Milford
Upcoming
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider appointing three members to city boards: two to the Fair Rent Commission and one as Milford's representative to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water District. The board will also approve minutes from a prior meeting where ordinances on wetlands, zoning, and blight enforcement were advanced.
- Appoint Nancy Forvil (landlord vacancy) to Fair Rent Commission, term to 12/31/28
- Appoint Mary Jane Byrnes (tenant vacancy) to Fair Rent Commission, term to 12/31/28
- Appoint Meghan Doyle to South Central Connecticut Regional Water District Policy Board, term to 6/30/28
- Approve minutes from June 1 meeting forwarding ordinances on inland wetlands citations, zoning citations, and blighted premises amendments
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Ordinance Committee will hold a public hearing and consider two ordinances: one amending compensation for city officials and employees, and another amending employment conditions and benefits for public safety employees. The meeting is on July 6, 2026 at City Hall Auditorium.
- Ordinance amending compensation of city officials and employees
- Ordinance amending Chapter 19, Article II, Public Safety Employees benefits
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve various school improvement projects. Key items include status reports on renovations at Jonathan Law and Joseph Foran high schools, HVAC improvements at multiple schools, and roof replacements. The committee will also consider selecting an architect for the Joseph Foran High School pool renovation and for HVAC work at various schools.
- Consideration of architect for Foran High School pool renovation (RFQ/RFP)
- Status reports on HVAC/boiler/masonry improvements at Meadowside Elementary and East Shore Middle School
- Partial roof replacement at Orchard Hills Elementary, Orange Avenue Elementary, and West Shore Middle School
- E-Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools
- Hazardous material abatement at various schools
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will consider applications for properties at 61 Milford Point Road, 430 North Street, and 34 Buick Avenue. The board will also approve minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.
- Application at 61 Milford Point Road
- Application at 430 North Street
- Application at 34 Buick Avenue
- Approval of June 16, 2026 meeting minutes
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, receive reports from multiple committees (Building and Grounds, Financial, League Liaisons, Irrigation Building, Pavilion Project, Bench Dedication, WiFi/Cameras), and hear the management's report on rounds. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Consideration of minutes from June 10, 2026
- Building and Grounds Committee report
- Financial report by D. Worroll
- Irrigation Building Committee update
- Pavilion Project and Bench Dedication reports
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals will review submitted materials for property modification requests at 39 Westland Avenue, 1 and 3 Chestnut Street, and 71 Lafayette Street. Board members will evaluate surveys, foundation plans, and photos of proposed decks to determine if variances or approvals are warranted. The session focuses on administrative review of these specific zoning appeals.
- 39 Westland Avenue: submitted survey and appeal materials
- 1 and 3 Chestnut Street: foundation plans and deck photos
- 71 Lafayette Street: submitted zoning appeal documents
- Review of case forms and survey closure notices
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct a final review of the project scope and timeline updates. The group aims to complete this review before the bid package is officially posted. The meeting will also cover updates from city officials, purchasing, and public works.
- Final review of Tudor Road project scope
- Timeline update for city officials and purchasing
- Review of Inland & Wetlands update
- Discussion of next steps for the project
- New business
Last 30 days
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
This agenda outlines a routine meeting for Milford’s Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission. The body will review past minutes, hear director and commissioner reports, and discuss updates on the municipal golf course and bench dedication program. No specific votes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled for this session.
- Golf course operations update
- Bench dedication program review
- Recreation director’s monthly report
- Consideration of May 6, 2026 meeting minutes
Milford Government Access Television Committee
This is a routine special meeting of the Milford Government Access Television Committee. The committee will review the budget and vote on any necessary account changes. Other items include public comment and reports from the treasurer, producers, and chair.
- Budget review and vote on account changes
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting as a site walk at Caswell Cove Marina. They will collect data on trees, invasive plants, native wildlife, and trash. The commission will discuss enlisting neighbors for a cleanup and adding signage to deter dumping.
- Tree assessment at Caswell Cove
- Invasive plant survey
- Trash documentation and cleanup discussion
- Neighbor involvement for cleanup
- New signage to address illegal dumping
Board of Finance
The Milford Board of Finance has cancelled their regularly scheduled meeting on June 29, 2026 because not enough members are available. They will resume their routine meeting schedule in July 2026.
- Meeting cancelled for June 29, 2026
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will vote on a maintenance agreement and permission to connect to the public sewer system for 470-488 Wheelers Farm Road. They will also discuss additional construction engineering services for Rogers Avenue and review sewer connection fees and inflow/infiltration updates. The meeting includes voting on minutes and payments.
- Maintenance agreement and connection to public sewer for 470-488 Wheelers Farm Road
- Rogers Avenue additional construction engineering services
- Sewer connection fees review
- Inflow/infiltration update
- Approval of payments for Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission approved a maintenance agreement for the Wheeler's Farm Road pump station and unanimously approved multiple change orders for pump station upgrades and construction services. The discussion on sewer connection fees was tabled.
- Approved Wheeler's Farm Road Maintenance Agreement (unanimous)
- Accepted VMS ARPA Change Order #7 decreasing contract by $218,359.36 (unanimous)
- Accepted VMS Bonded Change Order #2 decreasing contract by $70,000 (unanimous)
- Accepted Weston & Sampson reduction for ARPA Purchase Order #2601067 by $5,115.50 (unanimous)
- Accepted Weston & Sampson increase for Bonded Purchase Order #2303378 by $5,115.50 (unanimous)
- Approved Kovacs Change Order #3 increasing Rogers Ave contract by $12,117.84 (unanimous)
- Approved Weston & Sampson Additional Construction Engineering Services (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion on Sewer Connection Fees (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The 1 Tudor Road Building Committee is meeting to discuss project finances, timeline updates, and full document review for the building project. The committee will also address next steps and new business.
- Finance update on building project
- Timeline update including city officials and purchasing
- Full document page turn for project details
- Discussion of next steps
The building committee reviewed and provided direction on detailed architectural, structural, site, and interior plans for the Tudor Road Boys & Girls Club renovation. Key approvals included using the existing Spectrum contractor for demolition work, adding EV parking spaces, and selecting asphalt with painted finish as the base bid for the basketball court. Several playground and finish items were made add alternates, and action items were assigned to continue design development.
- Approved using Spectrum for demolition work with all changes requiring committee approval
- Approved adding EV parking spaces with pay stations; solar options to be explored
- Approved asphalt paving with full color painting for basketball court as base bid; sport court as alternate
- Approved removing cameras from base bid, made add alternate with pan capability for exterior
- Approved playground water fountain, pergola/shade, and additional plantings as add alternates
- Approved acoustical sealant at all walls
- Approved interior finishes to be brighter, blue with teal accents; no green
- Approved conference room furniture for up to 30 board members with mobile tables
Economic Development Commission
The commission will review committee reports and discuss feedback on its 'Let's Be Bold' strategic charge. Members will also review updates on the CT Main Street Center initiative and general economic development activity. The agenda is primarily discussion and reporting focused with no immediate votes or contracts listed.
- Discussion of commissioner feedback on strategic goals
- Update on CT Main Street Center initiative
- Review of Permit & Land Use committee reports
- Economic development activity report
- Approval of April 22 meeting minutes
The commission was informed that Chick-fil-A was approved to move into the Barnes and Noble parking lot with two drive-thru lanes. The commission also unanimously approved the April meeting minutes and set the July meeting schedule. Discussion included hotel conversions and possible engagement with Connecticut Main Street.
- Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Set July 22, 2026 as next meeting date
- Chick-fil-A approved for Barnes and Noble parking lot (reported)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership will discuss retaining independent legal counsel to handle the retirement and transition of its Executive Director. The board will consider a resolution authorizing the Chairman to negotiate an engagement letter with spending limits.
- Retain independent legal counsel for Executive Director transition
- Authorize Chairman to negotiate engagement letter
- Resolution authorizes legal services up to $50,000
- Executive Session regarding Executive Director employment and transition
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension and Retirement Board will discuss a new pension adjustment study and receive an investment report from Beirne Wealth. The board will also process individual pension applications, withdrawals, and beneficiary options for city employees.
- 2026 Pension Adjustment Study by USI Consulting Group
- Investment Advisor Report by Beirne Wealth
- Invoice for Principal Custody Solutions for $1,686.64
- Pension applications for Mark Demchak, Anthony Fabrizi, and Kristine Jackson
- Refund applications for police officers Brandy Caceres and Jason Larkin
The board voted unanimously to reduce Lazard International holdings by 50 percent over the next two quarters, with remaining 50 percent reassessed after six months. Proceeds will be moved to an appropriate index. The board also approved several pension applications and refunds.
- Reduced Lazard holdings 50% over 2 quarters, reassess later (unanimous)
- Approved Mark Demchak Code 5 Normal Retirement w/ QDRO (unanimous)
- Approved Anthony Fabrizi Code 3F Fire Normal Retirement (unanimous)
- Approved Kristine Jackson Code 5 BOE Normal Retirement (unanimous)
- Approved Brandy Caceres withdrawal & refund of $4,149.52 (unanimous)
- Approved Jason Larkin withdrawal & refund of $3,610.33 (unanimous)
- Approved Michael R. Basile contingent annuitant correction (unanimous)
- Approved Dennis A. Marklinsky contingent annuitant application (unanimous)
Library Board
The Milford Public Library Board will elect its officers for the upcoming term and review updates on the Founder's Walk Phase 2 project. The agenda is largely procedural, covering financial reports, committee scheduling, and a draft AI policy. No major contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.
- Election of board officers and review of incumbent terms
- Discussion of Founder's Walk Phase 2 progress and mural completion status
- Drafting of a new AI usage policy for library staff and board
- Scheduling of upcoming Buildings & Grounds and Policy committee meetings
- Review of monthly financial report and library director statistics
The board unanimously approved the slate of officers (President Creedon, Vice President Kemp, Secretary Uchaczyk, Treasurer Carroll) for a one-year term. Minutes from May 20 were also approved. Meeting focused on committee updates, including the Woodmont Library reopening, capital projects, and the upcoming Mini Golf fundraiser.
- Elected board officers for 2026-2027 (8-0)
- Approved minutes from May 20, 2026 (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Agency upheld a cease-and-desist order (IWC-26-0004) for unauthorized work at 674 Naugatuck Avenue, modifying it to require weekly and post-storm monitoring reports. They continued a 76-unit 8-30g development application (IW-26-0022) to the next meeting. They also requested additional information for a parking lot expansion application (IW-26-0038) at the same property, including details on bioswale, flood zone, stormwater management, and snow storage.
- Upheld cease-and-desist order IWC-26-0004 with modifications (unanimous)
- Continued IW-26-0022 (76-unit 8-30g development) to next meeting
- Requested additional info for IW-26-0038 (parking lot expansion) including bioswale, flood zone, stormwater, snow storage (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of 06/03/26 (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission meets to approve prior meeting minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the chairman, director, harbor master, and committees. Old business includes discussion of a CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques. No new business or permit reviews are scheduled.
- Discussion of CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant
- Discussion of memorial plaques
- Committee reports on Lisman Landing, Finance, Nominating, Harbor & Mooring, Housatonic, Amendments, Shellfishing
- Liaison reports from Stratford and Board of Aldermen
- Executive session planned
The commission approved previous meeting minutes and received reports from the harbormaster and committees. No permits, contracts, or ordinances were voted on. The meeting adjourned with no new business.
- Approved minutes of May 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:38 PM (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will review and possibly vote on site plan or zoning applications for four properties. They will also approve minutes from the June 2, 2026 meeting.
- 20 Lansdale Avenue documents and plans
- 34 Buick Avenue documents and plans
- 21 Wall Street documents and plans
- 430 North Street documents and plans
- Approval of unapproved minutes from June 2, 2026
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership will approve disbursements, minutes, and officer nominations. The board will also authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a contract for deck and porch repairs.
- Approve disbursements and accrued payables for May and June 2026
- Nominate officers: Samuel S. Bergami III as Chairman, Charles Montalbano as Vice-Chairman
- Authorize Executive Director to negotiate deck and porch repair contract
- Approve minutes from May 19 and June 5, 2026 meetings
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with standard procedural items: roll call, public statements, approval of minutes, and reports from the chairman, chief, and departments. New business and unfinished business are on the agenda, but no specific votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed.
- Personnel updates
- Safety liaison report
- Education & training update
- New equipment discussion
- Chief's report
The Commission unanimously appointed Interim Chief Christopher Waiksnoris as Chief of the Milford Fire Department, effective July 7, 2026, pending Board of Alderman review. They also approved the minutes of two prior meetings and entered executive session to discuss personnel. The chief's report noted wage account deficits, EMS revenue issues, and the upcoming arrival of a new ambulance, quint, and command vehicle within two months.
- Approved special meeting minutes of May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved regular meeting minutes of May 19, 2026 (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel (unanimous)
- Appointed Interim Chief Christopher Waiksnoris as Fire Chief effective July 7, 2026, pending Board of Alderman review (unanimous)
- Discussed wage account deficits and EMS revenue in chief's report
- Noted new ambulance being outfitted, new quint and command vehicle arriving in two months
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will discuss sites for future visits to assess and inventory Milford Open Space's natural resources. They will also approve meeting minutes from May and June, hear a chair's report on a site walk at Beaver Brook Trail, and continue work on invasive plants booklets.
- Site walk at Beaver Brook Trail
- Invasive plants booklets
- Discuss future sites for natural resource inventory
- Approve minutes from May 11 special, May 19 regular, June 2 special
The commission approved minutes from previous meetings and discussed reports on open space walks and invasive species management. No substantive approvals or denials occurred; the meeting was primarily procedural and informational.
- Approved May 11th meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Approved May 19th meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Approved June 2nd meeting minutes (motion passed)
- Set special meeting for June 30th at Caswell Cove
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Health
The Milford Board of Health will hold a public session to review reports from its Environmental, Nursing, and Community Health divisions, along with an Emergency Preparedness update and the Director's report. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Approval of May 19, 2026 minutes
- Environmental Division Report
- Nursing Division Report
- Emergency Preparedness Report
- Community Health Division Report
Police Commission
The Milford Police Commission will review two residential site plans for security and traffic impacts. The board will also accept routine department reports, approve an off-duty weapon request, and hold an executive session to discuss the performance of two employees.
- Site plan review for 6-unit development at 21-29 Meadowside Road
- Site plan review for 53-unit multifamily project at 0 Buick Ave
- Approval of off-duty weapon request for Officer Luth
- Acceptance of Special Investigations, Detective, and Traffic Division reports
- Executive session on performance of two department employees
The commission voted unanimously to reject the traffic division's recommendation and oppose the 53-unit multifamily development at 0 Buick Ave, citing resident concerns about traffic and pedestrian safety. The commission also approved a six-unit development at 21-29 Meadowside Road and accepted departmental reports.
- Rejected Traffic's recommendation for 0 Buick Ave site plan (5-0)
- Approved Traffic's recommendation for 21-29 Meadowside Road site plan (5-0)
- Approved minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved off-duty weapon request for Officer Luth (unanimous)
- Accepted Special Investigations Unit, Detective Bureau, and Traffic Division reports (unanimous)
- Adjourned to executive session for personnel matter (unanimous)
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The Historic Preservation Commission will review its outreach efforts and spending, get a status update on the Stowe Barn project, and discuss recent state legislation affecting historic preservation. They will also consider payment requisitions and review prior Certificate of Appropriateness decisions.
- Stowe Barn status update
- Outreach program spending and articles for website
- Review of prior COA decisions and COA process
- Discussion of recent state legislation
- Consideration of payment requisitions
The commission approved the minutes from November 17, 2025. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of discussions on outreach, project status updates, and process review.
- Approved November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The regular meeting of the Milford Civil Service Commission scheduled for June 15, 2026, has been canceled.
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to evaluate the superintendent in executive session, then reconvene in public to potentially approve a new contract for Dr. Cutaia covering 2026-2029.
- Executive session for annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Cutaia
- Potential vote on 2026-2029 superintendent contract
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Founders Walk Phase 2 Committee will receive a project update and consider purchase requisitions for Silver Petrucelli and B & W Paving. These are likely contracts related to the walkway construction.
- Purchase requisition for Silver Petrucelli
- Purchase requisition for B & W Paving
- Project update from Don
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will discuss its role in the City of Milford's 250th Anniversary celebration on June 20, and debrief recent Memorial Day and parade activities. They will also plan for upcoming 4th of July events.
- Review of last meeting minutes
- Role in City of Milford 250th celebrations on June 20
- Debrief of Memorial Day activities, wreath laying, and parade
- Planning for 4th of July activities
The meeting was primarily informational, covering updates on the Memorial Day parade cancellation and planning for upcoming events. No formal votes on new business were taken. The only recorded decision was approval of the previous meeting's minutes.
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
This is a special meeting of the Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership called to discuss transitional legal and operational matters. The board anticipates entering an executive session with legal counsel and the executive director. No public votes or action items are listed.
- Anticipated executive session to discuss transitional legal and operational matters with Attorney David Carlson and Executive Director Anthony J. Vasiliou
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency upheld a cease and desist order against 0674 Naugatuck Ave, LLC for depositing soil without a permit within 100 feet of wetlands. The agency modified the order to require a sedimentation and erosion control inspection report by an engineer or professional wetland scientist by June 16, 2026, and to determine if additional silt fencing is needed. The motion carried unanimously.
- Upheld and modified cease & desist order IWC-26-0004, requiring inspection report by 6/16/26 (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
The commission approved the previous meeting's minutes and formed a new committee to explore wifi and camera systems. Other items discussed included completion of bunker sand and irrigation projects, a pavilion project awarded to Wiese Construction, and a plan for a bench dedication. No formal votes were taken on policies or contracts.
- Approved minutes of May 13, 2026 (unanimous)
- Appointed Commissioners Casey and Veccharelli to wifi/camera committee
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board approved the May 12, 2026 minutes unanimously. They discussed updates on drainage projects at Point Beach, Pelham Street, Gulf Street, Wildemere/Walnut Beach, and Great Creek Outfall, but took no formal votes on any project approvals or funding. A future public meeting was planned for the Wildemere/Walnut Beach project to secure property owner signatures.
- Adopted May 12, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
Animal Shelter Commission
The commission approved routine minutes, treasurer and warden reports. No new policies, contracts, or ordinances were voted on. Discussion focused on M.O.A.R. donation clarity, an upcoming rabies clinic, and shelter animal care.
- Approved minutes of 5/11/26, 1/12/26, 2/18/26, 3/9/26 (unanimous)
- Approved treasurer report showing $135,967.39 balance (unanimous)
- Approved warden's monthly report (unanimous)
- Moved into executive session at 6:23pm (unanimous)
- Returned from executive session at 6:47pm (unanimous)