Monroe, CT is a lovely town located in the southern part of Connecticut. It is known for its rolling hills and beautiful views of Lake Zoar. It has many outdoor activities to enjoy like hiking, biking, and fishing as well as cultural events and festivals hosted throughout the year. The downtown area has small shops and eateries that make it a great place to visit. The Monroe community is also incredibly welcoming to visitors and always provide a warm reception. Reviews from residents and visitors alike are very positive with many mentioning the friendly atmosphere, the unique local businesses, and the peaceful scenery. Monroe has a rich history dating back to colonial times which gives it an interesting mix of old and new sites to explore. Whether you’re coming for a relaxing getaway or an exciting adventure, Monroe has something to offer everyone!
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Monroe, CT - 6/26/2010
Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate transfers- and locals looking to upgrade from Bridgeport or Stratford have accounted for most of its growth.
It is a young town with a strong orientation to recreation and programs for school-aged children. The proximity to Stamford and New York (and more recently the explosion of corporate offices in Shelton) are major advantages. While it may lack some of the charm of lower Fairfield County towns, it also lacks most of the expense and pretense. You do not have to drive a BMW or Lexus to live here, though many residents do.
A favorite pasttime in town is the annual budget vote. Here residents get to vote on the budget, often as many as five times a year. A few years ago it seemed Monroe stood alone in Connecticut for its budget-rejecting habits, but it now has become the norm statewide, even among towns
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Monroe Comments - 8/21/2009
Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant business storefronts.
The schools are good and the town is a safe town in terms of crime. But it lacks the sophistication and charm of many other Fairfield Towns. For some reason, there seems to be little interest in how the town appears. In other towns such as Fairfield, many businesses plant flowers and keep their areas clean and attractive. There's not a lot of that in Monroe. It doesn't seem to be a priority. I live in Monroe, but it is hard to get used because aesthetically it seems to be a mishmosh of ugly busineses mixed with run down homes while also having some lovely neighborhoods. It used to be more redneck than it is now, with many corporate types moving into town with more money, but at this time, the Town still isn't sure what identity it wants.
This is my opinion,
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Impossibly HighTaxes - 3/2/2009
Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal property taxes on a car, boat etc. My home decreased in value $50,000.00. The town just increased my assessment by $40,000.00! And, as bad as things are now-a-days, they want to increase the budget 6.7% so the teachers can get a pay
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Good Location - 1/19/2008
Schools, Churches, near to NYC but no traffic.
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Weather - 7/11/2007
Very cold and wet in the winter. Hot and muggy in the summer. Spring and Fall are
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