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🌱 Patch AM: New Milford Road Projects Advance As Town Prepares For Paving, Bridge Repairs

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Coffee in hand, New Milford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Major New Milford road and bridge upgrades move ahead into 2027
  • How much did New Milford's new homestead exemption really save you?
  • New Milford's Cienna McNamara is lighting up the field hockey scoreboard

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

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 66, low: 44.
  • Sunday: Some rain in the afternoon, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Milford Road Projects Advance As Town Prepares For Paving, Bridge Repairs (patch.com) — New Milford residents can expect a busy stretch of road and bridge work, with major projects advancing at Hine Hill Road, Grove Street, Wellsville Avenue and several key intersections. Public Works also outlined ongoing paving, storm repairs and a multi-year bridge schedule, including Brookside and Boardman bridges, aimed at improving safety and travel across town.
   

• About 6,000 New Milford homeowners claim tax break worth about $725 on average (ctpost.com) — Thousands of New Milford homeowners are seeing real savings from the new homestead exemption, which cuts the average property tax bill by about $725 on a typical assessed home. Town officials explain how the 10% assessment discount, recent revaluation, and lower mill rate all interact on 2025 tax bills. Residents still have questions as the town gauges the exemption's broader budget impact.
   

• Connecticut high school field hockey top performances, games to watch (Oct. 7) (nhregister.com) — New Milford field hockey standout Cienna McNamara is on a tear, scoring seven goals and an assist over three recent wins, including a hat trick against Bethel. Her performance is highlighted in a statewide roundup of top high school players and upcoming marquee games. It's a strong sign of how competitive New Milford's program is this season.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Rediscovering Rex Brasher, the world's greatest bird artist (wildlife.org)
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  • Woodbury & Middlebury Open Houses Oct. 10-11: An 1850 Main Street Home, A New Cape And 3 More (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: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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