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In today's newsletter:
- How a zoning change could bring a new pet resort to Monroe
Also on today's calendar: Prepare Your Home For Sale and 8 more events.
Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: I am on a seafood diet. 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Monroefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Clouds yielding to sun, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 42, low: 29.
- Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission to allow commercial kennels in an industrial zone (themonroesun.com) — Monroe’s Planning and Zoning Commission has changed its regulations to allow commercial kennels in the Industrial-2 zone, clearing the way for a proposed pet daycare and boarding facility on Enterprise Drive. The unanimous vote supports a new Tails of Comfort Pet Resort location while keeping kennels out of residential areas, and commission leaders were also reappointed for the year.
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📸 Around Monroe
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Monroe
★ Featured events ★
- Prepare Your Home For Sale
Trumbull Library: Main Branch, 33 Quality St, Trumbull
6:00 pm - Technology Investing: Is A.I. opportunity or hype?
3 Corporate Dr, Shelton
12:00 pm - Navigating Divorce with Confidence & Clarity
RSVP below for zoom invite,
6:00 pm - Virtual: Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop
Virtual,
7:30 pm - Your New Year's Resolution Solution: Square Dance Lessons!
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St, Shelton
6:30 pm - Harvey Fierstein is the Recipient of The Spirit of Dr. King Award at Ridgefield’s 30th Anniversary
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Monday January 19
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Other local events
- Acrylic painting demonstration
Shelton Community Center, 41 Church St., Shelton
1:00 pm - Restorative Aerial Fusion & HaloTherapy
Salt Cave of Darien , 555 Post Rd , Darien
4:00 pm - Second Hill Lane Pajama Day/Spirit Day (Adam's House)
Stratford School District , 1000 East Broadway , Stratford
8:30 am - Makerspace Saturday
Edith Wheeler Memorial Library , 733 Monroe Turnpike , Monroe
10:30 am - Your New Year's Resolution Solution: Square Dance Lessons!
St Paul's Episcopal Church , 25 Church St , Shelton
6:30 pm
Monday January 12
Friday January 16
Saturday January 17
Thursday January 22
📣 Monroe Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- 11-12 pm Advanced Winter Sunday Archery, 5-week session: 1/11-2/8/26 (Weather Makeup 3/1)
Jack Rabbit Archery , 363 Silver Hill Rd , Easton
11:00 am - Barbies in Paradise Ultimate Brunch
Paradise Restaurant & Banquet Hall , 557 Wakelee Ave , Ansonia
11:00 am - Dolly Parton Drag Bingo
Aquila's Nest Vineyards , 56 Pole Bridge Rd , Sandy Hook
12:00 pm - Frequency of FLOW in 2026: Aligning Your Energy
Sticks and Stones Farm , 201 Huntingtown Rd , Newtown
1:00 pm - Awaken & Renew: A Retreat for clarity, calm & connection in the new year
Newtown Wellness Collective , 75 Glen Rd Suite 203 , Sandy Hook
1:00 pm - Nu Haven Kapelye in Concert at Trumbull Library
Trumbull Library: Main Branch , 33 Quality St , Trumbull
2:00 pm - Interspiritual Community Gathering
197 Huntingtown Rd , Newtown
3:00 pm
Sunday January 11
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Monroe PatchAM possible:
- Honey Tree Preschool and Childcare — (203) 633-8393
Quality Childcare & Preschool for children 6 wks to 6 years - Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible! - California Closets — (203) 924-8444
Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home - Rural Fuels — (203) 364-5816
Dependable Heat & Reliable HVAC Service with Rural Fuels - Dogtopia of Shelton — (475) 338-3501
Dogtopia – Dog Daycare, Boarding, Spa & Wellness
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Deep Cleaning = fresh start.
Book your first deep clean today and enjoy a home that feels brand new https://nextdoor.com/page/mary-best-cleaning-services-trumbull-ct?share… (Nextdoor Elm Street Monroe)
- Big Y posted a job opening for Frozen Food/Dairy Clerk in Monroe. Apply here.
- Monroe Public Schools posted a job opening for Lighting Design - Masuk in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Newtown
- Numerous Newtown Students Named To Dean's List At Western Connecticut State University (patch.com)
- Newtown Selectmen Approve Open Space Deed for 6 Commerce Road After Divided Vote (patch.com)
- Newtown Arts Commission Reviews Upcoming Concerts, Exhibits And Board Vacancy (patch.com)
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