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Milford Daily: Restaurant Week + Flocking To The Beaches

Here are all the top news stories in Milford along with key events in town.

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Welcome back, Milford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Sept. 9.

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First, today's weather:

Rain until evening. High: 76 Low: 60.

Here are the top stories today in Milford:

  1. Milford Restaurant Week Details Announced And Its For 2 Weeks: Milford Restaurant Week presented by Trinity Point Wealth, will return to the "Small City with a Big Heart" from Monday, Sept. 27 through Sunday, Oct. 10, offering locals and visitors a two weeklong opportunity to indulge in a variety of the city's finest dining establishments. (Milford Patch)
  2. Network of Executive Women in-person meeting at Joey C's Boathouse in Milford: The Network of Executive Women is resuming in-person meetings soon. (HamletHub)
  3. Milford beaches and marinas were Labor Day hotspots: People hit the beaches in Milford over the holiday weekend, reflecting summer trends. (CT Post)
  4. Obituary: Michael "Mike" Seminoro, 34, of Milford (Milford Patch)
  5. 4 Milford Area New Open Houses To Stop By (Milford Patch)

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Today in Milford:

  • Grades 10 & 11 - Student Photos - Platt Technical High School (12:00 AM)
  • B Cycle (Grades 10 & 11 Academics / 9 & 12 Trade) (12:00 AM)
  • Romance Book Group: "My Fake Rake" by Eva Leigh (10:00 AM)
  • V G XC Jonathan Law v. Lauralton Hall, Lyman Hall, North Haven (4:00 PM)
  • V B XC Jonathan Law v. Fairfield Prep, Lyman Hall, North Haven (4:00 PM)
  • V B SOC Jonathan Law v. Career/Hillhouse (4:30 PM)
  • Beth-El After Hours at Tribus Beer Co. (5:30 PM)
  • An Introduction to Astrophotography - Milford Public Library (7:00 PM)

Milford Patch Notebook

  • Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA): "CRPS Warrior Daniel Scali just beat the world record for the longest recorded plank in support of #chronicpain. Thank you to publications like Men's Health for sharing the news and helping to educate more people about CRPS: https://bit.l..." (Facebook)
  • Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "City Sounds Productions is now open at 222 Bridgeport Ave. Milford, come on down and get the best sound gear in town!" (Facebook)
  • Milford Prevention Council: "Chalk the Walk this Sunday, September 12th as part of Walk Milford Challenge! Tag @MilfordPrevention and you are automatically entered for a chance to win one of THREE $50 gift cards. Categories are 1. Most Thoughtful 2. Most Liked on Fa..." (Facebook)
  • Pantochino Productions: "OPEN CALL for Rocky Horror and three new musicals. Details on our website. #auditions #opencall #tryouts #rockyhorrorshow #musicaltheatre #milfordct #connecticutpostmall #connecticut #acting #singing #newhaven #fairfieldcounty" (Instagram)
  • Bridges Healthcare, Inc.: "Al Diamond and Ray Vitale, founders of the Folks on Spokes Ride & Step Forward Memorial Walk fundraiser for Bridges, are ready for the upcoming 30th anniversary Ride on October 3! Join the fun- register now at www.folksonspokes.bridgesct..." (Facebook)
  • Auxiliary- Travis C. Kitchen Post VFW 7788: "Meatball grinders tonight! $5.00 from 5:00 pm till sold out! Open to the public, non smoking" (Facebook)
  • Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "Bin 100 Restaurant is participating in Restaurant Week as a featured restaurant! Follow us to make sure you don't miss all the news! https://milfordctrestaurantwee... #DineOutMilford" (Facebook)
  • Milford Prevention Council: "Chalk the Walk this Sunday as part of the 4th Walk Milford Challenge! Tag @MilfordPrevention for a chance to win one of three prizes!!" (Facebook)
  • Network of Executive Women, Milford: "Our Mission is to address the common business interests and issues of women in executive, professional and entrepreneural roles through the exchange of ideas, information, and experience. https://networkofexecutivewome... #womens..." (Facebook)
  • Milford Public Library: "See what's new this week at the Milford Public Library at: *** http://wowbrary.org/nu.aspx?fb... *** There are 11 new bestsellers, two new movies, ten new audiobooks, 155 new children's books, and 107 other new books. The new bes..." (Facebook)
  • Bridges Healthcare, Inc.: "Support Bridges' mental health and addiction recovery services at the 30th Folks on Spokes Ride/Step Forward Walk event on Sunday, October 3! To join us in person or virtually, register today at www.folksonspokes.bridgesct.org" (Facebook)
  • Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "International Literacy Day to remind the community of the importance of literacy for individuals, communities and societies. #InternationalLiteracyDay" (Facebook)
  • United Way of Milford: "Have you heard the news? Dockside Brewery and Tribus Beer Co have UNITED to support our United Way of Milford - 20th Annual Golf Classic. What better way to make an impact on our community especially when your support allows United Way t..." (Facebook)

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— Chris Rhatigan

About me: Chris Rhatigan is a freelance writer and editor. He has previously worked for publications such as The New Haven Register and The Iowa City Press-Citizen.

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