Monroe, Connecticut
Population: 19,247
Located in Fairfield County
AREA: Monroe, including Stepney and Stevenson, covers an area of 26.4 square miles MAJOR HIGHWAYS: Connecticut Turnpike (I-95), Merritt Parkway (CT-15), Interstate 84, and CT Rtes 25,34,59,110,111 OTHER TRANSPORTATION: The town is serviced by Conrail Railway System, Sikorsky Airport and GB Transit District (bus) in Bridgeport. LABOR: Skilled and semiskilled opportunities for every trade - 80% of present working population commutes to nearby cities. FIRE PROTECTION: Three volunteer fire departments located in six fire stations in Monroe, Stepney and Stevenson provide rapid, localized service in time of need. POLICE: A staff of 29, 12 radio equipped police cars provide modern efficiency for life and property protection. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE: 60 EMS trained technicians/drivers and 2 fully equipped ambulances provide interim medical aid in time of emergency. This all volunteer force is still growing. SCHOOLS: One high school, a middle school, three elementary schools, a parochial school, and several nursery schools serve the community. Yale University, University of New Haven, University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, Western Connecticut and Southern Connecticut State Colleges, Sacred Heart University, Bridgeport Engineering Institute, and Housatonic Community College are within easy driving distance. COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SITES: The Economic Development Commission is available to assist commercial and industrial prospects and Realtors in their search for business sites. LIBRARIES: A public library is located in the municipal complex. CHURCHES: Nine churches of different denominations; two synagogues are located nearby. RECREATION: William E. Wolfe Park: lighted tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, playground, picnic area, skating pond, handball, senior citizens area, basketball courts, plus baseball, softball and football fields. A 16-acre lake is under construction. Webb Mountain Park: 163 scenic areas for passive recreation. Year-round swimming in heated pool at Masuk High School. Whitney Farms privately operated public championship golf course and clubhouse/restaurant.
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