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🌱 Patch AM: Milford Eyes Zoning Overhaul To Spur Development In Key Corridor

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Good morning to you Milford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Milford weighs big zoning changes for Route 1 and Naugatuck Avenue
  • New Spirit Christmas store coming to former JoAnn Fabrics in Milford
  • What rising school costs could mean for Milford's next education budget

Also on today's calendar: Freckle, The Musical and 25 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 71, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of sun, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Milford Eyes Zoning Overhaul To Spur Development In Key Corridor (patch.com) — Milford officials are weighing major zoning changes for the Route 1 and Naugatuck Avenue corridors that could reshape development, parking rules, and allowed uses. Board members are debating whether both areas should share the same standards, including limits on first-floor housing and new options for businesses, as they continue a public hearing before any final vote.
   

• Major Seasonal Retailer To Open Store In Milford (patch.com) — Holiday shoppers in Milford can look forward to a new Spirit Christmas store opening in November at the former JoAnn Fabrics on Boston Post Road, currently a Spirit Halloween location. The seasonal retailer will bring a wide range of décor, clothing, and interactive displays, including its Candy Cane Express attraction, as it expands its presence in Connecticut.
   

• Milford School Officials Flag Major Cost Increases Ahead Of New Budget (patch.com) — Milford school leaders are warning of steep cost increases as they start shaping the 2027-28 budget, driven by special education, energy, health insurance and transportation. With aging buildings and rising salaries also in play, residents should expect intense budget discussions as officials balance student needs, building maintenance and taxpayers' ability to fund the schools.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Marilyn "Lyn" Boudreau, 84, of Milford, passed away on September 29, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • St. Vincent's Medical Center Blood Drive on Monday —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Amber Nicole Schulte, age 40 —Moriah Doyle Monsif Read on Patch
  • Elizabeth "Liz" Rivera, 71, of Milford, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • The 17th Annual Wine Trail returns next Weekend, Saturday, October 10th —T Bond Read on Patch
  • Hi, neighbors.
    I'm going to a (semi formal) wedding on Sunday, have a dress for it, but am at a loss as to the colors that match with it. I don't know the color… (Nextdoor Devon)
  • Please keep this number if you find any Wildlife in your area
    Wildlife In crisis Weston CT • Call First: You must call the clinic at (203) 544-9913 and speak with a volunteer before bringing any animal to the… (Nextdoor Forest Hills)
  • Boot Barn posted a job opening for Inventory Control Associate (Seasonal) in Milford. Apply here.
  • AOGarcia posted a job opening for Part-Time Remote Client Benefits Representative in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

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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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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