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Cheers Milford! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Milford's housing chief is on leave and what happens next.
  • How a $4M boost could grow Milford's medical tech footprint.
  • Why Milford firewood suppliers say you should order much earlier now

Also on today's calendar: Womans items Sale and 17 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 66 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milford housing authority director placed on paid leave pending 'investigation' (newsbreak.com) — Milford's longtime housing authority director, Anthony Vasiliou, has been placed on paid administrative leave while an investigation involving the city and the state comptroller's office proceeds. With questions centered on his retirement status and continued employment, the board has installed chief financial officer Marie Webster as temporary acting executive director, a move that could affect how local housing programs are managed in the near term.
   

• Milford medical device maker SedMed receives $4M investment (hartfordbusiness.com) — A Milford-based startup, SedMed, has secured a $4 million investment to ramp up production and distribution of its non-electric toilet lifts that help older adults and people with limited mobility. The device, created by UConn engineering graduates and already used in more than 40 hospital systems, could mean more local jobs and a higher profile for Milford's growing medical technology sector.
   

• Connecticut firewood sellers see spike in orders as home heating oil prices soar (wtnh.com) — Milford residents relying on firewood for heat may find supplies tight this winter, as Grillo Services in town and other Connecticut sellers say demand is already exceeding what they can produce. With heating oil prices soaring, many customers are doubling their usual orders, and some suppliers have already sold out, prompting advice to secure wood now or plan ahead for next year.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There's no place like home — for training first responders. —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Joan LaBanca Schuckie (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Phyllis S. DiNello (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • A safer ride starts with a helmet —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Silvio Palmieri (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Songs and Stories at the Woodmont Volunteer Library this Thursday October 8, 10:30am - 11:15 am for children ages 3-5 years (with a caregiver).
    This week Mrs Langley will read about Apples and Pumpkins. She has lots of singing and dancing planned too! Hope you can make it! (Nextdoor Woodmont)
  • Boys and Girls Village, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook in Milford. Apply here.
  • Macy's posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Furniture/Mattresses/Rugs, Connecticut Post - Part Time in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Stratford

  • Stratford Schools Awarded State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com)

Orange

  • Two Orange Lacrosse Players Share World Cup Experience In Poland (theorangetimes.com)
  • CHD in Orange to offer primary care, helping to fill 'deficit of services' (recorder.com)

West Haven

  • Monroe parents left kids 10 and 4 home alone in middle of the night, police say (nhregister.com)
  • VA awards $26,043 in grants for adaptive sports programs in Connecticut (va.gov)

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!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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