Town of Monroe

Steve Vavrek, First Selectman
Monroe Town Hall
7 Fan Hill Rd. • Monroe, CT 06468
203-452-2821 • Fax: 203-452-5475
E-mail: svavrek@monroect.org • Web site: www.monroect.org

Monroe Town Hall
7 Fan Hill Rd. • Monroe, CT 06468
203-452-5480
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Monroe Commission on Aging

The Commission suggests the development of programs and policies for advancing the well-being of the older adults of Monroe and the provision of services to senior citizens by the Department of Community and Social Services.

Chairman: Nadine Richardson
Kay Antrim                
Helena Chartier
Terry DiGiovanna
Adria Pearlman        
Linda Schilman
Robert Wesche

Department of Community and Social Services

7 Fan Hill Rd. • Monroe, CT 06468 • 203-452-2813
Director • Barbara D. Yeager
Social Services Coordinator • Mary Ann Kalm
Department offers:
• Referral and assistance with federal, state and local programs, including, but not limited to: Husky, Charter Oak Insurance, Food Stamps, Social Security (including SS Disability and Survivor’s benefits), Medicare, Medicaid, Tax Relief, Rent Relief and ConnPACE. Eligible residents helped to understand the process and information and to complete required paperwork and documentation.
• Heating assistance programs (for those with low or moderate incomes), including: Connecticut Energy Assistance Program, Operation Fuel, Project Warmth and Utility programs.
• Food Pantry at 980 Monroe Tpke. Provides nutritious food to eligible residents. Week’s worth of food distributed once a month by appointment. Food can be delivered to those ill or without transportation.
Food Pantry Coordinator • Pam Nicotera • 203-452-3770 • E-mail: foodpantry@monroect.org
• Special programs. Clothing assistance available to residents in event of fire or other disaster; donated holiday gifts distributed to residents based on need; Emergency Evacuation List available to residents needing assistance during an evacuation; information made available about File of Life, Yellow Dot Program, K-9 LAPS (Locating Alzheimer’s Patients Safely), “Are You OK?” (daily telephone reassurance program for seniors). For information about any programs mentioned here, call: 203-452-2813 or 203-452-3771.

Monroe Senior Center

235 Cutler's Farm Rd. • Monroe, CT 06468  • 203-452-3771 • Fax: 203-452-6588
E-mail: byeager@monroect.org
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Director • Barbara Yeager
Elderly Services Coordinator • Kim Cassia
Center offers:
• Social, recreational, educational, programs and activities to anyone age 60 or older. Membership required. Annual fee (Jan.-Dec.) is $3.00 for Monroe residents, $5.00 for nonresidents. Many programs free; some require a fee.
• Outreach. Available to residents age 60 and over permanently or temporarily confined to their homes or who are isolated, frail or low-income. Elderly Services Coordinator provides assistance regarding government entitlement programs and educates residents and their families about resources and services. For information, call Kim Cassia at 203-452-3771.

Supportive Services for Families and Caregivers

For information about such services, call Elderly Services Coordinator Kim Cassia at Senior Center, 203-452-3771.

Transportation Services

Medical and non-medical transportation within Monroe and to Bridgeport, Stratford, Trumbull available to residents 60+ or disabled. Reservations required at least 48 hours in advance. Appointments must be: for Monroe, between 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; for Bridgeport, Stratford, Trumbull, between 9:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All appointments must conclude by 3:30 p.m. Transportation usually not available on Tuesdays, except to Senior Center. Residents requiring handicap lift are limited to Wednesdays and Thursdays for appointments. For information and to make reservations, call Transportation Coordinator Arlene Townson at 203-452-3700.

Tax Relief Programs

The Assessor’s Office is responsible for the administration of tax relief programs.
7 Fan Hill Rd., Rm. 202, Monroe, CT 06468
203-452-2803 • Fax: 203-261-6197
Assessor • Elizabeth Duffy
Assessor’s Assistant • Ruthann Caiola
For information about property ownership, tax exemptions and tax relief, contact the Assessor’s Assistant. 
E-mail: Rcaiola@MonroeCT.org

Edith Wheeler Public Library

733 Monroe Tpke. • Monroe, CT 06468
203-452-2850 • Fax: 203-261-3359
E-mail: reference@ewml.org

Monroe Probate Court

Judge John P. Chioto
5866 Main St. • Trumbull, CT 06611 • 203-452-5068
Monroe is under the jurisdiction of the same Probate Court as Trumbull and Easton.

Other Town Departments

CALL 911 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES

Monroe Police Department

John L. Salvatore, Chief
7 Fan Hill Rd. • Monroe, CT 06468
Non-emergencies: 203-261-3622
E-mail: sgtmccauley@lmonroepolicedept.com

TRIAD is the Community Awareness Program for Seniors. It is an alliance of the Police Department, the Senior Center and the community to coordinate activities for the safety and well-being of older adults. The “Are You OK?” Program is an extension of TRIAD. It is an automatic telephone-dialing system that calls senior citizens to check on their welfare.

Monroe Fire Departments

Headquarters: Monroe Company • George Lottanzi, Chief
Station 1 • 18 Shelton Rd. (Rte. 110)
Station 2 •  54 Jockey Hollow Rd.
Non-emergencies: 203-268-3895

Stepney Company • Mike Klemish, Sr., Chief
Station 1 • 88 Main St.
Station 2 • 801 Main St.
Non-emergencies: 203-268-5389

Stevenson Company • Robert Galbraith, Chief
Station 1 • 1580 Monroe Tpk.
Station 2 • 1262 Monroe Tpk.
Non-emergencies: 203-268-4380

Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Services (MVEMS) 

Emergencies: Call 911.

Kenneth Kellogg , EMS Commission Chairperson
54 Jockey Hollow Rd. • Monroe, CT 06468
Non-emergencies: 203-452-2826

Has three ambulances available for emergency medical services 24/7. Conducts yearly town-wide CPR training sessions and also offers instruction for those seeking to become certified as Emergency Medical Technicians or Medical Response Technicians.

Other Important Phone Numbers

Animal Control/Animal Shelter • 203-452-3760
Health District • 203-452-5195
Parks & Recreation Dept. • 203-452-2806
Public Works Dept. • 203-452-2814
Registrars of Voters • 203-452-2820
Tax Collector • 203-452-2804
Town Clerk •203- 452-2811

Monroe’s Population by Age