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🌱 Patch AM: New Milford Library Board Approves Endowment Policy Changes, Dec. 26 Closure

Also check out Friends & Family FREE Introductory Ballroom & Latin Classes on the New Milford Patch calendar

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What's up New Milford! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New Milford library adjusts holiday hours, funding rules and tech offerings
  • What New Milford's zoning board just decided about Jesse's Ice Cream signs.
  • How New Milford's 2-0 football start stacks up statewide.

Also on today's calendar: Friends & Family FREE Introductory Ballroom & Latin Classes and 12 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rather cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Saturday: Breezy and cooler with rain, temps: high: 62, low: 54.
  • Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Milford Library Board Approves Endowment Policy Changes, Dec. 26 Closure (patch.com) — New Milford residents will see several changes at their public library, including a Dec. 26 closure due to historically low use and an updated endowment spending policy to better manage designated funds. Trustees also discussed a new state-supported laptop loan program, ongoing fixes to humidity and equipment issues in the building, and set their 2027 meeting schedule around major holidays.
   

• Ice cream shop owner bemoans New Milford's 'ridiculous' decision to deny his neon-style window signs (nhregister.com) — New Milford's zoning board has voted to deny neon-style window and string lights at Jesse's Ice Cream on Main Street, meaning the shop will soon have to remove or relocate the signs. The owner argues the LED signs create a welcoming atmosphere vital to his business, while zoning officials say they conflict with rules protecting the historic green's character and lighting standards.
   

• CIAC football Week 3 by the numbers: Fun facts, figures from CT's high school football scene (newstimes.com) — New Milford football fans can celebrate a 2-0 start after the team, which had just one win last year, opened this season with victories including a recent win over Bristol Eastern. A statewide "by the numbers" roundup highlights New Milford alongside other Connecticut programs, offering context on rankings, streaks, and key upcoming matchups for Week 3.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Fire Breaks Out At Vacant Manufacturing Building In Danbury (patch.com)
  • Elderly Man Found Dead In Danbury Pool: Police (patch.com)

Ok New 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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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