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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. What Sold: Milford's 10 Most Recent Closings (patch.com) — Milford homeowners and buyers can see the ten most recent property sales, including a top sale on Tanglewood Circle for over $800,000. The list highlights specific Milford addresses, sale dates, and prices, offering a quick snapshot of the city's current real estate market activity.
2. Milford High School Student Among National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com) — A Jonathan Law High School senior from Milford has been named a National Merit Scholarship semifinalist, putting him in the running for significant scholarship awards next spring. The recognition highlights strong academic achievement in Milford's schools and places the student among an elite group of high-performing seniors nationwide.
3. 25 years later, Milford pauses to remember its three 9/11 victims (wfsb.com) — Milford residents gathered Friday morning at Live Oaks Elementary School's World Trade Center Memorial Garden to honor three locals lost on 9/11, 25 years later. The city's mayor, fire chief, and community members marked the exact time of the first impact with bells, silence, and prayers, highlighting Milford's four memorials and the families' ongoing remembrance.
4. Bridgeport lottery player lands $50K prize on $5 Monopoly ticket (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Bridgeport resident just won $50,000 on a $5 Monopoly ticket bought at Big Y Milford Express, putting a Milford retailer in the lottery spotlight. While the winner's identity and purchase date weren't released, the store on your doorstep is now among Connecticut's recent big-prize sellers, a reminder that major wins can come from everyday stops in town.
5. 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 West Haven supervisor recalls nearly being hit while working a crash in Milford. With tow operators citing distracted and speeding drivers, they're pushing for stronger awareness and even new lighting rules to better protect roadside crews statewide.
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