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1. Milford Arrest Log, Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026 (patch.com) — Milford residents can see a detailed snapshot of recent police activity, with arrests spanning alleged DUI, larceny, domestic incidents, and assaults across town between Aug. 26 and Sept. 1. The log highlights cases at local spots like Costco, Big Y, and the Mayflower Motel, along with several protective order and breach of peace charges involving Milford residents and visitors.
2. 2 Charged In $4.4 Million Theft Ring That Targeted Milford Store, Prosecutors Say (patch.com) — Milford shoppers may remember the 2023 burglary at a Connecticut Post Mall jewelry kiosk, now tied to a multi-state theft ring accused of stealing more than $4.4 million in merchandise. Two men extradited from Colombia have pleaded not guilty in Hartford federal court, where prosecutors say the group surveilled mall jewelers, hit multiple states, and funneled stolen items through a New York jewelry store.
3. 2026-2027 School Open Houses (mofflylifestylemedia.com) — Families in Milford can look ahead to Lauralton Hall's "Mornings in the Mansion" Monday open houses this fall, offering a close-up look at the all-girls Catholic high school. The broader guide also lists dozens of other independent school open houses across Fairfield County, giving Milford parents options from preschool through grade 12 as they plan 2026–27 admissions visits.
4. WESTPORT SCOOP: Sprouts receives Architectural Review Board approval for new Westport store! (theconnecticutscoop.com) — Sprouts Farmers Market just cleared a key architectural review hurdle for a major renovation of its planned Westport store, and the chain confirms another Connecticut location has already been approved for Milford. While details on the Milford site are still sparse, this signals a new grocery option coming to town, likely bringing more fresh and specialty food choices within a short drive for local shoppers.
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