Good morning Milford! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
See inside this Gulf Street coastal home near beach and harbor
Flock camera alert leads Milford police to major drug charges
Jury in Milford weighs ex-officer's role in pastor's death
Also on today's calendar: AUDITIONS for 2026 A Winter Ballet - Nutcracker - Mark Your Calendars and 21 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? π€ (Answer below!)
Friday: Turning cloudy; windy, with a high of 68 and low of 56 degrees.
Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, temps: high: 63, low: 55.
Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 65 and low of 58 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Home In 'One Of Milford's Most Desirable Coastal Locations' For Sale (patch.com) β Milford homebuyers can check out a four-bedroom property at 240 Gulf Street, listed at $975,000 in one of the city's most desirable coastal corridors. The house offers nearly 2,500 square feet and sits close to Gulf Beach, Milford Harbor, and downtown, appealing to those who want walkable access to shoreline and local amenities. Β Β Β
2. Man Charged With Operation Of A Drug Factory In Milford, Police Say (patch.com) β Milford police used a Flock camera alert to locate a vehicle tied to an active arrest warrant and took a Bridgeport man into custody. During the arrest, officers reported finding a large quantity of various drugs, leading to multiple narcotics charges and a $25,000 bond in a case moving through the local courts. Β Β Β
3. Jury deliberating whether ex-Stamford cop is guilty in crash that killed pastor (nhregister.com) β Jurors in Milford Superior Court are weighing whether a former Stamford police officer is criminally negligent in a crash that killed pastor Tommie Jackson, after detailed testimony about his speed and split-second decisions. The case, moved to Milford to avoid conflicts, centers on how fast he responded to a minor call and whether Jackson's actions affected the outcome. Β Β Β
4. Online Support for First Responder Mental Health (doingitlocal.com) β A recent first responder mental health fundraiser at Stonebridge Restaurant in Milford was rained out, so organizers moved the silent auction, restaurant raffles, and T-shirt sales online through September 27 and beyond. Milford and Shelton residents can bid on local prize packages, including items from DICK'S Sporting Goods in Milford, while directly supporting trauma services for police, firefighters, EMS and their families. Β Β Β
5. Police standards council recommends new rules on Flock cameras (ctmirror.org) β Milford's police chief and a local state senator are helping shape strict new rules for license plate readers, drones, and other surveillance tools that have stirred privacy concerns in town. Their recommendations to the governor could soon tighten data retention, access controls, and oversight for Flock cameras already in use in Milford and across Connecticut. Β Β Β
Laughter is the Best Medicine βHartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Herman Gordon Holst, "Gordon", 99, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. βCody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
What Your Body's Trying to Tell You: 6 Signals You Could Be Missing βHartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Eight Years of Gratitude: Joann Dunsing Hypnosis Named Natural Nutmeg 10BEST Winner βJoann Dunsing Read on Patch
Good afternoon, everyone. I have an old storm door that needs to be removed and replaced. Note: the glass on the top half is broken, so it will require some care. Anyone⦠(Nextdoor Abul)
Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Milford. Apply here.
Brinker International posted a job opening for Line Cook - Milford Chili's in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!