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🌱 Patch AM: Hermonat, Johnson, Velez: Recent Death Notices From New Milford
Also, don't miss ANYTHING HELPS - A New Play About Charity on the New Milford Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- New Milford honors residents whose work shaped local care and education
Also on today's calendar: ANYTHING HELPS - A New Play About Charity and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
- Wednesday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 86, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Hermonat, Johnson, Velez: Recent Death Notices From New Milford (patch.com) — New Milford readers are remembering several community members whose lives touched local schools, health care, and families. The notices highlight longtime service at New Milford Hospital, decades of teaching in nearby Brookfield, and the loved ones these residents leave behind, offering details for those who knew them or their work in town.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford
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★ Featured events ★
- ANYTHING HELPS - A New Play About Charity →
Merryall Community Center, Inc., 8 Chapel Hill Rd, New Milford
7:30 pm - American Genius - New Milford →
St John's Episcopal Church, 7 Whittlesey Ave, New Milford
7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 5
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Other local events
- Sinai and Civics: Class 3: Justice for All →
Heritage Hotel & Conference Ctr., 522 Heritage Rd, Southbury
10:15 am - Queer Book Club – New Milford →
Honeybee Books & Tea, 27 Main St, New Milford
6:30 pm - Looking for a little inspiration in a world that feels increasingly divided? →
8:00 pm - Women's Torah & Tea →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield, CT, 06759
11:30 am - Sinai and Civics: Class 3: Justice for All →
Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Rd, Salisbury
7:15 pm - A Taste of Shabbat at the Kent Farmers Market | Complimentary Candles, Fresh Challah & Good Company →
Kent Welcome Center, 3 Railroad St, Kent
3:00 pm - Outdoor Movie Night →
Green Hill Road, Green Hill Rd, Washington
7:00 pm - Save the Palace - A Musical Fundraiser →
Sherman Players, 5 CT-39, Sherman
8:00 pm - Sinai and Civics: Class 4: Can Democracy Survive? →
Chabad Lubavitch of Northwest CT, 69 West St, Litchfield
10:00 am - Danbury Jewelry, Gem & Mineral Show →
New Milford High School, 388 Danbury Rd, New Milford
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
Sunday August 23
Saturday September 12
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Kat recently helped us out while we were on vacation and needed someone to let our dogs out while our daughter was at work while we were away.
It was a little last minute and Kat was super accommodating and flexible. Kat is professional and was easy to communicate with. She has great energy… (Nextdoor Northeastern New Milford) - If anyone on the Heacock crossbrook rd , second hill area has a white cat with black spots it is roaming the streets trying to cross second hill ect .
I hope the owner gets it before it's too late . (Nextdoor New Milford)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in New Milford. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service/Sales in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.
🗞 Nearby News
Washington
- US Navy destroyer lost power for several days while in the South China Sea, reports say (fox61.com)
- Who was Hayden Panettiere's brother? Actress lost younger sibling 3 years before her own death (fox61.com)
Kent
- Kent Barns — Hoerr Schaudt (traditionalbuilding.com)
- Kent Based Crusader Informs Public Why The BBC Panorama Edit Could Not Have Been A 'Mistake' (briefingwire.com)
- 8 Signs Your Business Has Outgrown Its Current IT Support (ocnjdaily.com)
Bethlehem
- Brandt Bronico, Pep Biel propel Charlotte to 3-1 victory over Columbus (greenwichtime.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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