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In today's newsletter:
Milford schools brace for rising costs despite student test score gains
Ready to hear "Mr. Blue Sky" live in Milford this weekend?
College golfers post strong finishes at Milford's Great River Golf Club
Also on today's calendar: Freckle, The Musical and 25 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Rob M.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 72 and low of 63 degrees.
Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Milford School Officials Flag Major Cost Increases Ahead Of New Budget (patch.com) — Milford school leaders are warning residents to expect significant cost increases in the 2027-28 education budget, driven by rising special education, health insurance, energy, and transportation expenses in the city's aging school buildings. At the same time, they reported encouraging gains in English language arts, math, and SAT performance, while stressing that improving student growth for Milford's children will remain a top priority.
2. Local Event: Iconic Music Of Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) (patch.com) — Milford music fans can catch STRANGE MAGIC, a nine-piece Electric Light Orchestra tribute band, live at Milford Performance Center on October 3, with doors at 6:30 p.m. and showtime at 7:30. Expect faithful renditions of ELO classics like "Mr. Blue Sky," "Evil Woman," and "Don't Bring Me Down," complete with strings, layered harmonies, and online ticketing for easy access.
3. Fairfield women's golf finishes third at SHU Fall Classic in Milford (bridgeporttimes.com) — A women's college golf tournament at Great River Golf Club in Milford saw Fairfield University finish third out of eight teams, led by strong showings from Victoria Giang and Sofia Nogalo. Sacred Heart claimed the title with the only sub-300 round, while Fairfield edged several regional programs and now looks ahead to its next event in Wallingford.
4. Former Seymour School Board Member Gets Court Diversion Program (newhavenindependent.org) — A former Seymour Board of Education member has been granted a court diversionary program after misdemeanor charges stemming from an incident at a Hartford baseball game, and his case could be erased in 2027 if he complies with conditions. He remains listed as a teacher at Platt Technical High School in Milford, which may interest local families connected to the school.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
The 17th Annual Wine Trail returns next Weekend, Saturday, October 10th —T Bond Read on Patch
Obituary: Gil E. Suchezky, age 71 —Moriah Doyle Monsif Read on Patch
6 Healthy Ways to Use Your Apple-Picking Haul —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Dorothy A. Lutinski —Moriah Doyle Monsif Read on Patch
Breakfast Basics: Fueling Kids for a Great Day —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Songs and Stories at the Woodmont Volunteer library for children ages 3-5 yr (with a caregiver) at 10:30am - 11:15am. Mrs B will be with us this week to read to the children. She has lots more planned for the children too! Hope to see you there! (Nextdoor Woodmont)
I recently came across some items we used for my father-in-law who passed away 4 & 1/2 years ago. A whole case of men's Depends size S/Medium the box is open but all bags are sealed. There are 92 in the box. I also have 2 extra bags that are open… (Nextdoor Lexington Green)
Panera Bread posted a job opening for Catering Lead in Milford. Apply here.
Stop & Shop posted a job opening for PT Porter - Front End - 0663 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!