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🌱 Patch AM: New Milford Conservation Commission Backs Proposed Ban On Rodenticides At Town Properties

And check out Louise Coombe & George Mallas - Songs Our Lives Sing on the New Milford Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • New Milford panel backs townwide rodenticide ban on public properties
  • Which CTC powerhouse is coming to New Milford on October 30?

Also on today's calendar: Louise Coombe & George Mallas - Songs Our Lives Sing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 81 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Milford Conservation Commission Backs Proposed Ban On Rodenticides At Town Properties (patch.com) — New Milford's Conservation Commission is backing a proposed ban on rodenticides at all municipal properties, with Bee City advocates set to bring the plan to the Town Council. Members also discussed possible zoning violations on Litchfield Road, better signage for Hulton Meadows, and final preparations for a global warming presentation at the New Milford Public Library, while reviewing the status of the town's land acquisition fund.
   

• Football Preview: Platt Tech looks to repeat as CTC champion (newstimes.com) — New Milford football fans will see Platt Tech visit for a 7 p.m. game on October 30, part of the Panthers' bid to repeat as Connecticut Technical Conference champions. The preview breaks down Platt Tech's key returning players, run‑heavy offense, and full 2026 schedule, giving locals an early look at one of the season's non‑conference visitors.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

  • Here are the top places to travel for Labor Day weekend, according to AAA (fox61.com)
  • LA Olympics 2028: More than 6 million tickets have already sold for the Summer Games (fox61.com)
  • 'Grateful that I'm alive': Busy Philipps said she underwent 2 surgeries for rare brain tumor (fox61.com)

Kent

  • Litchfield Hills named top U.S. fall foliage road trip (rep-am.com)
  • Selectmen say no to pre-funding pickleball courts (kentdispatch.org)

Danbury

  • New Businesses, Including Café, Boutique, Coming To Downtown Danbury (patch.com)
  • 50 Detained In Danbury ICE Operations, Including Parents Taken At School Drop-offs: Officials (patch.com)

Ok New 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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