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1. The New Milford Athletic Boosters meet tonight at 7:30 p.m. at NMHS.
2. New Milford Republicans meet from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Senior Center.
3. The DPW will be around town picking up branches today for residents who called ahead to schedule their pick up.
4. The New Milford Senior Activity Center is offering an arts and crafts class at 1 p.m today.
5. English Language Learners of the New Milford School District will be having a celebration at 7 p.m. at DEO Middle School.