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π± Patch AM: 16 Establishments Cited In Milford Health Department Violations
And check out Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School on the Milford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- Sixteen Milford eateries and businesses flagged for priority health violations
- What one Milford I-95 robbery victim wants every driver to know
- Need Medicare answers? Don't miss this Milford Library seminar Monday
Also on today's calendar: Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School and 25 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: Do you know what the two sides of a circle are? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 67 and low of 52 degrees.
- Friday: Turning cloudy; windy, temps: high: 68, low: 56.
- Saturday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 63 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 16 Establishments Cited In Milford Health Department Violations (patch.com) — Milford's Health Department cited 16 local establishments, including a hotel, coffee shop, and grocery store, for priority violations that must be fixed within 72 hours. Inspectors checked 44 food service locations in July, giving residents insight into how actively the city monitors food safety at places they visit regularly.
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2. Woman Shares Warning After Frightening Experience At Milford I-95 Stop (patch.com) — A woman was robbed of her phone and bag at an I-95 service plaza in Milford, and she's now sharing her story to warn others. After a bystander helped her contact family and police, she's urging drivers to lock doors and keep valuables on them while fueling. State Police are investigating and ask anyone with information to call Troop G.
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3. Local Event: Medicare Educational Seminar: 5 Key Elements to Consider (patch.com) — Milford seniors and caregivers can get clear, local guidance on Medicare at a free seminar at Milford Library on September 28 from 10–11 a.m. Local broker Susan Stokes will break coverage decisions into five key elements and answer questions, offering a straightforward way to cut through confusing ads and mailers before you choose or change plans.
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4. We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Spots In Connecticut And These Are The Ones That Stood Out (takingthekids.com) — Breakfast lovers in Milford get a special shout‑out with The Corner Restaurant, a downtown favorite known for creative brunch dishes, cozy decor, and frequent weekend lines. The statewide roundup praises its walkable location near the harbor and green, encouraging you to turn a leisurely breakfast into a full morning exploring Milford's compact, scenic center.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- Admission and Financial Aid Information Session - Notre Dame High School →
1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
6:30 pm - Beginner-Friendly Square Dance Lessons →
St Paul's Episcopal Church, 25 Church St, Shelton
7:30 pm - AUDITIONS for NUTCRACKER - OPEN TO ALL - Ages 6-21 →
Rockwell Dance Center, 18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611,
10:30 am - AUDITIONS for 2026 A Winter Ballet - Nutcracker - Mark Your Calendars →
Rockwell Dance Center, 18 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611,
10:30 am - Medicare Educational Seminar: 5 Key Elements to Consider →
Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave, Milford
10:00 am - Free College Admissions & Financial Aid Workshop →
70 W River St, Milford
6:15 pm - From Rena's Ultra Boutique to Sex Over 35: A Valley Legacy Continues →
Milford Med Spa, 99 Cherry St, Milford
6:00 pm - Sex Over 35: Hormones, Desire, Pleasure & Connection →
Milford Med Spa, 99 Cherry St, Milford
6:00 pm - Notre Dame Discovery Days Student Visit Program - Engineering & STEM: A Day for Future Innovators →
1 Notre Dame Way, West Haven, CT, 06516,
8:15 am - Running For Water For Africa 5K →
Walnut Beach, Milford
9:00 am - Can & Bottle Drive to Benefit Foran Music →
Foran High School, 80 Foran Rd, Milford
10:30 am - Strides for Strength →
Seaside Park, 1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport
8:00 am - 35th Annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk for Mental Health →
1 Shipyard Ln, Milford
8:00 am - Fluency Fun With Friends After School Program →
Live Oaks School, 575 Merwin Ave, Milford
3:30 pm
Thursday September 24
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Fluency Fun With Friends After School Program →
Mathewson School, 466 W River St, Milford
3:30 pm - Next Meeting...Housatonic River Job Network! →
Margaret S. Egan Center, 35 Mathews St, Milford
7:00 pm - West Haven & Milford Restaurant Week 2026 →
764 Boston Post Rd, Milford - Comedy Night →
at the West Haven Elks Club, 265 Main St
7:00 pm - The MAC's Eastbound Theatre presents Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" →
Milford Arts Council, the MAC, 40 Railroad Ave, Milford
7:30 pm - The MAC's Eastbound Theatre presents Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" →
Milford Arts Council, the MAC, 40 Railroad Ave, Milford
7:30 pm - Join us for Sunday worship! →
Wildermere Beach Congregational Church, 133 Broadway, Milford
10:00 am - Milford Senior Center Annual Trunk Sale →
9 Jepson Dr, Milford
10:00 am - Free Yoga & Tai Chi at AT Sangha Yoga Open House in Milford →
AT Sangha Yoga, 44 River St, Milford
11:00 am - 18th Annual 105.1 KNCI Golf & Guitars Music Festival →
Haggin Oaks Golf Complex, 3645 Fulton Ave, Sacramento
5:00 pm - Scouting America Girl Troop 711 Open House →
Margaret S. Egan Center, 35 Mathews St, Milford
7:00 pm - Troop 711-Scouting America-Open House →
Margaret S. Egan Center, 35 Mathews St, Milford
7:00 pm - Troop 711-Scouting America -Open House →
Margaret S. Egan Center, 35 Mathews St, Milford
7:00 pm - Rail Trail 10K Race →
Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Hamden
8:00 am
Thursday September 24
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
Tuesday September 29
Saturday October 3
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Milford PatchAM possible:
- Bureau Family Dental — (475) 231-8833
- Dockside Brewery — 2036933900
- Rivercliff Wine & Spirits — (203) 283-5666
- Levey Miller Maretz — (203) 389-5377
- St. Joseph High School — (203) 378-9378
- Ethan Allen, Milford CT — (888) 324-3571
- Sandollar Law — (203) 212-9996
- Autoworks Of Devon — (203) 877-1478
- Total Lawn Care & More — (203) 306-9193
- Orange Landscaping LLC — (203) 376-8564
- Regina Sauer, Realtor with Houlihan Lawrence Wareck D'Ostilio — 2034943421
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Herman Gordon Holst, "Gordon", 99, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
- What Your Body's Trying to Tell You: 6 Signals You Could Be Missing —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
- Eight Years of Gratitude: Joann Dunsing Hypnosis Named Natural Nutmeg 10BEST Winner —Joann Dunsing Read on Patch
- Obituary: Linda Evangeliste O'Brien (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
- Obituary: Lena Franco (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
- Hey All- Looking for vet recommendation in milford/stratford area.
I just moved up here and need to get my 2yr old aussie fixed and I think she needs some shots. I am not interested in Nutmeg. Looking for a more… (Nextdoor Devon/Walnut Beach) - What is the average price around here to have my dog spayed?
i was quoted around 1290 at Milford Animal hospital just wanted to see if that price is inline with other vets in the area (Nextdoor Devon/Walnut Beach)
- Whole Foods posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Milford. Apply here.
- Brinker International posted a job opening for Line Cook - Milford Chili's in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
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