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In today's newsletter:

• When is early-morning snowblowing actually allowed in New Milford?

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

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Windy with heavy rain, with a high of 59 and low of 25 degrees.
• Saturday: Breezy and much colder, temps: high: 38, low: 30.
• Sunday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 45 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 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 after a storm, local noise rules—not a statewide law—govern when it’s allowed. The piece explains how many area towns handle early-morning snowblowing, why enforcement is usually complaint-driven, and why snow removal is often treated as a public safety necessity.
   

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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
• The Wonder of Christmas
  Bethel United Methodist Church, 141 Greenwood Ave, Bethel
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 19

• 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
  Village Center for the Arts , 12 Main St , New Milford
  6:30 pm
• a Studio Affair
  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

Friday December 19

• Fall Storytimes at Brookfield Library
  The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
  10:00 am
• Crochet Club
  Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
  2:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Brookfield Builders
  The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
  10:30 am
• Holiday Tea with Music With Pianist Sandra Simpson-Kleisner
  Gunn Memorial Library , 5 Wykeham Rd , Washington
  1:00 pm
• Kids Coding and Robotics Club (Grades 3-5)
  The Brookfield Library , 182 Whisconier Rd , Brookfield
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 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)

• Securitas Security Services USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Hospital Security Officer in New Milford. Apply here.
• CHIPOTLE posted a job opening for Crew Member in New Milford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near New Milford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Washington

• Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029 (fox61.com)

Kent

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

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