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In today's newsletter:

• Are early-morning New Milford snowblowers actually breaking any rules?
• Why were abused Brookfield dogs brought to New Milford’s shelter?

Also on today's calendar: New Milford United Methodist Church Christmas Festivities and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 44 and low of 40 degrees.
• Friday: Morning rain; cloudy, windy, temps: high: 57, low: 26.
• Saturday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 36 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Connecticut Snowblower Noise Rules in 2025: What Homeowners Need to Know (wearedanbury.com) — If you’re firing up a snowblower in New Milford at dawn, local noise rules—not a statewide law—govern what’s allowed. Towns across Fairfield and Litchfield counties set their own quiet hours, and enforcement usually focuses on extreme or repeated disturbances, especially outside necessary post-storm cleanup. Residents are urged to check New Milford’s specific ordinance online for exact guidance.
   

• Danbury High volleyball coach charged with animal cruelty will not return to school, officials say (newstimes.com) — Two dogs seized from a Brookfield home in an animal cruelty case were brought to the New Milford Regional Animal Control Facility, tying this regional investigation directly to local services. The former Danbury High girls volleyball coach is charged with two counts of animal cruelty and is no longer working for the school district. His court appearance is scheduled for late January in Danbury.
   

📸 Around New Milford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in New Milford

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• New Milford United Methodist Church Christmas Festivities
  68 Danbury Rd, New Milford
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• Devil's Den & Picnic after, Weston, CT
  Devil's Den Preserve , Devil's Den Nature Preserve , 33 Pent Rd , Weston
  10:30 am
• What the Dickens
  Theatre Works New Milford , 20 Elm St , New Milford
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Art Show Opening Reception for Joe Gitterman + Doug White
  Green Hill Road , Green Hill Rd , Washington
  2:00 pm
• Women, Wine, & Wheel
  12 Main St , New Milford
  6:30 pm
• a Studio Affair
  12 Main St , New Milford
  6:30 pm
• a Studio Affair
  Village Center for the Arts , 12 Main St , New Milford
  6:30 pm
• The Outcrops
  Housatonic River Brewing , 30 Kent Rd , New Milford
  7:00 pm
• What the Dickens
  Theatre Works New Milford , 20 Elm St , New Milford
  8:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Makerspace Open Hours
  Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
  12:00 pm
• KinderCrew (ages 4-5)
  The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
  1:00 pm
• WMS Girls & Boys Basketball Game away vs. Newtown
  Newtown Middle School , 11 Queen St , Newtown
  4:00 pm
• Winter Firepit Celebration
  Steep Rock Association , 116 Christian St , New Preston
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  I’m looking for a reliable cleaner who is local to Watertown (or nearby) and available this Monday for a house cleaning. (Nextdoor Lower New Milford)
• Hi neighbors!
  My name is João, I’m 16 years old, and I work together with my friend who is 17. We’re offering help around the neighborhood with cleaning, yard work… (Nextdoor Northeastern New Milford)

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🗞 Nearby News

Washington

• Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029 (fox61.com)
• Orange selectmen OK speed and red-light cameras after outpouring of support from residents (nhregister.com)

Kent

• North Canaan, Salisbury ranked top towns in Region One (lakevillejournal.com)
• Kent P&Z votes on cannabis regs, parking rules in busy meeting (lakevillejournal.com)
• Once Rescued From Severe Neglect, Dog Faces New Medical Battle In Putnam: SPCA Calls For Help (dailyvoice.com)

Danbury

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