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🌱 Patch AM: 'Truly Special' Colonial On 'Coveted Cul-De-Sac' For Sale In Milford
Also check out LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School on the Milford Patch…

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In today's newsletter:
- Explore this Milford cul-de-sac Colonial that feels like a private resort
- Milford schools still hiring for key classroom and coaching roles
- See how Milford's two public high schools ranked statewide this year
Also on today's calendar: LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School and 13 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!
Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Beautiful with clouds and sun, with a high of 71 and low of 61 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, temps: high: 72, low: 63.
- Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 'Truly Special' Colonial On 'Coveted Cul-De-Sac' For Sale In Milford (patch.com) — Milford homebuyers can check out a $1.3 million Colonial on Shadows End Lane, set on a coveted cul-de-sac that feels like a private retreat. With three bedrooms, over 3,300 square feet, and inviting outdoor space, the property blends classic charm with resort-style ambiance in a desirable Milford neighborhood.
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2. Milford Schools Seek Teachers, Staff To Fill Open Roles (patch.com) — Milford Public Schools is still hiring for a range of local positions even as the school year moves ahead, including paraprofessionals, substitutes, and special education roles. Residents can also find openings for coaches, food service workers, and administrative staff, with full details and application information available through the district's website.
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3. Milford High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 In New Analysis (patch.com) — Milford's two public high schools just earned spots among Connecticut's top 100 in Niche's new 2027 rankings, giving local families fresh bragging rights and data for school decisions. Jonathan Law placed 29th statewide and Joseph A. Foran 37th, as Niche updated its methodology to better compare public and private schools across academics, diversity, arts, and college prep.
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4. Milford's Anchor Social, opened in 2025, temporarily closes to make way for 'big plans' (ctpost.com) — Anchor Social on Merwin Avenue in Milford has temporarily closed, with owners promising "big plans" and assuring customers the restaurant is "not going anywhere." Opened in 2025 in Woodmont's former Village Bistro space, the New American spot plans to share updates as it prepares a revamped return.
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5. Kayaking in New York and cleanup in Connecticut: Deadly nor'easter wallops the East Coast (dagens.com) — Milford residents endured about 13 hours without power as a weekend nor'easter flooded streets, toppled trees, and left parts of the coastal city underwater. The same storm caused deadly damage in New York and widespread outages in New Jersey, and forecasters warn strong winds and some flooding could linger into Monday along the East Coast.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- LIVE WEBINAR: Building Your Child's Independence: Executive Function Coaching at Home and at School →
7:00 pm - Freckle, The Musical →
Crystal Theatre, 66 Bayview Ave, Norwalk
7:00 pm - Running For Water For Africa 5K →
Walnut Beach, Milford
9:00 am - College Day- A Free Local Event →
Virtual,
9:00 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 - Shelton Day 2026 – A Day of Family Fun, Food & Entertainment! →
38 Canal St E, Shelton
11:00 am - The 6th Annual PowHERful Conversations: The Power of Reinvention →
Courtyard by Marriott Shelton, 780 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- 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 - WBCC School of the Bible- Come Study God's Word With Us →
Wildermere Beach Congregational Church, 133 Broadway, Milford
7:15 pm - Rail Trail 10K Race →
Sherman Avenue, Sherman Ave, Hamden
8:00 am - JLHS Music Program Monthly Bottle & Can Drive →
Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave, Milford
9:00 am - Running For Water For Africa 5K →
, Milford
9:00 am - Jazz'n Downtown →
Milford Arts Council, the MAC, 40 Railroad Ave, Milford
10:00 am - Can & Bottle Drive to Benefit Foran Music →
Foran High School, 80 Foran Rd, Milford
10:30 am - Come celebrate 30 years of The Greater New Haven Cat Project with our first ever Meowchella Festival →
1874 Middletown Ave, North Branford
11:00 am
Wednesday September 30
Saturday October 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dorothy A. Lutinski —Moriah Doyle Monsif Read on Patch
- Breakfast Basics: Fueling Kids for a Great Day —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
- David Paul Labbe, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 18, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
- Jeffrey David Burns has passed away on September 21, 2026 —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
- A Tradition of Faith and Service —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
- This is a great restaurant with a great staff.
They have served the community for over 30 years. We have brought so many people there, and they all love going. (Nextdoor Merwin Ave) - I'm looking for a 1-2 bedroom apartment in these towns preferably
-North Haven -Wallingford MUST ALLOW A MED SIZE DOG! I'm open to other areas I'm just working in Trumbull and don't want to drive over 40mins for… (Nextdoor Nabeel Town)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Milford. Apply here.
- Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T2045) in Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.
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