What's up Milford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Stolen Vehicle Sold Via Facebook Marketplace In Milford, Police Say (patch.com) — Milford residents are being warned after police say a West Haven man sold a stolen vehicle to a buyer here through Facebook Marketplace, using a fraudulent title. The suspect has been charged with larceny and title fraud and is due in Milford Superior Court later this month, highlighting the risks of online vehicle purchases for local buyers.
2. Milford Fire Chief Announces Retirement (patch.com) — Milford is saying goodbye to Fire Chief Anthony Fabrizi, who is retiring after 32 years of service to the city’s fire department. City officials, including the mayor, praised his leadership and dedication to protecting residents, businesses, and visitors, marking a significant transition for Milford’s public safety leadership.
3. Milford Arrest Log, May 19-22, 2026 (patch.com) — Milford police have released a recent arrest log detailing several local cases, including DUI, hit-and-run, domestic disturbances, and disorderly conduct incidents around downtown, Naugatuck Avenue, and Washington Field. All charges are accusations, and the individuals are presumed innocent unless convicted.
4. Can virtual reality make people care more about climate change? CT researchers aim to find out (sheltonherald.com) — Researchers will be at Silver Sands State Park in Milford this summer, asking beachgoers to try a virtual reality simulation of future sea-level rise and answer questions about funding climate adaptation. The two-year Fairfield and Sacred Heart University study, funded through Connecticut Sea Grant, compares VR to written information to see which better motivates people to support local coastal protection projects.
5. Gov. Lamont signs new protections for kids on social media (news12.com) — Milford parents should know Connecticut just passed sweeping new rules to limit kids’ social media feeds and require AI tools to flag possible suicidal users and disclose hiring use. State Sen. James Maroney of Milford backed the measure, which starts in 2028 and is already drawing pushback from tech companies and small businesses worried about privacy and compliance costs.
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