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In today's newsletter:

• Why New Milford's library will be closed the day after Christmas
• Can New Milford stay unbeaten in Friday night's big road test?

Also on today's calendar: 19th Annual Car-B-Que Car Show [CANCELLED] and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Rain; windy in the morning, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Rain, temps: high: 60, low: 55.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Milford Library Board Approves Endowment Policy Changes, Dec. 26 Closure (patch.com) — New Milford residents should note that the public library will be closed on Saturday, Dec. 26 due to historically low use that day, and trustees have approved changes to how endowment funds are managed. The board also set its 2027 meeting schedule, heard about a new laptop loan program, and reviewed ongoing building fixes, including humidity and HVAC issues that could affect your library experience.
   

• Inside Week 3 of CIAC football: Breakthroughs, change-ups and defending champions fall (newstimes.com) — New Milford football fans will see their 3-0 team put its unbeaten record on the line at Lyman Hall, another undefeated squad, in a key Week 4 matchup Friday at 6:30 p.m. The broader CIAC roundup highlights several statement wins, defending champions stumbling, and other pivotal games that could shape the state playoff picture.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 27
• 19th Annual Car-B-Que Car Show [CANCELLED] →
  School Street, School St, Washington
  11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
• Wooden Horse – America & Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Tribute →
  130 NY-22, Pawling
  7:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Koren BBQ →
  New Milford United Methodist Church, 68 Danbury Rd, New Milford
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• RiverFest →
  Young's Field Road, Young's Field Rd, New Milford
  11:00 am
Sunday October 4
• Housatonic River Commission Open House →
  Housatonic Meadows State Park, 90 US-7, Sharon
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday September 30
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  11:30 am
Friday October 2
• Fall Fest →
  JPCC, 2 Pickett District Rd, New Milford
  4:30 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
  8:00 pm
Thursday October 8
• Women's Torah & Tea →
  11:30 am
Saturday October 10
• Special Halloween Dog Costume Contest & Pet Thrift Shop →
  Animal Welfare Society, 8 Dodd Rd, New Milford
  10:00 am
• Luckypawlooza →
  Mill River Park, 1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford
  12:00 pm
• Lucky Pawlooza →
  Mill River Park, 1010 Washington Blvd, Stamford
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Its moments where the sky is painted in such beauty that truly makes me believe that God is good.
  also its the calm before the storm (literally) (Nextdoor New Milford)
• They listen carefully.
  Clearly describe the pet you are looking for, your home, yard, fence. I highly recommend them. (Nextdoor Northeastern New Milford)

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in New Milford. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Connecticut's Best Fall Hike Hides a Fascinating, Centuries-Old Secret (onlyinyourstate.com)
• Connecticut nor'easter live updates: Power outages surge, coastal flooding begins (wiltonbulletin.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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