School Mask Survey + Kindergarten Registration: Milford News

Milford CT

08 February, 2022

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Welcome back, Milford. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Wednesday, Feb. 9. First, today's weather: Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 41 Low: 33. Here are the top stories in Milford today: Connecticut School Mask Mandate: Take Patch Survey: Gov. Ned Lamont wants to move school mask mandate decisions to the local level (Milford Patch)Milford Public Schools Kindergarten Registration To Open Feb. 22: Milford children who are at least five years old on or before Dec. 31, 2022 are welcome to enroll in kindergarten. (Press Release Desk) Milford Area Real Estate Roundup (Milford Patch) Jerry DeLeonardo Obituary (2022) - Milford, CT - New Haven Register (Legacy.com) Milford ups trash haul reimbursement for 55-and-older communities (New Haven Register) Today's Milford Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Milford: V G IHOC Hamden v. Fairfield Ludlowe/Warde Co-op (3:30 PM) FR B BKB Jonathan Law v. Weston - Jonathan Law High School Sports (3:45 PM) JV B BKB Jonathan Law v. Weston - Jonathan Law High School Sports (5:15 PM) 6:00-7:00pm - PFO Meeting - Platt Technical High School (6:00 PM) V B IHOC Milford Coop v. Immaculate - Jonathan Law High School Sports (6:00 PM) V B BKB Jonathan Law v. Weston - Jonathan Law High School Sports (7:00 PM) A River Speaks - A Short Documentary Film via Zoom (7:00 PM) A River Speaks (7:00 PM) Wildermere Beach Church- Come Study God's Word With Us (7:15 PM) From my notebook: Milford Public Library: "Let's hear it for our friend Emma! She and her family have read 100 books towards our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Children ages 5 and under and their families can sign-up at the Children's desk! #milfordct #1000booksbeforekin..." (Facebook) Milford CT City Hall: "COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held on Wednesday, February 9 and Wednesday February 23 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at 336 Sub Way, Milford, CT 06461. Walk-ins are welcome." (Facebook) Lauralton Hall: "The Indoor Track relay team of Carys Cook '22, Katerina Koutouvides '24, Amanda Umbricht '24 and Kelly Jones '23, took first place in the 4 x 800 relay at the SCC Championship Meet on February 6, 2022. 🏆 Kelly Jones '23 also took first ..." (Facebook) Milford Public Library: "Congratulations to Meghan! She won our craft bucket in the "Guess How Many?" game we did during Take Your Child to the Library Day! Meghan guessed 290 and the bucket had 320 pieces! Happy Crafting, Meghan! #milfordct" (Facebook) Junior Woman's Club of Milford: "If you know a local Milford woman who is simply EXTRAORDINARY, a strong role model/mentor, hardworking employee, generous friend, someone who deserves to be showered with amazing prizes, please fill out this quick and easy form so we can..." (Facebook) Milford Arts Council, the MAC: "Anyone have cold feet? And I don't mean from the weather. There's supposed to be a wedding this coming weekend but when a surprise visitor comes the morning of the wedding... who knows what's going to happen! Join us to find out. One Sli..." (Facebook) Milford Junior Major League Baseball: "Who is ready to see John freeze his butt off for an awesome cause!!! All donations support the Gary Sinise Foundation which is a charity and veterans service organization that offers a variety of programs, services and events for wounded..." (Facebook) The Boys & Girls Club of Milford, CT: "We made play dough at Live Oaks today!" (Facebook) Milford Recreation: "Check out what's happening at the Milford Senior Center in February." (Facebook) Milford Public Library: "Join us via Zoom Wednesday, 2/9, at 7 pm, for A River Speaks. This film explores the Mill River in New Haven, CT, and humanity's complex relationship with nature. Filmmaker Steve Hamm will be available for questions afterwards. Register ..." (Facebook) Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "Be like Jill! Sign up today to learn what these new laws mean for you and your business. This event is in person, broadcast via Facebook live and Zoom. Click here to register for this free event. http://cca.milfordct.com/WebForms/EvtList..." (Facebook) Milford United Way, CT: "COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held on Wednesday, February 9 and Wednesday February 23 from 3:00pm-6:00pm at 336 Sub Way, Milford, CT 06461. Walk-ins are welcome. #milfordunitedway #onecommunity #onegoal" (Instagram) Milford Recreation: "Who's ready to take the plunge? ❄️❄️🌊🌊🥶🥶" (Facebook) Milford Recreation: "Calling all parents - our Soccer Tikes program is starting another session of soccer for ages 3-6 starting March 12th! Registration still open! The Milford Recreation Soccer Tikes program is a mini non-competitive child development progr..." (Facebook) Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce, CT: "Todays Minute with a Chamber Member we hear from one of our newer members, Merchant ICS on the benefits of Chamber membership. Would you like to be featured in our Minute with a Chamber Member? Ask at your next leads group meeting. Haven..." (Facebook) Milford Prevention Council: "Half of all lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 14 and 75% by age 24. Learn more about what to look for: https://www.youthinkyouknowct.org/mental-health" (Facebook) Nextdoor Neighbor, Devon/Walnut Beach: "Looking for someone reliable and licensed and insured to redo a bathroom. - Also someone who does roofing. Thank you Joni" (Nextdoor) Nextdoor Neighbor, Devon/Walnut Beach: "Check out my new group: Kitchens, Bathrooms & Additions - Everyone who is interested is welcome to join. Here's the link: https://nextdoor.com/g/x1wdr9ria" (Nextdoor) Leonora Rodriguez, Community Contributor: "The Milford Senior Center is looking for gently-loved purses, handbags and totes for a Purse Auction Fundraiser scheduled for April 2022. If you have a purse you would like to donate, please drop it off anytime between now and March 31st..." (Patch) Leonora Rodriguez, Community Contributor: "Need Food? Know someone who is in need of food? The Milford Food Bank, located within the Milford Senior Center can help." 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