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Hey there, Milford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Quick-thinking Milford crews save two after canoe capsizes offshore
  • What will Milford's Board of Alders decide on Flock cameras next week?
  • How Milford's Kayla Batres battled the world's best on the mat

Also on today's calendar: Free Family Open House – After-School, Learning & Activities in Milford and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Vin P.!

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 77, low: 66.
  • Saturday: Humid with a few showers, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Rescued After Canoe Capsizes Off Milford Coast (patch.com) — Two people were pulled from Long Island Sound after their canoe capsized about 300 yards off the Milford shoreline near Laurel Beach, thanks to a rapid response by Milford firefighters and police. A Jet Ski crew reached them within about 10 minutes, highlighting recent marine training around Charles Island and prompting officials to stress the importance of wearing life jackets on Milford's coastal waters.
   

• Milford police chief announces Flock camera policy changes during public forum (nbcconnecticut.com) — Milford residents packed a public forum as Police Chief Keith Mello announced tighter rules for Flock license plate reader cameras, including cutting data retention to seven days and promising breach notifications. Mayor Richard Smith has called a special Board of Alders meeting next Thursday to consider pausing and reviewing the city's use of the cameras, after residents raised strong privacy and civil liberties concerns.
   

• Milford's Kayla Batres finishes fifth at U20 world championships (ctwrestling.com) — Milford wrestler Kayla Batres has earned a tied-for-fifth finish at the U20 World Championships in women's freestyle 50 kg, representing Guatemala in Bratislava, Slovakia. The Greens Farms Academy senior went 2-2, dominating early matches before falling to eventual champion Yuu Katsume of Japan and then to American standout Morgan Turner in the bronze-medal bout.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • David Starks, 72 of West Haven, passed away on August 15, 2026, at his home. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Sonja Sally Sylvia Hegymegi, 88 of Milford, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • E-Bikes Are a Hot Topic — and Safety Concerns Are Heating Up —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Carol DeChello Massaro (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Here's What Diet Soda Does To Your Body: 7 Side Effects —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Reposting from PawBoost:
    Please share & repost to help reunite this lost dog! Chichi was LOST on April 17, 2026 in New Haven, CT 06519 near Davenport Ave near York st … (Nextdoor Mary Ellen Dr)
  • I am looking for a licensed contractor that does roofs.
    I just need an inspection to verify that I have 3 to 5 years left of roof life. It is 13 yrs old. No leaks No issues. Thank you! (Nextdoor Devon/Walnut Beach)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Milford. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stratford

  • Scooter Stolen From Elderly Resident, Suspects Sought: Stratford Police (patch.com)

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West Haven

  • Local Event: Women's Gathering with Yoga Nidra guided meditation (no poses) (patch.com)
  • WHHS Hall of Fame lists Class of 2026 (westhavenvoice.com)

Ok Milford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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