<blockquote>The Milford Garden Club’s September 10th program will feature artist, author, biologist, photographer and educator, Jeff Holcombe, Ph. D who will present “The History of the Connecticut Landscape:&nbsp;From Floating Rocks to Volcanoes, Dinosaurs and Ice.”&nbsp;Jeff’s presentation begins at 1:00 pm and is being held at the DAR Chapter House, 55 Prospect Street, in Milford.&nbsp;The admission fee is $10.00&nbsp;<span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">payable in cash or check.&nbsp;To reserve your table space, please text or call Membership Chair Bunny Elmore by September 7th at 203-848-7459</span></blockquote><blockquote><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);">The Milford Garden Club’s mission is to advocate for the preservation and restoration of our natural environment, and to beautify and educate our community through programs and civic projects.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;We meet monthly on Tuesdays from September through June.&nbsp;If you are interested in joining the Milford Garden Club, please contact Bunny Elmore at 203-848-745</span></blockquote><p><br></p>

<h4 class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: hsl(var(--darkAccent-hsl));">The </strong><a href="https://www.wicc600.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: hsl(var(--darkAccent-hsl)); background-color: initial;"><strong>WICC</strong></a><strong style="color: hsl(var(--darkAccent-hsl));"> </strong><a href="https://www.thesurfside.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: hsl(var(--darkAccent-hsl)); background-color: initial;"><strong>Surfside Hotel</strong></a><strong style="color: hsl(var(--darkAccent-hsl));"> Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is Saturday, August 24 &amp; Sunday, August 25 all over Long Island Sound!</strong></h4><h4 class="ql-align-center"><strong style="color: hsl(var(--darkAccent-hsl));">The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling over $40,000!</strong></h4><p>The <a href="https://www.wicc600.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: initial; color: var(--paragraphLinkColor);">WICC</a> <a href="https://www.thesurfside.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: initial; color: var(--paragraphLinkColor);">Surfside Hotel</a> Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is Saturday, August 24 &amp; Sunday, August 25 all over Long Island Sound!</p><p>The heaviest catch wins $25,000 but there are other chances to win cash and prizes totaling over $40,000!</p><p>The fishing tournament is open to all and kids are encouraged to fish as well.</p><p><a href="https://www.wicc600.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: initial; color: var(--paragraphLinkColor);">WICC</a> broadcasts hourly update results all weekend long. You can also follow us on social media for leaderboard updates all weekend. The first-place winner is interviewed live on WICC, and all winners are announced immediately after the Tournament.</p><h4>Some new additions to keep in mind for 2024…&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>You must provide a photo of yourself with your catch and rod &amp; reel</li><li>You must provide a photo of your catch being weighed in&nbsp;</li><li>The Race is out of bounds</li><li>Please read the entire <a href="https://www.bluefishtournament.com/official-rules" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: initial; color: var(--paragraphLinkColor);">Official Rules</a> for any changes</li></ul><p>Follow along on social media <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bluefishtournament</a></p>

<p>Yesterday, August 22 at 11:06 am Milford Police received a call from the Mayflower Motel, reporting that their cleaning staff had discovered an unresponsive infant lying in the bathtub of a vacated room. </p><p>Our officers performed CPR on the infant until Paramedics arrived and took over life-saving measures. The infant was transported to Yale New Haven Hospital and was pronounced deceased at 11:56 am. Milford PD Detectives and the Milford State’s Attorney’s Office responded and assumed the investigation. Investigation revealed that Dale Kirkland, 31, of Bridgeport had been renting said room and checked out on the morning of August 21, 2024.</p><p> It is believed that Kirkland arrived at the motel with the infant on the evening of August 20, 2024, and checked out, leaving the infant behind. Kirkland was located in Bridgeport with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department. </p><p>He was taken into custody and transported to Milford Police Headquarters where he was charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor and Cruelty to Persons. He is currently being held on a $1 million bond. Kirkland is expected to be arraigned in Milford Court today with additional charges possibly pending.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong style="color: var(--geeks-body-color);">New Haven, CT -&nbsp;</strong><span style="color: var(--geeks-body-color);">The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race is going to have their greenest event yet! The 2024 Green Initiative, sponsored by AVANGRID, strives to make the Labor Day Road Race more environmentally conscious and reduce the event’s carbon footprint. This year’s event will take the following environmentally conscious steps;</span></p><ul><li>100% compostable cups for water and eliminating single-use plastic water bottles.</li><li>100% compostable cups that serve frozen custard, smoothie mocktails and pumpkin seeds.</li><li>Using compostable napkins, spoons and hot dog wrappers.</li><li>5 stations on race site will sort event waste into compost, recycle &amp; landfill.</li><li>Compostable wooden taster spoons used for frozen yogurt.</li><li>Use of a hybrid or electric lead vehicle.</li><li>Recycled paper bags for packet pick-up.</li><li>Collecting lightly used shoes (running shoes, casual shoes, dress shoes) that will be sent to Africa.</li><li>Leftover food will be picked up by Haven’s Harvest and given to local organizations that feed those in need.</li><li>Paper used at event will contain recycled or partially recycled materials.</li><li>Fewer paper entries used with electronic race-day registration.</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Participants encouraged to register online on their phones on race weekend.</li></ul><p>With the help of volunteers from Yale Student Environmental Coalition and support from Peels &amp; Wheels Composting, this year’s race will compost water cups, napkins, spoons, hot dog wrappers and uneaten food.&nbsp;The City of New Haven Parks and Public Works Department is helping recycle plastic beer &amp; yogurt cups, cans, plastic bottles and cardboard.“The Green Initiative is a huge success, and we are proud to continue our partnership with the Faxon Law New Haven Road Race as they continue to make an effort in reducing their carbon footprint,” stated Al Carbone, Director of Government and Community Relations at AVANGRID.</p><p>The Faxon Law New Haven Road Race takes place on Labor Day, Monday, September 2 on the New Haven Green. The event includes a half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K, Town Fair Tire kids fun run, and the 20K USATF National Championship. Early registration is encouraged as the event is limited to 5,000 entrants!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>The New Haven Road Race would not be possible without the support of the title sponsor Faxon Law Group. Other contributing sponsors include McDermott Lexus, ACES, Peebles Toy Store, Town Fair Tire, Corsair, Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists and the City of New Haven.&nbsp;To learn more about the event or to register, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newhavenroadrace.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: blue;">www.newhavenroadrace.org</a>.</p><p><br></p>

<p class="ql-align-right"><br></p><p class="ql-align-justify">Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo will soon transform into a whimsical wonderland for a day where children can bring their favorite storybook characters to life! On Saturday, September 14th&nbsp;from 10am-2pm, the Zoo will host “Fairy Tails Day,” a fantastical event filled with enchanting activities for kids of all ages.</p><p class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Fairy Tails Day will feature:</strong></p><ul><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Meet &amp; Greet Storytime Princesses and Heroes:</strong>&nbsp;Children can meet and take photos with their beloved heroes and heroines; Elsa, Anna, Princess Jasmine, Deadpool, Wolverine, and Spiderman.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Story Time:</strong>&nbsp;Captivating children’s stories at multiple locations throughout the Zoo.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Face Painting &amp; Glitter Tattoos:</strong>&nbsp;Add a touch of magic with face painting and glitter tattoos.</li><li class="ql-align-justify"><strong>Animal Presentations:</strong>&nbsp;Discover the Zoo's fascinating residents with special animal presentations.</li></ul><p class="ql-align-justify">The Read to Grow Bookmobile along with six various costumed storybook characters will be on Zoo grounds from 10am until 2pm. Children are welcome to dress as their favorite storybook character and let the magic unfold.&nbsp;Also, on site for the day, Master Falconer Brian Bradley will return with his popular birds of prey show, Sky Hunters in Flight.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">The day of fun and fantasy is sponsored by the Pediatric Care Alliance between Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare and&nbsp;in partnership with Read to Grow, a non-profit organization dedicated to early childhood literacy.</p><p class="ql-align-justify">“Fairy Tales Day has really become a family favorite at the zoo, so we’re thrilled to welcome Connecticut Children’s and Hartford HealthCare’s healthcare heroes and families back for another enchanting event,” said Gregg Dancho, Zoo director. “Their support really goes even further as they also sponsor our Zoomobiles, that travel to bring educational programs about Zoo animals and STREAM activities to schools, camps, and other community spaces.”</p><p class="ql-align-justify">For more information about “Fairy Tails Day” and other upcoming events&nbsp;<a href="https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">click here</a>.</p>

<p>As we prepare to celebrate the 50th Milford Oyster Festival, I want to share some important details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.</p><h4>Festival Schedule</h4><p>The festivities will kick off on <strong>Friday, August 16</strong> with <strong>Oyster Eve</strong> from <strong>6:00 PM to 10:00 PM</strong> at Fowler Field. The celebration will continue on <strong>Saturday, August 17</strong> from <strong>10:00 AM to 6:00 PM</strong> throughout downtown Milford.</p><h4>Access Restrictions</h4><p>Please be aware that access to the Milford Center area will be restricted on <strong>Saturday, August 17</strong>, from <strong>9:30 AM to 6:30 PM</strong>.</p><p>For those traveling by train, access to the Railroad Station parking areas will be available only from <strong>High Street</strong>.</p><h4>Parking and Accessibility</h4><p>Handicapped parking will be provided at the following locations:</p><ul><li>Milford Senior Center</li><li>Harborside Middle School</li><li>Wasson Field parking lot adjacent to West Main Street</li></ul><p>Senior and handicap-accessible shuttle transportation will be available to and from these locations. The shuttles will pick up and drop off at <strong>Milford Fire HQ</strong>, located across from the Milford Public Library.</p><h4>Boat Launch Closure</h4><p>Please note that the <strong>City Boat Launch</strong> will be closed from <strong>Friday, August 16 at 5:00 PM</strong> until <strong>Saturday, August 17 at 6:30 PM</strong>.</p><h4>Shuttle Services for Festival Patrons</h4><p>For your convenience, shuttle buses will be provided for festival attendees. The shuttles will pick up and drop off at two locations in Milford: <strong>Jonathan Law High School</strong> and <strong>Platt Technical High School</strong>. Shuttle services will operate from <strong>9:30 AM to 7:00 PM</strong> on Saturday, August 17.</p><p>Thank you for your attention to these details. Please stay safe and enjoy the 50th Milford Oyster Festival!</p><p>Learn more about the Oyster Festival <a href="https://milfordoysterfestival.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://milfordoysterfestival.com/</a></p>