Today was a busy day in Milford. This morning a West Haven man who is accused of raping and killing a 7-year-old girl he was babysitting was in court this morning, and waived his right to a jury trial. He has elected to have three judges hear his case. The trial begins Oct. 4. His attorneys said they elected for the judges because there is so much "emotion involved in this case."

Also in court a West Haven man who allegedly killed a New Haven man in Milford in 2009 was in court and is close to accepting a plea deal his attorney said.

And tonight at 7 p.m. at City Hall residents will get to speak out on next year's budget request, which cuts 24 city positions and up to 40 school positions.

For more information on all of these stories please check http://www.nhregister.com/ tonight and on Friday. And please follow me on Twitter @nhrbmccready.

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