ineffective Preparedness: Irene

There wasn’t a local community that didn’t feel the effects of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene.…

Phyllis Kansky's Blog September 12, 2011 at 07:32 pm

Tomorrow's Forecast, Today: Issued Tue, Aug 23

Beautiful for Wednesday, then things turn stormy.

Top News August 23, 2011 at 04:58 pm

Storm Debris from Irene Leads to Temporary Rules at Garder…

Monroe residents are eligible to pick up free tickets good for one load of storm debris

Government September 10, 2011 at 04:35 pm

0 Recommend Chandra Johnson Greene

DSS: 171 Private Citizens Committed D-Snap Fraud

A spokesperson for the state Department of Social Services says legal action is possible,…

Government May 25, 2012 at 06:09 pm

Sometimes Mother Nature Wins

I awoke the next morning to a beautiful snow covered landscape. Then I started to notice the…

Steve Kirsch's Blog November 4, 2011 at 09:52 pm

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Malloy to Seek $3.2 Billion For Hurricane Sandy Cleanup

The money is part of $81 billion being sought by Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.

Government November 30, 2012 at 07:04 pm

Tomorrow's Forecast, Today: Issued Fri, Aug 26

Conditions start to go downhill on Saturday.

Top News August 26, 2011 at 09:18 pm

Hurricane Sandy: Incoming Storm Reaches Category 2 Status

Could Connecticut again get hit by a major October storm?

Top News October 25, 2012 at 04:40 pm

Monroe Chamber Event Helps Struggling Families

Irene's Flower Shop hosts a business after hours benefiting the Monroe Food Pantry and Project…

Business November 30, 2012 at 06:56 am

Forecast for Irene and Beyond: Sat, Aug 27

Stormy Sunday, but next week looks much nicer.

Top News August 27, 2011 at 11:09 pm

Irene Initiates Disaster Kit Plea for Pets

Residents are urged to prepare pets for any impending, potential disaster.

Police & Fire August 24, 2011 at 08:35 pm

0 Recommend Carol Banner

Seventy Percent of Monroe, All Schools Now Have Power

Nine line crews and four tree crews are in town today.

Top News September 2, 2011 at 04:22 pm