Thursday: Humid; a quick morning shower, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Milford's Shoreline Early Warning System Receives Boost From State (patch.com) — Milford's shoreline emergency warning siren network is getting a $56,000 state grant to replace aging, unreliable equipment and improve storm and flood alerts along the city's 17 miles of coastline. Officials say the upgrade will modernize the six-siren system at key shoreline locations, helping ensure faster, clearer evacuation and safety messages during hurricanes and other coastal emergencies.
• Milford and South Windsor residents voice concerns surrounding Flock cameras (wtnh.com) — Milford officials have decided to pause and remove about 10 Flock license-plate cameras after many residents voiced privacy concerns, despite police saying the technology helps solve crimes. The Board of Aldermen, responding to strong community feedback, is weighing how to balance public safety with surveillance worries while the police union stresses maintaining trust with residents.
• Tow truck drivers highlight dangers on Connecticut roads after deadly Bloomfield crash (nbcconnecticut.com) — Connecticut tow truck drivers are urging motorists to slow down and move over after a colleague was killed in Bloomfield, and one driver recalls a near-miss while working in Milford. They describe frequent close calls from speeding and distracted drivers, highlight the state's strengthened Move Over law, and push for better awareness and equipment to keep roadside crews safe.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
Another Remarkable Summer with Milford Education Foundation's Paint Your Path! For 3 years now, the Milford Education Foundation has sponsored a unique and fun way to engage middle and high schoolers with learning and social... (More info)
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Obituary: Gay Ann Flammia (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
Is Your Child Ready for Fall Sports? 6 Things to Check —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
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Milford Knights Travel Basketball Program Announce 2026-2027 Tryout Dates & Times —Trevor Doyle Read on Patch
It's All About You, the Patient —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Songs and Stories this Thursday September 10th at the Woodmont Volunteer Library at 10:30am - 11:15am for children ages 3-5 years with a caregiver. This Week Mrs Langley will read READING MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD. She has lots of songs to sing and dance to as well. Hope you can make it! (Nextdoor Woodmont)
Anyone willing to rent a Bluetooth Audio speaker on a stand for one night? I don't want to buy one. The one musicians/ DJ 's use. Sept. 19th , will pay 30.00 (Nextdoor Downtown West)
Global Partners posted a job opening for Food Service Associate in Milford. Apply here.
LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Dishwasher in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Orange
Orange Firefighter Named 2026 Firefighter Of The Year (patch.com)
'Children of the Corn' (1984) Film Screening with a Flashlight Corn Maze in Orange (ctexaminer.com)
CT Land Conservation Council: Pathways to Nature: Bird & Bike with the Land Trust of West Haven (ctexaminer.com)
Shelton
Shelton Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist (patch.com)
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