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🌱 Patch AM: What Sold: Milford's 10 Most Recent Closings

Coming up on the Milford Patch calendar: Coastal Mix performing for 10th year on Connecticut Day

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Greetings Milford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See how much your Milford neighbors' homes just sold for
  • Driver's quick theft at Milford I-95 stop sparks safety warning
  • What jurors just heard in the deadly crash case tried in Milford

Also on today's calendar: Coastal Mix performing for 10th year on Connecticut Day and 27 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, with a high of 67 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 69, low: 50.
  • Friday: A chance of afternoon rain, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What Sold: Milford's 10 Most Recent Closings (patch.com) — Milford homeowners and buyers can see what properties in town have just changed hands, including a Platt Lane home that topped the list at over $1.6 million. The roundup highlights 10 recent sales across various neighborhoods, giving a snapshot of current prices and market activity in Milford.
   

2. Woman Shares Warning After Frightening Experience At Milford I-95 Stop (patch.com) — A woman is sharing a warning after her bag and phone were snatched in seconds at the I-95 service plaza in Milford, where a bystander helped her contact family and police. She's urging drivers using the Milford stop to lock their doors and keep valuables on them as state police continue investigating the robbery.
   

3. Ex-Stamford cop was going as fast as 65 mph before hitting, killing pastor, detective says (stamfordadvocate.com) — A misconduct-with-a-motor-vehicle trial at Milford's state Superior Court centers on former Stamford officer Zachary Lockwood, accused in the 2023 crash that killed Pastor Tommie Jackson. Jurors heard a state police expert testify the cruiser reached about 65 mph in a 25-mph zone and was still going roughly 46 mph at impact, despite limited reaction time.
   

4. We Ranked The 10 Best Breakfast Spots In Connecticut And These Are The Ones That Stood Out (takingthekids.com) — One of Connecticut's standout breakfast spots is right in downtown Milford at The Corner Restaurant, where creative brunch dishes and a lively community vibe regularly draw lines out the door. Locals are encouraged to arrive early, then enjoy a walkable morning exploring the nearby harbor and green after a relaxed meal.
   

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  • 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
  • Celebrating the people behind the care —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Obituary: Aileen Butricks (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
  • Home Depot (Retail) posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in Stratford. Apply here.
  • Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milford here.

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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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