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A MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST SELECTMAN

Monroe - Responsible Growth is a Team Approach

For the last seven years, I am proud to say that the Town of a strong and diverse labor
Monroe has worked side by side with the Monroe Chamber force fully equipped with the
of Commerce to develop a Monroe team approach with our necessary skills to get the job
new and expanding businesses. done! Monroe’s close proximity
to major universities helps attract
With the Town’s involvement in the Bridgeport Regional the finest and brightest skilled
Business Council (BRBC) and the BRBC Economic workers.
Development Committee, we have seen a recent spike
of both new businesses and equally as important, the One of the best kept secrets in STEVE VAVREK
expansion of existing businesses. Our Monroe Economic Monroe is our growing variety
Development Commission is actively communicating of Restaurants and Delicatessens. First Selectman
with our Chamber of Commerce. These groups work in With the large selection of Town of Monroe
collaboration with our Planning and Zoning Commission culinary styles, great food is only
to ensure our Plan of Conservation and Development minutes away from any area of
will continue to cultivate a thriving business sector that Town.
complements our distinct suburban charm. Our Land
Use Group provides a means for combining existing Local businesses also benefit from the attractive quality
independent departments into one large cohesive group. of life that Monroe offers. The Monroe school system has
Through the oversight of a Land Use Director, the group recently received numerous accolades being ranked among
has come together to function more efficiently with the the top districts in the state and country. In addition,
common goal of processing regulatory requirements and our public services as well as recreational areas are of
coordinating the use and development of land throughout the highest quality. Community events and picturesque
the Town. attractions make Monroe a great place to live and an
even better place to do business. We have a great sense of
Monroe is desirable for its many unique economic community to accompany our rich New England culture.
opportunities for business creation, expansion and
relocation. We are strategically located in between ~ Steve Vavrek
Interstates 95, 84 and Route 15. Our location lends us

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

EMERGENCY SERVICES PUBLIC SCHOOLS Inland Wetlands Department 203-452-2809
Parks & Recreation Department 203-452-2806
Emergency 911 Monroe Board of Education 203-452-2860 Park Permits 203-452-2800
Park Ranger 203-452-2830
Monroe Police Department 203-261-3622 Superintendent 203-785-2862 Planning and Zoning Department 203-452-2812
Post Office 203-261-3880
Office of the Fire Marshal 203-452-2807 Masuk High School 203-452-5823 Public Works 203-452-2814
Registrar of Voters 203-452-2820
Stepney Fire Department 203-268-5389 Jockey Hollow Middle School 203-452-2905 Senior Center 203-452-3771
Social Services 203-452-2813
Stevenson Fire Department 203-261-8120 Chalk Hill School 203-452-2914 Tax Collector 203-452-2804
Wildlife Department 860-424-3333
Monroe Fire Department 203-452-2827 Fawn Hollow Elementary School 203-452-2923

Poison Control 800-222-1222 Monroe Elementary School 203-452-2870

Stepney Elementary School 203-452-2885

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Beacon Hill Evangelical Free Church 203-268-8521 TOWN & COMMUNITY OFFICES

Congregation B’Nai Torah 203-268-6940 Animal Control 203-452-3760

Congregation Adath Israel 203-426-5188 Appraiser 203-452-2800

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 203-268-7596 Assessor 203-452-2803 UTILITIES

Islamic Community of Fairfield Cty 203-261-6222 Child Safety Seat Appointments 203-261-3622 Electric Provider

Miracle Faith World Outreach 203-452-7300 Building Department 203-452-2805 Eversource 800-286-2000

Monroe Congregational Church 203-268-9327 Economic Development Commission 203-452-2819 Gas Provider

Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel 203-261-8290 Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 203-452-2850 Yankee Gas Company 800-989-0900

Pilgrims Pathway Wesleyan Church 203-650-1284 Engineering Department 203-452-2809 Water Provider

Reformation Fellowship 203-261-0365 Finance Department 203-452-2802 Aquarion Water Company 800-732-9678

Saint Jude Roman Catholic Church 203-261-6404 Food Pantry Coordinator 203-452-3770 Cable Provider

Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church 203-268-4265 Health District 203-452-5195 Charter Communications 800-827-8288

Stepney Baptist Church 203-268-9680 Highway Department 203-452-2814 Frontier Communications 877-619-6198

United Methodist Church of Monroe 203-268-8395 Human Resources 203-452-2808

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