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Good morning Milford! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Discount beauty chain plans new store at Connecticut Post Mall
  • Milford pauses traffic cameras and tightens rules on plate readers
  • What police say happened during a late-night fight at Archie Moore's

Also on today's calendar: Aqua Jets Swim Club Team Try Outs and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid; afternoon showers, with a high of 83 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rapidly Expanding Retailer Plans Milford Mall Store (patch.com) — Shoppers in Milford can look forward to a new Miss A cosmetics and accessories store planned for the Connecticut Post Mall, though an opening date has not yet been set. The fast-growing discount beauty chain lists the Milford location as "coming soon" while lease and project details are finalized, alongside several other New England expansions.
   

2. Milford Aldermen Take Action On Controversial Camera Programs (patch.com) — Milford residents will see the city's speed and red-light cameras paused while officials review the controversial program, following a tense Board of Aldermen meeting filled with protests and debate. Aldermen also tightened rules on automated license plate readers, limiting most to city entry points and shortening data retention, even as some officials and the police union argue the technology is vital for safety and crime investigations.
   

3. Man Charged After Bar Fight In Milford, Police Say (patch.com) — Police responded to a disturbance at Archie Moore's on Factory Lane in Milford, where a New Haven man is accused of shoving an employee, damaging plants outside, and later spitting at an officer. He faces multiple assault, criminal mischief, breach of peace, and interfering charges, and was released on a promise to appear in court in September.
   

4. Milford Schools Begin Construction Work, Map Out What Comes Next (patch.com) — Major construction is starting across Milford schools, including demolition and remediation at Jonathan Law High School, HVAC upgrades at Meadowside and East Shore, and a new roof at West Shore. The Board of Education is also advancing a long-range plan that could replace JFK and Live Oaks elementary schools, with multiple city boards and community outreach shaping what happens next.
   

5. 11 Connecticut Farmers Markets Where $15 Fills Your Tote With Local Produce (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured stops is the Downtown Milford Farmers' Market on West Main Street, where every item must be grown or made in Connecticut. Alongside seasonal produce, shoppers can find flowers, baked goods, local meats, specialty herbs, and handcrafted soaps and jewelry, making it an easy way for Milford residents to stock up and connect with local growers.
   

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  • Patrice Ann Shanley, 69, of Milford, passed away on August 26, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Herman Joseph Solomon, 91, died on August 20, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Joan E. Koziel —Barbara K Schmidt Read on Patch
  • Roy Robert Sebas, 81, of Milford, husband of Jacqualyn Sebas, passed away on August 20, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Why You Keep Getting Shin Splints and How to Prevent Them —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • I am looking for someone to mow my lawn.
    I take care of the edging and the weed whacking, it's just mowing the front and backyard. This takes under an hour. This would be for the remainder… (Nextdoor Mary Ellen Dr)
  • Looking for someone who knows about cement to help me fix a crack I have in my foundation that need to stop water coming intmmmo my basement.
    Call me at 203-874-8890 thanks.my name is Rose (Nextdoor Mary Ellen Dr)
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist in Milford. Apply here.
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Bagger (Milford CT) Salary Range $14 - $14.50/hr in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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