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Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Milford Housing Director Put On Leave Due To Investigation: Report (patch.com) — Milford residents should know that longtime Redevelopment & Housing Partnership director Anthony Vasiliou has been placed on administrative leave while an investigation is conducted. Details of the probe have not been released, but the Connecticut Municipal Employees' Retirement System is involved, raising questions about oversight of a key agency that manages local housing programs.
2. Man Fired Gun At Other Vehicle In I-95 Road Rage Incident In Milford, Police Say (patch.com) — Drivers in and around Milford may be alarmed after police detailed a road rage incident in which a Shelton man allegedly fired at another vehicle on I-95, with the victim later meeting troopers in Milford. No one was hurt, but the suspect now faces multiple firearm and reckless endangerment charges and is due in Milford Superior Court.
3. Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Milford This Fall — And How To Carve Them (patch.com) — Milford residents are encouraged to enjoy local fall traditions by visiting nearby pumpkin patches that offer hayrides, corn mazes, and family-friendly activities while supporting area farms. The guide highlights several popular spots within easy reach of Milford and explains how to choose and carve the perfect jack-o'-lantern, including tools, preparation steps, and lighting tips for a standout Halloween display.
4. Law softball hires Leigh Barone as coach after her historic 10-year run at Masuk (greenwichtime.com) — Jonathan Law High School's softball program in Milford has hired highly decorated former Masuk coach Leigh Barone as its new head coach. Barone, who lives in nearby Orange, brings multiple state titles and coach-of-the-year honors, and says the Milford job lets her balance family life while leading an already-strong program that just reached the Class L semifinals.
5. Local Event: An Evening at the Haunted Manor (patch.com) — First Church is hosting a Halloween-themed concert in Milford, bringing Broadway soprano and Milford native Diane Phelan and former local music minister John Abdenour back to town. Expect organ showpieces, choir performances, and favorites from Phantom, Harry Potter, Wicked, and more, with costumes encouraged and tickets priced for adults, seniors, and children.
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