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Hey there, Milford! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Milford's granite still shapes landmarks here and across America

Also on today's calendar: Book Sale - Friends of Brookline Public LIbrary and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Cooler; breezy in the morning, with a high of 60 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 49.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milford quarries carry on the legacy of the Granite Town in the Granite State (wmur.com) — Milford's granite quarries and stoneworkers are still shaping the town, from the DMV's striking New Hampshire-shaped sculpture to a new granite monument honoring Vietnam veterans. Local families and businesses continue a century-old quarrying tradition that supplies projects nationwide while celebrating Milford's identity as the Granite Town in the Granite State.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is this a grub??
    It's about 2" long. But it's so green - - ? (Nextdoor Milford South)
  • VONS posted a job opening for Assistant Customer Service Manager in Milford. Apply here.
  • Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Bakery Clerk in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Amherst

  • Shoppers Are Finding Premium Brands For Next To Nothing At This New Hampshire Shop (takingthekids.com)

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Merrimack

  • Merrimack's 'Chop Shop' wins the Governor's Cup Award for the 4th time in 5 Years (inklink.news)
  • Howard J. Gilmore, 82 (theweektoday.com)
  • Principal Arrested On 2nd DUI Charge Best High Schools In NH More: Nearby News (patch.com)

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 do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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