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🌱 Patch AM: Milford Arrest Log, Sept. 21-30, 2026

And on the Milford Patch calendar - The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention

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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:

  • See who Milford police arrested from Sept. 21 to 30
  • What will Milford aldermen decide on controversial Flock surveillance cameras tonight?
  • Milford veterans: qualify for free bus rides on local routes?

Also on today's calendar: The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention and 19 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A steady afternoon breeze, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Milford Arrest Log, Sept. 21-30, 2026 (patch.com) — Milford residents can see a detailed rundown of recent arrests made by local police between Sept. 21 and 30, including shoplifting cases at Boston Post Road stores and several domestic incidents. The log lists charges, bond amounts, and upcoming court dates, highlighting how Milford police are responding to larceny, disorderly conduct, protective order violations, and DUI in the community.
   

2. Milford aldermen face vote on scaling back Flock cameras amid public opposition (ctpost.com) — Milford's Board of Aldermen is set to vote on whether to halt use of Flock Safety's AI-powered Condor surveillance cameras and impose a moratorium while a full review is completed. After months of packed meetings and strong resident privacy concerns, aldermen will revisit a previous failed attempt to fully terminate the system at a 7:30 p.m. City Hall meeting.
   

3. CT veterans can get free bus passes. Here's how to apply (ctmirror.org) — Milford veterans can now ride local buses for free through a new statewide program that includes the Milford Transit District. By applying online and verifying veteran status, you can receive monthly renewable passes to reach work, appointments, and errands at no cost, with help available from the state veterans' advocacy office.
   

4. Hundreds of Wren Kitchen customers in Connecticut get relief after sudden bankruptcy (wtnh.com) — Milford residents who bought Wren Kitchens through Home Depot can now seek help after the chain's sudden bankruptcy left many with torn-up kitchens and missing products. Home Depot has already provided over $1.2 million in relief statewide and is assisting affected customers through Oct. 31 via a dedicated email contact.
   

5. Collaborating with Canadian Scientists on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Research (noaa.gov) — Scientists recently gathered at NOAA's Milford Lab and used seawater from Milford Harbor to test whether adding the mineral olivine could safely help counter ocean acidification. Early results suggest olivine can boost phytoplankton growth and raise pH without overloading them with heavy metals, though researchers caution that long-term, real-world impacts still need careful study.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Halloween Themed Touch-A-Truck Returns to Eisenhower Park —Kelsey Robinette Read on Patch
  • Milford Senior Center to Host "Dining in the Dark" Blindfolded Tasting Dinner to Benefit Senior Nutrition Pro —Leonora Rodriguez Read on Patch
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  • George O. Berendt Jr., 80, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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