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In today's newsletter:

  • How much less are New Milford drivers paying at the pump?
  • What New Milford's approval of Faith Church's big expansion really allows.
  • Which big rigs and K-9s are coming to Touch-a-Truck?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Dee B.!

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 67, low: 41.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Milford Gas Prices Below State Average As Connecticut Prices Ease (patch.com) — Drivers in New Milford are paying about $4.17 per gallon for regular gas this week, noticeably below the Connecticut, New England, and national averages. While statewide prices have dipped slightly from last week but remain much higher than a year ago, local stations are offering some relative relief at the pump for residents watching fuel costs.
   

2. Approved expansion plans for New Milford church reflect growth in congregation and own (ctpost.com) — New Milford's Zoning Commission has approved a $3 million expansion of Faith Church on Route 7, increasing sanctuary seating, doubling school classrooms, and adding more parking and a public-facing plaza. The approval comes with conditions, including a traffic study for school growth and limits on outdoor special events, reflecting both the church's growth and concerns about noise and congestion along the busy corridor.
   

3. Touch-a-Truck returns to Litchfield Crossings Oct. 17 (kentdispatch.org) — Families in New Milford can climb aboard fire trucks, police cruisers, and other big rigs when Litchfield Crossings hosts its Touch-a-Truck event on Oct. 17 at 169 Danbury Road. Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event features New Milford police K-9 officers, music from an 11-year-old DJ, and collections to support the Animal Welfare Society's work with homeless pets.
   

4. Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Oct. 7) (nhregister.com) — New Milford field hockey standout Cienna McNamara is getting statewide recognition after scoring seven goals and an assist across three recent wins, including a hat trick against Bethel. The roundup also spotlights other top Connecticut players and key upcoming high school field hockey matchups to watch this week.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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