Town of Monroe is Called 'Kind and Compassionate Neighbors' in Wake of Tragedy; Pella Employee Steals $11K

MONROE, CT — Catch up on all of the news stories you might have missed this past week on Patch.

The new Sandy Hook elementary School will soon open and Town of Monroe officials and Monroe school personnel are invited to take a tour. Read more here.>>> Newtown First Selectman Thanks Monroe for Being 'Kind and Compassionate Neighbors' in Aftermath of Tragedy

Monroe police arrested a Shelton woman for larceny after they found she stole $11K in merchandise and installed it into her home. Read more here.>>> Employee of Monroe Pella Windows Arrested for Stealing $11K in Merchandise: Police

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