Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 69 and low of 54 degrees.
Sunday: Cooler with heavy rain, temps: high: 63, low: 58.
Monday: Cloudy with a shower possible, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• New Milford approves church boardwalk project to help Sherman girl earn coveted Eagle Scout rank (stamfordadvocate.com) — New Milford's wetlands commission has cleared a Sherman teen to build a simple wooden boardwalk over a muddy section of trail behind Walnut Hill Community Church, helping her pursue the Eagle Scout rank. The volunteer-built project will span about 48 feet, improving year-round access for church youth and members along Town Farm Brook, where other local Scout improvements have recently been completed.
• Fundraiser launched to honor New Milford football coach who died from rare lung disease (newstimes.com) — A New Milford family is asking the community's help to give beloved longtime youth and high school coach Terry "Chipper" Flynn a proper farewell after his death from a rare lung disease. A GoFundMe has already raised more than $11,000 as former players and neighbors share memories of his decades of coaching, DOT work, and deep involvement in local sports and family life.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Hi neighbors fall is here !!! You're too tired to do anything ? let my son Joey help you!! He is 18 yrs old and he is saving money for college !! He does Fall clean ups , leaf… (Nextdoor Candlewood Mountain Road)
Looking for a reliable floor installer for a project. If that's you or you know someone who can handle the job, kindly drop their contact details. (Nextdoor Meadowbrook)
New Milford Public Schools posted a job opening for Part-Time Day Custodian in New Milford. Apply here.
TJX posted a job opening for Retail Customer Service Supervisor in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Washington
Singer-composer Duncan Sheik in 'critical' condition, family says (fox61.com)
Kent
CT's peak fall foliage expected to be later – and more vibrant – than usual this year (nhpr.org)
Food trucks: To be or not to be? That is the question (kentdispatch.org)
IndyCar Rookie Of The Year Dennis Hauger Gets A Big Break With AJ Foyt (forbes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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