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. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
What Milford officials are doing after attacks on a local encampment.
Which college golfers are teeing off at Milford's Great River?
Also on today's calendar: Furry Scaly Friends Live Animal Show! and 19 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Monday: Warmer; a stray a.m. shower, with a high of 72 and low of 53 degrees.
Tuesday: Some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 61.
Wednesday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Investigation underway after weeks of reported attacks on CT homeless encampment (courant.com) — Residents should know that Milford police are investigating a series of escalating attacks and harassment targeting people living in a homeless encampment near Lowe's, including rock throwing, fireworks, and hateful graffiti. City leaders and advocates are condemning the violence, urging anyone with information to contact Milford police so those responsible can be identified and held accountable.
• Men's Golf Set to Compete in SHU Men's Fall Classic (brownbears.com) — Milford's Great River Golf Club will host the Sacred Heart University Men's Fall Classic on October 12–13, bringing Brown University and other collegiate teams to town for a 54-hole tournament. Local golf fans can expect two days of early-morning shotgun starts and steady play on the par-72 course as Brown looks to improve on its recent finish at Columbia's invitational.
Frosolone Honored As West Haven's 2026 Italian American Of The Year (patch.com)
Charity 5K in West Haven aims to help young women with holiday stockings, self-care (wtnh.com)
Shelton
5 Things To Know In Shelton & Derby: Upcoming Meetings, City Halls Closed And More (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!