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🌱 Patch AM: Milford Fireworks, Kickoff To Summer 2026: What To Know

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In today's newsletter:

  • Fireworks, food trucks and free shuttles launch Milford’s summer
  • How clean is the water at your favorite Milford beach?
  • Where Milford’s new speed cameras are watching drivers right now

Also on today's calendar: Coming Soon in Milford, CT and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: I went into the woods and found it. Once I'd found it, I searched for it. The harder I searched, the less I wanted it. When at last I couldn't find it, I carried it home in my hand. What is it? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Pleasant with high clouds, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Milford Fireworks, Kickoff To Summer 2026: What To Know (patch.com) — Milford residents can mark June 20 for the city’s free Kickoff to Summer celebration at Lisman Landing, capped by fireworks at 9:15 p.m. The event includes live music from Sapphire and the Rum Runners, food trucks, and free shuttle service from several Milford locations, with parking restrictions around the harbor and library clearly outlined.    

2. Milford beaches receive mixed water quality grades in new report (wiltonbulletin.com) — Several Milford beaches, including Silver Sands, Gulf, Walnut, Woodmont and Anchor, received mixed but mostly passing water quality grades in a new Save the Sound report. Local health officials explain how and when Milford tests beach water, what bacteria levels mean for swimmers, and how residents can check real-time closure and quality updates before heading to the shore.    

3. Milford launches speed cameras with 30-day warning period (fox61.com) — Milford has activated speed cameras citywide with a 30-day warning period before fines begin, focusing on busy corridors and school zones. After that, drivers face $50 for a first violation and $75 for later ones, with no points on licenses. Check the listed streets and school areas so you’re not surprised by a mailed citation.    

4. Holy Cross baseball headed to Texas for NCAA Tournament (goholycross.com) — A Holy Cross senior pitcher from Milford Jaden Wywoda, is heading to Texas with his team for the NCAA baseball tournament after earning first-team All-Patriot League honors and Tournament MVP. The story spotlights his key role in back-to-back Patriot League titles and how he and a standout teammate are leading the Crusaders onto the national stage.    


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  • "Summer Wave" above ground pool
    summer wave above ground pool 14 feet wide 48" high with filter assembly  improved ladder, cleaning equipment .  Used only one season (too big for... (More info)

💬 Chatter

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  • Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Announces New Home at 764 Boston Post Road —Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce Read on Patch
  • ShopRite posted a job opening for ShopRite - Produce Clerk (Milford CT) Salary Range $16.94 - $17.09/hr in Milford. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A splinter. (Thank you Jake M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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