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Also on today's calendar: June 2026 "Live" Virtual CT Real Estate Licensing Classes and 12 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: What's a good time to go to the dentist? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Check Out Milford Beaches' Grades In Water Quality Report (patch.com) — Milford beachgoers can now see how their favorite shoreline spots stack up in Save the Sound’s latest water quality report, which grades each local beach individually. While Silver Sands, Gulf, and Anchor beaches scored solid B and A-range marks, Walnut and Woodmont beaches received only C-level grades, signaling more frequent bacteria issues that could affect swimming conditions.
2. See Where Milford Ranks On Connecticut Home Value Map (patch.com) — Milford homeowners may be interested to learn that the city’s average home value now tops $501,000, outpacing nearby Stratford and West Haven but trailing Orange. The report places Milford within a statewide market where prices keep rising amid shrinking inventory, giving local buyers and sellers important context for their next move.
3. Prominent Milford Organization Announces Move To New Home (patch.com) — Milford’s Regional Chamber of Commerce is moving in July to a highly visible standalone office at 764 Boston Post Road, which will double as a visitor and community resource center. Leaders say the new spot will better showcase Milford businesses, events, and shoreline attractions while strengthening regional tourism ties with West Haven and beyond.
4. Fire Damages Home Under Construction In Milford (patch.com) — An early-morning fire damaged a home under construction on Beach Avenue in Milford around 4 a.m. Tuesday, leaving it temporarily uninhabitable but causing no injuries. Firefighters faced challenges from recent additions and renovations, while working smoke detectors alerted the sleeping resident in time to escape safely. The fire’s cause remains under investigation.
5. Connecticut lawmakers concerned over license plate readers at Lowe's, Home Depot (wtnh.com) — License plate readers at Milford’s Lowe’s and Home Depot are drawing scrutiny from Connecticut lawmakers worried about how customer data is collected, stored, and shared. Democratic leaders are pressing the chains for answers, while a local Republican senator argues the technology helps fight theft that raises prices for shoppers statewide.
📸 Beautiful view of the sky over Morningside, Milford, CT —Lisa C.
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