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What's up 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:

  • How Wilton's new tax break responds to Milford's booming border development

Also on today's calendar: Columbus Day Weekend at Spooky World! Open 10/9 - 10/12 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 66 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 71, low: 46.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 66 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wilton tax exemption program set for April 2027 start (ledgertranscript.com) — Wilton officials are designing a new business tax exemption to counter commercial growth just over the town line in Milford, which they say is drawing customers and tax revenue away. The program, set to begin April 1, 2027, would offer up to 10 years of phased tax breaks for qualifying commercial and industrial projects that meet multiple public-benefit goals.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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