Milford public meetings in 2025
422 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Course Commission is holding a special meeting to reconsider a contract discussion. The body will also review an invoice from Northeast Golf Company.
- Reconsideration of contract discussion
- Invoice from Northeast Golf Company
The Golf Commission unanimously approved the 2026 greens‑fee schedule for residents and non‑residents as presented. It also unanimously approved an $8,750 payment to Northeast Golf Company for irrigation design and bid administration services. No other business was taken.
- Approved 2026 greens‑fee rates (unanimous)
- Approved $8,750 payment to NE Golf for irrigation project (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Milford Board of Finance will not meet on December 22, 2025, and will resume its regular schedule in January 2026.
- Meeting cancelled for December 22, 2025
- Resumption of routine schedule in January 2026
Pension & Retirement Board
The regular Pension & Retirement Board meeting scheduled for December 18, 2025, has been canceled.
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports and conduct old business. The agenda includes discussions regarding the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Memorial Plaques
The Harbor Management Commission unanimously approved the fee schedule proposed for 2026. It also accepted the 2026 meeting schedule and the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved 2026 fee schedule (unanimous)
- Accepted 2026 meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Accepted October 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agency voted to approve application IW-25-0054 for the Wheelers Farm mixed‑use project, attaching a list of environmental and permit conditions. No action was taken on application IW-25-0061 for the Garden Home 76‑unit development. The minutes of the December 3, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved IW-25-0054 Wheelers Farm mixed‑use development with conditions (Munson abstained)
- No action taken on IW-25-0061 Garden Home 76‑unit development
- Approved minutes of the 12/03/2025 meeting (Connors and Munson abstaining)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously
Library Board
The Milford Public Library Board will receive routine reports and updates, review old business from November, and address new business including confirming December’s public presentation. Action items assigned include confirming the presentation, emailing an updated punch list, and providing a budget line‑item increase breakdown and a list of new LoT purchases.
- Ms. Creedon to confirm December’s public presentation
- Ms. Kemp to email the updated punch list
- Mr. Brill to send the MPL organizational chart with recent additions
- Mr. Brill to send a breakdown of requested budget line‑item increases
- Mr. Brill to send a list of new LoT purchases
The board approved the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting. It assigned several action items, including inviting the new mayor, updating the agenda, sending the latest organization chart, scheduling a policy meeting, and continuing Fund 76 financial reports. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. with a unanimous vote.
- Accepted November 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Ms. Creedon to invite the new mayor to attend a board meeting (assigned)
- Ms. Thomas to update the agenda with the Friends of Milford Library report (assigned)
- Mr. Brill to send the latest organization chart (assigned)
- Ms. Oliver to schedule a policy meeting in January (assigned)
- Mr. Brill to continue reporting Fund 76 financials (assigned)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously at 8:20 p.m.
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will hear citizen comments and review a development application for a restaurant, retail and grocery store at 990 Boston Post Road. The meeting includes a consulting engineer’s report from Weston & Sampson, a wastewater report, and an inflow/infiltration update. The commission will also vote on recent meeting minutes and approve payments for the Wastewater Division and the Sewer Commission.
- Review application for restaurant, retail & grocery store at 990 Boston Post Road
- Consulting engineer’s report – Weston & Sampson
- Wastewater report
- Inflow/infiltration update
- Vote to approve September, October, November minutes and payments for Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission
The commission approved the application for a new restaurant, retail space and grocery store at 990 Boston Post Road, authorizing separate sewer connections for each building. It also approved the 668 New Haven Avenue manufacturing/warehouse project and a temporary groundwater discharge at 433 Old Gate Lane with a 7‑10‑day limit and inspection requirements. The minutes from the September 24 and October 22 meetings were approved unanimously.
- Approved 990 Boston Post Road restaurant/retail/grocery development (unanimous)
- Approved 668 New Haven Avenue manufacturing/warehouse project (unanimous)
- Approved temporary groundwater discharge at 433 Old Gate Lane for 7‑10 days at 10 gpm, with inspection and duration limits (unanimous)
- Approved September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved October 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The Milford Government Access Television Committee will hold a special meeting on Dec. 16, 2025. The only item of business is a vote on the GATA grant report. No other actions or discussions are listed.
- Vote on the GATA grant report
The Milford Government Access Television Committee reviewed the grant report for a $22,500 funding from the Cable Advisory Council. Chairwoman Servas outlined the proposed allocation of the funds, including labor, supplies, a two‑year Cablecast subscription, software, maintenance, and equipment. A motion to accept the expenditure plan was made by Member Thomas, seconded by Member Smith, and passed unanimously. The grant report will be submitted to the city for budget allocation.
- Accepted $22,500 grant expenditure plan (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and new business. Key agenda items include the approval of a firefighter hiring list and the disposal of an inspector vehicle.
- Approval of Recruit Firefighter Hiring List
- Disposal of Inspector Vehicle (old Car 11)
- Consideration for Educational Stipend
- 2026 Fire Commission Meeting Schedule
The commission unanimously accepted the November 18 minutes and the 2026 meeting schedule. It approved the Recruit Firefighter Hiring List of 31 candidates and authorized disposal of the 2013 Ford Expedition inspector vehicle. The board also voted to continue consideration of an educational stipend until more information is received.
- Accepted November 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Fire Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Recruit Firefighter Hiring List of 31 candidates (unanimous)
- Approved disposal of 2013 Ford Expedition inspector vehicle (unanimous)
- Continued consideration of educational stipend (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 18:55 (unanimous)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership Board will accept disbursements for November 2025 and approve accrued payables for December 2025. The Executive Director will report on the search for a new director and consultant services. A resolution will be adopted to set the Board's meeting calendar for 2026. Public comments will be limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Accept disbursements for November 2025
- Approve accrued payables for December 2025
- Resolution to approve the 2026 Board meeting schedule
- Report on executive director succession and consultant search
- Public comment period (max 3 minutes per person)
The board accepted the November 2025 meeting minutes and approved the November 2025 disbursements (Resolution #1622). It then approved the disbursement of accrued payables for December 2025 (Resolution #1623). Finally, the board approved the schedule of meetings for 2026 (Resolution #1624). All motions passed unanimously.
- Accepted November 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
- Approved November 2025 disbursements (Resolution #1622) (5-0)
- Approved disbursement of accrued payables for December 2025 (Resolution #1623) (5-0)
- Approved 2026 board meeting schedule (Resolution #1624) (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will elect a chairman and review status reports and payment requisitions for various school improvement projects, including HVAC, roof replacements, and technical education facilities at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools.
- Election of Chairman
- Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition, renovations, and upgrades
- Jonathan Law High School technical education facility improvements
- E-Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools
- HVAC/Boiler/Masonry improvements at various schools
The committee nominated and elected M. Woods to continue as chairman, with three votes in favor and one abstention. The motion to adjourn the meeting passed unanimously. No actions were taken on the October 30 minutes or any payment requisitions.
- Re‑elected M. Woods as chairman (3‑0, 1 abstention)
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
- No action taken on October 30 minutes
- No payment requisitions considered
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The regular meeting of the Milford Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025, was cancelled. No agenda items were presented or discussed.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will approve minutes from the September 15 and November 17, 2025 meetings and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule. It will also consider a request for a two‑month unpaid leave for an employee, hear a report from the Human Resources Director, and review an open jobs report.
- Approval of minutes for September 15, 2025 and November 17, 2025 meetings
- Approval of 2026 meeting schedule
- Consideration of a two‑month unpaid leave request for an employee
- Report of Human Resources Director
- Open jobs report
The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15 and November 17, 2025 meetings. It also approved the schedule for the 2026 Civil Service Commission meetings. The commission approved a three‑month unpaid leave of absence for a city employee. The meeting was adjourned at 5:14 p.m.
- Approved September 15 and November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Civil Service Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved three‑month unpaid leave of absence for city employee (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:14 p.m. (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The committee will consider a water company agreement and its inspection invoice, and evaluate the price proposal for SK-1 and potential additions. It will also review materials testing, receive a project update from Don, and address purchase requisitions.
- Water company agreement and inspection invoice
- Price proposal for SK-1 and potential additions
- Materials testing
- Project update from Don
- Purchase requisitions
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 10, 2025, to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for a shed at 67 High Street. The meeting will include a public hearing and review of committee reports.
- Consideration of Certificate of Appropriateness for shed at 67 High Street
- Review of Special Meeting minutes from July 17, 2025
- Unfinished Business: Updated property list and Attorney Berchem's advice on AirBnBs
- Clerk/Treasurer’s Report
- Chair’s Report including Correspondence
The Milford Historic District Commission approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for a 12 × 16 ft shed at 67 High Street. The commission also approved the July 17, 2025 special‑meeting minutes, the Treasurer’s Report, and moved to adjourn. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for shed at 67 High Street (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Treasurer’s Report showing $8,483.19 balance (unanimous)
- Motion to close public hearing carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn the meeting carried unanimously
Golf Course Commission
The Milford Golf Course Commission will review minutes from the November 12 meeting, hear reports from several committees, discuss unfinished business on the pavilion, and consider new items including the 2026 schedule, stump removal, and a contract amendment. Decisions will be made on the schedule and contract amendment, while other items are for discussion.
- Approval of minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting
- Unfinished business: pavilion
- 2026 schedule planning
- Stump removal request
- Contract amendment consideration
The Golf Commission approved several financial items, including a $1,200 payment to JAS Irrigation and a $167,869.69 payment to Falco for the irrigation project. It also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule, a $1,500 budget for stump removal, and an increase of the NE Golf agreement to $73,000. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $1,200 payment to JAS Irrigation (unanimous)
- Approved $167,869.69 payment to Falco for irrigation (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 Golf Commission meeting schedule (unanimous)
- Approved $1,500 budget for stump removal (unanimous)
- Approved increase of NE Golf agreement to $73,000 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The Flood & Erosion Control Board will consider the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting and set the 2026 meeting dates (second Tuesday of each month). The primary focus is discussion of drainage and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects at several locations, including Point Beach, Milford Point Road, and Morningside Road. Additional items include public participation and any new business that may be added with a two‑thirds vote.
- Drainage projects at Point Beach, including the Pelham Street public access stair project
- Drainage improvements on Milford Point Road
- Revetment work on Morningside Road
- Drainage work for Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area
- Stormwater drainage outfalls from Viscount Dr./Walnut Beach to 6th Ave
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the 2026 meeting dates after a motion by Vice Chairman Casey and a second by Board Member Bach, with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. Chairman Bevilacqua noted this was his final board meeting.
- Adopt 2026 meeting dates – unanimous
- Adopt October 14, 2025 minutes – unanimous
- Adjourn meeting – unanimous
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will convene a special meeting to conduct a residency hearing orientation presented by Attorney Herbert Rosen. No other agenda items are listed.
- Residency Hearing Orientation – Attorney Herbert Rosen
Board of Education
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a residency hearing. The body will meet in executive session before reconvening to issue a determination.
- Residency hearing and determination
Energy Advisory Board
The Energy Advisory Board will meet for a special session to conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and does not list specific proposals or decisions for this meeting.
The Energy Advisory Board voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 PM. The motion was made by Chair Brandon Mark and seconded by Phil Brewer and was approved unanimously. No other business, approvals, or proposals were recorded.
- Adjournment motion approved unanimously
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will conduct a first reading of the proposed 2026‑2027 academic calendar. It will also consider a schedule for 2026 Board meetings, review talent‑management, disbursement and facilities updates, and approve minutes from recent meetings. Public comment will be limited to three‑minute statements.
- First reading of the proposed 2026‑2027 academic calendar (Dr. Anna Cutaia)
- Action request on the 2026 Board of Education meeting schedule (Dr. Cutaia)
- Talent Management and Development report (Ms. Wendy Kopazna)
- Disbursement report (Mr. Sean Brennan)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from November 10, November 24 (two meetings) and November 24 orientation meeting
The board approved the first reading of two proposed 2026‑2027 academic calendars, noting a preference for a mid‑April spring recess and requesting corrections before a second reading. The board also unanimously approved the 2026 Board of Education meeting schedule, the consent‑agenda items including the November 10, 2025 business‑meeting minutes, and the amended November 24, 2025 special meetings. Motions to add new business, to adjourn to an executive session, and to reconvene and adjourn the meeting were all adopted without objection.
- Approved first reading of 2026‑2027 Academic Calendar proposals (motion passed)
- Approved 2026 Board of Education Meeting Schedule (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda items, including November 10, 2025 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved as amended November 24, 2025 Special Organizational and Orientation Meetings (unanimous)
- Approved the December 8, 2025 Business Meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Motion to add new business to agenda adopted (no opposition)
- Adjourned to executive session for superintendent’s mid‑year update (no objection)
- Reconvened and adjourned the meeting (no objection)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will meet to approve minutes and receive reports on state inspections and a food drive. The agenda includes several fundraising initiatives, including a 'Faces of Rescue' calendar and events with Tribus Brewery.
- Approval of November 10, 2025 minutes
- State Inspection report
- Amity Chamber of Commerce food drive
- Website fundraising for medical needs
- 'Faces of Rescue' calendar fundraiser
The Animal Shelter Commission approved $14,000 from the Other Med Fees and Services account to cover November 2025 veterinary bills, with a unanimous vote. The meeting minutes from 11/10/25 were also approved unanimously. The warden’s monthly report received unanimous approval. No other motions were denied or tabled.
- Approved meeting minutes (11/10/25) – unanimous
- Approved warden’s monthly report – unanimous
- Approved $14,000 from Account 534133 for November 2025 veterinary bills – unanimous
- Approved one month of veterinary funds as requested – unanimous
Council on Aging
The council approved a Community Access Membership category limited to ten participants and a veteran membership with a $15 annual fee. The personnel committee’s recommendation to increase the food‑bank coordinator’s hours from 25 to 30 was also approved. The treasurer’s report was referred to the finance committee for further review.
- Approved Community Access Membership with ten‑person limit (motion prevailed)
- Approved veteran membership at $15 annual fee (motion prevailed)
- Approved increase of food‑bank coordinator hours from 25 to 30 (motion prevailed)
- Referred Treasurer’s Report to Finance Committee (motion prevailed)
Police Commission
The Milford Board of Police Commissioners is meeting to consider appointments, approve minutes, and hear reports from the Chief of Police on administration and various department units. They will also review a site plan for a two-unit townhouse at 475 New Haven Ave. and issue commendations to civilians and officers. The agenda includes an executive session on personnel matters.
- Site plan review for a 2-unit multi-family townhouse at 475 New Haven Ave.
- Civilian Commendation for Patrick Smith (Case #2025-008252, water rescue)
- Certificate of Commendation for Off. W. Ospina and Off. Joanna Salati (Case #8438-25)
- Consideration of appointments
- Executive session on employee matters
The Police Commission unanimously approved the site‑plan review for a two‑unit multi‑family townhouse at 475 New Haven Avenue. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting and accepted four departmental reports. Commendations were presented to a civilian rescuer and two officers for life‑saving actions. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
- Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved site‑plan review for 2‑unit townhouse at 475 New Haven Ave (unanimous)
- Accepted Special Investigations Unit Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Detective Bureau Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Community Engagement Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Traffic Division and Licensing Unit Report (unanimous)
- Awarded Civilian Commendation to Patrick Smith for water rescue
- Awarded Certificate of Commendation to Officers W. Ospina and Joanna Salati for overdose response
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted unanimously to issue a jurisdictional ruling for pre‑application IW‑25‑0068 (44 Settlers Ridge Rd.) covering an in‑ground pool and shed. No action was taken on the Wheelers Farm Road mixed‑use redevelopment (IW‑25‑0054) or the Garden Homes 76‑unit project (IW‑25‑0061). The minutes of the 11/19/2025 meeting were approved with one abstention, and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.
- Jurisdictional ruling issued for IW‑25‑0068 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- No action taken on IW‑25‑0054 Wheelers Farm Road redevelopment
- No action taken on IW‑25‑0061 Garden Homes 76‑unit development
- Minutes of 11/19/2025 approved (Valvo abstained)
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous roll‑call vote)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program
The commission voted to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting, with the motion carried unanimously. No new business or proposals were acted upon. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.
- Approved November 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The Milford Government Access Television Committee (MGAT) special meeting on Dec 2, 2025 will discuss the FY 2026‑27 budget update. The committee will also hold a vote to select its leadership. No other business items are listed.
- Budget 2026‑27 update discussion
- Vote on MGAT committee leadership
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing documents and plans for four specific addresses. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from previous sessions.
- Review of plans for 40 Broad Street
- Review of plans for 5 Dixon Street
- Review of plans for 16 Caroline Street
- Review of plans for 852 Boston Post Road
- Approval of minutes from 11.18.2025
The board unanimously approved a referral under CGS Section 8-24 for the 40 Broad Street easement that will provide eight public parking spaces. It also unanimously approved the Schmitts’ petition to adjust the lot line and relocate the zone boundary at 5 Dixon Street, effective Dec. 26, 2025, and closed the public hearing on that matter. The board approved, with an amendment to follow the City Engineer’s recommendations, a special permit and coastal area site plan for 16 Caroline Street. Finally, the board approved a special permit with site‑plan conditions—including a full‑front sidewalk, concrete curbing, and a van‑accessible space—for 852 Boston Post Road, and also approved the prior meeting’s minutes and adjourned.
- Approved referral for 40 Broad Street easement (unanimous)
- Approved lot line adjustment and zone boundary relocation for 5 Dixon Street (effective 12/26/2025, unanimous)
- Closed public hearing for 5 Dixon Street petition (unanimous)
- Approved special permit with coastal area site plan for 16 Caroline Street, amended to follow City Engineer’s letter (unanimous)
- Approved special permit with site‑plan conditions for 852 Boston Post Road (sidewalk, concrete curbing, van‑accessible space) (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of 11/18/25 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
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Board of Aldermen
The Milford Board of Aldermen will consider several approvals, including the appointment of Sonia Bannon to fill a vacant third‑district seat. The board will vote on a contract with Constellation New Energy for electricity supply to the city. Additional items include a community rating system progress report, a request to apply for a state cybersecurity grant, and a review of refunds totaling $57,003.06.
- Appointment of Sonia Bannon, 65 Sixth Avenue, to complete the unexpired term of Holly Mulrenan (Third District)
- Approval of the Electricity Supply Agreement with Constellation New Energy, Inc.
- Approval of the City of Milford Community Rating System (CRS) Annual Progress Report
- Authorization to apply for and accept the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
- Consideration of refunds in the amount of $57,003.06
The Board of Aldermen approved the appointment of Sonia Bannon to complete the unexpired term for the Third District. It also approved a four‑year fixed‑rate electricity supply contract with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., authorized $57,003.06 in refunds, and forwarded an ordinance amendment on school vendor safety to the full board. Minutes from prior meetings were approved unanimously.
- Approved appointment of Sonia Bannon, 65 Sixth Avenue, to the Third District Alderman seat (unanimous)
- Approved Contract and Disclosure Statement Summary Electricity Supply Agreement – Fixed Rate Plan with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved refunds totaling $57,003.06 (unanimous)
- Approved ordinance amending Chapter 17, Section 17-32 on school vendor safety (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the November 6, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the November 18, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the November 18, 2025 special organizational meeting (unanimous)
- Approved amendment to reflect inquiry about ongoing projects (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Ordinance Committee will hold a special meeting and public hearing to discuss an amendment to the Milford Code of Ordinances. The proposal concerns regulations and restrictions for peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant vendors.
- Proposed amendment to Section 17-32 regarding Vending Regulations and Restrictions
The Ordinance Committee held a special meeting and public hearing on Dec. 1, 2025. No speakers testified for or against the ordinance. The committee voted unanimously to forward the amendment to Chapter 17, concerning vendor restrictions at school events, to the full Board of Aldermen. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Forwarded Ordinance Amending Chapter 17 on vendor restrictions to full Board (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Milford Police Commission will hold a special Zoom meeting on November 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Commissioners will conduct roll call, discuss reorganization of the board, and consider the appointment of a Deputy Chief. The meeting will end with adjournment.
- Reorganization of the Board of Police Commissioners
- Consideration of appointment of Deputy Chief
The Police Commission approved Chief Mello's recommendation and appointed Stephan Torquati as Deputy Chief with a unanimous vote. The board noted that its reorganization will be addressed at a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a motion that also passed unanimously.
- Approved appointment of Stephan Torquati as Deputy Chief (unanimous)
- Board reorganization scheduled for a future meeting (no vote recorded)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee will hold a special meeting to review funding updates and approve additional architectural services for the project. The meeting will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Milford.
- Review of funding updates
- Approval of additional architectural services
- Meeting at Boys and Girls Club of Milford (59 Devonshire Road)
The Tudor Road Building Committee updated its funding sources, noting a private foundation grant, $3.6 M from CDS, and $1,067,985.89 remaining ARPA funds toward a $6.5 M project. The committee discussed pending contracts and scheduled meetings with city staff and the mayor to align the project with city goals.
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The Milford Government Access Television Committee’s regular meeting on November 25, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were considered. A special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will not meet on its regularly scheduled meeting night of November 24, 2025. The body will resume its routine meeting schedule in December 2025.
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to elect a chair and announce a majority leader. The session is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at the Parsons Government Complex.
- Election of Board Chair
- Announcement of Majority Leader
- Meeting at Parsons Government Complex
The Board unanimously voted 10‑0 to elect Susan Glennon as Board Chair. The Board also confirmed Meghan Doyle as the Majority Leader. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
- Elected Susan Glennon as Board Chair (10-0 unanimous)
- Designated Meghan Doyle as Majority Leader (confirmed)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a legal orientation and an overview of the school district's major divisions. The session is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Parsons Government Complex.
- Legal orientation workshop with Attorney Floyd Dugas
- Overview of major divisions in Milford Public Schools
- Presentation by Dr. Anna M. Cutaia and other administrators
The Milford Board of Education met in a special session on November 24, 2025. The meeting included a legal orientation workshop and an overview of the instructional and operational divisions of Milford Public Schools. No substantive actions, approvals, or votes were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Milford Public Works Committee will meet on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in person at Public Works, 83 Ford Street. The agenda lists roll call, approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, and time for new and old business, but no specific items are detailed. Residents may call the Board of Aldermen’s office if they cannot attend, and individuals with disabilities can request assistance in advance.
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee meeting scheduled for November 24, 2025, has been cancelled.
Pension & Retirement Board
The board will review pension applications, withdrawals, and new entries for city and police employees. The meeting includes the review of several professional service invoices and reports from investment advisors.
- Pension requests for John M. Kranyak, Kevin M. Macharelli, Marybeth Salvato, and Robert J. Weymer
- Withdrawals and refunds for Patrick Musante, Henry Spellman Schott, and Lisa M. Vincent
- Invoice for Shipman & Goodwin for $47,474.50 regarding Disability Pension Tax Treatment
- Invoice for Sprott for $48,107.86
- Invoice for Boyd Watterson for $14,233.00
The Pension & Retirement Board unanimously approved four normal retirement pensions for police and BOE employees. It also approved three withdrawal‑refund requests for former employees. Six vendor invoices totaling over $120,000 were authorized for payment. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved pension for John M. Kranyak – $52,313.09 annual (unanimous)
- Approved pension for Kevin M. Macharelli – $57,093.69 annual (unanimous)
- Approved pension for Marybeth Salvato – $23,172.71 annual (unanimous)
- Approved pension for Robert J. Weymer – $72,770.67 annual (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal refund for Patrick Musante – $18,284.05 (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal refund for Henry Spellman Schott – $25,240.92 (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal refund for Lisa M. Vincent – $7,399.73 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Sprott – $48,107.86 (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The regular Harbor Management Commission meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items will be considered or decided at this time. Residents should await notice of any rescheduled meeting.
Library Board
The Board of Directors will receive a presentation from Reference Librarian Diana Preece and review reports from the Policy and Buildings & Grounds committees. The meeting includes a discussion on the Founder’s Walk Phase 2 project and an inquiry into how construction will impact the library.
- Public presentation by Diana Preece, Reference Librarian
- Committee report on Founder’s Walk – Phase 2
- Report on how construction will impact the library
- Review of the organizational chart
- Distribution of the Anti-Stalking Law to the Board
The board approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. No policy or budget resolutions were adopted. Members were assigned specific follow‑up actions, including confirming a December public presentation and sending updated project lists. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Motion to accept October 15 minutes passed (unanimous)
- Ms. Creedon assigned to confirm December public presentation
- Ms. Kemp assigned to email the updated punch list
- Mr. Brill assigned to send the MPL organizational chart
- Mr. Brill assigned to send a breakdown of requested budget line‑item increases
- Mr. Brill assigned to send a list of new LoT purchases
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency reviewed the IW-25-0054 proposal for mixed‑use redevelopment at 470‑488 Wheelers Farm Road. Members examined site plans, drainage, storm‑water and wetland mitigation details and set a deadline of 12/05/25 to complete the agency’s review. No formal vote or decision was recorded at this meeting.
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will hear brief citizen comments, consider an application for a six‑unit town‑house development at 475 New Haven Avenue, and receive updates from the consulting engineer, wastewater report, and inflow/infiltration study. The commission will also address old and new business items and vote on meeting minutes, approve payments for the Wastewater Division and the Sewer Commission, and set dates for 2026 meetings.
- Application for 475 New Haven Ave – six‑unit town houses
- Consulting Engineer’s Report – Weston & Sampson
- Wastewater Report
- Inflow/Infiltration Update
- Approval of payments for Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission unanimously approved the application to demolish a vacant restaurant at 475 New Haven Ave and build six townhouses. It also approved Wastewater Division payments of $311,592.09 and Sewer Commission payments of $77,636.72. The commission set the 2026 meeting dates for March, June, September, and December. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved 475 New Haven Ave 6-unit townhouse application (unanimous)
- Approved Wastewater Division payments $311,592.09 (unanimous)
- Approved Sewer Commission payments $77,636.72 (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 meeting dates: March, June, September, December (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss department updates and new business. The primary item for consideration is an educational stipend.
- Consideration for Educational Stipend
The commission accepted the October 21 meeting minutes. It approved Local 944 to conduct its annual Toys for Tots fund and toy solicitation. The board voted to table the consideration of educational stipends for several firefighters until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Granted Local 944 permission for annual Toys for Tots solicitation (unanimous)
- Tabled educational stipend considerations for four firefighters (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is reviewing documents and plans for three specific properties. The meeting includes the review of minutes from the November 5, 2025, session.
- Review of plans for 9 South Street
- Review of plans for 5-21 Pond Point Ave
- Review of plans for 589 Bridgeport Ave
- Approval of minutes from November 5, 2025
The Planning & Zoning Board voted to approve Alex Tumeniuk's petition for a site plan with a Conditional Use Authorization (CAM) for a single‑family dwelling at 9 South Street. The motion was moved by Mr. Satti, seconded by Ms. Agnese, and passed unanimously. Staff confirmed no bond is required for the project.
- Approved site plan with CAM for 9 South St single‑family dwelling (unanimous)
Milford Department of Human Services
The Human Services Board of Directors will meet via teleconference. The agenda consists of procedural items, including the approval of September 16, 2025, minutes and a Director's report.
- Approval of September 16, 2025, minutes
- Director's Report
The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. It adopted four future meeting dates for 2026 (Feb 17, May 19, Sept 15, Nov 17). No other substantive actions were taken before the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved prior meeting minutes (motion by B. Genovese, seconded by A. Grant)
- Adopted 2026 meeting dates: Feb 17, May 19, Sept 15, Nov 17 (motion by B. Genovese, seconded by A. Grant)
Board of Health
The Milford Board of Health will vote on approving the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will also receive reports from the Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and Community Health divisions, followed by the Director’s Report. No other actions are listed.
- Approval of 10/21/2025 meeting minutes
- Environmental Division report
- Nursing Division report
- Emergency Preparedness report
- Community Health Division report
The Milford Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. The Board then unanimously adjourned the November 18, 2025 meeting. No other motions or votes were recorded. Reports on environmental health, nursing, emergency preparedness, and community health were presented but no decisions were made on those items.
- Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership board will accept the October 2025 disbursements and approve the accrued payables for November 2025. They will also adopt the minutes from the October 2025 regular meeting and hear a brief report from the Executive Director. No unfinished or new business is scheduled, and the meeting will include a public comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Accept Disbursements – October 2025
- Approve Accrued Payables – November 2025
- Adopt Minutes – Regular Meeting of October 2025
- Report of Executive Director
- Public Time – maximum three (3) minutes per person
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership board unanimously approved the October 2025 disbursements and November accrued payables. The executive director reported plans to replace leaking hot water tanks at Island View Park (estimated $200,000) and noted the Foran Towers kitchen remodel is nearly complete. The board discussed the upcoming executive search consultant RFP and agreed to hold an executive session on December 8 if needed.
- Approved October 2025 disbursements (5-0)
- Approved November 2025 accrued payables (5-0)
- Accepted October 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider a resolution to advance up to $122,295 from the General Fund to cover salary and fringe benefits for the Community Development Block Grant Coordinator. The advance is intended to bridge a funding gap caused by a federal government shutdown before grant funds are received for program year 2025-2026. If approved, the Finance Director will be authorized to make the advance, and the grant monies will be used to repay the General Fund.
- Resolution to advance up to $122,295 from the General Fund for the salary and fringe benefits of the Community Development Block Grant Coordinator
The Board of Aldermen approved a resolution authorizing a cash advance of up to $122,295 from the General Fund to cover Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program expenses, including wages and benefits, until federal grant funds are received. The motion passed 9-4 after a motion to table failed 6-7 and an amendment to cap the advance at $25,000 failed 5-8. The advance is intended to temporarily fund the Block Grant Coordinator position and ongoing projects due to delays caused by the federal government shutdown.
- Approved $122,295 CDBG cash advance resolution (9-4)
- Motion to table resolution until December 1 failed (6-7)
- Amendment to reduce advance to $25,000 failed (5-8)
Board of Aldermen
The Milford Board of Aldermen will hold a special organizational meeting to elect a chairman, appoint committee leaders, and adopt proposed rules of order for the 2025-2027 term.
- Election of Board of Aldermen Chairman
- Appointment of Aldermanic Standing Committee leaders
- Adoption of proposed Board of Aldermen Rules of Order for 2025-2027
- Appointment of Aldermanic Liaison Assignments
- Appointment of Special Committees
The Board unanimously elected Phil Vetro as Chairman and named Aid. Pacelli as Majority Leader and Aid. W. Smith, III as Minority Leader. The Board adopted the 2025/2026 Rules of Order without opposition and appointed temporary chairs for all standing committees, then elected their chairs and vice‑chairs. Liaison assignments to city boards and a Permanent School Facilities Building Committee were also approved.
- Elected Phil Vetro as Chairman of the Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
- Appointed Aid. Pacelli as Majority Leader and Aid. W. Smith, III as Minority Leader
- Adopted Board of Aldermen Rules of Order for 2025/2026 (unanimous)
- Appointed temporary chairs for six standing committees (Ordinance, Public Works, Claims, Rules, Public Safety & Welfare, Personnel)
- Elected chairs and vice‑chairs of each standing committee (unanimous)
- Assigned liaison members to multiple city boards and commissions
- Appointed members to the Permanent School Facilities Building Committee
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
Conservation Commission
The Milford Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will receive a report from the Chair and a report from the Open Space Director. The agenda includes discussion of old business and new business items. No specific actions or decisions beyond routine approvals are listed.
- Approval of minutes from 9-16-25
- Chair’s report (CACIWC)
- Open Space Director’s report
- Discussion of old business
- Discussion of new business
The commission approved the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The December 2025 meeting was cancelled. The commission adjourned at 6:59 p.m. after a motion passed with no abstentions.
- Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
- Cancelled December 2025 Conservation Commission meeting
- Adjourned meeting at 6:59 p.m. (motion passed, no abstentions)
Civil Service Commission
The Milford Civil Service Commission will discuss a request to hire a Public Health Nurse at a step beyond the minimum. No other new business items are listed. The meeting includes standard procedural items and a possible executive session governed by a two-thirds vote.
- Consider request to hire Public Health Nurse at step beyond minimum
The commission voted to hire the selected candidate for the vacant 10‑month Public Health Nurse position at Step 4. The motion was made by T. Holland, seconded by H. Healey, and all members voted in favor. The meeting then adjourned.
- Approved hiring of Public Health Nurse (10‑month) at Step 4 – unanimous
- Approved motion to adjourn – unanimous
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The Milford Historic Preservation Commission will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2026, review minutes from its May 19, 2025 meeting, and discuss old business such as outreach efforts and the Stowe Barn status. New business includes approving the 2026 meeting calendar and a budget request for fiscal year 2026‑27. The commission will also consider payment requisitions before adjourning.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2026
- Review and approval of minutes from the May 19, 2025 meeting
- Budget request for fiscal year 2026‑27
- Review and approval of the 2026 meeting schedule/calendar
- Consideration of payment requisitions
The commission unanimously elected Bill Silver as chairman and Michele Kramer as vice chair for 2026. The corrected minutes of the May 19, 2025 meeting were accepted after revisions. The 2026 meeting calendar was approved, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Bill Silver elected chairman (unanimous)
- Michele Kramer elected vice chair (unanimous)
- Corrected minutes of May 19, 2025 accepted (unanimous)
- 2026 meeting schedule approved (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned (unanimous)
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will meet on November 13, 2025 at the Fowler Building, 45 New Haven Ave. The agenda includes a review of the previous meeting’s minutes, a debrief of the recent parade and wreath‑laying, and discussion of future Jeep music and Pearl Harbor Day commemorations. The commission will also consider remarks on the World War II memorial and address any old or new business items. The meeting will conclude with a good‑of‑the‑order and closing.
- Debrief the Parade and wreath‑laying
- Discuss Jeep music for future events
- Pearl Harbor Day discussion (84 years)
- World War II memorial remarks
- Review old and new business items
The commission voted to accept the October minutes, with all members in favor. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned. The next meeting is scheduled for January 8, 2026.
- Accepted October minutes (unanimous)
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The regular meeting of the South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. No COA application was submitted for consideration.
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting to review committee reports and management updates. The body will discuss unfinished business regarding the pavilion.
- Review of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Reports from Building and Grounds, Financial, League Liaisons, Irrigation Building, and Mini Golf committees
- Discussion of the pavilion
- Management report on rounds from Robert McNeil
The commission approved the minutes of the October 8, 2025 regular meeting by a unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 6:00 p.m.
- Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:00 p.m. (unanimous)
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will meet on Nov 11, 2025 at Phil’s House to conduct its regular business. The agenda includes approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes, a chairperson report, and discussion of old and new business items. The meeting also provides time for public comment, member discussion, and adjournment.
- Approval of meeting minutes from 10/14/25 regular meeting
- Chairperson report
- Public comment period
- Discussion of old business
- Discussion of new business
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will meet on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. in Conference Room C, 70 West River Street. The commission will consider new business items, including hiring a temporary/seasonal trainer, dog handler, or dog walker and confirming the 2026 meeting calendar. It will also review old business items such as a website fundraising QR code for animal medical needs, the “Faces of Rescue” calendar fundraiser, and a Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser. No specific budget or contract amounts are listed.
- Consider hiring a temporary/seasonal trainer, dog handler, or dog walker
- Confirm the 2026 meeting calendar
- Discuss website fundraising QR code for animal medical needs
- Review “Faces of Rescue” calendar fundraiser (pictures and production date)
- Review Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser
The commission unanimously approved the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the warden’s monthly report. They also approved moving $616 from the Unallocated Contingency fund to Promotional Expenses. Two motions to enter executive session at 6:05 pm and 6:24 pm were approved unanimously. The board agreed to keep Monday meetings in 2026, with the October meeting shifted to Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026.
- Approved November 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved warden’s monthly report (unanimous)
- Approved transfer of $616 from Unallocated Contingency to Promotional Expenses (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter executive session at 6:05 pm (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter executive session at 6:24 pm (unanimous)
- Decided 2026 meeting schedule: continue Monday meetings, with October meeting on Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026 (consensus)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will consider several action items, including approval of the working agreement with the Milford Education Association for 2026‑2029 and approval of salaries for non‑certified, non‑union employees. The board will also hear reports on instructional progress, a McKinney‑Vento grant request, and a second reading of board policies. A consent agenda will cover minutes from the October 13 and October 27, 2025 meetings. Public comment is limited to three minutes and will not include two‑way dialogue.
- Approval of the Working Agreement between the Board of Education and the Milford Education Association (Sept 1 2026 – Aug 31 2029) – action requested
- Approval of salaries for non‑certified/non‑union employees – action requested
- McKinney‑Vento Grant request – action requested
- Second reading of board policies (items 5131.81, 6141.323, 6165) – action requested
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Oct 13 2025 and Oct 27 2025 meetings
The Milford Board of Education unanimously approved a three‑year working agreement with the Milford Education Association. It also approved a $25,000 state grant for the 2025‑2026 fiscal year and adopted four revised policies covering student devices, internet use, service production, and professional learning. Consent agenda minutes and a summary of summer building projects were approved as well. A motion to allocate $227,637 for non‑union employee salary increases was presented but not recorded as approved.
- Approved working agreement with Milford Education Association (Sept 1 2026‑Aug 31 2029) – unanimous
- Approved $25,000 Connecticut State Department of Education grant for FY 2025‑2026 – unanimous
- Approved revised Policy P‑5131.81 Private Technology Devices by Students – unanimous
- Approved revised Policy P‑6141.323 Internet Acceptable Use: Filtering – unanimous
- Approved revised Policy P‑5165 Student Production of Services and Materials – unanimous
- Approved revised Policy P‑4131 Professional Learning – unanimous
- Approved consent agenda items (October 13 and 27, 2025 minutes) – unanimous
- Approved summer building and grounds projects overview – unanimous
Council on Aging
The Milford Council on Aging Board will hold its November 10 meeting to receive regular reports, including the Chairman’s and Treasurer’s reports and finance and personnel committee updates. In new business, the Board will review a request from the Milford Food Bank coordinator to change temporary hours to permanent, examine a budget packet forwarded to the finance committee, and hear a presentation on new membership levels. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- Request to change Milford Food Bank coordinator hours from temporary to permanent
- Review of budget packet (refer to finance committee)
- Presentation on new membership levels
- Finance committee report
- Personnel committee report
The council approved the meeting agenda and the October 14 minutes. The Treasurer’s report was referred to the Finance Committee. The request to change the food‑bank coordinator’s hours and the budget packet were each referred to the appropriate committees. Discussion of new membership levels was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved agenda with no changes (motion prevailed)
- Approved October 14 minutes (motion prevailed)
- Referred Treasurer’s report to Finance Committee (motion prevailed)
- Referred temporary change of food‑bank coordinator hours to Personnel and Finance Committees (motion prevailed)
- Referred budget packet to Finance Committee (motion prevailed)
- Tabled new membership levels discussion until December meeting (motion prevailed)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:14 p.m. (motion prevailed)
Police Commission
The Board of Police Commissioners will review planning and zoning requests for two properties on Boston Post Rd. The commission will also receive reports from various police units and issue service commendations.
- Special Permit for Mixed Use Building at 852 Boston Post Rd.
- Zone Change/Site Plan for Shopping Plaza at 990-1052 Boston Post Rd.
- Meritorious Service Medals for Off. Aaron Norowski and Off. Michael Ross
- Unit Citation for Sgt. D. Youd, Sgt. R. Mahoney, and Off. P. Murray
- Executive session regarding department employee appointment, performance, or dismissal
The Police Commission unanimously approved the minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting, accepted the Traffic Division’s recommendation for a special permit for a mixed‑use building at 852 Boston Post Rd, and approved the zone change/site plan for the shopping plaza at 990‑1052 Boston Post Rd. The commission also accepted reports from the Special Investigations Unit, Detective Bureau, Crime Prevention Unit, and Traffic Division and Licensing Unit, presented commendations for officers, and adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
- Approved minutes of Oct 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved special permit for mixed‑use building at 852 Boston Post Rd (unanimous)
- Approved zone change/site plan for shopping plaza at 990‑1052 Boston Post Rd (unanimous)
- Accepted Special Investigations Unit Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Detective Bureau Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Crime Prevention Unit Report (unanimous)
- Accepted Traffic Division and Licensing Unit Report (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:11 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Milford Board of Aldermen reviewed minutes, heard public comments, and approved refunds of $70,573.12. It adopted ordinances adjusting compensation for the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief, and for the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs. The board also passed a resolution renaming the Academy Baseball Field to American Legion Field and approved DHS grant resolutions and cash advances for firefighters.
- Ordinance amending compensation for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief (12a-1)
- Ordinance establishing compensation for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs (12a-2)
- Refunds approved in the amount of $70,573.12
- Resolution renaming Academy Baseball Field to American Legion Field
- Resolution and cash advance for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant FY 2024 Assistance to Firefighters
The Board voted 13‑1 to approve an agreement with Samsara for a citywide GPS system. It also unanimously approved a renewal agreement with Axon Corporation, refunds of $26,135.89, and a suspense‑list allocation of $318,980.82. The minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.
- Approved Samsara GPS agreement (13 in favor, 1 against)
- Approved Axon Corporation agreement (unanimously)
- Approved refunds of $26,135.89 (unanimously)
- Approved suspense list of $318,980.82 (unanimously)
- Approved minutes of the October 6, 2025 meeting (unanimously)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Ordinance Committee of the Board of Aldermen will hold a special meeting and public hearing. The body will consider an ordinance amending regulations for peddlers, solicitors, and itinerant vendors.
- Proposed amendment to Chapter 17, Section 17-32 regarding street sales of certain commodities
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agency voted to approve application IW-25-0036 for 34 Buick Avenue with a list of conditions. The motion carried by roll‑call vote with Commissioner Bedecker abstaining. No action was taken on application IW-25-0054 for Wheelers Farm Road. The meeting included procedural guidelines and public‑comment statements but no other decisions.
- Approved IW-25-0036 (34 Buick Ave) with extensive conditions; motion carried, Bedecker abstained
- No action taken on IW-25-0054 (470‑488 Wheelers Farm Rd) – agency will request more information and schedule a public hearing
- Public hearing for IW-25-0036 closed on 10/15/25 as previously recorded
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board will consider the documents and plans for 294 High Street, labeled as the 8‑30G project. The agenda also includes review of actions taken and minutes from the November 5 and October 21, 2025 meetings, as well as a draft calendar for 2026 PZ Board meetings. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.
- Review of 294 High Street – 8‑30G documents and plans
- Review of actions taken (11/05/25)
- Review of minutes from the 11/05/25 PZ Board meeting
- Review of minutes from the 10/21/25 PZ Board meeting
- Review of draft 2026 PZ Board meeting calendar
The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved the 2026 meeting calendar. After a public hearing, the Board voted 6‑1 to approve the site‑plan petition for an 8‑30g, nine‑unit development at 294 High Street. The minutes from the October 21 meeting were also approved. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved 2026 PZ Board meeting calendar (unanimous)
- Approved site‑plan petition for 9‑unit 8‑30g development at 294 High Street (6‑1)
- Approved minutes of 10/21/25 meeting
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The Park, Beach & Recreation Commission will hold its regular meeting to review the October 1, 2025 minutes, receive reports on the golf course, bench dedication program, and commissioners’ ideas, and discuss unfinished business concerning non-resident fees. New business may be introduced if a two‑thirds vote is passed.
- Review October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
- Golf course report
- Bench dedication program report
- Discussion of non-resident fees
- Potential introduction of new business items
The commission approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also passed a unanimous motion giving Director Garfield and recreation program supervisors the authority to adjust non‑resident registration fees as they see fit, with a review planned in one year. No new business was taken up.
- Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Granted Director Garfield and recreation supervisors autonomy to change non‑resident fees (unanimous)
- Approved replacement of twelve benches at Fort Trumbull (planned after winter)
- Approved $12,000 repairs at Bodie’s Place (parts ordered)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission will convene a special meeting on Nov 5, 2025 at 4 p.m. in Conference Room B of the Parsons Complex. The agenda consists of a call to order, a meet‑and‑greet between the commissioners and recreation department supervisors, and adjournment. No formal actions or decisions are scheduled.
- Call to Order
- Meet & Greet between Commissioners and Recreation Department Supervisors
- Adjournment
The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried unanimously. No other substantive items were considered or decided.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will review minutes from its October 7 meeting and receive status reports on several school improvement projects, including additions at Pumpkin Delight Elementary and upgrades at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran high schools. The committee will consider payment requisitions associated with the Pumpkin Delight addition, Jonathan Law high school improvements, and Joseph A. Foran high school improvements. Additional discussions will cover contract negotiations for an e‑sports arena, HVAC work, and partial roof replacement at various schools.
- Consideration of Payment Requisitions (#2) for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition, renovations, and upgrades
- Consideration of Payment Requisitions (#4) for Jonathan Law High School technical education facility, equipment, and child learning center improvements
- Consideration of Payment Requisitions (#6) for Joseph A. Foran High School technical education facility and equipment upgrades
- Discussion of contract negotiation with Friar Architecture for E‑Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools
- Discussion of contract negotiation with Silver Petrucelli Associates for HVAC/Ventilation/Boiler/Masonry improvements at various schools
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee approved a $10,000 payment to Nutmeg Companies and released the remaining retainage balance of $175,379.21 for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School renovations. The committee also approved a $4,535.60 payment to Innovative Engineering Services for commissioning services related to the same school. Both payment motions passed unanimously.
- Approved $10,000 payment to Nutmeg Companies (unanimous)
- Released retainage balance of $175,379.21 for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School renovations (unanimous)
- Approved $4,535.60 payment to Innovative Engineering Services for commissioning services (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the October 7, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The committee will meet to review reports and address unfinished business regarding grants and policies. The body will also discuss the FY ’26 budget and the upcoming programming schedule.
- FY ’26 Budget
- Grant Projects
- MGAT Policies update
- Programming schedule for meetings, Thanksgiving games, and Tree Lighting
Board of Finance
The Milford Board of Finance will not meet on its regularly scheduled night of October 27, 2025. The Board is scheduled to resume its routine meeting schedule in November 2025.
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to receive reports on school security and transportation. The board will conduct first readings of four updated policies. The meeting includes a period for public comment on agenda items.
- First reading of Policy 5131.81 regarding Personal Cell Phones
- First reading of Policy 6141.323 regarding Internet Safety/Filtering
- First reading of Policy 6165 regarding Student Production of Services & Materials
- First reading of Policy 4131 regarding Staff Development
- Athletic Program Annual Financial Report
The Board approved the meeting minutes and the annual transportation report for regular‑education students. A school security officer program was presented for future budget discussion. Four policies were introduced for first‑reading and will be revised before a later vote.
- Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
- Approved transportation report (no vote tally recorded)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee will meet to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for decision or discussion.
The Public Works Committee approved the October 29 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee hired Rob Harrigan as Assistant Public Works Director and filled the Highway Foreman position with an outside candidate. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 8:15 p.m.
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Hired Rob Harrigan as Assistant Public Works Director
- Filled Highway Foreman position with outside candidate
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will hear citizen comments, review a petition for a 76‑unit, 8‑30‑gallon development at 460 Bic Drive, and discuss a tabled Pumpkin Delight Pump Station item. The meeting includes a consulting engineer’s report on a sewer extension at 62 Long Island View Rd, updates on wastewater and inflow/infiltration, and votes on meeting minutes and payment approvals for the Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission.
- Application for 76‑unit, 8‑30‑gallon development at 460 Bic Drive
- Tabled item: Pumpkin Delight Pump Station
- Consulting engineer’s report: Sewer extension acceptance at 62 Long Island View Rd
- Vote to approve payments for the Wastewater Division
- Vote to approve payments for the Sewer Commission
The commission approved the application for a 76‑unit manufactured‑home project at 460 Bic Drive. It also approved design work to replace the Pumpkin Delight Pump Station, accepted the sewer extension at 62 Long Island View Road, and authorized payments of $15,442.93 for the Wastewater Division and $494,263.92 for the Sewer Commission. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved 460 Bic Drive 76‑unit manufactured‑home application (unanimously)
- Approved design work for replacing Pumpkin Delight Pump Station (unanimously)
- Accepted sewer extension to 62 Long Island View Road (unanimously)
- Approved Wastewater Division payments of $15,442.93 (unanimously)
- Approved Sewer Commission payments of $494,263.92 (unanimously)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimously)
Fire Commission
The Milford Fire Commission will meet to consider a discussion on educational stipend considerations. The board will also review new equipment and receive updates on personnel, safety liaison reports, and education and training. Additional items include the Chairman’s report and routine commission business.
- Discussion on educational stipend considerations (New Business)
- Review of new equipment (New Equipment)
- Personnel updates (Department Issues)
- Safety liaison report (Department Issues)
- Education & training updates (Department Issues)
The board voted to accept the September 16, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were approved; a discussion on the educational incentive program took place but no vote was taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 19:41.
- Accepted September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 19:41 (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review documents and plans for two specific properties. The agenda includes the review of 8-30g applications for 294 High Street and 83 East Rutland Road.
- 8-30g application for 294 High Street
- 8-30g application for 83 East Rutland Road
The Planning & Zoning Board did not approve or deny the 294 High Street (9‑unit) or 83 East Rutland Road (20‑unit) applications. Both matters were continued to the next meeting for additional traffic information and public hearing. The public‑hearing period for the High Street project closes Nov 25, 2025, with a vote scheduled by Dec 26, 2025. No vote tallies were recorded.
- Continued 294 High Street site‑plan review to next meeting (Nov 5, 2025 via Zoom)
- Continued 83 East Rutland Road site‑plan review to next meeting
- Public‑hearing period for 294 High Street set to close Nov 25, 2025
- Board requested additional traffic study information before deciding
Board of Health
The Milford Board of Health will consider approving the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. The board will also receive reports from the Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and Community Health divisions, as well as a Director’s Report. These items are scheduled for discussion during the public session.
- Approval of 9/16/2025 Minutes
- Environmental Division Report
- Nursing Division Report
- Emergency Preparedness Report
- Community Health Division Report
The Board approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting without dissent. The motion was made by P. Vasilas and seconded by C. Gonillo. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.
- Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership board will conduct roll call, adopt the September 2025 meeting minutes, accept September 2025 disbursements, approve accrued payables for October 2025, hear the Executive Director's report, and allocate up to three minutes per person for public comments. No unfinished or new business is scheduled.
- Accept Disbursements September 2025
- Approve Accrued Payables October 2025
- Report of Executive Director
- Public Time – max 3 minutes per commenter
- Adopt Minutes of September 2025 meeting
The board unanimously accepted the September 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the September disbursement and the October accrued payable disbursement, each with a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned with a 4‑0 vote.
- Accepted September 2025 minutes (5-0)
- Approved disbursement of September 2025 funds (5-0)
- Approved disbursement of October 2025 accrued payables (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Conservation Commission
The Milford Conservation Commission will open with a call to order and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will hear the Chair’s report, which includes discussion of open space encroachment and questions about enforcement responsibility. The Open Space Director will give a report, and the commission will consider any old or new business before adjourning.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (9-16-25)
- Chair’s Report on open space encroachment
- Open Space Director’s Report
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025 has been canceled. No agenda items will be considered at this time.
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The regular meeting of the Milford Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for Monday, October 20, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension & Retirement Board will review pension requests for two employees and withdrawals for six former employees. It will process three new entry applications and examine seven invoices ranging from $1,150.00 to $106,282.78. The board will also receive a financial statement for the year ended June 30, 2025 and a 30‑minute investment advisor report from Beirne Wealth Management.
- Pension requests for Margaret Mary Allan (BOE Food Service) and Tyrone Dancy (Police)
- Withdrawals and refunds for six individuals across Police, Public Works, BOE, Fire, and Nurses
- Three new entry applications for BOE IT, Public Works, and BOE Facilities
- Invoices including $106,282.78 from Beirne Wealth Management and $47,474.50 from Shipman & Goodwin
- Investment Advisor Report presented by Beirne Wealth Management
The Pension & Retirement Board approved the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and set 2026 meeting dates. It accepted two retirement pension calculations and six withdrawal/refund requests, all unanimously. The board also authorized payments to several vendors and tabled one invoice pending further review.
- Approved September 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved early retirement pension for Margaret Mary Allan, $6,897 annual (unanimous)
- Approved normal retirement pension for Tyrone Dancy, $67,982.04 annual (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Troy Anderson, $14,845.45 (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Shawn Chevalier, $12,919.55 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Beirne Wealth Management, $106,282.78 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to GAMCO Asset Management, $48,178.00 (unanimous)
- Tabled Shipman & Goodwin invoice, $47,474.50 pending review (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will approve the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and hear reports from the chair, treasurer, subcommittees, warden, and department. It will discuss hiring a temporary or seasonal trainer, dog handler, and dog walker. The commission will also review old business items, including a possible website fundraising QR code, a "Faces of Rescue" calendar fundraiser, and a Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser.
- Approval of minutes from 9/8/25
- New Business: temporary/seasonal trainer, dog handler, and dog walker
- Old Business: website fundraising QR code proposal
- "Faces of Rescue" calendar fundraiser (tabled until fall)
- Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser
The commission unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes. The Warden’s monthly report was also approved unanimously. A fundraiser with Pop’s Restaurant was arranged for November 5, offering a 20% donation of checks that mention Milford Animal Control. The Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser was postponed until next year.
- Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Warden’s monthly report (unanimous)
- Arranged Pop’s Restaurant fundraiser on Nov 5 (20% of checks donated)
- Tabled Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser until next year
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will review meeting minutes, committee reports, and correspondence. The body will also address old business regarding a state grant and memorial plaques, and new business concerning a Peddle Cruise event.
- Review of meeting minutes from September 18, 2025
- Standing Committee reports for Lisman Landing, Finance, and Harbor & Mooring
- Old Business: CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant
- Old Business: Memorial Plaques
- New Business: Peddle Cruise event
The Milford Harbor Management Commission voted unanimously to deny Pedal Cruise CT's request to operate a second boat out of Lisman Landing, citing a lack of facilities. The commission also approved the September 18, 2025 minutes with an attendance correction and changed the agenda order to discuss new business first. No other substantive decisions were made; reports were given on finances, mooring, and shellfishing.
- Denied Pedal Cruise CT request to operate second boat at Lisman Landing (unanimous)
- Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes with attendance correction (unanimous)
- Changed agenda order to discuss new business first (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agency continued the public hearing for application IW-25-0036, a 53‑unit building at 34 Buick Avenue. Commissioners and experts presented and debated technical aspects of stormwater, biofiltration, and construction impacts. No vote was taken and no approval or denial was recorded.
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The Milford Government Access Television Committee will meet on Oct. 15, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The committee’s new business includes a discussion of its bylaws, copyright matters, and social‑media use. No decisions are noted on the agenda.
- Review of committee bylaws
- Discussion of copyright policy
- Discussion of social‑media guidelines
The committee clarified that MGAT recordings may be edited under fair use. It voted to remove the copyright notice from upcoming videos until legal guidance is received. The group will consult attorney John Berchem about its bylaws and will allow only announcements of upcoming meetings and events. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Remove copyright notice from upcoming videos (decided)
- Consult Attorney John Berchem regarding bylaws and practices (decided)
- Allow announcements limited to upcoming meetings and events (decided)
- Adjourn meeting (unanimous)
Library Board
The Milford Public Library Board will review and vote on new library policies. It will also discuss the Phase 2 implementation of the Founder's Walk project and provide updates on capital improvement projects. Additional reports include financial, director, and committee updates, and public presentations.
- Vote on new CSL policies
- Discuss Founder's Walk – Phase 2
- Review capital improvement project
- Financial report presentation
- Public presentations by library staff
The board accepted the September 17, 2025 minutes and unanimously approved five library policies. The Director Review Update was tabled. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Motion to accept September 17 minutes passed (unanimous)
- Approved Library Material Review & Reconsideration Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Programming Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Display Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Collection Development & Maintenance Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials, Programs & Displays Policy (unanimous)
- Director Review Update tabled
- Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss the status of various drainage and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. These discussions focus on flood and erosion control across several specific locations in Milford.
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road project
- Morningside Road Revetment
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area
- Wildemere/Walnut Beach, Bayview, and Laurel Ave projects
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the September 9, 2025 minutes without dissent. Members discussed updates on several drainage and erosion projects, including interest in creating walking platforms at outfall repairs. Chairman Bevilacqua announced he will step down from the board at the end of the year. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting on October 14, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, public comment, and approval of minutes. The board will review a recommendation list previously sent to the Director of Public Works and discuss a Connecticut Mirror article about a solar project. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Review recommendation list sent to Director of Public Works
- Discuss CT Mirror article on solar project
The Energy Advisory Board approved the previous meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. Members decided to hold next month's meeting in person at Dr. Brewer’s house. No other business was taken up.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Decided next meeting will be in person at Mr. Brewer’s house
Council on Aging
The Milford Council on Aging Board will review old business items including grants updates for AoASCC and MUW and the status of a new 20‑passenger bus awaiting state reimbursement. New business will include a discussion on unhoused or displaced seniors and membership issues, as well as planning for a Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon. The meeting also includes routine reports and committee updates.
- Grants update – AoASCC & MUW
- New 20 Passenger Bus – registered and awaiting state reimbursement
- Discussion on unhoused/displaced seniors and membership
- Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon planning
- Finance and Personnel committee reports
The board approved a motion to amend the agenda, fixing Scribner’s errors and deleting items 4a, 7a, and 7b. It also approved a motion to amend the September 8 minutes to correct a Scribner’s error. The treasurer’s report was referred to the Finance Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda amendment (fix errors, delete items 4a, 7a, 7b)
- Approved amendment to September 8 minutes (fix Scribner’s error)
- Approved referral of Treasurer’s report to Finance Committee
- Adjourned meeting
Police Commission
The Milford Police Commission will discuss administrative matters, including auction proceeds of $3,141.00. It will review a site plan for a 76‑unit residential development at 460 Bic Drive. New business includes an accessible parking space at 51 Naugatuck Ave and a crosswalk request at Oxford Rd/Merwin Ave. An executive session will consider the performance of two officers.
- Auction proceeds from Annual Police Auction – $3,141.00
- Site Plan Review – 76‑unit residential development – 460 Bic Drive
- Accessible Parking space – 51 Naugatuck Ave (between Monroe and Broadway)
- Crosswalk Request – Oxford Rd/Merwin Ave
- Executive Session: consideration of performance of 2 officers
The Police Commission unanimously approved the Traffic Division's recommendation for the site‑plan review of an 86‑unit residential development at 460 Bic Drive. It also placed the $3,141.00 proceeds from the annual police auction into the Officer Wellness Donation Account and approved traffic‑related improvements at 51 Naugatuck Ave and Oxford Rd/Merwin Ave. All other motions, including acceptance of departmental reports and adjournment to executive session, were carried unanimously.
- Approved placement of $3,141.00 auction proceeds into Officer Wellness Donation Account (unanimous)
- Approved Traffic Division recommendation for 86‑unit residential development site plan at 460 Bic Drive (unanimous)
- Approved Traffic Division recommendation for accessible parking space at 51 Naugatuck Ave (between Monroe and Broadway) (unanimous)
- Approved Traffic Division recommendation for crosswalk at Oxford Rd/Merwin Ave (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the September 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted Special Investigations Unit, Detective Bureau, Crime Prevention Unit, and Traffic Division & Licensing Unit reports (unanimous)
- Adjourned to Executive Session to consider performance of two officers (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will meet on October 13, 2025 to consider several agenda items. The board will vote on the Working Agreement with the Milford Education Association covering September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. It will also conduct a second reading of the 2026‑2027 budget priorities and consider a Healthy Foods Certification motion revision, among other reports and policy readings. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker and the meeting will be streamed online.
- Approval of Working Agreement between Board of Education and Milford Education Association (Sept 1 2026‑Aug 31 2029) – action requested
- Second reading of 2026‑2027 Budget Priorities and Assumptions – action requested
- Healthy Foods Certification Motion Revision – action requested
- Policies for a Second Reading: Budget Administration, Student Records Confidentiality, Grading System, Library Display & Program – action requested
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from September 8, 2025; September 22, 2025; September 29, 2025; October 6, 2025 meetings
The board unanimously approved the 2026‑27 Budget Priorities and Assumptions presented by administration. It also unanimously approved a revision to the Healthy Foods Certification, confirming compliance with Connecticut Nutrition Standards for FY 2025‑26. The board unanimously adopted revised policies P‑3171.1 (Non‑Lapsing), P‑5125 (Student Records/Confidentiality), P‑6146.1 (Grading System), and P‑6161.14 (Library Display & Program). Consent agenda items for recent meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
- Approved 2026‑27 Budget Priorities and Assumptions (unanimous)
- Approved revision to Healthy Foods Certification (unanimous)
- Approved revised Policy P‑3171.1 Non‑Lapsing (unanimous)
- Approved revised Policy P‑5125 Student Records/Confidentiality (unanimous)
- Approved revised Policy P‑6146.1 Grading System (unanimous)
- Approved revised Policy P‑6161.14 Library Display & Program (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items for September 8, 2025, September 22, 2025, September 29, 2025, and October 6, 2025 meetings (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Milford Tree Commission will approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting and receive a financial update. Commissioners will discuss a proposed tree walk at the Parsons Arboretum. The agenda also includes a slot for new business items, though no specific items are listed, and notes that there are no inter‑agency reviews.
- Approval of minutes from 9‑15‑2025
- Financial update
- Parsons Arboretum – Tree Walk discussion
- New Business (unspecified items)
- Inter‑Agency Reviews – None
The commission approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The tree ordinance was tabled for future consideration. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled tree ordinance (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will review last month's minutes and discuss upcoming events, including the Veterans Day parade and a wreath‑laying ceremony. Members will consider candidates for Grand Marshal, naming Senior Master Chief Richard Ianucci and Marine Captain Hugo Raccuia. The commission will also work on invitations for the events, noting that Navy WWII veteran Roy Green should be invited.
- Review minutes from the previous meeting
- Discuss planning for the Veterans Day parade and wreath‑laying ceremony
- Select Grand Marshal for the parade (Senior Master Chief Richard Ianucci, Marine Captain Hugo Raccuia)
- Prepare invitations for parade and wreath‑laying, including Navy WWII veteran Roy Green
The commission accepted the September meeting minutes unanimously. Two Grand Marshals—Navy Senior Master Chief Richard Ianucci and Marine Corps Captain Hugo Raccuia—were selected for the November 9 Veterans Day Parade. The commission approved a request for a Naval Band performance at the Veteran’s Day celebration. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Accepted September minutes (unanimous)
- Selected Navy Senior Master Chief Richard Ianucci as Grand Marshal
- Selected Marine Corps Captain Hugo Raccuia as Grand Marshal
- Approved request for Naval Band performance at Veteran’s Day celebration
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM was cancelled. No COA application was submitted, so no items were presented for decision or discussion. The cancellation notice was distributed to commission members and city officials.
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Course Commission will meet to review reports from the Building and Grounds, Financial, League Liaisons, Irrigation Building, and Mini Golf committees. The body will also discuss a new business item regarding the pavilion.
- Discussion of pavilion
- Financial report
- Irrigation Building Committee report
- Mini Golf report
- Management report on rounds by Robert McNeil
The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the September 10 regular meeting and the September 22 special meeting. No decision was made on the pavilion proposal; discussion of quotes and funding continued. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved September 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved September 22 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee is holding a special meeting. The body will meet in executive session to select an architect for E-Sports Arena projects.
- Selection of architect for E-Sports Arena project at Jonathan Law High School
- Selection of architect for E-Sports Arena project at Joseph A. Foran High School
The committee approved the minutes from the October 1 special meeting. It adjourned to executive session to interview two architectural firms. The committee then unanimously selected Friar Architecture to design the E‑Sports arenas at Jonathan Law High School and Joseph A. Foran High School and authorized contract negotiations. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved minutes of Oct 1 special meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned to executive session to interview architects (unanimous)
- Selected Friar Architecture for E‑Sports arena projects at Jonathan Law HS and Joseph A. Foran HS; authorized contract steps (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board will consider submitted documents and plans for properties at 9 Beach Avenue, 31 Cooper Avenue, 294 High Street (8‑30g), and 249 New Haven Avenue (8‑30g). The agenda also includes the minutes from the September 16, 2025 board meeting. No specific decisions are listed; the items appear to be for review and discussion.
- Review of documents and plans for 9 Beach Avenue
- Review of documents and plans for 31 Cooper Avenue
- Review of documents and plans for 294 High Street – 8‑30g
- Review of documents and plans for 249 New Haven Avenue – 8‑30g
- Consideration of minutes from the September 16, 2025 board meeting
The Planning & Zoning Board approved the Coastal Area Site Plan Review petitions for 9 Beach Ave and 31 Cooper Ave, each with conditions, by unanimous vote. It also approved a request to reschedule the public hearing for 294 High Street. The board approved the 4‑unit development at 249 New Haven Ave with conditions, passing the motion 7‑1.
- Approved 9 Beach Ave petition with conditions (8-0)
- Approved 31 Cooper Ave petition with conditions (8-0)
- Approved rescheduling request for 294 High Street hearing
- Approved 249 New Haven Ave 4‑unit development with conditions (7-1)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Ordinance Committee will hold a special meeting and public hearing to discuss amendments to city official compensation and new property tax exemptions. The body is reviewing pay scales for public safety leadership, the Mayor, and the City Clerk, as well as tax relief for disabled veterans and Gold Star spouses.
- Proposed pay for Police Chief ranging from $148,910.32 to $177,042.32 (2025-2029)
- Proposed pay for Deputy Police Chief ranging from $128,664.12 to $147,166.76 (2025-2029)
- Proposed pay for Mayor: $126,710.86 (Nov 2025) and $130,195.41 (Nov 2026)
- Proposed pay for City Clerk: $96,812.79 (Nov 2025) and $99,475.14 (Nov 2026)
- Proposed property tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans and Gold Star spouses
The Ordinance Committee voted to forward three compensation ordinances for the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief, the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs, and the Mayor and City Clerk to the full Board of Aldermen. It also forwarded a veterans tax exemption ordinance. All motions passed unanimously.
- Forward police chief compensation ordinance to full board – approved unanimously
- Forward fire chief compensation ordinance to full board – approved unanimously
- Forward mayor and city clerk compensation ordinance to full board – approved unanimously
- Forward veterans tax exemption ordinance to full board – approved unanimously
- Adjourn committee meeting – approved unanimously
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to discuss long range facilities planning. The board is requested to approve a consultant to develop a District-Wide Facilities Master Plan for Milford Public Schools.
- Approval of a consultant for a District-Wide Facilities Master Plan
The Board voted to select Perkins Eastman as the consultant to develop a district‑wide facilities master plan for Milford Public Schools. The motion was moved by Wolfe‑Boynton, seconded by Prete, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Selected Perkins Eastman as consultant for district‑wide facilities master plan (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Milford Board of Aldermen will meet to approve the appointment of a new alderman, a contract with Samsara, and various resolutions regarding community projects and federal grants. The meeting will also include the consideration of a refund list and reports from various committees.
- Appointment of Antonia Lombardi to the Board of Aldermen
- Contract with Samsara
- Community Rating System (CRS) Annual Progress Report
- Resolution to rename Academy Baseball Field
- Refunds of $70,573.12
The Board voted 7‑against and 7‑in‑favor, causing the motion to appoint Antonia Lombardi to the vacant second‑district Alderman seat to fail. Several resolutions and grant items were approved unanimously, including the renaming of the Academy Baseball Field, DHS grant applications, cash advances, and a $70,573.12 refund. Ordinance amendments to adjust compensation for the Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs were also approved unanimously, with an amendment setting the retroactive date to 10/7/24 passing unanimously.
- Appointment of Antonia Lombardi to 2nd District seat failed (7‑against, 7‑in‑favor)
- Resolution renaming Academy Baseball Field approved unanimously
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Application for FY 2024 approved unanimously
- Cash Advance for DHS Grant approved unanimously
- Refund of $70,573.12 approved unanimously
- Ordinance amending compensation for Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief approved unanimously
- Ordinance amending compensation for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chiefs approved unanimously
- Amendment changing retroactive date to 10/7/24 for Fire Chief compensation approved unanimously
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agency did not approve or deny the IW-25-0036 34 Buick Avenue wetland permit application. Commissioners decided the public hearing will remain open and be continued at a later meeting. No vote tally was recorded for this decision. The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 15, 2025.
- Continue public hearing on IW-25-0036 (no vote tally recorded)
- No approval or denial of the 34 Buick Avenue application at this meeting
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will meet on October 1, 2025. It will first consider the minutes from its September 18, 2025 special meeting. In an executive session, the committee will choose an architect for HVAC, ventilation, boiler, masonry improvements at Meadowside Elementary and East Shore Middle School, and for partial roof replacement at Orchard Hills Elementary, Orange Avenue Elementary, and West Shore Middle School.
- Consideration of minutes from the September 18, 2025 special meeting
- Selection of architect for HVAC, ventilation, boiler, and masonry improvements at Meadowside Elementary School and East Shore Middle School
- Selection of architect for partial roof replacement at Orchard Hills Elementary School, Orange Avenue Elementary School, and West Shore Middle School
The committee approved the minutes from the September 18 meeting and moved to an executive session, both unanimously. It then unanimously selected Silver Petrucelli & Associates to design HVAC, ventilation, boiler and masonry improvements at Meadowside Elementary School and East Shore Middle School. It also unanimously selected Antinozzi Associates to design partial roof replacements at Orchard Hills Elementary School, Orange Avenue Elementary School, and West Shore Middle School. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved September 18 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned to executive session for architect interviews (unanimous)
- Selected Silver Petrucelli & Associates for HVAC/ventilation/boiler/masonry improvements at Meadowside Elementary and East Shore Middle (unanimous)
- Selected Antinozzi Associates for partial roof replacement at Orchard Hills Elementary, Orange Avenue Elementary, and West Shore Middle (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The Milford Park, Beach & Recreation Commission will meet on Oct 1, 2025 for its regular session. Commissioners will receive reports on the golf course, the bench dedication program, and other ideas. The commission will address unfinished business concerning non‑resident fees and consider any new business introduced by a two‑thirds vote.
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program
- Commissioners’ Ideas
- Unfinished Business – Non-Resident Fees
- New Business (requires 2/3 vote to introduce)
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting. Commissioners approved a meet‑and‑greet with staff on November 5, 2025. The discussion on standardizing non‑resident recreation fees was motioned to be tabled until the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meet‑and‑greet date: Nov 5, 2025, 4:00‑5:00 PM (unanimous)
- Tabled non‑resident fee discussion until next meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee is meeting to receive updates on funding and environmental review. The committee will take action on a payment for the Big East Environmental Project.
- Action on payment for Big East Environmental Project
- Update on funding and environmental review
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee will meet to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate.
The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously at 8:20 p.m. No other formal actions were recorded.
- Approved minutes of 07/28/25 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Milford Board of Finance will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on September 29, 2025. No agenda items will be considered at that time. The board will resume its routine meeting schedule in October 2025.
Board of Education
The Board will adjourn to an executive session to review proposals from consultants to develop a district‑wide facilities master plan for Milford Public Schools. After the executive session, the Board will reconvene in public and consider selecting a firm to prepare the master plan. No other actions are listed.
- Adjourn to executive session to review consultant proposals for a district‑wide facilities master plan
- Potential action on selecting a firm to develop the Milford Public Schools facilities master plan
- Call to Order and final adjournment of the meeting
The Board voted to adjourn the public meeting and enter executive session to consider proposals for consultant services to develop a district‑wide facilities master plan. The executive session began at 6:02 p.m. and the public session reconvened at 9:08 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn to executive session for facilities master‑plan consultant review – approved (no objections)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. – approved (no objections)
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will review a report from consulting engineer Weston & Sampson regarding the Pumpkin Delight Pump Station and a Capital Improvement Project. The agenda includes a public hearing for a mixed-use development at 5-21 Pond Point Ave and the approval of payments to the Wastewater Division.
- Public hearing for mixed-use development at 5-21 Pond Point Ave
- Weston & Sampson report on Pumpkin Delight Pump Station
- Weston & Sampson report on Capital Improvement Project
- Approval of payments to Wastewater Division
- Correspondence to Caswell Cove
The commission approved the mixed‑use development application at 5‑21 Pond Point Ave, contingent on the applicant taking maintenance responsibility. A proposal for the Pumpkin Delight Pump Station was tabled to allow the city to explore other options. The 1‑year Capital Improvement Plan was approved, and a letter to Caswell Cove residents regarding odor concerns was adopted. Minutes from the August 27 meeting and two sets of division payments totaling $233,581.05 were also approved.
- Approved 5‑21 Pond Point Ave development application (unanimous)
- Tabled Pumpkin Delight Pump Station proposal (unanimous)
- Approved 1‑year Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Caswell Cove odor‑reduction letter (unanimous)
- Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Wastewater Division payments of $133,778.19 (unanimous)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The Milford Government Access Television Committee will consider unfinished business items, including grant projects and the FY ’26 budget. It will also address new business such as the programming schedule, meeting formats, and MGAT copyright policies. Public comment and reports from the treasurer, producers, and chairman are also on the agenda.
- Grant Projects (unfinished business)
- FY ’26 Budget (unfinished business)
- Programming Schedule (new business)
- Meetings (part of programming schedule)
- MGAT copyright policies (new business)
Board of Education
The Board approved the September 22 meeting minutes. It also approved the first‑reading review of four policies (P‑3171.1, P‑5125, P‑6146.1, P‑6161.14). The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved September 22 meeting minutes
- Approved first reading of Policy P‑3171.1 Non‑Lapsing
- Approved first reading of Policy P‑5125 Student Records/Confidentiality
- Approved first reading of Policy P‑6146.1 Grading System
- Approved first reading of Policy P‑6161.14 Library Display & Program
- Adjourned meeting
Golf Course Commission
The Milford Golf Course Commission will hold a special meeting on September 22, 2025. The commission will review proposals and award a contract for a new irrigation system. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as a call to order and adjournment.
- Review and award RFP for irrigation system
The Golf Commission reviewed four bids for a new irrigation system and noted that Falco Lawn Sprinklers submitted the lowest revised bid of $486,793.21, which was within the budget. Commissioners O’Connell and Mayo moved, and the commission unanimously approved the revised Falco bid. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.
- Approved revised irrigation contract with Falco Lawn Sprinklers for $486,793.21 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will review status reports on several school improvement projects, including the Pumpkin Delight Elementary addition, upgrades at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran high schools, and various HVAC, ventilation, boiler, masonry, and roof work. The committee will consider payment requisitions associated with those projects. It will also evaluate RFQ responses to select an architect for the E‑Sports arena projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools.
- Consideration of Payment Requisitions (#2) for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition, renovations, and upgrades
- Consideration of Payment Requisitions (#4) for Jonathan Law High School technical education facility and program space improvements
- Consideration of Payment Requisitions (#6) for Joseph A. Foran High School technical education facility upgrades
- Selection of Architect – Consideration of RFQ Responses for E‑Sports Arena Projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools
- Selection of Architect – Consideration of RFQ Responses for HVAC/Ventilation/Boiler/Masonry improvements at various schools
The committee unanimously approved a $7,104.98 payment to Omni Data for communication system work at Pumpkin Delight Elementary. It also unanimously added an executive session to discuss E‑Sports arena, roof replacement, and HVAC projects. The committee scheduled interviews with selected architects for those projects, with HVAC and roof interviews on October 1 and E‑Sports arena interviews on October 7. The minutes from the August 7 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved payment to Omni Data #6487 for $7,104.98 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the August 7 special meeting (unanimous)
- Added executive session to agenda for items 8‑10 (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss items 8‑10 (unanimous)
- Scheduled architect interviews for HVAC, roof replacement, and E‑Sports projects (unanimous)
- Set HVAC and roof interview date for October 1 (unanimous)
- Set E‑Sports arena interview date for October 7 (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension & Retirement Board will receive the independent accountant’s financial report covering the nine months ending March 31 2025. It will consider pension requests for four employees and withdrawals for two retirees. The board will also review three invoices totaling $7,084.93. Applications of entry for five fire‑department members and one city nurse will be discussed.
- Independent Accountant’s financial report for nine months ending March 31 2025
- Pension requests for Tyrone Dancy (Police), Steven Johnson (Public Works), David Pecoraro (Police), Allen Vienneau (Public Works)
- Withdrawals and refunds for Kenneth Smagala (IT) and Samantha Trayer (Fire)
- Invoices: $1,934.93 (Principal Custody Solutions), $2,000.00 (USI Consulting Group), $3,150.00 (USI Consulting Group)
- Applications of entry for five Fire Department members and one City Nurse
The Pension & Retirement Board approved the minutes from the August 21 meeting and unanimously accepted several retirement pension calculations for city employees, including police and public works staff. It also approved withdrawal refunds for two former employees and authorized payments to two vendors for services rendered. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Tyrone Dancy Code 3P Police retirement (unanimous)
- Accepted Steven Johnson Code 5 Public Works retirement, $29,361.42 annual (unanimous)
- Accepted David Pecoraro Service-Connected Disability pension, $53,293.52 annual (unanimous)
- Accepted Allen Vienneau Code 5 Public Works retirement with 100% contingent annuitant, $11,518.08 annual (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Kenneth Smagala, $5,377.59 (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Samantha Trayer, $6,484.77 (unanimous)
- Authorized payments to vendors: $1,934.93 to Principal Custody Solutions and $5,150.00 to USI Consulting Group (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will receive reports from its chair, director, harbor master, and standing committees. It will review old business items, including the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and plans for memorial plaques. New business and liaison updates will also be considered before an executive session.
- Review of CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant (Old Business)
- Discussion of Memorial Plaques (Old Business)
- Reports from Standing Committees (Lisman Landing, Finance, Nominating, Harbor & Mooring, Housatonic, Amendments, Shellfishing)
- Public Comments limited to three minutes per speaker
- Executive Session
The Harbor Management Commission accepted the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the September 18, 2025 meeting, also by unanimous vote. No permits, new business, or other actions were decided.
- Accepted August 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency did not take any action on the 34 Buick Avenue project, continuing its public hearing to October 1, 2025. It also took no action on the 1 Bayshore Drive demolition and construction application, leaving it pending with a review deadline of October 10, 2025. The agency approved the minutes from the September 3 meeting and the September 10 site walk, and adjourned the session unanimously.
- No action taken on IW-25-0036 (34 Buick Ave) – public hearing continued to 10/01/2025
- No action taken on IW-25-0041 (1 Bayshore Dr) – application remains pending; review period ends 10/10/2025
- Motion to accept minutes of 09/03/25 and site walk of 09/10/25 carried (abstentions: Bhave, Gradwell)
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Library Board
The Milford Public Library Board will discuss updates to library facilities, including a picture rail and a Peter Vita photo plaque. They will review the FY 2025-2026 goals and an updated punch list. New business includes creating new CSL policies, adding additional Fund 76 accounts, and reviewing mural artwork samples. The meeting also includes routine reports and public comment procedures.
- Picture rail installation in landing area
- Peter Vita photo and plaque presentation
- Founder’s Walk – Phase 2 update
- Mural artwork samples to be emailed
- Additional Fund 76 accounts added to financial report
The board accepted the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting. It approved donating a book, with a bookplate, in honor of Mr. Francesco Donato Piselli. The board decided to rehang the Mr. Vita memorial plaque and photo. The FY 2025‑2026 goals presentation was tabled until October.
- Accepted July 16, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Approved donation of commemorative book for Mr. Francesco Donato Piselli (motion carried)
- Approved rehang of Mr. Vita memorial plaque and photo
- Tabled FY 2025‑2026 goals presentation to October
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board will review the minutes from its September 16, 2025 meeting. It will also consider two CDD‑3 analysis documents: one on existing housing and another on parcels by size. No specific rezoning or contract items are listed on the agenda.
- Review of PZ Board minutes (09.16.2025)
- CDD‑3 analysis of existing housing
- CDD‑3 analysis of parcels by size
The Planning & Zoning Board met virtually on September 16, 2025 to discuss how to promote economic development and housing in the CDD‑3 zone. Board members and members of the public shared ideas about mixed‑use development, senior housing, height flexibility, and walkability. No formal actions were taken; the board will continue the conversation at the next meeting.
Milford Department of Human Services
The Human Services Board of Directors will meet via teleconference to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a report from the Director and the nomination of officers.
- Approval of June 17, 2025 minutes
- Director's Report
- Nomination of Officers
The board voted to elect M. Tranquilli as Chair, with the motion passing unanimously. A second motion elected J. Duva as Vice Chair, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.
- M. Tranquilli elected Chair (unanimous)
- J. Duva elected Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Meeting adjourned
Board of Health
The Milford Board of Health will consider approval of the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and will receive reports from the Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, Community Health divisions, and the Director.
- Approval of 6/17/2025 Minutes
- Environmental Division Report
- Nursing Division Report
- Emergency Preparedness Report
- Community Health Division Report
The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Chairperson C. Gonillo and seconded by P. Vasilas, and the approval was unanimous. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.
- Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous; motion by C. Gonillo, seconded by P. Vasilas)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve the minutes from the August 2025 annual meeting. The body will also review August 2025 disbursements and September 2025 accrued payables.
- Approval of August 2025 disbursements
- Approval of September 2025 accrued payables
- Review of August 2025 Annual Meeting minutes
The board accepted the August 2025 meeting minutes and approved disbursements for August and September 2025. It added a Recovery Agreement item to the agenda and passed a resolution authorizing the chairperson to sign the Memorandum of Agreement with HUD. All motions passed unanimously.
- Accepted August 2025 minutes (3-0)
- Approved disbursement of August 2025 funds (Resolution #1615) (4-0)
- Approved disbursement of September 2025 accrued payables (Resolution #1616) (4-0)
- Added Recovery Agreement item to agenda (4-0)
- Authorized signing of MOA with HUD (Resolution 1617) (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
Conservation Commission
The Commission will approve minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting and hear the Chair’s and Open Space Director’s reports. It will also consider the assessment and clean‑up of 0 Grinnell St., including invasive plant removal, volunteer coordination, possible work dates, and a list of native trees, shrubs and herbaceous perennials.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes from 8‑19‑25
- Chair’s Report by Cheryl Cappiali (Invasive Plants Oversight Committee)
- Open Space Director’s Report by Jeremy Grant
- Assessment of 0 Grinnell St. for clean‑up: invasive plant removal, volunteer list, possible dates, native plant list
The Commission unanimously approved the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners reached consensus to update the city’s invasive‑species webpage and consider a resident workshop. They agreed that 0 Grinnell Street will be the primary focus for property work and scheduled a site visit for September 21. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion.
- Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Consensus to update invasive‑species website
- Consensus to focus on 0 Grinnell Street property
- Scheduled site visit to 0 Grinnell Street on Sept. 21 at 9:00 a.m.
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Milford Fire Commission will review the pending Grievance 25-008 and discuss vacation days for administrative chiefs. Committee reports on personnel, safety liaison matters, and education and training will be presented. The board will also consider acquisition of new fire equipment.
- Grievance 25-008
- Discussion of vacation days for admin chiefs
- New fire equipment acquisition
- Personnel committee report
- Safety liaison report
The Fire Commission voted 5‑2 to deny Grievance 25-008, allowing the city attorney and payroll department to continue correcting the FLSA formula discrepancies. Commissioners Averaimo, Riso, Brennan, R. Smith and Chairman McGrath voted in favor, while Patterson and W. Smith III voted against. Earlier, the board unanimously accepted the August 19 minutes and unanimously amended the agenda to place the grievance item after the communications section.
- Accepted August 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Amended agenda to place New Business a) Grievance 24-008 after Communications (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to discuss Grievance 25-008 (unanimous)
- Denied Grievance 25-008, 5‑2 vote (Averaimo, Riso, Brennan, R. Smith, McGrath for; Patterson, W. Smith III against)
- Entered executive session to discuss vacation days for admin chiefs (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Milford Civil Service Commission will approve the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting, receive a report from the Human Resources Director, and review the open jobs report. The primary substantive item is a request to hire a Public Health Nurse at a step beyond the minimum level. The commission will discuss and vote on that hiring request.
- Approve minutes of the August 18, 2025 meeting
- Consider request to hire a Public Health Nurse at a step beyond the minimum
- Receive Report of the Human Resources Director
- Review Open Jobs Report
The Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved hiring the selected candidate for the vacant 10‑month Public Health Nurse position at Step 3. All motions were passed without opposition.
- Approved August 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Public Health Nurse (10‑month, Step 3) (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee is holding a special meeting to provide an update and define the scope of the project.
- Update and definition of project scope for 1 Tudor Road
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The Regular meeting of the Milford Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, has been cancelled.
- Meeting cancellation notice issued
Tree Commission
The Milford Tree Commission will meet to approve minutes from the August 23 meeting and receive a financial update. The body will also discuss the Parsons Arboretum Tree Walk.
- Approval of minutes from 8-23-2025
- Financial update
- Parsons Arboretum – Tree Walk Discussion
The commission unanimously approved the August 23, 2025 meeting minutes. The tree ordinance was tabled, postponing any action on it. The commission recommended that Mr. Milson obtain a formal ISA arborist opinion regarding the condition of trees on his property.
- Approved August 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Recommended Mr. Milson obtain formal ISA arborist opinion
- Memorial tree planting request accepted; Chairman to schedule site meeting
- Scheduled Milford Tree Walk for Oct 25, 2025 (rain date Oct 26)
- Tree ordinance tabled for this meeting
- Certificates for Tree Honor Project prepared; Mayor to attend presentation
- Adjourning the meeting carried unanimously
Police Commission
The Milford Police Commission will consider appointments, citizen comments, and approve prior meeting minutes. It will discuss a $200 donation from Charlene King and review multiple planning and zoning requests, including special permits and mixed‑use projects. The commission will also receive reports from various police units, address new business items such as parking signs, crosswalk requests, and a truck traffic study, and hold an executive session on employee performance matters.
- Donation from Charlene King – $200
- Special Permit for 4 dwelling units (8‑30g) – 249 New Haven Ave
- Mixed‑Use Development – 5‑21 Pond Point Ave
- 20‑unit residential development (8‑30g) – 83 East Rutland Rd
- No Parking Signs – Edgewood Ave (length)
The commission unanimously appointed Officer Tim Wydra as Deputy Chief. A $200 donation from Charlene King was placed in the Officer Wellness Account. The commission approved several zoning and traffic items, including special permits, residential developments, and new traffic measures. All items were approved without dissent.
- Appointed Officer Tim Wydra as Deputy Chief (unanimous)
- Placed $200 donation from Charlene King into Officer Wellness Account (unanimous)
- Approved special permit for 4 dwelling units at 219 New Haven Ave (unanimous)
- Approved mixed‑use development at 5‑21 Pond Point Ave (unanimous)
- Approved 20‑unit residential development on East Rutland Rd (unanimous)
- Approved no‑parking signs on Edgewood Ave (unanimous)
- Approved crosswalk on Seaview Ave (unanimous)
- Approved truck traffic study for Essex Dr/Shamrock and Oxford Rd/Depot Rd (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee is meeting to receive an update on funding and discuss current plans. The session will also determine next steps for the project.
- Update on funding
- Review and discussion of current plans
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission is meeting to plan upcoming events and the Veterans Day parade. The body will discuss the role of American Legion Post 34 and a previous meeting with the Mayor regarding public notifications for veterans events.
- Planning for Army and possible Navy bands in September
- Selection of Grand Marshall for Veterans Day parade
- Save the date invitations for Parade
- Role of American Legion Post 34 in the VCPC
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission accepted the August meeting minutes by unanimous consent and then adjourned the September 11 meeting. No new policies, approvals, or denials were decided.
- Accepted August minutes (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency held a site walk at 1 Bayshore Drive to review a proposed demolition and new single‑family home within 100 feet of a tidal wetland. Members discussed the location of the retaining wall, deck, and dewatering basin relative to the wetland line. The only formal action was a motion, seconded by Valvo, for the agency to act as a committee and adjourn after the last question, which carried unanimously. No approvals, denials, or other decisions were made.
- Motion to adjourn after the last question carried unanimously
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission announced that its regular meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM has been cancelled. No COA application was submitted, so no items will be discussed or decided at this time.
Golf Course Commission
The Milford Golf Course Commission will review reports from its committees, including building and grounds, finance, league liaisons, irrigation, and mini‑golf. It will hear management’s report on golf rounds and consider two new business items: a tree planting proposal and a bench installation proposal. The meeting also includes routine items such as public comment, approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting, and unfinished business.
- Approval of minutes from the August 13, 2025 regular meeting
- Management’s report on golf rounds
- Tree planting proposal
- Bench installation proposal
- Financial report from the Building and Grounds Committee
The commission approved the Bogan’s Tree Service proposal to remove and prune trees at the Orchard Golf Course. It also approved Malico Paving's quote to install four concrete bench pads. Both motions carried unanimously. The meeting minutes from August 13 were also approved unanimously.
- Approved August 13 minutes (unanimously)
- Approved Bogan’s Tree Service tree removal and pruning proposal (unanimously)
- Approved Malico Paving bench pad installation proposal (unanimously)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimously)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss the status of various drainage and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The meeting includes reviews of infrastructure work at Point Beach and several other local roads.
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road project
- Morningside Road Revetment
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area project
- Wildemere/Walnut Beach, Bayview, and Laurel Ave projects
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. No other substantive actions were taken. The board then adjourned the September 9 meeting unanimously.
- Adopted August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned September 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Milford Police Commission meeting scheduled for September 9, 2025 has been cancelled. No agenda items were adopted or discussed. The commission will announce a new date when it is set.
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the cancellation of an EPA grant and its impact on the residential solar program. The board will also review updates from the Health Department and a debrief with the DPW Director.
- Approval of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of Health Department building updates
- Debrief with DPW Director
- Discussion on EPA grant cancellation and solar program impact
- Lighting ordinance research (on hold)
The Energy Advisory Board approved the July 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No other actions were taken; the lighting ordinance discussion will continue and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved July 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Council on Aging
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss updates to the membership and employee handbooks. The agenda includes reports on the food bank, transportation, and grants. The board will also receive an update regarding a 22-passenger 5310 vehicle.
- Update to Membership handbook
- Review of Employee handbook
- 5310 vehicle update (22 Passenger Bus)
- Grants update
- Reports on Food Bank and Mini Lunch
The board approved an amendment to the agenda to correct subparagraphs in the New Business section. It also approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. The board voted to adopt two proposed amendments to the Membership Handbook. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Amended agenda to include corrected subparagraphs in Paragraph 9 (New Business) – approved
- Approved minutes for June 9, 2025 – approved
- Approved proposed Membership Handbook amendments – approved
- Adjourned meeting – approved
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a business meeting to appoint Nicole Flowers as the Fifth District member to fill a vacancy, and receive reports from the superintendent covering instructional highlights, back-to-school updates, financial disbursements, and talent management. The meeting also includes a public comment period and consideration of recent meeting minutes.
- Appointment of Nicole Flowers to fill unexpired term (Action Requested)
- Consideration of minutes from August 21, 25, and 26, 2025 meetings
The Milford Board of Education unanimously approved the appointment of Nicole Flowers as the Fifth District member, filling the term left by Loren Mahler's resignation. The board also unanimously approved the consent agenda items, which included the minutes from the August 21, August 25, and August 26, 2025 meetings. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Approved appointment of Nicole Flowers to Fifth District seat (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: minutes of Aug 21, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: minutes of Aug 25, 2025 business meeting (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: minutes of Aug 26, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Milford Board of Assessment Appeals will hear appeals from property owners dissatisfied with their 2024 property tax assessments. Hearings are open to the public and no appointments are required. The board will deliberate after the hearings.
- Hearings for aggrieved taxpayers on 2024 Grand List assessments
- Public sessions 5:00 PM–7:00 PM in Conference Room B, 2nd floor, Parsons Government Complex, 70 West River Street
- Taxpayers must bring MSRP documentation and motor vehicle tax bill to support appeals
Chairman Henry Healey called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM. Members present were Henry Healey, Sarah LeBov (alternate), and Richard Vizziello (replacing Richard LoPresti). No walk‑in hearings were received and no deliberations or decisions were made. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the chair, treasurer, and warden, and discuss old and new business. Items include adoption applications, a website fundraising proposal for animal medical needs, and a tabled calendar fundraiser.
- Adoption Application review
- Website Fundraising for Animal Medical Needs – QR Code proposal
- “Faces of Rescue” Calendar Fundraiser (tabled until fall)
- Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser discussion
The commission approved covering the $487.67 medical bill for Grey, a Siberian Husky, with a unanimous vote. The meeting minutes and the warden’s report were also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Approved covering medical bills $487.67 for Grey the Siberian Husky (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved warden’s report (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Milford Board of Aldermen will consider appointing two new members to city commissions and the Board of Aldermen, as well as approving a resolution for state capital improvement funding. The meeting also includes a public comment session and the consideration of a collective bargaining agreement with the Milford Police Union.
- Appointment of Michael A. Gardocki to the Sewer Commission
- Appointment of Antonia Lombardi to the Board of Aldermen
- Approval of resolution for State of Connecticut Local Capital Improvement Program Assistance-2025
- Consideration of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Milford Police Union
- Consideration of settlement of Collective Bargaining Agreement with Milford City Hall Employees Association
The Board unanimously approved the new collective bargaining agreement with the Milford Police Union covering July 1 2025 to June 30 2029, and also approved the agreement with the Milford City Hall Employees Association covering July 1 2024 to June 30 2027. Other actions included appointing Michael A. Gardocki to the Sewer Commission, rejecting the appointment of Antonia Lombardi to the Board, and approving budget memo transfers, refunds, and a capital‑improvement resolution.
- Approved appointment of Michael A. Gardocki to Sewer Commission (unanimous)
- Rejected appointment of Antonia Lombardi to Board of Aldermen (7‑6)
- Approved Resolution re: State of Connecticut Local Capital Improvement Program Assistance—2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfers #11 and #12, Funds 1005 & 2182, FY 25 (unanimous)
- Approved Refunds of $22,369.79 (unanimous)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Milford Police Union, July 1 2025‑June 30 2029 (unanimous)
- Approved Collective Bargaining Agreement with Milford City Hall Employees Association, July 1 2024‑June 30 2027 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the August 4 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted unanimously to require a two‑thirds majority at 9:45 p.m. to decide whether the meeting may run later than 10:00 p.m. The agency also granted an extension of the public hearing on the 34 Buick Avenue project to September 17, 2025, with the option for further extensions if needed.
- Adopted rule requiring 2/3 vote to extend meeting past 10 p.m. (unanimous)
- Granted extension of public hearing to 9/17/25 (with possible further extensions)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The commission will hold a regular meeting to review reports and address unfinished business. Key discussion items include non-resident fees and the Bench Dedication Program.
- Non-resident fees
- Bench Dedication Program
- Golf Course Report
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to reopen the non‑resident fee increase vote for further discussion at the next meeting. No new business was presented and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved August 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Reopened non-resident fee vote for next meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board will review submitted documents and plans for several development projects, including residential and commercial properties. The agenda lists multiple properties with pending submissions, but no specific decisions or votes are indicated in the provided materials.
- 37 First Avenue – residential development documents and plans
- 1357 Boston Post Road – commercial development with traffic impact analysis
- 62 West Main Street – property documents and plans
- 17-25 Bridgeport Avenue – residential development with civil and stormwater reports
- 551 Naugatuck Avenue – property documents and plans
The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a coastal single‑family site plan at 37 First Avenue and a multi‑family development at 62 West Main Street, including one affordable unit. The board denied the Chick‑Fil‑A drive‑thru special exception after a 1‑for, 6‑against vote. No vote was recorded for the gas‑station redevelopment at 17‑25 Bridgeport Avenue, so its decision remains pending.
- Approved 37 First Avenue single‑family site plan (unanimous)
- Denied Chick‑Fil‑A drive‑thru special exception (1 for, 6 against)
- Approved 62 West Main Street multi‑family project with affordable unit (unanimous)
- No vote recorded for 17‑25 Bridgeport Avenue gas‑station redevelopment (decision pending)
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will meet to discuss three new housing developments and changes to ARPA-funded projects. The meeting will also include a wastewater report, an inflow/infiltration update, and votes on prior meeting minutes and payments.
- 249 New Haven Ave: proposed 2-unit development next to existing 2-family house
- 294 High St: proposed 9-unit multifamily development
- 551 Naugatuck Ave: proposed 6-unit multifamily development
- VMS Change Order 4 to reallocate ARPA funds
- Approval of payments for Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission
The commission unanimously approved three affordable‑housing development applications: a 2‑unit addition at 249 New Haven Ave, a 9‑unit project at 294 High St, and a 6‑unit project at 551 Naugatuck Ave. It also approved an ARPA change order reallocating $42,800 and two Weston & Sampson service contracts totaling $42,000.
- Approved 2‑unit addition at 249 New Haven Ave (unanimous)
- Approved 9‑unit multifamily project at 294 High St (unanimous)
- Approved 6‑unit multifamily project at 551 Naugatuck Ave (unanimous)
- Approved ARPA Change Order #4 reallocating $42,800 (unanimous)
- Approved Weston & Sampson engineering services for New Haven Ave groundwater monitoring ($18,000) (unanimous)
- Approved Weston & Sampson release response services for underground storage tank closure ($24,000) (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will meet in executive session to review proposals for consultant services. The board may take action to select a firm to develop a District-Wide Facilities Master Plan for Milford Public Schools.
- Review of proposals for Consultant Services to Develop a District-Wide Facilities Master Plan
- Potential selection of a firm
The Milford Board of Education moved to adjourn to executive session to review proposals from two consulting firms for a district‑wide facilities master plan. The motion was made by Ms. Prete, seconded by Ms. Doyle, and was approved with no objections. The public session reconvened later and the meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m.
- Adjourned to executive session to review consultant proposals (no objections)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to discuss and potentially approve two budget memo transfers for Funds 1005 and 2812 for fiscal year 2025. These transfers are intended to cover deficits across multiple city departments.
- Budget Memo Transfer #11 (Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25)
- Budget Memo Transfer #12 (Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25)
- Deficit coverage for Human Resources Medical & Dental Account
- Deficit coverage for Recreation Department Seasonal Temporary wage account
- Deficit coverage for Wastewater Waste Removal Service account
The Milford Board of Finance unanimously approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Budget Memo Transfer #11 and Budget Memo Transfer #12, moving funds from accounts 1005 and 2812 for FY 25. The board discussed a possible emergency appropriation for a waste‑removal account deficit, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.
- Approved July 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #11, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY 25 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #12, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY 25 (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will meet to receive reports from the superintendent, including introductions of new administrators, financial updates, and summer curriculum highlights. The board will also consider minutes from prior meetings and allow public comment on school operations.
- Introduction of 6 new administrators including principals and directors
- Food Service Financials Report presented by Mrs. Eileen Faustich
- Family Resource Center Grant action requested by Mr. Steve Autieri
- Consideration of minutes from July 14 and August 13 meetings
The Milford Board of Education unanimously approved the Connecticut State Department of Education grant of $111,363 for the Milford Family Resource Center for FY 2025‑2026. The board also approved the consent‑agenda minutes from the July 14 and August 13 meetings. An executive session is scheduled for August 26 to review long‑range facilities planning proposals, and a board member announced her resignation effective end of August.
- Approved CSDE Family Resource Center Grant $111,363 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda minutes (July 14, 2025 and August 13, 2025) (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting passed (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Milford Tree Commission will meet to approve minutes from June 9, 2025, and discuss the Parsons Arboretum for a future tree walk. The meeting will be held in person at the Parsons Government Center and via Zoom.
- Approval of minutes from 6-9-2025
- Financial update
- Parsons Arboretum tree walk discussion
- Outdoor review of trees for future walk
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It tabled the Street Tree Replacements, Tree Warden Appeals, and the Tree Ordinance for future consideration. A tentative Tree Walk was set for October 18, 2025 with a rain date of October 19. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 12:02 p.m.
- Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Street Tree Replacements/Requests
- Tabled Tree Warden Appeals/Street Tree Matters
- Tabled Tree Ordinance
- Scheduled tentative Tree Walk for Oct 18, 2025 (rain date Oct 19)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially adjourn to an executive session to review proposals for consultant services to develop a district-wide facilities master plan for Milford Public Schools. No decisions are listed on the public agenda.
The Board of Education moved to adjourn the public meeting and enter executive session to consider proposals from two consulting firms for a district‑wide facilities master plan. The motion carried with no objections. The public session reconvened later and the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
- Adjourned to executive session to review consultant proposals for district‑wide facilities master plan (unanimous)
Pension & Retirement Board
The Board will review pension applications and calculations for 11 individuals across police, fire, board of education, and city departments. The meeting includes the review of a financial report for the nine months ending March 31, 2025, and the processing of several investment and consulting invoices.
- Invoice for Neuberger Berman: $63,671.28
- Invoice for Lazard: $28,025.43
- Invoice for Sprott: $32,825.96
- Invoice for Neuberger Berman Mid-Cap: $26,816.56
- Review of Independent Accountant’s Financial Report ending March 31, 2025
The Pension & Retirement Board approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting and unanimously accepted a series of retirement pension calculations for employees. It also authorized payment of multiple invoices from investment and consulting firms. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted Gerald Civitello Code 5 BOE pension calculation (unanimous)
- Accepted Jason Dombrowski Code 3F fire pension calculation (unanimous)
- Accepted Pamela Griffin Code 5 BOE pension calculation (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Columbia Threadneedle $5,618.71 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Eagle Capital Management $9,299.19 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Lazard $28,025.43 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Neuberger Berman $63,671.28 (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted unanimously to schedule a site walk for application IW-25-0041 at 1 Bayshore Drive on September 10, 2025, with the structural engineer present. The public hearing for application IW-25-0036 was continued to the September 3, 2025 meeting with no action taken. The minutes of the August 6, 2025 meeting were accepted, with Black and Bedecker abstaining. The City’s Community Rating System report received a score of 100 and the CRS rating remains at class 9.
- Site walk for IW-25-0041 (1 Bayshore Drive) scheduled for Sep 10, 2025 – motion carried unanimously
- Public hearing for IW-25-0036 (34 Buick Avenue) continued to Sep 3, 2025 – no action
- Minutes of 08/06/25 accepted – Black and Bedecker abstained
- CRS report scored 100; CRS rating held at class 9
Fair Rent Commission
The Fair Rent Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair and discuss new business. The meeting is open to the public with a three-minute comment limit.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
- Public comment period (3-minute limit)
- New business discussion
The Fair Rent Commission elected Mary Jane Byrnes as Chair and Jeff Attolino as Vice Chair, each motion carried unanimously. The Commissioners set a tentative next meeting for September 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm, pending space availability. The meeting was adjourned at 6:53 pm.
- Elected Mary Jane Byrnes as Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Jeff Attolino as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Scheduled next meeting for Sep 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm (pending space)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:53 pm
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review committee reports, discuss old business including a state grant and memorial plaques, and hold a public comment session.
- Review of Standing Committee reports (Lisman Landing, Finance, Nominating, etc.)
- Old Business: CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Old Business: Memorial Plaques
- Old Business: Information regarding Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority
- Public Comments (Limited to three minutes)
The Harbor Management Commission accepted the minutes of the July 16, 2025 meeting with a typo correction, passing the motion unanimously. No permits were reviewed and no new business was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 p.m. by unanimous vote.
- Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board will review new documents, plans, and site revisions for several properties, including 1357 Boston Post Road, 62 West Main Street, and the Subway area (300-336 and 325 Sub Way). The board will also consider revised administrative summaries and site plan amendments based on municipal feedback.
- 1357 Boston Post Road: New documents and plans under review
- 62 West Main Street: Plans and documents submitted for review
- Subway area (300-336 and 325 Sub Way): Updated site plans and revised administrative summaries with municipal comments
- Multiple properties reviewed for zoning compliance and development proposals
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board announced a public hearing on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM in City Hall Auditorium. The hearing will consider a special‑exception request for 62 West Main Street, a special‑permit and lot‑consolidation request for 300‑336 Sub Way, and an amendment to a special‑permit for parking at 300 Subway. No decisions were made at this meeting; it served only as notice of the upcoming hearing.
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve July 2025 disbursements and August 2025 accrued payables. The meeting includes a report from the Executive Director and a review of the July 2025 annual meeting minutes.
- Approval of July 2025 disbursements
- Approval of August 2025 accrued payables
- Review of July 2025 Annual Meeting minutes
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership Board accepted the July 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Resolution #1613 for July 2025 disburments and Resolution #1614 for accrued payables for August 2025, each passing 3‑0. The board then adjourned the meeting.
- Accepted July 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution #1613 – disbursement of July 2025 funds (3‑0)
- Approved Resolution #1614 – disbursement of accrued August 2025 payables (3‑0)
- Adjourned meeting (3‑0)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a grievance hearing regarding the facilitated implementation of the 'Pool Process' for displaced teachers at elementary and middle school levels. The board may take action following the hearing.
- Grievance hearing on 'Pool Process' for displaced teachers at elementary and middle schools
- Possible action on hearing outcome
Conservation Commission
The Milford Conservation Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, hear reports from the Chair and Open Space Director, and discuss old and new business including a letter about illegal dumping and a clean-up site proposal.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes (July 15 and special meeting July 22)
- Letter drafted for residents regarding illegal dumping of grass clippings and yard waste in open spaces
- Proposal for a clean-up site and discussion on native plants
The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the July 15 meeting minutes. The July 22 minutes were accepted with two abstentions. The commission voted to adjourn the meeting. Commissioners agreed to update the Open Space poster and will schedule a site visit to 0 Grinnell Street in the fall.
- Approved July 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted July 22 meeting minutes (passed, 2 abstentions)
- Adjourned the meeting (passed, no abstentions)
- Agreed to update the Open Space poster (agreement)
- Planned site visit to 0 Grinnell Street in the fall (decision)
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to discuss the city's commitment to using the Eels Hill site for a training facility. The board will also consider the approval of an educational stipend.
- Discussion on utilizing Eels Hill site for Live Fire Training Facility
- Educational Stipend Approval
- Swearing in of LT Jessie Prajer
- Recognition of Commissioner Howard Stein for 17 years of service
The Fire Commission accepted the June 17 minutes without dissent. It approved education stipends for firefighters J. Macauda and C. Kwasizur. The board also approved the Chief’s request to seek city commitment for using the Eels Hill property as a live‑fire training facility. The meeting adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted June 17, 2025 minutes – unanimous
- Approved education stipend for Firefighter J. Macauda – unanimous
- Approved education stipend for Firefighter C. Kwasizur – unanimous
- Approved Chief to seek city commitment for Eels Hill live‑fire training facility – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting at 20:14 – unanimous
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to review a request regarding the hiring of a Public Health Nurse. The body will also vote on the approval of minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting.
- Request to hire Public Health Nurse at step beyond minimum
The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. It also voted to hire the selected candidate for the vacant 10‑month Public Health Nurse position at Step 5. Both motions passed unanimously.
- Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Public Health Nurse at Step 5 (unanimous)
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The regular meeting of the Milford Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for August 18, 2025, has been cancelled.
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will review past minutes, discuss upcoming events including a possible Army or Navy band appearance, and evaluate the role of American Legion Post 34. It will also discuss a recent meeting with the mayor about improving public notification for veterans’ events.
- Review of July 2025 meeting minutes
- Discussion of Army band event in September and potential Navy band appearance
- Evaluation of American Legion Post 34’s role in the commission
- Review of mayor’s meeting on August 6 regarding public notification of veterans’ events
The commission unanimously accepted the June 2025 meeting minutes. A motion was made and accepted to present the $5,000 checks to each service organization on August 23, 2025. No other formal actions were taken.
- Accepted June 2025 minutes (all in favor)
- Approved presentation of $5,000 checks to each service organization (motion accepted)
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The regular meeting scheduled for August 13, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states that no Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) applications were submitted.
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will hold a special meeting to review minutes from July 9, 2025, and receive reports from committees and management regarding operations at Orchards Golf Course.
- Review of July 9, 2025, minutes
- Building and Grounds Committee report
- Financial Report
- Irrigation Building Committee report
- Management’s Report on Rounds
The Golf Commission approved the July 9, 2025 regular meeting minutes without dissent. No other motions were adopted, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. after a motion carried without dissent.
- Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried without dissent)
- Adjourned meeting at 3:35 p.m. (motion carried without dissent)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The board will review submitted proposals for consultant services to develop a district-wide facilities master plan.
- Review of RFP proposals for a District-Wide Facilities Master Plan
The Board moved to an executive session to review RFP proposals, reconvened the public session later, and then adjourned. No policy, budget, or program decisions were made.
- Moved to executive session for RFP review (unanimous)
- Reopened public session at 8:29 p.m. (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The Milford Flood & Erosion Control Board will hold its August 12, 2025 meeting to consider minutes from the prior month, review ongoing drainage and Community Development Block Grant projects, and take public input. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda beyond procedural items.
- Consideration of July 8, 2025 meeting minutes
- Review of drainage projects including Pelham Street Public Access Stair project at Point Beach
- Discussion of Milford Point Road, Morningside Road Revetment, Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area, Wildemere/Walnut Beach, Bayview, and Laurel Ave projects
At the August 12, 2025 meeting, the Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the July 8 minutes after a motion by Chairman Casey and a second by Member Bach, passing unanimously. The board then adjourned the session following a unanimous motion by Members Bach and Casey. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Adopted July 8, 2025 minutes (motion by Casey, second by Bach) – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Bach, second by Casey) – unanimous
Energy Advisory Board
The meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025, is cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2025.
Animal Shelter Commission
The Animal Shelter Commission will meet to review reports from the warden and building improvement subcommittee. The body will discuss fundraising efforts for animal medical needs and a business association fundraiser.
- Website fundraising for animal medical needs via QR code
- Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser
- Building Improvement Subcommittee and Devon Rotary report
- Faces of Rescue Calendar Fundraiser (tabled until fall)
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting. The warden’s monthly report was also approved unanimously. Two fundraisers – the “Faces of Rescue” calendar and the Milford Downtown Business Association event – were tabled, the former until fall and the latter until a tax ID number is obtained.
- Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved warden’s monthly report (unanimous)
- Tabled “Faces of Rescue” calendar fundraiser until fall
- Tabled Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser until tax ID obtained
Tree Commission
The Milford Tree Commission will meet to review trees for a future walk at the Parsons Arboretum. The body will also address street tree replacements and tree requests.
- Parsons Arboretum Tree Walk discussion and outdoor tree review
- Street tree replacements and tree requests
- Financial update
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The committee will receive status reports on renovations and upgrades at Pumpkin Delight Elementary, Jonathan Law High School, and Joseph A. Foran High School. Members will consider payment requisitions and review requests for qualifications (RFQs) to select architects for several projects.
- Status report on Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition and renovations
- Status report on Jonathan Law High School technical education and child learning center space
- Status report on Joseph A. Foran High School technical education improvements
- Architect selection via RFQ for E-Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools
- Architect selection via RFQ for HVAC, ventilation, boiler, masonry, and partial roof replacement projects
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 26, 2025 special meeting. It also unanimously approved payment of invoice #2025127 to New England Recreation for $138,055 for the Pumpkin Delight Elementary School playground. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved minutes of June 26, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoice #2025127 to New England Recreation, $138,055 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agency continued the public hearing for the 34 Buick Avenue project to September 3, 2025, with a unanimous vote. It approved the application for 43 Driftwood Lane (IW-25-0039) with multiple conditions, and the motion carried by roll call with Commissioner Ricci abstaining. No decision was made on the 1 Bayshore Drive application, which remains pending.
- Continue public hearing for IW-25-0036 (34 Buick Avenue) to 9/3/25 (unanimous)
- Approve IW-25-0039 (43 Driftwood Lane) with conditions (roll call, Ricci abstained)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to review reports on the golf course and bench dedication program. Members will also address unfinished business regarding non-resident fees and a meet and greet event.
- Discussion of non-resident fees
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 17, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously adopted a motion to increase non‑resident fees for all recreation programs to one‑and‑a‑half times the resident fee, with the Recreation Director able to grant hardship exceptions. Existing program fees will remain unchanged and the new rates will apply to future sessions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
- Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Raised non-resident recreation fees to 1.5× resident fees (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Board of Aldermen Claims Committee will meet to hold an executive session. The committee will discuss a settlement regarding the case of Victor Daniels v. City of Milford.
- Executive session regarding settlement of Victor Daniels v. City of Milford
The Claims Committee entered executive session to discuss the settlement of Victor Daniels v. City of Milford. After discussion, the committee unanimously approved the settlement. The committee then exited executive session and adjourned the meeting.
- Entered executive session (unanimously)
- Approved settlement of Victor Daniels v. City of Milford (unanimously)
- Exited executive session (unanimously)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimously)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss potential settlements regarding national opioid litigation involving Purdue Pharma and other manufacturers. The body is also seeking approval for a new board appointment and a historic documents preservation grant.
- Appointment of Christopher Hite to the Board of Aldermen for the First District
- Agreement with Connecticut State Library for the Historic Documents Preservation Grant Program
- Resolution for a Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan grant application
- Budget Memo Transfers #9 and #10 for Fund 1005 & 2812, FY25
- Refunds totaling $8,329.35
The Board unanimously appointed Christopher Hite to finish the First District alderman term. It also unanimously approved two grant agreements—one for historic document preservation and another for the Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan with a $518,282 allocation. A 12‑1 vote approved acceptance of the housing grant, and the Board unanimously adopted budget memo transfers, refunds of $8,329.35, and settlements of the National Opioid Litigation.
- Approved appointment of Christopher Hite to complete the unexpired term (unanimous)
- Approved Historic Documents Preservation Grant Program agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Consolidated Housing and Community Development Plan grant resolution ($518,282) (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of the housing grant (12 in favor, 1 against)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfers #9 and #10, Funds 1005 & 2182 (unanimous)
- Approved refunds totaling $8,329.35 (unanimous)
- Approved settlement of National Opioid Litigation (Bankruptcy Plan and Settlement Plan) (unanimous)
- Approved settlement of National Opioid Litigation with additional manufacturers (unanimous)
Fair Rent Commission
The Fair Rent Commission will meet to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The meeting also includes a period for public comment and a section for new business.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Fair Rent Commission
The Fair Rent Commission will meet to review a specific fair rent complaint. The body is scheduled to take action on complaint #2025-001.
- Review of Fair Rent Complaint 2025-001
- Action on complaint #2025-001
Transit District
The Board of Directors and Advisory Board will meet to review the FY26 budget and a proposed parking permit fee schedule. The body will also examine performance statistics for EV buses, micro transit, and ADA services.
- Review of FY26 Budget
- Proposed Parking Permit Fee Schedule
- EV Bus Performance review
- Micro Transit Performance review
- Fixed Route and ADA Statistics
The board accepted the FY 26 budget as a working document. A motion to raise daily parking fees at Milford Station was passed unanimously, with the new rates to begin on October 1 2025. The board also adopted a resolution, unanimously, to change the deferred‑revenue policy from a 60‑day to a 45‑day period.
- Accepted FY 26 budget as working document (no vote tally provided)
- Approved parking fee increase for Milford Station, effective Oct 1 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted 45‑day deferred revenue rule, replacing 60‑day rule (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board held a special virtual meeting on July 30, 2025 to discuss economic development and possible zoning regulation changes for the CDD‑3 zone. Members reviewed current permitted uses, considered adding multifamily, hotels, restaurants, live‑work spaces, and open‑space incentives, and discussed map revisions and design standards. No formal motions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded, and the board indicated it will draft a recommendation for public comment at a future meeting.
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee is holding a meeting to address new and old business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.
The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the June 23, 2025 meeting. After reviewing reports on storm cleanup, tree work, paving, and other public works activities, the committee adjourned at 8:05 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:05 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will review two budget memo transfers for Funds 1005 and 2812 for fiscal year 2025. The board will also consider a request to deposit unexpended education funds into a non-lapsing account.
- Deposit of $250,000 in unexpended FY24-25 education funds into a non-lapsing account
- Budget Memo Transfer #9 to move $596,336 into contingency funds
- Budget Memo Transfer #10 to allocate $596,336 for various department deficits
- Funding for Police Department gas account and Fire Education Supplement
- Wastewater fund allocations for equipment, chemicals, and wages
The Board approved the minutes of the June 23, 2025 meeting with three votes in favor and one abstention. It then unanimously approved Budget Memo Transfer #9, Funds 1005 & 2812 for FY 25. The Board also unanimously approved Budget Memo Transfer #10, Funds 1005 & 2812 for FY 25.
- Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (3 in favor, 1 abstention)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #9, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #10, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25 (unanimous)
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will consider a petition regarding a proposed restaurant at 21 Daniel Street where flow is expected to exceed allowable limits. The body will also review reports from the consulting engineer and wastewater division.
- Petition for proposed restaurant at 21 Daniel Street regarding flow limits
- Consulting Engineer’s Report from Weston & Sampson
- Inflow/Infiltration update
- Approval of payments for Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission
- Approval of meeting minutes from March 26, 2025 and June 25, 2025
The commission unanimously approved the application for a new restaurant at 21 Daniel Street. It also unanimously voted to forward Commissioner Spicer's sewer connection fee proposal to the Board of Aldermen, designating him as point person. Additionally, the commission approved Wastewater Division payments of $198,451.32 and Sewer Commission payments of $42,875.07, each by unanimous vote.
- Approved 21 Daniel Street restaurant application (unanimous)
- Forwarded Sewer Connection Fee proposal to Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
- Approved Wastewater Division payments of $198,451.32 (unanimous)
- Approved Sewer Commission payments of $42,875.07 (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is holding a special meeting to determine the contents of a letter to the Planning and Zoning commission. The discussion focuses on concerns regarding a proposed development on Buick Avenue.
- Wetlands and road widening at Stubby Creek
- Tree removal levels
- Amount of recreation area
- Historical aspects of the Buick Avenue site
The commission reviewed a proposed 8‑30‑g development at 34 Buick Avenue and noted potential natural‑resource impacts. Commissioners listed concerns including loss of trees, wetlands degradation, light pollution, snow management, and lack of green space, and Bernstein offered to draft a letter summarizing these issues. No formal action or vote was taken on the development or the letter.
Civil Service Commission
The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been canceled.
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The regular meeting of the Milford Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for July 21, 2025, has been cancelled.
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will hold a special meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The body will review proposed exterior modifications to a property in the historic district.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for 75 Lafayette Street regarding A/C condensers, electrical panels, and a basement window and well
The Milford Historic District Commission unanimously approved Option 3 for the placement of the air‑conditioning condensers, locating them behind the Bilco doors and screening them with landscaping. The commission also approved the new electrical panel placement, the removal of the old service and covering the area with vinyl siding, and acknowledged the new basement window and well on the north side of the house. Minutes of the July 9, 2025 meeting were accepted with the corrected date.
- Approved Option 3 for A/C condensers (behind Bilco doors, screened) – unanimous
- Approved new electrical panels placement, painting, removal of old service, and vinyl siding covering – unanimous
- Acknowledged new basement window and well on north side – unanimous
- Approved minutes of July 9, 2025 meeting with corrected date – unanimous
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen and Sewer Commission are holding a special meeting and site walk. The meeting is located at the Housatonic WPCF, 1255 Oronoque Rd.
- Site walk at Housatonic WPCF, 1255 Oronoque Rd
The Board of Aldermen and Sewer Commission met on July 17, 2025 for a special site visit at the Housatonic Wastewater Treatment Plant. The meeting included a walkthrough and overview of plant operations. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded before the meeting adjourned at 4:09 p.m.
Pension & Retirement Board
The board will review 11 pension requests, two withdrawals, and one military buy-in. The meeting includes a report from investment advisor Beirne Wealth and the review of several service invoices.
- Invoice for Beirne Wealth in the amount of $96,727.35
- Invoice for USI Consulting Group in the amount of $2,400.00
- Invoice for Principal Custody Solutions in the amount of $1,834.85
- 11 pension requests for employees across Fire, Police, BOE, and City departments
- Review of four new applications of entry for city employees
The Pension & Retirement Board approved the minutes from the June 19 meeting and entered executive session. It unanimously accepted numerous retirement pension applications, withdrawals, buy‑in requests, and contingent annuitant options. The board also authorized three vendor payments, including $96,727.35 to Beirne Wealth. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved minutes from June 19, 2025 (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Accepted Kristie Callahan's BOE Food Service pension calculation of $12,010.36 annual (unanimous)
- Approved payment to Beirne Wealth $96,727.35 for invoice 55 (unanimous)
- Approved payment to Principal Custody Solutions $1,834.85 for invoice 13765180 (unanimous)
- Approved payment to USI Consulting Group $2,400.00 for consulting fee (unanimous)
- Accepted withdrawal and refund for Dawne R. Castellon of $6,315.23 (unanimous)
- Accepted contingent annuitant option for Laura Hunt with 100% benefit to Louis Hunt (unanimous)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to review reports and discuss unfinished business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program
- Meet and Greet discussion
The commission voted to approve the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, with all present members in favor. No other actions were decided; the board only discussed a potential turfing project for Washington Field and noted seasonal budget challenges. All other agenda items were informational.
- Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted unanimously to approve the permit application IW‑25‑0037 for 945 North Street, subject to multiple environmental and construction conditions. The agency decided to take no further action on violation IWC‑25‑0006 at 0 Cascade Blvd until the newly planted vegetation becomes established. A public hearing was held on the same day for the IW‑25‑0036 application at 34 Buick Avenue, but no decision was recorded.
- Approved IW‑25‑0037 (945 North St) with conditions (unanimous)
- Deferred action on violation IWC‑25‑0006 at 0 Cascade Blvd pending vegetation establishment
- Held public hearing for IW‑25‑0036 (34 Buick Ave) permit application
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports from the Harbor Master and various standing committees. The body will discuss old business regarding the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Memorial Plaques
- Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority information
The Harbor Management Commission approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No permits, projects, or other business were acted upon. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m. No other decisions were made.
- Accepted June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Library Board
The Board of Directors will meet to review financial reports and receive updates on specific projects. The agenda includes reports on Fund 76 and the second phase of the Founder's Walk.
- Fund 76 Update
- Director's Review
- Founder's Walk – Phase 2
- Credit card usage for fees issue (listed as dissolved)
The board voted to accept the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It then approved three new policies: a revised General Rules, Regulations & Code of Conduct, a replacement Conflicts of Interest policy, and a Fund 76 Revenue Fund policy added to the bylaws. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted June 18, 2025 minutes (motion carried)
- Approved revised General Rules, Regulations & Code of Conduct policy (motion carried)
- Approved replacement of Conflicts of Interest policy with new verbiage (motion carried)
- Approved new Fund 76 Revenue Fund policy as bylaw addendum (motion carried)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to consider items related to 24 Bayshore Drive and 1357 Boston Post Road. The agenda lists documents and plans for these two specific locations.
- Review of plans and documents for 24 Bayshore Drive
- Review of civil plans and documents for 1357 Boston Post Road
The Planning & Zoning Board approved the site‑plan review for 24 Bayshore Drive, a new single‑family residence, with a unanimous 8‑0 vote and a condition to comply with the city engineer on concrete apron and curbing. The Chick‑fil‑A special‑exception and site‑plan application was tabled pending written consent from Barnes & Noble and further traffic‑layout revisions. The board also approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting.
- Approved 24 Bayshore Drive site plan (8‑0 unanimous)
- Tabled Chick‑fil‑A special‑exception and site plan pending further review
- Approved minutes of 7/1/2025
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The board will meet to review the Executive Director's report and approve financial records. The agenda consists primarily of procedural and administrative items.
- Approval of June 2025 Annual Meeting minutes
- Acceptance of June 2025 disbursements
- Approval of July 2025 accrued payables
- Report of the Executive Director
The board accepted the June 2025 disbursement report (4‑0) and approved the July 2025 accrued payable disbursement (5‑0). Minutes of the June meeting were accepted (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0). No new business or policy actions were taken.
- Accepted June 2025 disbursement report (4 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved July 2025 accrued payable disbursement (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Accepted minutes of the June 2025 regular meeting (4 yeas, 0 nays)
- Adjourned meeting (5 yeas, 0 nays)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will meet virtually to address public comment regarding Buick Avenue. The body will also discuss new business items including a pop-up tent and the Oyster Festival or Farmers Market.
- Public comment regarding Buick Avenue
- Discussion of pop-up tent
- Discussion of Oyster Festival and Farmers Market
The commission voted to accept the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. A special meeting was set for July 26 to draft comments on the Inland Wetlands application for the Buick Avenue development. The commission also discussed attending the Oyster Fest on August 16 and noted plans for a mini‑golf course and a new health department building, but no decisions were made on those items.
- Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, one abstention)
- Scheduled special meeting for July 26 to develop and begin writing the wetlands comment letter
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review department updates and reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and general updates.
Animal Shelter Commission
The Animal Shelter Commission will meet to review reports and discuss new shelter rules. The body is also reviewing several fundraising initiatives for animal medical needs and a calendar.
- Discussion of new shelter rules
- Website fundraising for animal medical needs via QR code
- Faces of Rescue calendar fundraiser
- Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser
- Building Improvement Subcommittee and Devon Rotary report
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from June 12, 2025. They also unanimously approved the warden’s monthly report. A motion was passed to allocate up to $8,000 from the Other Buildings and Grounds Supplies fund to purchase three cat cages and shelving.
- Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved warden’s monthly report (unanimous)
- Allocated up to $8,000 for three cat cages and shelving (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will review the Superintendent's year in review and a presentation on Vocational Agriscience. The Board is requested to approve final budget transfers for the 2024-25 period.
- Proposed 2024-25 Final Budget Transfers
- Final Quarterly Budget Report for 2024-2025
- Vocational Agriscience Presentation
- Talent Management and Development Report
- Disbursement Report
The Board approved the Administration’s recommended budget transfers of $615,135 to balance the 2024‑25 budget, passing the motion unanimously. A motion to add an action item for a partnership with The Sound School was approved unanimously. A separate motion to add The Sound School as a third vocational agriscience option for 2025‑26 failed, with four votes against and three for. The Board also approved the consent agenda items, including June meeting minutes, unanimously.
- Approved $615,135 budget transfers (unanimous)
- Approved action item to consider partnership with The Sound School (unanimous)
- Rejected addition of The Sound School as third vocational agriscience option (4 no, 3 yes)
- Approved consent agenda items (minutes) (unanimous)
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will review July 4th events at the old cemetery and Liberty Rock. The body is scheduling a meeting with the Mayor to discuss public notification for veterans' events.
- Review of July 4th events at old cemetery and Liberty Rock
- August 6 meeting with Mayor regarding public notification of veterans' events
The commission voted to accept the June 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the July 10 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other items required a vote.
- Accepted June minutes (all in favor)
- Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The commission will meet to review reports and discuss unfinished business. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items and reports.
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program
- Meet and Greet discussion
The July 10, 2025 commission meeting was cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30 pm in the Parsons Complex Conference Room B. No substantive decisions were made.
Fair Rent Commission
The Fair Rent Commission will meet to conduct organizational business. The primary action for this meeting is the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Fair Rent Commission
The Fair Rent Commission will meet to review a specific rental complaint received on June 26, 2025. The body will determine the action to be taken regarding complaint #2025-001.
- Review of Fair Rent Complaint 2025-001
- Action on complaint #2025-001
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will meet to discuss new and unfinished business. The body is considering a request for replacement fences at 5 Union Street.
- Consideration of replacement fences at 5 Union Street
- Discussion of legal advice regarding AirBnBs, ground mounted satellite dishes, and signage
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the July 11, 2025 meeting. A fence replacement proposal for 5 Union Street was discussed but no decision was made, with a response promised by July 10. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved July 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will meet to review committee reports and discuss unfinished business. The agenda includes updates on irrigation and rodent control.
- Discussion of irrigation and golf cart/irrigation parts
- Review of rodent control measures
- Financial report
- Management report on rounds from Robert McNeil
The commission approved Northeast Golf to manage the irrigation system replacement project, allocating $7,500 for its services. A payment of $2,500 was approved for consultant Jason Swanson. Two golf‑cart chargers were authorized for purchase, not to exceed $600. All motions carried without dissent.
- Approved Northeast Golf as project manager for irrigation project ($7,500 fee) – carried without dissent
- Approved payment of $2,500 to consultant Jason Swanson – carried without dissent
- Authorized purchase of two golf‑cart chargers, total not to exceed $600 – carried without dissent
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss unfinished business regarding drainage and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. The meeting includes updates on several specific coastal and road infrastructure sites.
- Point Beach drainage/CDBG projects
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road projects
- Morningside Road Revetment
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area projects
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. No new business was presented. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Adopted June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Energy Advisory Board
The Energy Advisory Board will meet to review draft language for a lighting ordinance and a draft letter regarding the new Health Department building.
- Review of draft language for Lighting Ordinance research
- Review of draft letter regarding New Health Dept. Building
The Energy Advisory Board approved the regular meeting minutes from June with a unanimous vote. The board also unanimously approved the motion to adjourn the July 8 meeting. No other actions were decided.
- Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will meet to discuss budget memo transfers and a specific allocation transfer for wastewater expenditures. The body will also consider a list of refunds totaling $16,674.18.
- Allocation Transfer No. 1 for wastewater expenditures including electricity and waste removal (Fund 2812)
- Budget Memo Transfers #7 and #8 for Fund 1005 and 2812 (FY25)
- Consideration of refunds in the amount of $16,674.18
The Board of Aldermen held a regular meeting and completed roll call. Mayor Anthony S. Giannattasio presented a proclamation honoring the Foran High Softball Team as state champions. No ordinances, contracts, or other matters were voted on or decided. The meeting was otherwise procedural.
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency conducted a site walk for the 34 Buick Ave development. The only formal action was a motion, seconded, to act as a committee and adjourn after the last question, which was carried unanimously. No approvals, denials, or other votes were recorded.
- Motion to act as a committee and adjourn after last question – passed unanimously
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency approved the IW-25-0029 affordable‑housing application at 83 East Rutland Road, adding several mitigation and bonding conditions, and the motion passed unanimously by roll‑call vote. The agency took no action on the Notice of Violation IWC-25-0006 at 0 Cascade Blvd. No action was taken on the 34 Buick Ave (IW-25-0036) and 945 North St (IW-25-0037) proposals, which remain pending public hearing and further review.
- No action taken on Notice of Violation IWC-25-0006 (0 Cascade Blvd)
- Approved IW-25-0029 (83 East Rutland Road) with conditions (unanimous roll‑call vote)
- No action taken on IW-25-0036 (34 Buick Ave) pending public hearing on 7/18/25
- No action taken on IW-25-0037 (945 North St) pending further review
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee is meeting to discuss and take action regarding a phase 2 environmental study. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
- Discussion and action regarding phase 2 environmental study
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to discuss an application regarding 107 Melba Street. The agenda includes a review of the plan set dated 6-19-25.
- Review of application for 107 Melba Street
The Planning & Zoning Board voted to approve the petition of Craig and Geralann Southard for a special permit with a Conditional Use Authorization to replace the 1904 house at 107 Melba Street with a new single‑family dwelling. The motion passed unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.
- Approved special permit with CAM for 107 Melba Street (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of 6/17/2025 meeting
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will review status reports for several school improvement projects. The body will consider payment requisitions and the selection of architects for new projects.
- Status report on Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition, renovations, and upgrades
- Status report on Jonathan Law High School technical education and child learning center space
- Status report on Joseph A. Foran High School technical education improvements
- Architect selection for E-Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools
- Architect selection for HVAC/Ventilation/Boiler/Masonry and partial roof replacement projects
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee approved the minutes from the May 22 meeting. It authorized a $7,104.98 contract with OmniData for access‑control at Pumpkin Delight Elementary and a $40,770.00 payment to Touch Tech Pro for audio‑visual equipment. The committee also voted to keep the Nutmeg contract retainage until the punch list is fully completed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved minutes of May 22, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved contract with OmniData $7,104.98 for front‑entrance access control at Pumpkin Delight Elementary (unanimous)
- Approved retainage of Nutmeg contract not to be reduced or released until punch list 100% complete (unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoice #1103 to Touch Tech Pro, LLC $40,770.00 for audio/visual equipment at Pumpkin Delight Elementary (unanimous)
- Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will consider a petition for a new multifamily development and review requests to waive external grease trap requirements for two properties. The body will also discuss a proposal regarding sewer use fees, connection charges, and impact fees.
- Petition for 20-unit multifamily development at 83 East Rutland Road
- Request to waive external grease trap requirement at 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue
- Request to waive external grease trap requirement at 1064 East Broadway
- Proposal for Sewer Use Fees, Facility Connection Charges & Impact Fees
The commission approved the application for a 20‑unit multifamily project at 83 East Rutland Road after a capacity analysis showed no impact on the sewer system. It also approved waivers allowing an AGRU in place of an external grease trap for 296‑300 Bridgeport Avenue and for 1064 East Broadway. The sewer use fee was confirmed at $361.92 effective July 1, 2025.
- Approved 20‑unit multifamily application at 83 East Rutland Rd (unanimous)
- Approved waiver of external grease trap, allow AGRU at 296‑300 Bridgeport Ave (unanimous)
- Approved waiver of external grease trap, use existing AGRU at 1064 East Broadway (unanimous)
- Confirmed sewer use fee of $361.92 effective July 1, 2025
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The council will hold a rescheduled virtual meeting to introduce new directors and discuss early childhood program updates. The body will review the LGP Transition and Early Start CT updates.
- Introduction of Team’s Lead Director Jamie Peterson and Site Director Emily Meredith Stein
- Updates regarding LGP Transition Consortium meeting from June 16
- Early Start CT updates including Nurture and Grow LGP Fiduciary update
- Discussion on hiring a new staff liaison and parent ambassador(s)
- Review of Stabilization Grant
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee will meet to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate with no specific items listed for discussion or decision.
The committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the June 23, 2025 meeting at 8:25 p.m. was also passed unanimously. No other actions were formally decided.
- Approved minutes of 04/29/25 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:25 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will meet to conduct the annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Cutaia in executive session. Following this, the board may take action on the Superintendent's contract for 2025-2028.
- Annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Cutaia
- Potential action on the 2025-2028 Superintendent Contract
The Board moved to adjourn to an executive session for the Superintendent’s annual evaluation, and the motion passed unanimously. Later, the Board approved a new three-year contract with Dr. Anna Cutaia, effective July 1 2025 through June 20 2028, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned without objection.
- Adjourned to executive session for Superintendent’s annual evaluation (unanimous)
- Approved three-year contract with Dr. Anna Cutaia, July 1 2025–June 20 2028 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (no objections)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will meet to review and consider two budget memo transfers for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting also includes the consideration of minutes from the April 28, 2025, regular meeting.
- Budget Memo Transfer #7, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25
- Budget Memo Transfer #8, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved Budget Memo Transfer #7, moving funds from General Fund 1005 and Sewer Fund 2812 for FY 2025. A second unanimous vote approved Budget Memo Transfer #8, also moving funds from the same accounts for FY 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved minutes of April 28, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #7, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY 25 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #8, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY 25 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The Commission is meeting to discuss the creation of a permanent part-time Payroll/Finance Assistant position. Members will also consider job description revisions for three Public Works roles already approved by the Union.
- Creation of a permanent part-time Payroll/Finance Assistant position
- Job description revisions for Fleet Manager
- Job description revisions for Building Maintenance Superintendent
- Job description revisions for Building Maintenance Foreman
The Civil Service Commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting. It also approved a new classification and job description for a permanent part‑time Payroll/Finance Assistant, replacing the former Payroll Clerk A position. The commission approved revisions to Public Works job descriptions for the Fleet Manager, Building Maintenance Superintendent, and Building Maintenance Foreman. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved April 21, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Approved new permanent part‑time Payroll/Finance Assistant classification (all in favor)
- Approved revisions to Public Works job descriptions for Fleet Manager, Building Maintenance Superintendent, and Building Maintenance Foreman (all in favor)
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension and Retirement Board will review 15 pension requests, including several fire department recalculations due to a litigation settlement. The board will also consider five withdrawals and refunds, three new entries, and a report from Beirne Wealth.
- 15 pension requests, including 11 fire department recalculations due to litigation settlement
- 5 withdrawal and refund applications
- 3 new applications of entry
- Invoice for GAMCO in the amount of $41,276.00
- Invoices for USI Consulting Group totaling $33,375.00
The Pension & Retirement Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. It accepted pension recalculations and applications for multiple retirees, approved several withdrawal and refund requests, and authorized payments to five vendors. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Kyle Brotherton fire pension recalculation ($127,824.10 annual) (unanimous)
- Accepted Kristie Callahan BOE food service pension application (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal refund for Hans Boah ($29,564.87) (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to GAMCO $41,276.00 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Principal Custody Solutions $1,736.24 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to Sprott $28,369.25 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment to USI Consulting Group $32,475.00 (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted to hold a public hearing for the 34 Buick Avenue development on July 16, 2025. They also approved a site walk for the same project on July 2, 2025, and accepted the June 4 minutes. No action was taken on the Cascade Blvd violation or the East Rutland Road application.
- Scheduled public hearing for IW-25-0036 (34 Buick Ave) on 7/16/25 (unanimous)
- Approved site walk for 34 Buick Ave on 7/2/25 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of 06/04/25 (unanimous)
- No action taken on violation IWC-25-0006 at 0 Cascade Blvd
- No action taken on application IW-25-0029 at 83 East Rutland Road
Library Board
The Board of Directors will receive a presentation on the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. Members will also review financial reports and updates on the Founder's Walk Phase 2 project.
- Presentation of the 2025–2029 Strategic Plan
- Founder's Walk Phase 2 updates and rendering
- Fund 76 Financial Statement
- Director Evaluation Meeting results from June 10
The Library Board approved the minutes from May 21, 2025, and adopted two financial transfers of $350 and $250 to the Mileage/Parking fund. The board voted to change the Challenged Material Policy term from 24 to 36 months and accepted the revised policy unanimously. Discussion of the General Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct policy was tabled to July, and the board entered executive session before adjourning unanimously.
- Accepted May 21, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Approved $350 transfer from Travel & Conference to Mileage/Parking
- Approved $250 transfer from Bibliomation to Mileage/Parking
- Changed Challenged Material Policy term to 36 months (motion carried)
- Accepted revised Challenged Material Policy (unanimous)
- Tabled General Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct policy discussion to July
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review permit applications and receive reports from the Harbor Master and various standing committees. The body will also discuss the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- Permit review for COP Application at 1 Point Beach Drive
- Permit review for LWRD Application at 182 Milford Point Rd
- Discussion of CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant
- Discussion of memorial plaques
The commission unanimously accepted the May 15, 2025 minutes. It approved mirroring the city’s Public Works fee structure for harbor facility use applications. It also approved the LWRD dock application for 182 Milford Point Rd, setting the dock length at 64 feet. Commissioners agreed to obtain new signage for the boat ramp dock.
- Accepted May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Mirrored Public Works fee structure for harbor Facility Use Application (unanimous)
- Approved LWRD Application 182 Milford Point Rd dock, 64‑ft length (unanimous)
- Agreed to obtain new signage for the boat ramp dock (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review documents and plans for two specific properties. The agenda includes a review of traffic studies and public comments regarding 843 North Street.
- Review of plans and documents for 67 James Street
- Review of plans, documents, and traffic studies for 843 North Street
- Review of 2024 public comments for 843 North Street
The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved a special permit and CAM for a single‑family home at 67 James Street. The board also approved the site‑plan review for a 44‑unit residential development at 843 North Street, attaching engineering conditions, with a 5‑3 vote. The minutes from the June 3 meeting were approved.
- Approved special permit and CAM for single‑family home at 67 James St (unanimous)
- Approved site‑plan for 44‑unit development at 843 North St with conditions (5‑3)
- Approved minutes from 6/3/25
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review department updates and personnel issues. The commission is scheduled to discuss the disposal of an old Inspector Vehicle and continue discussions regarding the Chief's employment performance and evaluation.
- Disposal of old Inspector Vehicle
- Employment performance and evaluation of Chief
The board approved a $15,000 increase to the Fire Chief’s base pay and a $10,000 increase to the Assistant Chiefs’ base pay, both effective July 1, 2025. It also authorized the disposal of a 2006 Ford Explorer, placed a $100 donation into the Good and Welfare Fund, and accepted the May 20 minutes. All motions carried unanimously.
- Approved $15,000 salary increase for Chief (position #42200001) effective 7/1/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 salary increase for Assistant Chiefs (positions #42200002 & #42200003) effective 7/1/2025 (unanimous)
- Approved disposal of 2006 Ford Explorer at Chief’s discretion (unanimous)
- Approved placement of $100 donation into Good and Welfare Fund (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to enter executive session for employment performance discussion (unanimous)
- Approved motion to return to public session (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will review observations from a May 27 site walk and address a resubmitted comment letter. The meeting includes discussions on environmental conditions and encroachments at specific locations.
- Review of site walk at end of Swanson Drive at Swanson Crescent regarding trees, invasive plants, and trash
- Discussion of resubmitted comment letter for 843 North Street
The commission voted unanimously to accept the May 2025 meeting minutes as written. They also agreed to resend a letter to David Soltis regarding 843 North Street. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m. by a unanimous motion.
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Resent letter to David Soltis, 843 North Street (action taken)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:58 p.m. (unanimous)
Milford Department of Human Services
The Human Services Board of Directors will meet via teleconference. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
- Approval of February 18, 2025 minutes
The Milford Human Services Board of Directors met via teleconference and approved the minutes from the prior meeting. The director's report detailed case management, grant funding status, and program updates, but no substantive policy decisions were made.
- Approved minutes from prior meeting (motion by J. Campbell, seconded by M. Tranquilli)
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from city health divisions. The agenda consists of procedural updates and departmental reports.
- Approval of 5/20/2025 Minutes
- Environmental Division Report
- Nursing Division Report
- Emergency Preparedness Report
- Community Health Division Report
The Board of Health approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions or policy decisions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved May 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous; motion by E. Monforte, seconded by P. Vasilas)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous; motion by P. Vasilas, seconded by C. Gonillo)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Milford School Readiness Council will meet virtually to introduce new directors and discuss the LGP Transition. The body will also review updates regarding Early Start CT and the Nurture and Grow LGP fiduciary status.
- Introduction of Jamie Peterson (Team’s Lead Director) and Emily Meredith Stein (Site Director)
- Updates regarding LGP Transition Consortium meeting from June 16
- Fiduciary update for Early Start Milford: Nurture and Grow LGP
- Discussion on hiring a new staff liaison and parent ambassador(s)
- Review of Stabilization Grant
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve minutes from the May 2025 annual meeting. The body will also review May 2025 disbursements and June 2025 accrued payables.
- Approval of May 2025 disbursements
- Approval of June 2025 accrued payables
- Review of May 2025 Annual Meeting minutes
The board unanimously accepted the May 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved Resolution #1609 to accept May 2025 disbursements and Resolution #1610 to disburse accrued payables for June 2025. The board also unanimously adopted a motion to adjourn the meeting.
- Accepted May 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #1609 – acceptance of May 2025 disbursements (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #1610 – disbursement of accrued June 2025 payables (5-0)
- Adopted motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)
Civil Service Commission
The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been canceled.
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The regular meeting of the Milford Historic Preservation Commission scheduled for June 16, 2025, has been cancelled.
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission is meeting to review the outcomes of several May events. The body will also discuss plans for July 4th activities at the old cemetery and Liberty Rock.
- Review of placing 830 flags at city cemeteries on 5/24/25
- Review of Wreath Laying at the Doughboy and other monuments
- Review of the Memorial Day Parade held 5/25/25
- Review of the Milford Bank 5K and plaque presentation at Lisman Landing
- Planning for July 4th at the old cemetery and Liberty Rock
The commission voted unanimously to accept the May meeting minutes. It approved plans for July 4, 2025 ceremonies at the old cemetery and Liberty Rock, and for a September 13, 2025 ceremony with the Connecticut Army National Guard Ceremonial Band on the Milford Green. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted May minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled July 4, 2025 ceremonies at old cemetery and Liberty Rock (planned)
- Scheduled September 13, 2025 ceremony with Connecticut Army National Guard Ceremonial Band on Milford Green (planned)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The commission is holding a special meeting to review reports and address unfinished business. Key discussion points include non-resident fees and the Bench Dedication Program.
- Non-resident fees
- Bench Dedication Program
- Golf Course Report
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The body will also elect a new Commission Chair to fill a vacancy.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for 23-25 Central Ave by Walter and Luba Ortoleva
- Election of Commission Chair to fill vacancy
- Discussion on Attorney Berchem’s advice regarding AirBnBs, ground mounted satellite dishes, and signage
- Discussion on replacement and expansions of driveways and parking areas
The commission unanimously approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for new roofing and shed dormers at 23‑25 Central Ave. It also elected Ms. Henley and Ms. Kennard as co‑chairs of the South of the Green Historic District #2, effective June 11, 2025 through Jan. 31, 2026. Minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for roof and shed dormers at 23‑25 Central Ave. (unanimous)
- Elected Ms. Henley and Ms. Kennard as Co‑Chairs (3‑0‑2 abstain)
- Approved minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Recessed to public hearing (unanimous)
- Re‑convened after public hearing (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:07 p.m. (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Course Commission will meet to discuss ongoing operations at Orchards Golf Course. The body will review reports from various committees and address unfinished business regarding equipment and maintenance.
- Irrigation updates
- Golf cart and irrigation parts
- Rodent control
- Mini Golf report
- Financial report
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes of the May 14, 2025 meeting. No new business was taken up. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss unfinished business regarding various drainage and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. These items involve infrastructure and erosion control across several local areas.
- Point Beach drainage/CDBG projects
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road projects
- Morningside Road Revetment
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area projects
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the May 13 minutes without dissent. It approved a contract with engineering firm GEI, estimated at $10,000‑$20,000, to restart permitting for the Wildemere/Walnut Beach project. The board had no new business and adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Adopted May 13 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved $10k‑$20k contract with GEI for Wildemere/Walnut Beach permitting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Energy Advisory Board
The Energy Advisory Board will meet to discuss ongoing research regarding a lighting ordinance. The board also plans to follow up with the Health Department to request a needs assessment.
- Lighting Ordinance research
- Health Department needs assessment request
The Energy Advisory Board unanimously approved the April and May meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a motion to draft a letter to Mayor Giannattasio, Health Director Deepa Joseph, and Public Works Director Chris Saley emphasizing sustainability, energy efficiency, and health in the new building project. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved April and May meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved motion to draft letter to Mayor Giannattasio, Health Director Deepa Joseph, and Public Works Director Chris Saley (unanimous)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Board of Police Commissioners will review site plan requests for several local developments. The commission will also consider administrative matters and personnel performance in executive session.
- Site Plan Review for 44 Unit Residential Development at 843 North St.
- Coastal Area Site Plan Special Exception for Chick-Fil-A at 1357 Boston Post Rd
- Preliminary Site Plan for Gas Station/Convenience Store at 17-25 Bridgeport Ave
- Donation of $100 to DARE fund from Paula O’Brien
- Performance review of two employees in executive session
The commission voted 3-2-1 to accept the Traffic Division recommendation for the 44-unit residential development at 843 North St., despite resident safety concerns. A motion to table the item failed 1-5. The commission also unanimously approved traffic recommendations for a Chick-Fil-A at 1357 Boston Post Rd, Founders Walk/Shipyard Lane, and a gas station at 17-25 Bridgeport Ave.
- Approved Traffic Division recommendation for 44-unit development at 843 North St. (3-2-1)
- Motion to table 843 North St. site plan failed (1-5)
- Approved Coastal Area Site Plan for Chick-Fil-A at 1357 Boston Post Rd (unanimous)
- Approved Founders Walk/Shipyard Lane Addendum 2 (unanimous)
- Approved preliminary site plan for gas station at 17-25 Bridgeport Ave (unanimous)
- Accepted $100 donation to DARE fund from Paula O'Brien (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted department reports (unanimous)
Council on Aging
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss administrative reports and new business. The agenda includes reviews of employee accrued time and a report on the life expectancy of vehicles.
- Notice to employees regarding accrued time
- Vehicles’ Life Expectancy Report
- Fundraisers discussion
- Executive Session regarding a membership issue/concern
The board approved the meeting agenda and the May 12, 2025 minutes. It authorized keeping $20,000 of Silvestro/Gambardella funds liquid and placing the remaining balance in a CD. The board then entered an executive session to discuss a personnel issue before adjourning the meeting.
- Approved agenda with deletions/additions (motion by Linda, seconded by Mary Lou) – prevailed
- Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Linda, seconded by Phil) – prevailed
- Approved keeping $20,000 of Silvestro/Gambardella funds liquid and placing remaining funds in a CD (motion by John, seconded by Phil) – prevailed
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel issue (motion by Linda, seconded by Shirley) – prevailed
- Adjourned meeting (motion by Linda, seconded by Ben) – prevailed
Board of Education
The Board of Education will consider updates to policies regarding school climate and restorative practices for challenging behavior. Members will also review end-of-year budget transfers and determine salaries for two Assistant Superintendents.
- Policy 5131.911 School Climate Policy
- Policy 5144.12 Challenging Behavior Prevention - Restorative Practices
- End of Year Budget Transfers
- Salary for Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
- Salary for Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations
The board unanimously approved two new policies: the School Climate Policy and the Challenging Behavior Prevention–Restorative Practices Policy. It also approved the administration’s recommended 2024‑2025 budget transfers totaling $1,321,128. The board then approved the salaries for the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and the Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved Board policy 5131.911 School Climate Policy (unanimous)
- Approved Board policy 5144.12 Challenging Behavior Prevention–Restorative Practices Policy (unanimous)
- Approved 2024‑2025 budget transfers totaling $1,321,128 (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: minutes of May 19, May 27 and June 2 special meetings (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment to executive session to discuss assistant superintendent salaries (unanimous)
- Approved salaries for Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning and Assistant Superintendent of Business and Operations (unanimous)
- Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will hold a meeting on June 9, 2025, to discuss standard procedural items, including approval of past minutes, treasurer and warden reports, and committee updates. New business includes a request from M.O.A.R. for project assistance and ongoing fundraising efforts.
- M.O.A.R. requests wish list of projects (e.g., storage room conversion, kitchen updates)
- Dog Licensing Event at Pet Supplies Plus (Ms. Woods-King)
- Website Fundraising for Animal Medical Needs (QR Code proposal)
- Board Member opening (Ms. Woods-King)
- Faces of Rescue Calendar Fundraiser (Ms. Woods-King)
The Animal Shelter Commission approved the use of up to $10,000 from the Other Med Fees and Services account to cover medical expenses for May and June 2025, with a unanimous vote. The previously scheduled dog‑licensing event at Pet Supplies Plus was postponed. Commissioners agreed the shelter should prioritize storage and supply needs over labor for interior projects and will forward a wish‑list of needed items to Ms. Guglielmi of M.O.A.R.
- Approved up to $10,000 for medical bills (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 5/12/25 (unanimous)
- Approved warden’s report (unanimous)
- Postponed dog licensing event at Pet Supplies Plus
- Decided shelter needs storage and supplies rather than labor
- Agreed to communicate wish‑list items to Ms. Guglielmi
- Discussed use of newly fenced area for dog exercise (no vote recorded)
- Approved donation of $650 for May (discussion, no formal vote recorded)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission will meet via Zoom to review street tree replacements and requests. The body will also discuss the Parsons Arboretum Tree Walk and review trees for future walks.
- Street tree replacements and tree requests
- Parsons Arboretum Tree Walk discussion
- Financial update
The commission unanimously approved the amended minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. The Tree Ordinance was tabled for this meeting. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 p.m.
- Approved amended May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
- Tabled Tree Ordinance (no vote recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimously)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The committee will meet to review the FY ’26 budget and grant projects. The session includes reports from the treasurer, producers, and chairman, as well as a discussion on the programming schedule for graduations and meetings.
- FY ’26 Budget
- Grant Projects
- Programming schedule for graduations and meetings
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency unanimously modified the cease‑and‑desist order for 0 Cascade Blvd, requiring the dumped material be removed by June 12, 2025 and that CT DEEP protocols for threatened and endangered species be followed. The Agency also unanimously issued a Jurisdictional Ruling for the pre‑application at 20 Rita Lane, approving the above‑ground pool and decks as having no impact on adjacent wetlands. The minutes from the May 21 meeting were accepted with two abstentions, and no action was taken on the 83 East Rutland Road development proposal.
- Modified violation IWC-25-0006 (0 Cascade Blvd) – remove material by 6/12/25, apply CT DEEP species protocols (unanimous)
- Issued Jurisdictional Ruling for IW-25-0018 (20 Rita Lane) pool and decks – no wetland impact (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of 05/21/25 as presented (carried; Black and Ricci abstained)
- No action taken on IW-25-0029 (83 East Rutland Road) development proposal
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for June 4, 2025, has been cancelled. A special meeting is scheduled for June 12, 2025.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board is meeting to review plans and documents for three specific properties. The board will also consider the approval of minutes from May 2025 meetings.
- Review of plans for 282 Quarry Road
- Review of plans, stormwater report, and traffic report for 708 Boston Post Road
- Review of documents for 50 Daniel Street
- Approval of minutes from May 2025 meetings
The Planning & Zoning Board approved three motions for 708 Boston Post Road: a Special Exception, a Site Plan, and a Resubdivision for a child daycare facility. All three motions passed unanimously (7‑0). The board also approved a Special Permit for an indoor soccer/recreation facility at 282 Quarry Road (7‑0) and a Special Permit for an outdoor entertainment patio at 50 Daniel Street (6‑1). The minutes from the May 28 meeting were approved.
- Approved Special Exception for child daycare at 708 Boston Post Road (7‑0)
- Approved Site Plan for child daycare at 708 Boston Post Road (7‑0)
- Approved Resubdivision for child daycare at 708 Boston Post Road (7‑0)
- Approved Special Permit for indoor soccer/recreation at 282 Quarry Road (7‑0)
- Approved Special Permit for outdoor entertainment patio at 50 Daniel Street (6‑1)
- Approved minutes from 5/28/25 (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will determine long range facilities planning concepts and the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026-2031. Members will also discuss a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the long range facilities plan.
- Determination of Long Range Facilities Planning Concept(s)
- Discussion on Request for Proposal (RFP) for Long Range Facilities Plan
- Action on Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2031
The board unanimously approved a long‑range facilities planning concept that includes building one new high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools, with a contingency plan if a new high school site is not available. The board also unanimously approved the 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan as presented by administration and will forward it to the mayor for funding consideration. Both motions were adopted without opposition.
- Approved long‑range facilities planning concepts (1 new HS, 2 MS, 6 ES) – unanimous
- Approved 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan – unanimous
- Adjourned meeting – unanimous
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider the proposed general budget, revenues, and appropriations for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The body will also review requests for a new health department building and several state contracts.
- Voting on the proposed general budget, revenues, and appropriations for FY 2025-2026
- Approval for construction of a new City Building for the Milford Health Department
- Contract amendment between the City of Milford and the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
- Electronic Voting Equipment Lease Agreement with the State of Connecticut
- Consideration of refunds totaling $33,691.37
The Board of Aldermen finalized the FY 2025‑26 city budget with an 8‑7 vote. It also approved the construction of a new Milford Health Department building, authorizing the use of $4.9 million ARPA funds, by a 9‑5 vote. Additional actions included appointing a new Animal Shelter Commission member and approving two contracts and an electronic voting lease.
- Approved FY 2025‑26 budget (8‑7)
- Approved appointment of Kimberly Jenkins to Animal Shelter Commission (unanimous)
- Authorized new City Building for Milford Health Department, using ARPA funds (9‑5)
- Approved State of Connecticut Department of Public Health contract amendment (9‑5)
- Approved Electronic Voting Equipment Lease Agreement (13‑1)
- Approved minutes of May 5, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous)
- Challenge to Chairman's ruling failed (8‑7)
Sewer Commission
The Board of Sewer Commissioners has established the sewer user fee for fiscal year 2025-2026. This fee covers the operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of the public wastewater treatment works.
- Sewer service fee set at $361.92 per modified equivalent unit
- Payment due dates: July 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026
- Delinquent payments subject to 1.5% monthly interest (18% per year)
- Deadline for written appeals: 21 days after May 30, 2025
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing to determine if a sewer service fee of $361.92 per modified equivalent unit is sufficient for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This fee covers the operation, maintenance, and replacement costs of public wastewater treatment works.
- Proposed sewer service fee of $361.92 per modified equivalent unit for 2025-2026
The Milford Sewer Commission met by videoconference on May 28, 2025 to hear public comments on the proposed 2025‑2026 sewer use fee. Commissioners and staff listened to residents expressing support for a fee increase to address issues at the Housatonic Wastewater Treatment Plant. No vote or formal decision on the fee was recorded.
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will consider three applications regarding wastewater flow limits and grease trap requirements. The body will also discuss a proposal for sewer use fees, connection charges, and impact fees.
- 141 Merwin Avenue: Proposed restaurant flow exceeding allowable limits
- 129 Plains Rd: Proposed hotel to multi-family conversion flow exceeding allowable limits
- 1064 East Broadway: Request to waive external grease trap for existing AGRU
- 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue and 15 Edgefield Avenue: Tabled grease trap waiver requests
- Proposal for Sewer Use Fees, Facility Connection Charges & Impact Fees
The commission unanimously approved a $15.48 increase in the Sewer Use Fee, raising the total to $361.92 effective July 1. It also unanimously approved three applications: a new restaurant at 141 Merwin Avenue, a hotel‑to‑multifamily conversion at 129 Plains Road, and a grease‑trap waiver for Food Fare Deli at 1064 East Broadway (pending a menu and cleaning contract). Two other grease‑trap waiver requests (296‑300 Bridgeport Avenue and 15 Edgefield Avenue) were tabled with instructions to return with the required documentation.
- Approved Sewer Use Fee increase to $361.92 (unanimous)
- Approved restaurant application at 141 Merwin Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved conversion of 129 Plains Rd hotel to multifamily residences (unanimous)
- Approved waiver of external grease trap for 1064 East Broadway Food Fare Deli, pending menu and cleaning contract (unanimous)
- Tabled grease‑trap waiver for 296‑300 Bridgeport Avenue, request to return with menu and cleaning contract (unanimous)
- Tabled grease‑trap waiver for 15 Edgefield Avenue, request to return with menu and cleaning contract (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will discuss ways to promote economic development in the CDD-3 Zone. The discussion includes examining the introduction of housing into this zone.
- Discussion of zoning regulation changes for the CDD-3 Zone
- Examination of introducing housing into the CDD-3 Zone
The special meeting was for discussion only and no votes were taken. Members examined possible zoning changes in the CDD‑3 zone to spur economic development and address the housing shortage. They agreed to hold a public comment forum to gather community input, with the date to be determined. No formal approvals or rejections were recorded.
- Arrange public comment forum on CDD-3 zoning changes (date TBD)
Conservation Commission
The Milford Conservation Commission will meet to discuss procedures for collecting data on trees, invasive plants, native wildlife, and trash at a site walk near Swanson Drive. The group will also consider organizing a neighborhood cleanup and adding signage where dumping occurs.
- Site walk at end of Swanson Drive at Swanson Crescent
- Discuss trash cleanup and neighbor involvement
- Consider new signage at dumping sites
- Plan for photographing encroachments and visible issues
The Conservation Commission meeting on May 27, 2025 did not achieve a quorum, so it was not called to order. No agenda items were considered, and no actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The attendance list recorded five members present and six absent.
Board of Education
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to collect community comments on draft concepts for long range facilities planning. This is a public hearing where residents can provide objective feedback on the planning concepts.
- Public hearing on Long Range Facilities Planning Draft Concepts
The Milford Board of Education held a public hearing on draft concepts for the long‑range facilities plan. No formal approvals, denials, or votes on the plan were recorded. The meeting was adjourned after a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and faced no objections.
- Motion to adjourn approved (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The committee will receive status reports on improvements at Pumpkin Delight Elementary, Jonathan Law High School, and Joseph A. Foran High School. Members will discuss cost overruns and consider payment requisitions. The meeting also includes the selection of architects for E-Sports arenas, HVAC improvements, and roof replacements.
- Discussion of cost overruns at Jonathan Law High School and Joseph A. Foran High School
- Selection of architect via RFQ for E-Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools
- Selection of architect via RFQ for HVAC, ventilation, boiler, and masonry improvements
- Selection of architect via RFQ for partial roof replacement projects
- Consideration of payment requisitions #2, #4, and #6
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 special meeting. It also unanimously approved a payment of $376.73 to Tecton Architects for architectural services on Pumpkin Delight Elementary School renovations.
- Approved minutes of April 24, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $376.73 to Tecton Architects (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted unanimously to modify the cease‑and‑desist order for 64 Quarry Road, adding maintenance of erosion controls, a split‑rail fence, and a site inspection by June 2. It also voted unanimously to uphold and modify the cease‑and‑desist order for 0 Cascade Boulevard, requiring permission to access adjacent property, installation of erosion controls, submission of reports and mitigation plans, and compliance with DEEP protocols. The minutes from the April 16 meeting were accepted unanimously.
- Modified cease‑and‑desist order for 64 Quarry Rd: maintain erosion controls until 6/1, install split‑rail fence, schedule inspection by 6/2 (unanimous)
- Uphold and modify cease‑and‑desist order for 0 Cascade Blvd: obtain property permission, install erosion controls by 5/23, submit status report, mitigation plan, timeline, and follow DEEP species protocols by 6/2 (unanimous)
- Accepted minutes of 04/16/25 as presented (unanimous)
Library Board
The Board of Directors will meet to review financial and director reports. Discussions include the library's strategic plan and updates on the Founder’s Walk – Phase 2 project.
- Founder’s Walk – Phase 2
- Strategic Plan
- Deliver-It Grant
- Patron Credit Card Option
- Director Evaluation Committee
The board approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The members of the Director Evaluation Committee were announced (Creedon, Oliver, Kemp, Uchaczyk, Piselli, Carroll). The meeting was adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Accepted minutes from April 16, 2025 (motion passed)
- Appointed Director Evaluation Committee members: Creedon, Oliver, Kemp, Uchaczyk, Piselli, Carroll
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will meet to consider a special permit and Coastal Area Site Plan Review for 42 Melba Street. The board will also review minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting.
- Special Permit and Coastal Area Site Plan Review for 42 Melba Street
- Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
The Planning & Zoning Board approved the petition of Joseph Codespoti for a Special Permit with Coastal Site Plan Review to construct a single‑family dwelling on Map 29, Block 558, Parcel 18 (42 Melba Street). The motion was moved by Mr. Satti, seconded by Mr. Agnese, and passed unanimously with all eight members voting in favor. No other substantive decisions were made at this meeting.
- Approved Special Permit for single-family dwelling on 42 Melba St (unanimous)
- Approved meeting minutes (5/6/2025) unanimously
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review department updates and personnel issues. The commission will discuss the purchase of new vehicles and address a specific bidding grievance.
- Discussion on purchase of new Ford Maverick
- Discussion on purchase of Incident Command Vehicle
- Grievance #25-006 Bidding
The Fire Commission approved the purchase of a new Ford Maverick from the regular budget for FY 25‑26. It also granted the Chief authority to seek financing and bonding for a new Car 4 Incident Command Vehicle. The board denied Grievance 25‑006, citing non‑compliance with the collective bargaining agreement. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved purchase of a new Ford Maverick (unanimous)
- Granted Chief authority to seek financing for Car 4 Incident Command Vehicle (unanimous)
- Denied Grievance 25‑006 for failure to comply with CBA (unanimous)
- Accepted April 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Entered and exited executive session as scheduled (unanimous motions)
- Adjourned meeting at 20:26 (unanimous)
Milford Department of Human Services
The Milford Department of Human Services and Milford Youth and Family Services announced that the Human Services Board of Directors meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, was canceled because a quorum was not present.
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from city health divisions. The agenda consists of procedural updates and departmental reports.
- Approval of 3/18/2025 Minutes
- Environmental Division Report
- Nursing Division Report
- Emergency Preparedness Report
- Community Health Division Report
The Milford Board of Health unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. No other actions, approvals, or votes were recorded at this session.
- Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Milford School Readiness Council will hold a virtual meeting on May 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss updates from the Local Governance Partnership (LGP) Transition Consortium, review Early Start CT funding allocations, and determine Milford’s fiduciary role for the program. The council will also consider hiring a new staff liaison and parent ambassadors, review program reports, and hear a site visit debrief from February 24–25.
- Determine Milford’s LGP fiduciary role (Milford Public School, City of Milford, or non-profit) for Early Start CT funding
- Hire new staff liaison and 2 parent ambassadors
- Review Early Start CT updates and funding awarded to Milford
- Site visit debrief from February 24–25 focusing on learning environment and student screenings
- Consideration of minutes from February 18, 2025 meeting
The committee unanimously approved the new name for Milford’s Local Governance Partnership (LGP). The council also unanimously accepted the LGP’s Mission and Vision as presented. February council minutes were approved without discussion. A subcommittee meeting was scheduled for June 2 to determine the LGP fiduciary and a regular meeting was set for June 17 at 5:30 PM.
- Approved LGP name “Early Start Milford: Nurture and Grow” (unanimous)
- Approved LGP Mission and Vision as presented (unanimous)
- Approved February council minutes as written (unanimous)
- Scheduled subcommittee meeting for June 2 to decide LGP fiduciary (planned)
- Scheduled next committee meeting for June 17 at 5:30 PM (planned)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership will meet to review financial disbursements and payables. The board will also consider the certification of the SEMAP for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025.
- Acceptance of April 2025 disbursements
- Approval of May 2025 accrued payables
- Certification of SEMAP for F.Y.E. March 31, 2025
The commissioners accepted the April 2025 meeting minutes and approved disbursements for April and May 2025. They nominated the board officers for the coming term. They also approved the Section 8 Management Assessment Program (SEMAP) certification for FY‑2025 and authorized the Executive Director to submit it to HUD.
- Accepted April 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
- Approved disbursement of April 2025 funds (4‑0)
- Approved disbursement of May 2025 accrued payables (4‑0)
- Amended agenda to add Resolutions 1607 and 1608 (4‑0)
- Nominated officers: Chairman Bergami III, Vice‑Chairman Montalbano, Treasurer Borer Jr., Assistant Treasurer Joseph, Resident Commissioner Edwards (4‑0)
- Approved SEMAP Certification for FY‑2025 and authorized Executive Director to submit to HUD (4‑0)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss and finalize draft concepts for Long Range Facilities Planning. The meeting includes planning for a public hearing on May 27 and a subsequent meeting on June 2 to adopt concepts and discuss an RFP.
- Finalization of Long Range Facilities Planning Draft Concept(s)
- Public Hearing scheduled for May 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Parsons Auditorium
- Special Meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, to adopt concepts and discuss RFP
- Approval of May 12, 2025 Business Meeting Minutes
The Milford Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the draft concepts for long‑range facilities planning, which propose one new high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools with a contingency plan for existing high schools. The board also approved the minutes from the May 12, 2025 business meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved long‑range facilities planning draft concepts (unanimous)
- Approved May 12, 2025 business meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Finance
The Milford Board of Finance will not meet on its regularly scheduled meeting night of May 19, 2025. The Board is scheduled to resume its routine meeting schedule in June 2025.
Civil Service Commission
The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, has been canceled.
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The Milford Historic Preservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Certificate of Appropriateness for 17-19 Cherry Street. The commission will also discuss outreach spending for the 2024/25 Aldermanic allotment and the status of the Stowe Barn.
- Public hearing for COA: 17-19 Cherry Street
- Discussion of 2024/25 Aldermanic allotment spending for outreach
- Stowe Barn status update
- Consideration of payment requisitions
The commission denied the Certificate of Appropriateness for the redevelopment of 17‑19 Cherry Street. The motion to approve the COA failed unanimously. The commission also approved the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes, closed the public hearing, and adjourned, each by unanimous vote.
- Reordered agenda to discuss Cherry Street hearing before minutes (unanimous)
- Motion to approve Certificate of Appropriateness for 17‑19 Cherry St. failed unanimously
- Motion to close public hearing carried unanimously
- Motion to approve April 21, 2025 minutes carried unanimously
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Founders Walk Phase 2 Committee will meet to review invoices and purchase requisitions, consider amendments to the contract with Silver Petrucelli, and discuss change orders for the project. A project update is also on the agenda.
- Review of invoices and purchase requisitions
- Amendments to contract with Silver Petrucelli
- Discussion of change orders for the project
- Project update
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension and Retirement Board will receive the July 1, 2024 Actuarial Valuation Report from USI Consulting Group, consider pension requests and new member applications, and review an independent financial statement for the six months ended December 31, 2024. The board may also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation involving a police member and a fire disability case.
- July 1, 2024 Actuarial Valuation Report presented by USI Consulting Group
- Pension requests: Marianne Klinga (early) and Catherine H. Ratzenberger (normal with 50% CA)
- Withdrawal/refund for Kelley Brown (BOE, entered 06/28/2021, terminated 02/13/2025)
- Four new pension plan applications: Kyle Davoli, Tueana Jefferson, Laurel Myers, Miladys Velez
- Invoices totaling $141,912 for investment managers and accounting services
The Pension & Retirement Board authorized a $150,000 investment, representing 10% of the portfolio, in Arsenal Elevate K-12. It approved early retirement for Marianne Klinga and normal retirement with a 50% contingent annuitant option for Catherine Ratzenberger. The board tabled a disability pension request for Peter Phelan pending two independent medical exams. Several invoices totaling $165,000 were approved for payment.
- Approved $150,000 investment in Arsenal Elevate K-12 (9-1 vote)
- Accepted Marianne Klinga early retirement pension (unanimous)
- Accepted Catherine Ratzenberger normal retirement pension with 50% CA (unanimous)
- Tabled Peter Phelan service‑connected disability pension pending two IMEs (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal and refund for Kelley Brown in the amount of $8,568.34 (unanimous)
- Authorized payment of nine invoices totaling $165,000 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of the April 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will review minutes from April 2025, hear reports from the chairman, director, and harbor master, and discuss old business including the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant, memorial plaques, and information on Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority. No permit reviews are scheduled.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant discussion
- Memorial plaques update
- Information on Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority
- Standing committee reports (Lisman Landing, Finance, Nominating, Harbor & Mooring, Housatonic, Amendments, Shellfishing)
- Public comments limited to three minutes
The commission unanimously accepted the corrected minutes from the April 17 meeting. A motion to approve the draft layout for the memorial plaque honoring chairmen, harbormasters, and commissioners was passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No permits or new business were acted upon.
- Accepted April 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved memorial plaque layout (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting with committee reports and management updates. Items for discussion include irrigation system maintenance, golf cart and irrigation parts, and a report on rounds played at the course.
- Unfinished business on irrigation and golf cart & irrigation parts
- Management report on rounds played
- Committee reports including Building and Grounds, Financial, League Liaisons, Negotiations, and Mini Golf
- Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025 meeting
The Golf Commission unanimously approved a motion to buy golf cart parts and other miscellaneous items, not exceeding $5,500. The minutes of the April 9, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved purchase of golf cart parts and miscellaneous items up to $5,500 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission holds a regular meeting on May 14, 2025 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. They will review Certificate of Appropriateness applications for 8 Union Street (Jake Luckman & Ariel Mizov) and 41 Green Street (Daniel and Matthew Wypychoski). Unfinished business includes discussion of attorney advice on AirBnBs, ground-mounted satellite dishes, signage, and replacement/expansion of driveways and parking areas.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application by Jake Luckman & Ariel Mizov, 8 Union Street
- Certificate of Appropriateness application by Daniel Wypychoski and Matthew Wypychoski, 41 Green Street
- Discussion of attorney advice on AirBnBs, ground-mounted satellite dishes, and signage
- Discussion of replacement and expansions of driveways and parking areas
The Milford Historic District Commission approved a garden fence and arbor for 8 Union Street and granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for window and chimney work at 41 Green Street. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also approved the April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (two members abstained) and adjourned the meeting.
- Recessed to public hearing at 6:34 p.m. (unanimous)
- Approved garden fence, arbor, and fence modification for 8 Union Street (unanimous)
- Suspended regular meeting to consider COA for 41 Green Street (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 41 Green Street (unanimous)
- Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (Mr. Ortoleva and Ms. Kennard abstained)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:53 p.m. (unanimous)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss unfinished business regarding various drainage and CDBG projects. The meeting includes updates on the Resiliency Plan and the Program for Public Information.
- Point Beach drainage project
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road drainage project
- Morningside Road Revetment
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area drainage
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the April 8, 2025 minutes with a unanimous vote. Members received updates on multiple flood‑and‑erosion projects, but no approvals, denials, or other actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted April 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Milford Tree Commission will consider street tree replacement requests and discuss plans for a future tree walk at the Parsons Arboretum. The meeting includes approval of April minutes and a financial update. No inter-agency reviews are scheduled.
- Approval of minutes from April 14, 2025
- Financial update
- Street tree replacements and tree requests
- Parsons Arboretum Tree Walk discussion and outdoor review of trees
The commission approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The proposed tree ordinance was tabled, leaving it for future consideration. Commissioners discussed and agreed on a route for a fall tree‑walk at the Parsons Government Complex, City Hall, and Lower Pond. The meeting was adjourned after a motion passed.
- Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Tabled Tree Ordinance (postponed)
- Agreed on path for fall tree walk at Parsons Government Complex, City Hall, and Lower Pond
- Motion to adjourn meeting passed
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with routine items including call to order, public comment, and approval of April meeting minutes. Old business includes continued research on a lighting ordinance and a follow-up with the Health Department to request a needs assessment. No new business is listed. The meeting is primarily procedural with discussions on ongoing projects.
- Lighting Ordinance Research (old business)
- Follow up with Health Department – Request needs assessment (old business)
- Approval of meeting minutes from 04/08/25 Regular Meeting
The board did not approve the minutes from the April 8 meeting because a motion was not made. No response was received regarding the Health Department building, though a site was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board on May 6. Members agreed to prepare additional information on DarkSky and other streetlighting standards for the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned by motion.
- Adjourn meeting (motion by Brandon Mark, seconded by Pieter Moen) – passed
- Prepare additional information on DarkSky and streetlighting standards for next meeting – agreed (no vote recorded)
- Previous meeting minutes not approved (motion not made) – pending
Council on Aging
The Board of Directors will hold a monthly meeting on May 12, 2025, at the Milford Senior Center. They will discuss a suggestion to move the Silvestro/Gambardella Fund into a certificate of deposit, review an engagement letter from Cohen Kaufman, and consider open grants and fundraising strategies.
- Discussion on moving Silvestro/Gambardella Fund into a CD
- Review of Cohen Kaufman Engagement Letter
- Discussion on Open Grants
- Fundraising strategies including Milford Food Bank, Comedy Show, The Great Give, and Golden Glamour Pageant
The council approved several procedural motions, including amending the agenda to add an executive session, approving the April 14 minutes, and referring the Treasurer's report to the finance committee. The board also approved engaging Cohen, Kaufman under the terms of their existing engagement letter. An executive session was held to discuss a personnel matter, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Amended agenda to include executive session (approved)
- Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (approved)
- Referred Treasurer's report to finance committee (approved)
- Engaged Cohen, Kaufman per engagement letter (approved)
- Entered executive session to discuss personnel issue (approved)
- Adjourned meeting (approved)
Police Commission
The Board of Police Commissioners will consider appointments, hear citizen comments, and approve previous minutes. They will discuss a donation from the Citizens Academy ($300 to DARE, $260 to the Academy account) and review planning and zoning requests, including a special exception for a child daycare at 708 Boston Post Rd and a special permit for indoor soccer/rec at 282 Quarry Rd. The agenda also includes a proposed marked crosswalk and stop sign relocation at Center St./Broad St., as well as various department reports and a possible executive session on personnel matters.
- Donation from Citizens Academy: $300 to DARE Program and $260 to Citizens Academy Account
- Special exception for child daycare facility at 708 Boston Post Rd
- Special permit to establish indoor soccer/rec and separate office use at 282 Quarry Rd, Units E-H
- Marked crosswalk and relocation of stop sign at Center St./Broad St.
- Executive session to consider report on appointment, employment, or dismissal of department employee
The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting and accepted donations of $300 to the DARE program and $260 to the Citizens Academy account. It also approved a special exception for a child daycare at 708 Boston Post Road and a special permit for an indoor soccer/recreation facility at 282 Quarry Road, Units E‑H. The traffic division’s recommendation to mark a crosswalk and relocate a stop sign at Center and Broad Streets was approved, and several departmental reports were accepted. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted $300 donation to DARE Program and $260 to Citizens Academy Account (unanimous)
- Approved Special Exception for Child Daycare Facility at 708 Boston Post Road (unanimous)
- Approved Special Permit for indoor soccer/rec and office use at 282 Quarry Rd, Units E‑H (unanimous)
- Accepted Special Investigations, Detective, Crime Prevention, and Traffic Division reports (unanimous)
- Approved marked crosswalk and stop‑sign relocation at Center St./Broad St. (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a business meeting to consider final adoption of the 2025-26 school budget, approve Ed Specifications for Tech Ed, and conduct second readings of two policies on school climate and challenging behavior prevention. The agenda also includes student recognition, superintendent's report, and public comment.
- Final adoption of the 2025-26 Milford Board of Education Budget
- Approval of Ed Specifications for Tech Ed
- Second reading of Board Policy 5131.911 School Climate Policy
- Second reading of Board Policy 5144.12 Challenging Behavior Prevention - Restorative Practices
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from April 14 and April 28 meetings
The Board adopted the 2025-26 budget totaling $114,017,417, incorporating the amendment‑1 line‑item reductions recommended by the administration. After the original motion failed 7‑3, the amendment was approved unanimously and the revised budget motion passed unanimously. The Board also unanimously approved the Educational Specifications for the Technical Education Classroom and Child Learning Center project at Jonathan Law High School and approved the consent agenda items.
- Original budget motion failed 7-3
- Amendment #1 to budget reductions passed unanimously
- Amendment #2 adding "middle school" wording adopted
- Revised budget motion adopted unanimously ($114,017,417)
- Educational Specifications for Technical Education Classroom and Child Learning Center project approved unanimously
- Consent agenda items (April minutes) approved unanimously
- Motion to adjourn passed unanimously
- Recognized ten students with CABE Student Leadership Awards
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will hold a procedural meeting to approve past minutes, receive reports from the chair, treasurer, and warden, and discuss routine business. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from March 10 and April 14, 2025
- Vote on medical bills for Frank (gallstone surgery) and Honey (elbow surgery)
- Discussion of Devon Rotary Foundation Dog Run Project
- Fundraising events including "Faces of Rescue" calendar and Milford Downtown Business Association fundraiser
The commission voted to move $30,000 from the unallocated contingency fund into the Other Meds Fees and Services account. It also approved up to $10,000 for the gallstone surgery of Frank and the elbow surgery of Honey. A dog‑licensing fundraiser was scheduled for June 14, 2025 at Pet Supplies Plus. The board agreed to purchase thank‑you cards for donors and to present a framed certificate to ShopRite for its recent donation.
- Transfer $30,000 from unallocated contingency to Other Meds Fees and Services (approved, vote: Aaronson, Accetta, Kamen, Stanek, Woods‑King)
- Approve up to $10,000 for Frank’s gallstone surgery and Honey’s elbow surgery (approved, vote: Aaronson, Accetta, Kamen, Stanek, Woods‑King)
- Schedule Dog Licensing Event at Pet Supplies Plus for June 14, 2025 (approved)
- Purchase thank‑you cards for donors (approved)
- Present framed certificate of appreciation to ShopRite staff (approved)
- Pick up and use stainless steel dog cage donated by Baybrook (planned)
- Add turf to grassy fenced area to control weeds (suggested)
- Provide a wish list to Devon Rotary for future shelter support (planned)
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will discuss and vote on plans for Memorial Day events, including placing flags at veterans' graves, a wreath-laying ceremony, and the parade. The commission will also consider a $30 plaque donation from Milford Bank.
- Placing flags at veterans' graves at city cemeteries on May 24, 2025
- Wreath laying at Doughboy monument at 9 a.m. followed by march to other monuments
- Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2025 — gather at 1 p.m., step off at 2 p.m.
- Milford Bank plaque donation of $30 per group
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other formal decisions or votes were recorded.
- Accepted April minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
This agenda outlines the schedule of budget hearings and voting dates for the Milford Board of Aldermen regarding the proposed general budget for fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The Board will hear presentations from numerous city departments and agencies, then hold reserved dates for consideration and voting on the proposed budget, revenues, appropriations, the 2025-2026 mill rate, and tax due dates. The final reserved voting date is May 13, 2025.
- Public hearings on proposed FY2025-26 budget including City and Education portions on April 10, 2025
- Presentations from Police Department, Fire Department, and other city departments
- Consideration and voting on establishment of 2025-2026 mill rate and tax due dates
- Reserved voting dates from April 28 to May 13, 2025
- Meeting with Superintendent Dr. Anna Cutaia on Education Operations on April 16, 2025
During the May 8, 2025 budget session, the Board approved a pension contribution increase for fire and police and several insurance cost reductions. All attempts to raise education spending, increase the General Fund revenue, and expand the Milford Power Plant PILOT were rejected. The approved changes are expected to affect the city's mill rate and overall budget balance.
- Amendment to increase pension Fire/Police contribution from $17,300,000 to $17,700,000 – carried unanimously
- Amendment to decrease self‑insurance contribution from $10,790,713 to $10,301,299 – carried 9‑6
- Amendment to decrease Heart & Hypertension Claims from $900,000 to $750,000 – carried unanimously
- Amendment to increase Education Operations budget by $1,287,506 – failed 7‑8
- Amendment to increase Education Operations budget by $400,000 – failed 7‑8
- Amendment to increase General Fund revenue (unassigned fund balance) by $1,000,000 – failed 8‑7
- Amendment to increase Milford Power Plant PILOT from $4,700,000 to $6,400,000 – failed 8‑7
- Amendment to decrease Education Health Insurance contribution from $21,393,908 to $20,566,566 – failed 8‑7
Inland Wetlands Agency
The regular meeting scheduled for May 7, 2025, has been canceled. This cancellation allows Commissioners to attend a CT DEEP USACE Hurricane Awareness Workshop.
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
This is a routine procedural meeting with no major agenda items. The commission will consider minutes from April, hear a director's report, and receive updates on the golf course and bench dedication program. Unfinished business includes discussion of Zoom meetings and commissioner duties. New business is limited to a meet-and-greet and commissioner ideas.
- Approval of April 2, 2025 meeting minutes
- Director's report on department operations
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program update
- Discussion of Zoom meeting policy and commissioner duties
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss the Milford Health Department Relocation Project and several property-specific reviews. The board is also considering two regulation amendments regarding CDD-2 and outdoor entertainment decks.
- Milford Health Department Relocation Project
- Coastal Plan Review for 17 Chetwood Street
- Special Permit for 214 Cascade Boulevard
- Regulation Amendment 25-2 Section 3.1.7 CDD-2
- Regulation Amendment 25-1 Section 5.5.8 Outdoor Entertainment Decks
The Planning & Zoning Board approved the relocation and construction of a new Milford Health Department building on the Wasson Field parking lot, using $4.8 million of ARPA funds. The board also approved a Coastal Site Plan Review for a single‑family dwelling at 17 Chetwood Street with required conditions. Additionally, the board approved a special permit for a warehouse with caretaker residence at 214 Cascade Boulevard, subject to sidewalk and fire‑lane marking conditions.
- Approved relocation of Milford Health Department to Wasson Field parking lot (unanimous)
- Approved Coastal Site Plan Review for single‑family dwelling at 17 Chetwood Street with City Engineer conditions (unanimous)
- Approved special permit for warehouse with caretaker residence at 214 Cascade Boulevard with sidewalk and fire‑lane marking modifications (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Claims Committee of the Board of Aldermen will discuss a proposed settlement of the lawsuit Antonio Vitti v. City of Milford during an executive session. No other business is scheduled beyond roll call and adjournment.
- Executive session to discuss settlement of Antonio Vitti v. City of Milford
The Claims Committee entered executive session to discuss the settlement of Antonio Vitti v. City of Milford. After exiting executive session, the committee unanimously approved the settlement. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Entered executive session to discuss settlement (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
- Approved settlement of Antonio Vitti lawsuit (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider unfinished business including three easements (O River Street, O Old Gate Lane, O Prospect Street) and new business including an appointment to the Fair Rent Commission, allocation transfers, a partial discontinuance and Phase Two capital improvement at Founders Walk, an easement to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority, and resolutions for a FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Also up for vote are budget transfers and a refund list totaling $74,791.62.
- Easements at O River Street, O Old Gate Lane, and O Prospect Street (unfinished business)
- Appointment of Mary Jane Byrnes as alternate member of Fair Rent Commission
- Partial discontinuance and Phase Two capital improvement at Founders Walk, plus easement to water authority
- Resolution and cash advance for FY2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant
- Refunds totaling $74,791.62
The Milford Board of Aldermen reviewed a presentation on the Avangrid West River 115 kV transmission line rebuild project. United Illuminating (UI) requested three land easements for construction at River Street, Prospect Street, and Old Gate Lane. The board did not vote on or approve any easement at this meeting.
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items such as roll call, approval of previous minutes, and discussion of new and old business. No specific agenda items or substantive actions are listed in the notice.
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. A motion to adjourn the April 29, 2025 session at 7:45 p.m. was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.
- Approved February 24, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss a proposed partnership with The Sound School, which requires board action. The agenda also includes a first reading (no action) of two board policies on bullying prevention and challenging behavior prevention, and a family engagement report. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Partnership with The Sound School – action requested
- First reading of Policy 5131.911 Bullying Prevention and Intervention/Teen Dating Violence (no action)
- First reading of Policy 5144.12 Challenging Behavior Prevention - Restorative Practices (no action)
- Family Engagement Report by Mrs. Jennifer Stewart & Dr. Christianne Golesky
- Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, agenda items only)
The board moved the Public Comment item to the next agenda slot by unanimous vote. It asked the administration to prepare a chart comparing the Trumbull and Sound School programs and their financial impacts, to be revisited in July. The meeting was then adjourned. The revised School Climate and Restorative Practices policies will be presented for approval at the May business meeting.
- Motion to move Public Comment to next agenda item passed unanimously
- Board requested administration to create a comparison chart of program offerings and costs for July review
- Motion to adjourn the meeting passed
- Board will consider revised School Climate and Restorative Practices policies at May meeting
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will consider two budget memo transfers (#5 and #6) for Fund 1005, FY25, recommended by the Mayor. The transfers move $283,750 between contingency and accounts for police, public works, solid waste, and school nurses. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and receive a staff report.
- Transfer #5: moves $283,750 from police, public works, solid waste, and school nurse accounts to contingency
- Transfer #6: allocates $283,750 from contingency to police educational supplements, public works GPS/equipment, and school nurse medical supplies
- $250,000 designated for Solid Waste City Waste Removal Costs
- $12,000 for Public Works computer (IPADs for software implementation)
- $11,750 for Police Department Educational Supplement (AED bonus payments)
The Board of Finance approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It then approved Budget Memo Transfer #5, Funds 1005, FY25, and Budget Memo Transfer #6, Funds 1005, FY25. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned without further business.
- Approved minutes of March 31, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #5, Funds 1005, FY25 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #6, Funds 1005, FY25 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The committee will review status reports and payment requisitions for several school improvement projects. Members will discuss cost overruns at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools. The meeting also includes the selection of architects for new school projects.
- Cost overrun discussions for Jonathan Law High School and Joseph A. Foran High School
- Status report on Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition and renovations
- Architect selection via RFQ for E-Sports Arena projects at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools
- Architect selection via RFQ for HVAC, ventilation, boiler, and masonry improvements
- Architect selection via RFQ for partial roof replacement projects at various schools
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 special meeting. It also approved a payment requisition for Tri‑State Materials Lab in the amount of $528.94. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Tri‑State Materials Lab invoice $528.94 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will continue its FY2025-2026 budget hearings by reviewing proposed spending with multiple city departments, including Police, Public Works, City Clerk, and Law. No votes will be taken at this meeting; a final vote on the budget and mill rate is scheduled for reserved dates from April 28 through May 13, 2025.
- Review of Police Department budget (p. 43) with Chief Keith Mello
- Review of Public Works Office budget (p. 63) with Director Chris Saley
- Review of Animal Control budget (p. 59) with ACO Scott Ellingson
- Review of Beth El Center budget (p. 92) with Executive Director Jennifer Paradis
- Law Department presentation (p. 24) moved from April 14
The Board of Aldermen presented the 2025/26 budget and FY 2026 priorities, but the minutes record no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling of actions.
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission is holding a public hearing on a proposed project to upgrade sanitary sewer pump stations at various locations and mitigate inflow and infiltration. The hearing will include a presentation and public comment limited to these projects. A regular commission meeting will follow immediately after.
- Sanitary Sewer Pump Station Upgrades at various locations
- Inflow and infiltration mitigation work
- Public hearing for proposed sewer project
Commissioner Buzelle moved to close the public hearing and adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Abel seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously, ending the hearing at 6:14 p.m.
- Adjourn public hearing – motion carried unanimously
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will discuss a proposal regarding sewer use fees, facility connection charges, and impact fees. The body will also consider applications for sewer requirements at specific local addresses.
- Proposal for Sewer Use Fees, Facility Connection Charges & Impact Fees
- Request to waive external grease trap requirement at 15 Edgefield Avenue
- Application for proposed Day Care Facility at 708 Boston Post Road
- Tabled request to waive external grease trap requirement at 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue
The commission unanimously approved the application for a day‑care facility at 708 Boston Post Road. It also unanimously tabled the request to waive an external grease trap for 15 Edgefield Avenue. A motion was made to approve wastewater payments of $125,916.65, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome.
- Tabled 15 Edgefield Avenue grease‑trap waiver request (motion carried unanimously)
- Approved 708 Boston Post Road day‑care facility application (motion carried unanimously)
- Motion to approve wastewater payments of $125,916.65 made (outcome not recorded in minutes)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The Milford Government Access Television Committee will meet to consider routine items including minutes, treasurer's and producer reports, and public comment. Key discussions include unfinished business on grant projects and the FY '26 budget, and new business on the programming schedule and election of a committee chair.
- Discussion of FY '26 budget as unfinished business
- Election of committee chair under new business
- Consideration of grant projects
- Programming schedule review
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen is conducting a series of budget hearings for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. On April 21, the board will meet with representatives from several city departments and agencies to discuss their budget requirements.
- Human Resources Department budget meeting
- Health Department budget meeting
- Public Library budget meeting
- Transit District budget meeting
- Finance Department budget meeting
The Board of Aldermen heard a presentation from the Milford Health Department outlining its divisions, services, and performance statistics for FY 2023‑2024. The report included data on inspections, grants, vaccinations, and community assistance. No resolutions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.
Civil Service Commission
The Civil Service Commission will meet to conduct an election and approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also consider a request to hire a Public Health Nurse at a step beyond the minimum pay level.
- Request to hire Public Health Nurse at step beyond minimum
The Civil Service Commission elected J. Haselkamp as Chairman and J. Tantimonico as Vice Chairman, approving both elections unanimously. The commission approved the October 21, 2024 meeting minutes. It voted to hire the selected candidate for the 12‑month Public Health Nurse position at Step 2. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Elected J. Haselkamp as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected J. Tantimonico as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved October 21, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Public Health Nurse at Step 2 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The Milford Historic Preservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for the property at 17-19 Cherry Street and determine next steps. The commission will also consider minutes from a prior special meeting and approve payment requisitions.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for 17-19 Cherry Street
- Determine next action on the application
- Consideration of minutes from the Special Meeting of January 27, 2025
- Review and approval of payment requisitions
The commission approved the minutes of the Jan. 27 special meeting and accepted the Cherry Pie LLC application as complete, both unanimously. A motion to grant a waiver of the certificate of appropriateness for 17‑19 Cherry Street was voted down unanimously. The commission scheduled a public hearing on the waiver for the May 19, 2025 meeting.
- Approved Jan. 27 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Cherry Pie LLC application as complete (unanimous)
- Waiver of certificate of appropriateness denied (unanimous)
- Public hearing on waiver set for May 19, 2025
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Pension & Retirement Board
The board will consider pension requests for two Public Works employees, withdrawal requests for three former employees, and one new entry. It will also review invoices from investment consultants and hear a report from Beirne Wealth Consulting. The board may enter executive session upon a two-thirds vote.
- Pension request: Deanna Fearnley (Public Works, normal calculation)
- Pension request: Nicholas Gabor (Public Works, vested)
- Withdrawal request: Charles Aristide (Fire)
- Withdrawal request: Nicholas Hudak (Police)
- Invoice from Beirne Wealth Consulting: $92,339.58
The Pension & Retirement Board approved two Code 5 pension calculations for Deanna Fearnley and Nicholas Gabor. It also approved three withdrawal/refund requests for former employees. Additionally, the board authorized several vendor payments totaling over $190,000, all by unanimous vote.
- Approved Code 5 pension for Deanna Fearnley ($31,091.67 annual, $2,590.97 monthly) (unanimous)
- Approved Code 5 pension for Nicholas Gabor ($21,870.18 annual, $1,822.52 monthly) (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Charles Aristide ($10,740.93) (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Nicholas Hudak ($919.10) (unanimous)
- Approved withdrawal/refund for Stacey Lane ($3,662.04) (unanimous)
- Authorized $92,339.58 payment to Beirne Wealth Consulting (unanimous)
- Authorized $69,986.21 payment to Neuberger Berman (unanimous)
- Authorized $25,697.40 payment to Neuberger Berman Mid‑Cap (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports and conduct old business. Discussion items include the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Memorial Plaques
- Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority information
The Harbor Management Commission voted to accept the minutes from the March 20, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Accepted minutes of 20 March 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agenda for the April 16, 2025 Inland Wetlands Agency meeting lists no specific items for decision or discussion. Only references to an agenda PDF, a legal notice PDF, and meeting minutes PDF are provided, along with three placeholder document entries. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.
- No concrete items, rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda.
The Inland Wetlands Agency unanimously approved a jurisdictional ruling for the proposed 23'x31' addition at 39 Ashwood Road, finding it will not affect adjacent wetlands. The agency took no action on the Notice of Violation IWC-25-0004 for 64 Quarry Road. The minutes of the April 2, 2025 meeting were accepted with one member abstaining.
- Jurisdictional ruling issued for IW-25-0013 (39 Ashwood Rd) – motion carried unanimously
- No action taken on Notice of Violation IWC-25-0004 (64 Quarry Rd)
- Minutes of 04/02/25 accepted – motion carried with Connors abstaining
Library Board
The Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to review financial and director reports. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing committee reports.
- Financial report
- Policy Committee report
- Buildings and Grounds Committee report
- Library Director monthly report and statistics
The board accepted the minutes from the March 19, 2025 meeting after a motion by Ms. Carroll and a second by Ms. Uchaczyk; the motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. by a unanimous vote. No other substantive actions were decided.
- Accepted March 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen continues its FY2025-2026 budget hearings, meeting with Superintendent Dr. Anna Cutaia to review Education Operations (page 94 of the budget document). This is one of several hearings scheduled before final budget votes in late April and May.
- Review of Education Operations budget with Superintendent Dr. Anna Cutaia
The Board of Aldermen met to discuss the 2025‑2026 education operations budget, which includes a $115,304,923 request and a 4.7% increase. No substantive budget actions were taken. The board voted unanimously to come out of recess, then later voted unanimously to recess again until Monday, April 23, 2024.
- Motion to come out of recess carried unanimously
- Motion to recess until Monday, April 23, 2024 carried unanimously
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine reports from the chairman, chief, and department heads. The only specific action item is consideration of Grievance 25-005 under new business. Other agenda items include roll call, public statements, minutes approval, and commissioner comments.
- New Business: Grievance 25-005
- Department updates on personnel, safety liaison, and education/training
- Chief's report
- New equipment discussion
The commission unanimously approved the March 18 minutes and reordered the agenda. It entered and exited executive session by unanimous motions. A motion to deny Grievance 25-005 failed with a 2‑3 vote (Patterson and W. Smith III in favor; Averaimo, Brennan, and McGrath opposed). The board agreed to delay the EMS‑fee reallocation presentation until the budget is set and to continue supporting city funding for the Assistance to Firefighter SCBA Grant. The meeting adjourned unanimously.
- Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Reordered agenda to accommodate new business (unanimous)
- Entered executive session (unanimous)
- Returned to public session (unanimous)
- Motion to deny Grievance 25-005 failed (2‑3)
- Delayed EMS‑fee reallocation presentation until budget set and supported city funding for Assistance to Firefighter SCBA Grant (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The commission will vote on prior meeting minutes, receive updates on Earth Day outreach and open space activities, and review revised plans for 843 North Street. It will also prepare comments for the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 6.
- Vote to approve secretary's reports from March 18 and April 6
- Earth Day outreach: invasive plant booklets and native plant seeds
- Open space walk and assessment review
- Revised plans for 843 North Street
- Conservation Commission comments for Planning and Zoning Commission on May 6
The commission voted unanimously to accept the March 18 and April 6, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed Earth Day activities, a trash problem on parcel 5226, and scheduled a site walk of an open‑space parcel off Swanson Drive for May 20. Chair Cappiali will resubmit comments on the 843 North Street project before the May 6 planning and zoning hearing.
- Approved March 18 and April 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled site walk of open‑space parcel off Swanson Drive for May 20
- Chair will resubmit comments on 843 North Street to Planning & Zoning commission
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from March 2025, accept disbursements for March, and approve accrued payables for April 2025. The executive director will give a report. No new business or unfinished business is scheduled. The meeting is conducted digitally under emergency preparedness protocol.
- Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes
- Acceptance of March 2025 disbursements
- Approval of April 2025 accrued payables
- Report of Executive Director
The board unanimously accepted the March 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously accepted March 2025 disbursements (Resolution #1601) and approved the accrued payables for April 2025 (Resolution #1602). The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted March 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #1601 – acceptance of March 2025 disbursements (4-0)
- Approved Resolution #1602 – approval of April 2025 accrued payables (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Milford Planning & Zoning Board will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on April 15, 2025, to consider four items: an easement at 57 New Haven Avenue related to Shipyard Lane, a partial discontinuance of Shipyard Lane, a zoning text amendment for Section 3.23.1.4 regarding warehouses with caretaker residences, and a regulation on band music in the MCDD district. The board may vote on these matters or continue discussions.
- 57 New Haven Avenue - Shipyard Lane Easement
- Shipyard Lane partial discontinuance
- Section 3.23.1.4 Warehouse With Caretaker Residence zoning amendment
- Band Music Regulation for MCDD district
- Public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
The Planning & Zoning Board voted to approve the Phase II capital improvement project at Founders Walk. It also approved an easement for the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority and a partial discontinuance of Shipyard Lane. A motion to open the project for public comment was rejected.
- Motion to hold public comment on Phase II failed (4‑5)
- Approved Phase II capital improvement at Founders Walk (7‑2)
- Approved easement to South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority (7‑2)
- Approved partial discontinuance of Shipyard Lane (6‑3)
Board of Health
The Board of Health will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from various health divisions. The meeting consists of departmental updates and procedural approvals.
- Approval of 3/18/2025 Minutes
- Environmental Division Report
- Nursing Division Report
- Emergency Preparedness Report
- Community Health Division Report
The Milford Board of Health meeting on April 15, 2025 was cancelled at 6:45 pm because a quorum was not present. No agenda items were considered or decided.
Council on Aging
The Milford Council on Aging Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from the chairman, treasurer, and executive director, and discuss current fundraising efforts including the Milford Food Bank, a Comedy Show on May 2, The Great Give on May 7-8, and the Golden Glamour Pageant on June 1.
- Approval of minutes from February 10 meeting
- Treasurer's and Finance Committee reports
- Discussion of Milford Food Bank fundraiser
- Comedy Show fundraiser scheduled for May 2
- The Great Give online fundraiser on May 7-8
The board approved the meeting agenda and the March 10 minutes after motions were made and seconded. A motion to refer the treasurer’s report to the finance committee was adopted. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved agenda (motion prevailed)
- Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (motion prevailed)
- Referred treasurer's report to finance committee (motion prevailed)
- Adjourned meeting (motion prevailed)
Police Commission
The Police Commission will discuss administrative matters including donations to the K9 fund totaling $3,500, approval of minutes, and a report on planning and zoning requests for a special permit at 161-163 Cherry St and 0 aka 214 Cascade Blvd. New business includes adding a crosswalk at Orange Ave/Walnut Street. An executive session is scheduled to evaluate the performance of three officers and consider extending probation for two probationary officers.
- Donation to K9 fund in memory of Sam Bergami: $1,000 from Chip Rubenstein
- Donation to K9 fund from Alec Berkowitz: $2,500
- Addition of crosswalk at Orange Ave/Walnut Street
- Consideration of officer performance (3 officers) and probation extensions (2 officers) in executive session
- Unit citations for officers in cases #9616-24, #10372-24, and #1442-25
The Police Commission approved the addition of a permanent crosswalk at Orange Avenue and Walnut Street. It also accepted several donations for the K9 Fund and Officer Wellness Account, and approved special permits for an indoor play space, a warehouse with caretaker residence, and the Phase 2 Founder’s Walk addendum. All motions were carried unanimously, with one donation vote noting a recusal.
- Approved addition of crosswalk at Orange Ave/Walnut St (unanimous)
- Accepted $1,000 donation to K9 Fund (motion carried, Vice Chair Rubenstein recused)
- Accepted $2,500 donation to K9 Fund (unanimous)
- Accepted $20 cash to Officer Wellness Account (unanimous)
- Accepted $821.50 unclaimed cash to Officer Wellness Account (unanimous)
- Approved special permit for indoor play space at 161-163 Cherry St (unanimous)
- Approved special permit for warehouse with caretaker residence at 9 aka 214 Cascade Blvd (unanimous)
- Approved Phase 2 Founder’s Walk addendum (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss proposed budget reductions for the 2025-26 school year (no action planned) and vote on approval of high school graduation dates and a healthy foods certification. Other reports include a food service mid-year financial update, a talent management report, and quarterly budget and disbursement reports. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Discussion of proposed 25-26 budget reductions (no action)
- Approval requested for high school graduation dates
- Approval requested for Healthy Foods Certification
- Mid-year update on food service financials
- Quarterly budget report and disbursement report
The Milford Board of Education voted unanimously to set graduation ceremonies for Jonathan Law High School on June 10, 2025 and Joseph A. Foran High School on June 11, 2025. The board also unanimously certified that all food sold to students will meet Connecticut Nutrition Standards for the 2025‑2026 school year and approved an exemption policy for event‑related food and beverage sales. Additionally, the board approved the consent‑agenda items and decided to pause Long Range Planning work until the district budget is finalized.
- Approved graduation dates: Jonathan Law June 10, 2025; Foran June 11, 2025 (unanimous)
- Certified all school food sales to comply with Connecticut Nutrition Standards July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved exemption policy for non‑standard food/beverages at events after school or on weekends (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda items: March 10, 2025 Business Meeting; March 24, 2025 Committee of the Whole; March 31, 2025 Special Meeting (unanimous)
- Paused Long Range Planning work until the budget is decided
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen meets for a budget hearing to hear presentations on the proposed fiscal year 2025-2026 general fund budget from multiple city departments, agencies, and the Board of Finance's recommendation. No votes are scheduled; voting on the final budget, appropriations, and mill rate will occur on reserved dates in late April and May. The meeting includes presentations from the Boys and Girls Club, Fire Department, Harbor Management, and others.
- Boys and Girls Club CEO presentation (p. 92)
- Fire Department Chief presentation (p. 51)
- Lights, Hydrants, Water budget review (p. 62)
- C-Med budget item (p. 88)
- Mayor's Office and General Expenses (pp. 17, 19)
The Board of Aldermen held a budget deliberation session on April 14, 2025. Two procedural motions were adopted unanimously: one to come out of recess and another to recess again until Monday, April 16, 2024. No substantive budget items were approved, denied, or amended during the meeting.
- Motion to come out of recess carried unanimously
- Motion to recess until Monday, April 16, 2024 carried unanimously
Animal Shelter Commission
The Animal Shelter Commission will hear a presentation from City Clerk Peter Smith regarding the June Dog Licensing event. New business includes discussion of ASPCA involvement, a Devon Rotary Foundation dog run project, funds for surgery on a 2-year-old unspayed female pit bull with a broken elbow, website fundraising for animal medical needs, and a board member opening. Old business items include the Shopping Anyway web application, a "Faces of Rescue" calendar fundraiser, and Devon Rotary spring projects.
- City Clerk Peter Smith to speak on June Dog Licensing event
- Discussion of ASPCA involvement (D. Woods-King)
- Devon Rotary Foundation Dog Run Project
- Surgery funds for broken elbow on 2-year-old unspayed female pit bull
- "Faces of Rescue" Calendar Fundraiser (Ms. Woods-King)
The commission postponed the City Clerk's presentation on the June dog licensing event. The minutes were corrected to change Ms. Accetta’s role from Treasurer to Secretary, and the revised minutes will be sent to the City Clerk and the commission. No other formal actions were taken.
- Speaker on June dog licensing event tabled
- Minutes revised to correct Accetta’s role and sent to City Clerk and commission
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss administrative matters including approval of minutes and a financial update. They will also consider street tree replacements and requests, tree warden appeals related to 2025 UI vegetation management, and a review of the tree ordinance. Other agenda items include the Tree Honor Project and inter-agency reviews.
- Approval of minutes from February 10, 2025
- Financial update
- Street tree replacements and requests
- Tree warden appeals / 2025 UI vegetation management
- Tree ordinance review
The commission tabled discussion of the tree ordinance. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Kelly Miller, seconded by Connie Gaynor, and carried unanimously. No new business or inter‑agency reviews were taken up.
- Tree ordinance – tabled (no vote recorded)
- Meeting adjourned – motion carried unanimously
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen is conducting a public hearing on the Board of Finance’s recommended City and Education budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026. This is the first in a series of meetings to review departmental budgets and establish the mill rate and tax due dates.
- Public hearing on the Board of Finance’s Recommended Budget for City and Education
- Scheduled budget reviews for city departments and organizations including Police, Fire, and Education
- Reserved dates for voting on general budget, revenues, and appropriations
- Reserved dates for establishment of the 2025-2026 mill rate and tax due dates
The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the Board of Finance's FY 2025-2026 budget and heard numerous statements supporting restoration of the Board of Education budget. Aldermen Marlow and Arciuolo moved, and the board unanimously approved, a recess of the session until April 14, 2025.
- Recessed meeting until April 14, 2025 – motion carried unanimously
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission will review last month's minutes, recognize Milford Bank, and discuss upcoming participation in Vietnam Veterans Day. Plans for Memorial Day events will be outlined, including cemetery flag placements, wreath laying, and the parade. Old and new business items will also be addressed.
- Review of previous meeting minutes
- Milford Bank recognition
- Vietnam Veterans Day participation discussion
- Memorial Day parade planning
- Cemetery flag placements and wreath laying
The commission agreed that all Veterans Service Organizations will each contribute $30 to cover a $150 flag donation cost. The city will order 31 gross of flags for cemetery placements on May 24. Five military trucks were committed for the May 25 parade, and a wreath‑laying ceremony at the Doughboy WWI monument was scheduled for May 25 at 9:45 AM with sound provided by Lou Eden. The meeting was formally closed at 8:05 PM.
- Agreed all VSO will contribute $30 each to cover $150 flag donation cost
- City to order 31 gross of flags for cemetery placements on May 24
- Committed five military trucks for the May 25 parade
- Planned wreath‑laying event at Doughboy WWI monument on May 25 at 9:45 AM (sound by Lou Eden, invocation needed)
- Motion to close the meeting passed at 8:05 PM
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will meet to review Certificate of Appropriateness applications for properties on Lafayette Street and Green Street. The body will also consider minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for 65 Lafayette Street by David Viselli
- Continuation of Certificate of Appropriateness application for 41 Green Street by Daniel and Matthew Wypychoski
- Discussion of attorney advice regarding AirBnBs, ground mounted satellite dishes, and signage
- Discussion of replacement and expansions of driveways and parking areas
The Historic District Commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a garden shed at 65 Lafayette Street. It unanimously rejected the proposed window replacement and chimney replacement at 41 Green Street, requiring the applicant to submit detailed plans. The commission also approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for garden shed at 65 Lafayette St., unanimously
- Rejected replacement of windows at 41 Green St. until detailed plans are provided, unanimously
- Rejected replacement of chimney at 41 Green St.; applicant must submit detailed plans, unanimously
- Approved minutes of the March 12, 2025 meeting, unanimously
- Adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m., unanimously
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will meet to review committee reports and unfinished business. The agenda includes updates on irrigation and golf cart parts.
- Review of Building and Grounds, Financial, League Liaisons, Negotiations, and Mini Golf committee reports
- Discussion of irrigation and golf cart parts
- Management report on rounds from Robert McNeil
The Golf Course Commission approved several facility-related actions, including upgrading the parking lot light to a timer‑controlled LED system for up to $2,500. It also authorized purchase of golf cart and spare parts not to exceed $1,500, ordered mulch from Grillo for up to $225, and moved forward with the pest‑control quarterly contract. All motions were carried unanimously.
- Approved minutes of March 12, 2025 (unanimously)
- Approved purchase of golf cart and spare parts, not to exceed $1,500 (unanimously)
- Approved order of mulch from Grillo, not to exceed $225 (unanimously)
- Approved upgrade of parking lot light, not to exceed $2,500 (unanimously)
- Authorized pest‑control quarterly contract (unanimously)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimously)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss unfinished business regarding drainage and CDBG projects across several coastal and residential areas. The meeting also includes updates on the Resiliency Plan and the Program for Public Information.
- Point Beach drainage and Melba Beach to Point Beach erosion
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road projects
- Morningside Road Revetment
- Gulf Street, Welches Point Road, Bluff area, Wildemere, Walnut Beach, Bayview, and Laurel Ave projects
The Flood & Erosion Control Board adopted the March 11, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. No new business or updates were presented. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Adopted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss ongoing business, including Earth Day planning and a follow-up with the Health Department on a needs assessment. New business includes a discussion on using EnergyStar Portfolio Manager for benchmarking. The meeting is largely procedural with public comment and approval of prior minutes.
- Continued discussion on Earth Day planning
- Follow-up with Health Department for a needs assessment
- Discussion on EnergyStar Portfolio Manager for benchmarking
The Energy Advisory Board approved the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. Members decided not to hold an Earth Day table this year. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM after a motion to end it was made and seconded.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Cancelled Earth Day table for 2025
- Adjourned meeting (motion passed)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Safety and Welfare Committee will meet to conduct appeal hearings regarding specific property disputes. The body will review appeals concerning a sidewalk lien and the construction of a masonry wall.
- Appeal of Deana Rae regarding sidewalk lien at 1081 Naugatuck Avenue
- Appeal of Shimmy Handelsman regarding masonry wall construction in right-of-way at 4-8 Park Avenue
The Public Safety and Welfare Committee denied Deana Rae's appeal of a sidewalk lien at 1081 Naugatuck Avenue and Shimmy Handelsman's appeal of a masonry wall in the right-of-way at 4‑8 Park Avenue. Both motions were carried unanimously. The committee then adjourned the meeting unanimously.
- Denied appeal of Deana Rae sidewalk lien at 1081 Naugatuck Avenue (unanimous)
- Denied appeal of Shimmy Handelsman masonry wall at 4-8 Park Avenue (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will vote on several items including appointments, easements at three properties, school construction grants for e-sports arenas and HVAC/roof improvements, a membership agreement with Safe Harbor Marinas, budget transfers, and refunds. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a settlement in the Michael Adinolfi et al. v. City of Milford lawsuit.
- Appointment of Matthew Schwartz to the Police Commission (term to 12/31/26)
- Easements at 0 River Street, 0 Old Gate Lane, and 0 Prospect Street
- Resolutions for school construction grants: e-sports arenas at Jonathan Law and Joseph A. Foran High Schools, HVAC/boiler/masonry improvements, and partial roof replacements at various schools
- Safe Harbor Marinas Membership Agreement between SHM Water Club, LLC and the City of Milford
- Executive session to discuss settlement in Michael Adinolfi, et al. v. City of Milford
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved the appointment of Matthew Schwartz to the Police Commission and a transfer of funds for golf course open‑space maintenance. It also approved several school‑construction grant resolutions, including a 13‑2 vote for the E‑Sports arena projects. Additional unanimous actions included a Safe Harbor Marinas membership agreement, budget memo transfers, and refunds totaling $13,643.35.
- Approved Matthew Schwartz appointment to Police Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Transfer No. 1 for Golf Course Open Space (unanimous)
- Approved E‑Sports arena school construction grant resolution (13‑2)
- Approved HVAC/Ventilation school construction grant resolution (unanimous)
- Approved Partial Roof Replacement school construction grant resolution (unanimous)
- Approved Safe Harbor Marinas Membership Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfers #3 and #4 (unanimous)
- Approved refunds of $13,643.35 (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to consider granting three easements to United Illuminating Company for properties at 0 Old Gate Lane, 0 Prospect Street, and 0 River Street. The easements are for temporary construction and utility purposes under state statute. No other business is scheduled.
- Public hearing on temporary construction easement to UI at 0 Old Gate Lane
- Public hearing on utility easement to UI at 0 Prospect Street
- Public hearing on utility easement to UI at 0 River Street
The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on three United Illuminating easement requests—one temporary construction easement at Old Gate Lane and two utility easements at Prospect Street and River Street. No members of the public spoke for or against any item. Aldermen Vitali and Arciuolo moved to adjourn, and the motion carried unanimously.
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a special meeting as an open space walk to assess the health of properties. Commissioners will evaluate tree health, invasive and native species coverage, and note possible encroachments. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a field assessment to inform a future report.
- Site walk to assess ecosystem health of open space properties
- Evaluation of tree health, invasive species coverage, and native species cover
- Documentation of possible encroachments on open space properties
The Conservation Commission met on April 6, 2025, and conducted an open‑space walk of parcel PID 5226. Commissioners observed invasive plants such as mugwort, Japanese knotweed, and others, and noted trash accumulation at the entrance and water’s edge. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were taken during the meeting.
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agenda for the April 2, 2025 Inland Wetlands Agency meeting consists of references to a PDF agenda, legal notice, and meeting minutes. No specific decisions or discussions are listed in the provided text.
The Inland Wetlands Agency voted unanimously to uphold and modify the cease‑and‑desist order for 64 Quarry Road, requiring erosion controls, scientific assessments, surveys, and a mitigation plan. The agency also approved the minutes of the March 19 meeting, with two members abstaining. Additionally, the May 7, 2025 MIWA meeting was cancelled to allow commissioners to attend a hurricane‑preparedness workshop.
- Uphold and modify cease‑and‑desist order IW‑V‑25‑004 (unanimous approval)
- Require soil erosion controls, certified scientist assessments, survey, and mitigation plan by specified dates (part of the order)
- Accept minutes of 03/19/25 (approved; M. Connors and Black abstained)
- Cancel the 5/07/25 MIWA meeting (cancellation announced)
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission will meet on April 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room B. The agenda includes public comment, minutes from March, a director's report, and unfinished business on duties and responsibilities. New business may be introduced by a two-thirds vote. The meeting appears to be procedural with no major decisions or contracts listed.
- Consideration of minutes from March 5, 2025
- Director's report
- Commissioners' reports: Golf Course and Bench Dedication Program
- Unfinished business: Duties and Responsibilities
- New business may be introduced by a 2/3 vote
The commission approved the minutes from the February 5, 2025 meeting; all present voted in favor while Commissioner Monforte abstained. Afterwards, Commissioners Shashinka and Fabian moved to adjourn, and the motion carried unanimously, ending the meeting at 7:00 p.m. No other actions were taken.
- Approved February 5, 2025 minutes (all present voted yes, Monforte abstained)
- Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion carried)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review the future of middle school programming and long range facilities planning. Members will also hold a discussion regarding preliminary considerations for proposed budget reductions for the 2025-26 school year.
- Presentation on the future of middle school programming
- Discussion of preliminary 2025-26 proposed budget reductions
- Next steps for long range facilities planning
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss middle‑school programming, budget reductions, and the long‑range facilities plan. No formal actions or votes were recorded on those topics. The only formal action was the motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried without objection. The meeting ended at 9:10 p.m.
- Motion to adjourn adopted (no objections)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will consider and vote on two budget memo transfers for the current fiscal year. Transfer #3 moves $4,000 from highway, building, and harbor accounts to contingency reserves. Transfer #4 moves $4,000 from contingency to cover GPS subscriptions and vehicle fuel costs. The meeting also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a staff report.
- Consideration of Budget Memo Transfer #3: $4,000 moved from Highway-Parks, Building Maintenance, and Harbor Management accounts to Contingency funds (Funds 1005 & 6036).
- Consideration of Budget Memo Transfer #4: $4,000 moved from Contingency (Funds 1005 & 6036) to GPS Subscription and Gas & Other Propellants accounts.
- Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of February 24, 2025.
- Staff report from Finance Director Peter Erodici.
The Milford Board of Finance unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. It also approved Budget Memo Transfer #3 and Budget Memo Transfer #4, both moving funds from accounts 1005 and 6036 for FY 25. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.
- Approved minutes of Feb 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #3, Funds 1005 & 6036, FY 25 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #4, Funds 1005 & 6036, FY 25 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss ongoing construction and renovation projects at Pumpkin Delight Elementary School, Jonathan Law High School, and Joseph A. Foran High School. Items include status updates on playground, front entrance, and audio-visual systems, as well as consideration of bids and payment requisitions. Discussions of cost overruns at the two high schools are also scheduled.
- Consideration of bids for Pumpkin Delight Elementary School renovations
- Discussion of cost overruns at Jonathan Law High School improvements
- Discussion of cost overruns at Joseph A. Foran High School improvements
- Payment requisitions for all three school projects
- Status of child learning center program space at Jonathan Law High School
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting. It authorized a change order to reduce EV charging conduit to one and add wiring for two stations at no extra cost. The committee also approved a $138,055 bid from New England Recreation Group for new playground equipment at Pumpkin Delight Elementary. Several contractor and architectural service payments were approved unanimously.
- Approved minutes of the Feb 20, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
- Approved change order to reduce EV charging conduit from 4 to 1 and add wiring for 2 stations (unanimous)
- Approved New England Recreation Group bid of $138,055 for playground equipment (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order #17 credit of $4,710.54 to The Nutmeg Companies for slab repair (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $6,889.57 to The Nutmeg Companies for Pumpkin Delight renovations (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $37,042.60 to Silver Petrucelli & Association for Jonathan Law High School architectural services (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $21,120.00 to Silver Petrucelli & Association for Foran High School architectural services (unanimous)
- Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution adopting a modified depreciation schedule for motor vehicles for the 2024 assessment year, as authorized by House Bill 7067. If approved, the schedule would increase the taxable percentage of a vehicle's MSRP by five points for most age brackets, potentially raising property tax bills on vehicles. The meeting includes roll call and adjournment after the vote.
- Resolution to adopt modified vehicle depreciation schedule per HB 7067 (e.g., 90% MSRP for year one, 85% for year two, etc.)
- Modified schedule applies to assessment year starting October 1, 2024 (tax bills July 2025)
- Minimum assessment remains $500 for vehicles 20+ years old
The Board considered a resolution to adopt House Bill 7067, which would raise the vehicle depreciation schedule and could lower the property‑tax mil rate. After discussion, the motion was defeated, with nine aldermen voting against and four in favor. No other substantive actions were taken.
- Rejected Resolution Re: Assessment of Motor Vehicles (House Bill 7067) (9-4)
- Motion to adjourn carried unanimously
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission will consider a request to waive the external grease trap requirement at 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue and discuss updates to sewer use fees, facility connection charges, and impact fees. The agenda also includes reports from the consulting engineer, a wastewater report, and an inflow/infiltration update. Approval of prior meeting minutes and payments is scheduled for a vote.
- 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue – Request to waive requirement for an external grease trap and install an AGRU
- Sewer Use Fees, Facility Connection Charges & Impact Fees discussion (Old Business)
- Consulting Engineer’s Report from Weston & Sampson
- Inflow/Infiltration Update
- Approval of Payments for Wastewater Division and Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission reordered its agenda, adopted a $3,000 per‑unit impact fee and sent the proposal to the Board of Aldermen, and approved Change Order No. 3 that reallocates $70,000 to environmental abatement. The commission also approved the prior meeting minutes and routine wastewater and sewer payment invoices. A waiver request for 296‑300 Bridgeport Avenue was tabled for further study.
- Reordered agenda to discuss Old Business before Applications (unanimous)
- Approved $3,000 impact fee per unit and recommended it to the Board of Aldermen (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 moving $70,000 to abatement (unanimous)
- Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved wastewater payments of $14,870.80 (unanimous)
- Approved sewer payments of $8,057.46 (unanimous)
- Tabled waiver request for 296‑300 Bridgeport Avenue (no vote)
- Recorded no applications received (procedural)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The committee will meet to review the FY ’26 budget and discuss grant projects. The agenda also includes a review of the programming schedule.
- FY ’26 Budget
- Grant Projects
- Programming Schedule
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee of the Milford Board of Aldermen is holding a regular meeting to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss any new or old business. No specific items are listed on the agenda, making this a procedural meeting.
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hear presentations on the Next Generation Accountability Report and the Athletic Program Annual Financial Report. No votes or policy changes are scheduled; the meeting focuses on information and discussion. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Next Generation Accountability Report presented by Mr. Steven Autieri
- Athletic Program Annual Financial Report presented by Mr. Sean Brennan
The Board of Education held a special meeting on March 24, 2025. After presentations on the Next Generation Accountability Report and the athletic program financial report, the Board unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.
- Motion to adjourn adopted (no objections)
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension and Retirement Board will discuss and potentially approve pension calculations for four employees from fire, public works, and city departments. It will also act on withdrawal applications for four former employees and new membership applications for three individuals. Invoices totaling $6,520.54 for administrative services are scheduled for review, and an investment advisor report from Beirne Wealth is on the agenda.
- Pension calculation for Justin Edo, Code 3F Fire
- Pension calculation for Deanna Fearnley, Code 5 Public Works
- Pension recalculation for Barbara Jason, Code 5 City (Police Steno) with corrected retirement date
- Withdrawal applications for Milton Andrade, Kelly Gallipoli, Carrie Gordon, and Audrey Patrick
- Invoices: $3,145.54 to Principal Custody Solutions and $3,375.00 to USI
The Pension & Retirement Board approved the minutes from the February 20, 2025 meeting. It accepted pension calculations for four city employees—including a $73,187.61 annual pension for Justin Edo. The board also approved withdrawal and refund requests for four retirees totaling $62,652.11. Finally, it authorized payments of $3,145.54 to Principal Custody Solutions and $3,375.00 to USI before adjourning.
- Approved minutes of Feb 20, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted Justin Edo Code 3F pension, $73,187.61 annual (unanimous)
- Accepted Deanna Fearnley Code 5 normal retirement (unanimous)
- Accepted Barbara Jason recalculated Code 5 pension, $15,681.84 annual (unanimous)
- Accepted Julie Nash Code 5 vested pension, $31,339.88 annual (unanimous)
- Approved four withdrawal/refund requests totaling $62,652.11 (unanimous)
- Authorized $3,145.54 payment to Principal Custody Solutions (unanimous)
- Authorized $3,375.00 payment to USI (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports from the Harbor Master and various standing committees. The body will discuss old business regarding the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Memorial Plaques
- Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority information
The Harbor Management Commission accepted the minutes from its February 20, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The commission then adjourned the March 20 meeting at 7:55 p.m., also unanimously. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were taken.
- Accepted February 20, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:55 p.m. (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Founders Walk Phase 2 Committee will meet to discuss new business, purchase requisitions, and consider awarding a contract for the construction of Founders Walk Phase 2. No other details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.
- Award of Contract – Construction of Founders Walk Phase 2
- Purchase Requisitions (no specifics listed)
The committee voted to award the Phase 2 Founders Walk contract to B & W Paving. The motion passed unanimously. The committee also approved payment requisitions, which likewise passed unanimously.
- Award contract to B & W Paving – approved unanimously
- Approve payment requisitions – approved unanimously
Library Board
The Milford Public Library Board of Directors will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, covering financial reports, the library director's budget update, committee reports, and a discussion on library security and safety. Public comment is accepted via email before 3:00 pm on the meeting day.
- Financial report and library budget review
- Policy Committee and Buildings and Grounds Committee reports
- Discussion of library security and safety (old business)
- Friends of the Library liaison report
The board voted to accept the February 19, 2025 minutes. The Shipyard Lane parking project was approved and the board will meet to award the contract and set a timeline. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.
- Accepted February 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
- Approved Shipyard Lane parking project (no vote tally recorded)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)
Board of Finance
This is the final vote on the Mayor's proposed budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. The board has held multiple hearings covering all city departments, boards, and agencies, including public works, police, fire, and education operations. The vote will set the city's spending plan for the upcoming year.
- Final vote on Mayor's proposed FY2025-2026 budget
- Budget covers Police Department, Fire Department, Public Works, and other city services
- Separate hearing held for Board of Education operations on February 27
- Includes debt service for public and school debt, employee benefits, and insurance
- Meeting is in person at City Hall, Board of Aldermen Chambers
The Board of Finance approved the Board of Education budget at $114,017,417, a 3.7% increase, by a 3‑2 vote. It also approved numerous departmental accounts, the General Fund revenue of $264,903,595, and a mil rate of 29.58 (up 0.44 mils) unanimously. The session was adjourned after all items were voted on.
- Approved Board of Education budget $114,017,417 (3.7% increase) (3‑2)
- Approved Board of Aldermen, Elections, Registrar of Voters, and other listed accounts (unanimous)
- Approved Law Department budget (4‑1, 1 recusal)
- Approved Finance Department budget with changes (unanimous)
- Approved Recreation Department budget with $425,000 increase (unanimous)
- Approved General Fund Revenue $264,903,595 (unanimous)
- Approved mil rate 29.58, increase of 0.44 mils (unanimous)
- Adjourned budget deliberation sessions (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will meet to review committee reports and the Chief's report. The board is scheduled to discuss a grievance and a proposal regarding the reallocation of EMS and Fire Marshal fees.
- Grievance #25-004
- Proposal for reallocation of EMS & Fire Marshal Fees
The Milford Board of Fire Commissioners unanimously supported a proposal to reallocate EMS and Fire Marshal fees, which will be presented to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The board also unanimously denied Grievance #25-004 regarding overtime hiring. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and updates on ongoing projects.
- Supported proposal for reallocation of EMS & Fire Marshal Fees (unanimous)
- Denied Grievance #25-004 regarding overtime hiring (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 18, 2025 (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a routine meeting to approve prior minutes, receive updates on Milford Earth Day planning, and discuss site walk dates and award nominations. No major decisions or controversial items are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting
- Milford Earth Day 2025 theme: 'OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™'
- Discussion on suggested sites and dates for site walks
- Suggestions for Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards
The Conservation Commission approved the January meeting minutes and discussed upcoming events, including Milford Earth Day and a tree giveaway. They decided to conduct an Open Space Walk on April 6 to assess ecosystem health, and tabled the Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards until the next meeting.
- Approved January meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Scheduled Open Space Walk for April 6 at 9:30am
- Tabled Aquarion Environmental Champion Awards
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership is meeting to approve financial and operational plans for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The board will also consider the disposition of uncollectible accounts for the current fiscal year.
- Adoption of Operating Budget for federally-financed developments (F.Y.E. March 31, 2026)
- Adoption of Management Plan for State-financed Housing Developments (F.Y.E. March 31, 2026)
- Authorization of Disposition of Uncollectible Accounts for F.Y.E. 03/31/2025
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership board unanimously approved the operating budget for federally financed developments (FYE March 31, 2026), the management plan for state-financed developments (FYE March 31, 2025), and resolutions to write off uncollectible tenant accounts and renew the designated allocation housing plan for DeMaio Gardens and Foran Towers. The board also accepted February 2025 disbursements and approved March 2025 accrued payables. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine approvals.
- Approved minutes of February 2025 regular meeting (5-0)
- Accepted February 2025 disbursements (5-0)
- Approved March 2025 accrued payables disbursement (5-0)
- Adopted operating budget for federally financed developments FYE March 31, 2026 (5-0)
- Adopted management plan for state-financed developments FYE March 31, 2025 (5-0)
- Authorized write-off of uncollectible tenant accounts for FYE March 31, 2025 (5-0)
- Authorized submission of allocation plan to HUD for elderly occupancy at DeMaio Gardens and Foran Towers (5-0)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board approved three easements for United Illuminating on city-owned land at 0 Old Gate Lane, 0 Prospect Street, and 0 River Street, all by unanimous 7-0 votes. The board also approved a motion to amend CDD-2 zone regulations to offer a density bonus for new multifamily housing with at least 15% affordable units, but did not finalize the full regulation package, which will be discussed again on April 15.
- Approved temporary construction easement to UI at 0 Old Gate Lane (7-0)
- Approved permanent utility easement to UI at 0 Prospect Street (7-0)
- Approved utility easement to UI at 0 River Street (7-0)
- Approved indoor play space special permit for Perfect Playdate at 161-163 Cherry Street (7-0)
- Approved motion for 15% minimum affordable housing density bonus with 50' height and 80% coverage in CDD-2 zone (5-2)
Board of Health
The Milford Board of Health will hold a virtual meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, elect officers for 2025, and receive reports from the Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, Community Health Divisions, and the Director. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Election of officers for 2025
- Approval of January 21, 2025 minutes
- Environmental Division report
- Nursing Division report
- Community Health Division report
The Milford Board of Health unanimously approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes and elected its 2025 officers: Joan Cagginello (Chairperson), Christine Gonillo (Vice Chairperson), and Ellen Monforte (Secretary). The board received reports on food service license renewals, respiratory disease activity, and emergency preparedness, but took no other formal votes. No public comment was heard and no new business was discussed.
- Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Joan Cagginello as Chairperson for 2025 (unanimous)
- Elected Christine Gonillo as Vice Chairperson for 2025 (unanimous)
- Elected Ellen Monforte as Secretary for 2025 (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The regular monthly meeting of the Milford Civil Service Commission scheduled for March 17, 2025 has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.
Veterans, Ceremony & Parade Commission
The commission is meeting to discuss preparations for Vietnam Veterans Day and Memorial Day events. The agenda includes planning for wreath layings, flag placements, and the Memorial Day Parade.
- Vietnam Veterans Day (3/29/25)
- Wreath Laying ceremony (5/24)
- Placing Flags at Veterans Graves (5/25/24)
- Memorial Day Parade (5/25/26)
- Fowler Bldg discussion
The Veterans, Ceremony and Parade Commission met on March 13, 2025, and discussed upcoming events, including the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony on March 29, 2025, and the Memorial Day Parade. They reviewed successful fundraisers and accepted a check from the Milford Police Union. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational.
- Reviewed January minutes (no formal approval recorded)
- Discussed plaque design to honor Milford Bank for VSO support
- Noted successful fundraisers: Brunch Feb 16, Pasta Dinner Feb 22, Game Dinner Mar 1
- Planned Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony for Mar 29, 2025, on Milford Green
- Accepted check from Milford Police Union for ceremony
- Coordinated invitations for Memorial Day Parade via Kayleigh
- Scheduled next meeting for April 10, 2025
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will hold a public hearing to review a Certificate of Appropriateness application. The body will also consider updating its website to reflect leadership changes.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for 41 Green Street: new roof for house and garage, chimney removal, and window plans
- Update to website regarding South of the Green Committee leadership
The Milford Historic District No. 2 Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 41 Green Street, allowing a new roof and garage roof with black architectural shingles, and granting chimney removal with the condition it be rebuilt or replaced in a like-for-like style, 15 bricks high, with plans due by May 2025. Window replacement plans were tabled pending further design review, with a follow-up presentation scheduled for April 2025. The meeting also included approval of prior minutes and the treasurer's report.
- Approved new roof for house and garage with Owens Corning architectural shingles, black (unanimous)
- Granted chimney removal with expectation of rebuild/replacement like-for-like, 15 bricks high, plans due by May 2025 (unanimous)
- Tabled window replacement approval pending design review; 2 commissioners to meet with applicant, follow-up at April 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted Treasurer's Report with balance of $8,333.19 (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
This is a regular meeting of the Golf Commission with standard procedural items: public comment, approval of prior minutes, committee reports, and discussion of unfinished business such as flag, irrigation, and golf cart parts. A management report on rounds played is also scheduled.
- Consideration of minutes from the special meeting held February 12, 2025
- Committee reports: Building and Grounds, Financial, League Liaisons, Negotiations, Mini Golf
- Unfinished business: Flag, Irrigation, Golf cart & irrigation parts
- Management report by Robert McNeil on rounds played
The Golf Commission approved two expenditures: folding picnic tables not to exceed $3,000 and sand delivery for aeration not to exceed $2,000. Both motions passed unanimously. The commission also discussed the irrigation project, mini golf, and a potential liquor license, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Approved purchase of folding picnic tables not to exceed $3,000 (unanimous)
- Approved sand delivery for aeration not to exceed $2,000 (unanimous)
- Approved corrected minutes of February 12, 2025 (unanimous)
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The Milford Flood & Erosion Control Board will consider minutes from the previous meeting and discuss multiple drainage and erosion projects under unfinished business. These include updates on Point Beach, Milford Point Road, and other shoreline areas, as well as the Program for Public Information and the Resiliency Plan. New business may be added by a two-thirds vote.
- Point Beach drainage and erosion projects, including Melba Beach erosion and Pelham Street stair access
- Milford Point Road drainage concerns
- Morningside Road revetment project
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area erosion
- Updates on Program for Public Information (PPI) and Resiliency Plan
The Flood and Erosion Control Board met via Zoom and adopted the February minutes unanimously. Assistant Public Works Director Steven Johnson reported that two backflow preventors were installed at Point Beach to mitigate sunny-day high tide flooding, and that the Milford Point Road boardwalk project resumed after a cold-weather pause. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of project updates and public questions about Wildemere Beach erosion mitigation.
- Adopted February 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- No other formal decisions; meeting was informational
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting with mainly procedural items and discussions. Old business includes recaps of a PowerSmart public meeting and a discussion with the Health Director about a new Health Building. New business involves early planning for Earth Day. No concrete decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Approval of February 10, 2025 meeting minutes
- Recap of PowerSmart public meeting
- Recap of discussion with Health Director about new Health Building
- Early Earth Day planning discussion
The Milford Energy Advisory Board held a routine meeting with no substantive decisions. Members unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. The board discussed upcoming events, including Earth Day planning and the EnergizeCT Community Partnership Initiative, but took no formal action on these items.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (02/10/25) unanimously
Council on Aging
The Board of Directors of the Milford Council on Aging will hold its monthly meeting, including new business items: a financial audit by Peter Kaufman, a restricted memorial donation for Anthony Silvestro, and ARPA-funded facility improvements at the senior center (digital sign installation and Betlan-Kitchen Improvements). Routine items include approval of minutes, committee reports, and the executive director's report.
- Peter Kaufman Financial Audit
- Anthony Silvestro memorial donation (restricted)
- ARPA Facility improvements: Digital sign installation
- ARPA Facility improvements: Betlan-Kitchen Improvements
- Old Business: Question on Insurance (MCOA) BOD
The Milford Council on Aging accepted the auditor's clean opinion for fiscal year ending 6/30/24 and referred the treasurer's report to the finance committee. The board was informed of a $266,177 restricted donation for holiday meals and approved transfers for a DOT truck and kitchen project. No votes were taken on policy changes.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Referred treasurer's report to finance committee (unanimous)
- Accepted auditor's clean opinion (unanimous)
- Reordered agenda to hear audit early (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 6:55 pm (unanimous)
Police Commission
The Police Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No new business or decisions were made; the next meeting is set for April 14, 2025.
The Police Commission meeting scheduled for March 10, 2025, was cancelled. The next meeting is set for April 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. No substantive decisions were made.
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a workshop on its Long Range Facilities Planning process, debriefing a March 1 community conversation and reviewing proposed concepts for reorganizing school configurations (1 or 2 high schools, 2 or 3 middle schools, 6 elementary schools). The meeting also includes superintendent reports on eSports, talent management, and a disbursement report, plus public comment and consent agenda approval of prior minutes.
- Long Range Facilities Planning workshop with discussion of proposed school configurations (1–2 high schools, 2–3 middle schools, 6 elementary schools)
- Debrief of March 1, 2025 Community Conversation on facilities planning
- Reaffirmation of purpose, intended outcomes, and phases of the LRFP process
- Superintendent’s report includes instructional highlight on eSports and Talent Management and Development Report
- Consent agenda approval of February 10 and February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
The Board of Education discussed the Long Range Facilities Plan and agreed to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for one or two concepts covering all school levels (elementary, middle, high). They also asked administration to present on middle school programming needs related to career pathways. The consent agenda, including minutes from February 10 and February 24, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Agreed to put one or two facility concepts out to RFP covering all levels (unanimous)
- Requested administration presentation on middle school programming and career pathways
- Approved consent agenda including February 10 and February 24 minutes (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Animal Shelter Commission will consider funding $2,600 for Frankie Gallstone's surgery, elect officers for the coming term, and receive updates on a new app and a dog licensing event. Reports from the treasurer, warden, and subcommittees are also scheduled.
- Vote on $2,600 funding for Frankie Gallstone surgery
- Election of commission officers
- Presentation of 'Shopping Anyway' app by Christine Prete
- Update on City Clerk's office dog licensing event
- "Faces of Rescue" calendar fundraiser discussion
The Animal Commission unanimously approved spending up to $3,000 from existing funds for surgery to remove a gallstone from the adoptable dog Frankie. The commission also elected new officers, with Cathy Kamen as Chair, Susan Stanek as Vice Chair, and Anna Accetta as Treasurer. A presentation was given by Christie Prete about the Shopping Anyway app, and the commission discussed a potential dog licensing event with City Clerk Peter Smith.
- Approved minutes from 2/10/25 meeting
- Approved Warden's report
- Elected Cathy Kamen as Chair
- Elected Susan Stanek as Vice Chair
- Elected Anna Accetta as Treasurer
- Approved up to $3,000 for Frankie's gallstone surgery
- Entered and exited executive session twice
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will hold a series of budget hearings for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, reviewing all city departments and the Board of Education. The schedule includes a public hearing on February 18, department reviews in February, a technical session on March 6, and a final vote on March 19.
- Public hearing on Mayor's Proposed Budget and Board of Education Budget on February 18
- Department reviews including Police, Fire, Public Works, and others through February 26
- In-person technical session on March 6 to discuss budget details
- Final vote on the 2025-2026 budget scheduled for March 19 at City Hall
The Board of Finance met for a technical discussion of the Mayor's proposed budget and the Board of Education budget for fiscal year 2025/2026. No formal votes were taken; the board reviewed various departmental budgets, discussed potential technical adjustments (e.g., reval account increase of $40,000, possible corrections in Recreation and Permitting), and recessed until March 19, 2025. The meeting was procedural, with no final decisions made.
- Recessed budget deliberations until March 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
- Discussed potential $40,000 increase to reval account for Milford Power PILOT negotiations (no vote)
- Noted possible technical correction to Recreation seasonal temporary account, possibly reverting to $415,000 (no vote)
- Reviewed Board of Education budget, including enrollment, staffing, and transportation (no vote)
- Discussed Fire Department budget, including paramedic/medic fees and possible budget transfer (no vote)
- Discussed Borough of Woodmont budget, with chairman comfortable keeping at $265,000 (no vote)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific applications, projects, or decisions are listed in the provided text.
The Inland Wetlands Agency approved the application for a 44-unit affordable housing development at 843 North Street, with conditions including erosion controls, stormwater management, and a $26,850 bond. The approval was amended to require the site to follow NOFA (no pesticides or herbicides) guidelines in the planting area. The board also tabled a daycare facility application at 708 Boston Post Road pending revised plans.
- Approved IW-24-0082: 843 North Street, 44-unit 8-30g development, with conditions and bonds.
- Amended the approval to require NOFA (no pesticides/herbicides) guidelines in the proposed planting area.
- Took no action on IW-25-0007: 708 Boston Post Road daycare facility, pending revised plans.
- Accepted the minutes of 02/19/25 as presented, with Ricci abstaining.
- Adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The March 5, 2025, Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission meeting has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board will discuss CDD-2 regulations and vote on an effective date for a zone change at 1481 New Haven Avenue, approved on January 7, 2025. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and reports. No public hearings are scheduled.
- CDD-2 Regulation Discussion
- Approve effective date for Zone Change at 1481 New Haven Avenue (approved 1/7/2025)
- Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025
The Planning and Zoning Board approved an effective date of March 28, 2025, for the previously approved zone change at 1481 New Haven Avenue, changing the zone from R-12 to R-5. The board also discussed a draft proposal to amend CDD-2 district regulations to encourage affordable housing, but took no formal action, continuing the discussion to a future meeting. Additionally, the board agreed to extend the deadline for the 470-488 Wheelers Farms Road redevelopment final plan.
- Approved effective date 3-28-25 for zone change at 1481 New Haven Ave (R-12 to R-5) (unanimous)
- Agreed to extend deadline for 470-488 Wheelers Farms Road redevelopment final plan (no formal vote)
- Continued CDD-2 affordable housing regulation discussion to next meeting (no action)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Ordinance Committee is holding a special meeting and public hearing on three ordinances that would appropriate a total of $14.85 million and authorize the issuance of bonds to fund sanitary sewer upgrades, various public improvements, and school improvements. The public can attend and comment on the proposed bond issuances.
- $2.2 million for design and construction of sanitary sewer pump station upgrades
- $7.7 million for public improvements including road repaving ($440k), building maintenance ($1.1M), fiberoptic conversion ($1.1M), police security cameras ($550k), sanitation vehicles ($1.98M), recreational upgrades ($550k), and a quint ladder truck ($1.98M)
- $4.95 million for various school improvements (details not specified in agenda)
- All three ordinances authorize the city to issue bonds and make temporary borrowings to fund the projects
The Ordinance Committee held a public hearing with no speakers and unanimously forwarded three ordinances to the full Board of Aldermen for consideration. These ordinances appropriate and bond funds for sanitary sewers, public improvements, and school improvements.
- Forwarded $2.2M sanitary sewer design/construction bond ordinance to full Board (unanimous)
- Forwarded $7.7M public improvements bond ordinance to full Board (unanimous)
- Forwarded $4.95M school improvements bond ordinance to full Board (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will vote on several resolutions and ordinances, including cash advances and bond authorizations totaling $14.85 million for sanitary sewers, public improvements, and school improvements. Other action items include approval of an Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) plan, an easement for an electric vehicle charging station at 0 River Street, and a grant agreement for roadway and parking improvements at Wilcox Park and Founders Walk. The Board will also consider appointments to the Pension and Retirement Board and the MGAT Committee, budget transfers, and a refund list of $77,873.95.
- Ordinance appropriating $2,200,000 for design/construction of sanitary sewers and wastewater facilities, with bond authorization
- Ordinance appropriating $7,700,000 for various public improvements, with bond authorization
- Ordinance appropriating $4,950,000 for various school improvements, with bond authorization
- Approval of the Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) Plan
- Easement agreement for electronic charging station at 0 River Street
The Board of Aldermen approved multiple bond ordinances and resolutions, including $7.7 million for various public improvements (including police security cameras and sanitation trucks), $2.2 million for sewer upgrades, and $4.95 million for school improvements (including an esports arena). The Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices (ATESD) plan was also approved for submission to the state DOT. Several votes were split, with the same 7-member bloc opposing the school bond and Wilcox Park project.
- Approved ATESD plan for DOT submission (13-2)
- Approved $2.2M sewer bond ordinance (14-1)
- Approved $7.7M public improvements bond ordinance (13-2)
- Approved $4.95M school improvements bond ordinance (8-7)
- Approved Wilcox Park/Founders Walk Urban Act Grant resolution (8-7)
- Approved EV charging station easement at 0 River Street (12-3)
- Approved $77,873.95 in refunds (unanimous)
- Approved budget memo transfers (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will hold a public hearing to consider a construction, maintenance, and use easement. The proposal involves allowing Metro TOD, LLC to install and operate electric vehicle charging stations on city-owned land.
- Public hearing for a construction, maintenance, and use easement at 0 River Street (54/322/4A)
- Proposed installation of 12 electric vehicle charging stations by Metro TOD, LLC
The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on a proposed construction, maintenance, and use easement for electric charging stations at 0 River Street. No members of the public spoke in favor or opposition. The hearing was closed, and no decision was made during the hearing.
- Opened public hearing for 0 River Street electric charging easement
- Closed public hearing with no public testimony
- Adjourned meeting unanimously
Board of Assessment Appeals
The Board of Assessment Appeals will meet on March 3, 2025, to hear taxpayer petitions regarding the 2024 Grand List of property assessments and the 2023 Supplemental List of Motor Vehicles. Petitions are by appointment only, and taxpayers must bring supporting documentation. The board will also deliberate following the hearings.
- Hear petitions on 2024 Grand List property assessments
- Hear petitions on 2023 Supplemental List of Motor Vehicles
- Board deliberations after hearings
- Requirement for written authorization if appearing on behalf of property owner
- Bring documentation such as photographs, invoices, and tax bills
The Board of Assessment Appeals heard 15 appeals for the October 1, 2024 Grand List, denying 13, granting one, and taking no action on one. One appeal was denied without prejudice, and one application was denied for not showing. The board also noted 5 no-shows and 6 withdrawals.
- Denied 13 appeals, including 9 real estate and 4 personal property appeals (unanimous)
- Granted appeal for Psychiatric Health Associate LLC, 120 Broad Street, reducing assessed value to $2,500 (unanimous)
- Denied without prejudice appeals for CCK Automations LLC and Alinabal Inc. (unanimous)
- Took no action on Load N Go Moving Co LLC appeal, referred to deputy assessor (unanimous)
- Denied application for BVS Jai Alai, LLC, 311 Old Gate Lane – Unit 1 (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Regulation Subcommittee will discuss proposed zoning regulation changes for the CDD-2 Zone to promote economic development and create more housing opportunities. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from February 12, 2025.
- Discussion of refining proposed CDD-2 regulations to create more housing opportunities
- Approval of minutes from the February 12, 2025 meeting
The Planning & Zoning Regulation Subcommittee discussed proposed zoning changes for the CDD-2 zone to promote economic development and affordable housing, including multi-unit housing, lot size, and building height. No final decisions were made; staff will prepare a draft proposal for the full board's March 4 meeting. The subcommittee approved the minutes from the February 12 meeting.
- Approved minutes from 2/12/25 meeting
- Directed staff to prepare draft CDD-2 zoning amendments for March 4 board meeting
- Discussed but did not finalize affordable housing percentage (15-25% range)
- Discussed but did not finalize building height options (40-55 feet)
- Discussed but did not finalize side yard setback options (0-10 feet)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is conducting a budget hearing on the Education Operations (Board of Education) budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This in-person session is part of a series of hearings on the Mayor's proposed budget. The Board will hold a technical discussion on March 6 and a final vote on March 19.
- Education Operations (BOE) budget hearing on February 27
- Public hearing on Mayor's proposed budget held February 18
- Technical discussion scheduled for March 6
- Final vote on the 2025-2026 budget set for March 19
- Other department budgets reviewed in prior sessions (Police, Public Works, etc.)
The Board of Finance held a budget deliberation session for the proposed FY 2025/2026 budget, hearing presentations from the Board of Education and Superintendent. No decisions were made; the board recessed to March 6, 2025, to continue deliberations.
- Recessed budget hearings to March 6, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to waive the external grease trap requirement at 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue and allow installation of an AGRU. The agenda also includes reports from the consulting engineer, wastewater division, and an inflow/infiltration update. Old business covers continued discussion on sewer use fees, facility connection charges, and impact fees. The meeting will vote on January meeting minutes and approval of payments.
- Request to waive external grease trap requirement at 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue and install AGRU
- Sewer Use Fees, Facility Connection Charges & Impact Fees (old business discussion)
- Consulting Engineer's Report from Weston & Sampson
- Wastewater Report and Inflow/Infiltration Update
- Voting on regular meeting minutes from January 22, 2025 and approval of payments
The Sewer Commission tabled a request from Hawar's Market LLC to waive the external grease trap requirement at 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue, asking the owner to hire a surveyor, contractor, or engineer to assess hookup feasibility. The board also approved $398,010.51 in sewer payments and the January 22, 2025 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational.
- Tabled grease trap waiver request for 296-300 Bridgeport Avenue (unanimous)
- Approved sewer payments of $398,010.51 (unanimous)
- Approved January 22, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Finance
This is a budget hearing where the Milford Board of Finance reviews proposed departmental budgets for the fiscal year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. The meeting covers departments including Police, Fire, Public Works, Health, Recreation, and others. A public hearing was held on February 18, and a final vote is scheduled for March 19.
- Review of Police Department budget (4210)
- Review of Fire Department budget (4220)
- Review of Public Works budget including Highway-Parks, Solid Waste, and Wastewater (4320, 4321, 4331, 8226)
- Review of Education Health Services/School Nurses (4798)
- Item (8113) Bridges moved from February 24 to this meeting
The Board of Finance held a virtual budget deliberations session, hearing presentations from multiple departments including Health, Law, Recreation, Fire, and others. No formal decisions or votes were made on the budget; the board only approved a motion to reorder the agenda and recessed to the next day.
- Approved motion to reorder agenda to bring Department of Permitting & Land Use forward (unanimous)
- Approved motion to recess until February 27, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
The Public Works Committee of the Milford Board of Aldermen is holding a procedural meeting. The agenda includes roll call, approval of previous minutes, and open slots for new and old business, but no specific items are listed for discussion or decision.
- Meeting held in person at Public Works, 83 Ford Street
- No new or old business items specified on the agenda
The Public Works Committee met on February 24, 2025, and approved the minutes from the January 27 meeting. The director's report covered storm costs ($225,000 for 11 storms), ongoing projects, and staffing challenges. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the minutes and adjourning.
- Approved minutes of 1/27/24 meeting (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a workshop on long-range facilities planning, including a data presentation and discussion of the pros and cons of maintaining one high school versus two. Members will also discuss the number of elementary and middle schools and where to start facilities work, with the goal of finalizing proposed approaches for a March 1, 2025 community conversation at Joseph A. Foran High School.
- Data presentation by David Stein of Silver/Petrucelli & Associates on facilities planning
- Pros and cons discussion of one high school vs two high schools
- Discussion/action on number of elementary and middle schools to finalize proposals for community conversation
- Discussion of where to start facilities work: elementary, middle, or high school level
- Review of agenda for March 1, 2025 Community Conversation at Joseph A. Foran High School
The Board of Education continued its long-range facilities planning workshop, agreeing to start with a conceptual configuration of six right-sized elementary schools. They decided to bring two questions to the March 1 Community Conversation: whether to have 1 or 2 high schools and 3 or 2 middle schools. The board also agreed that the planning process will be lengthy and will require an RFP to select a consultant. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and discussion-focused.
- Agreed to begin long-range plan with six right-sized elementary schools
- Decided to ask public about 1 vs 2 high schools and 3 vs 2 middle schools at March 1 Community Conversation
- Agreed planning will require RFP for consultant selection
Board of Finance
This Board of Finance meeting will consider three bond ordinances totaling $14.85 million for sewer upgrades, public improvements, and school projects. The board will also vote on two budget memo transfers for FY25 and elect officers.
- Ordinance appropriating $2,200,000 for design and construction of sanitary sewers and wastewater facilities, authorizing $2,200,000 in bonds
- Ordinance appropriating $7,700,000 for various public improvements, authorizing $7,700,000 in bonds
- Ordinance appropriating $4,950,000 for various school improvements, authorizing $4,950,000 in bonds
- Budget Memo Transfer #1 moving $14,150 between contingency and various funds (buildings/grounds, training, supplies, equipment)
- Budget Memo Transfer #2 moving $14,150 from contingency to cover office supplies, equipment upkeep, postage, and uniforms/weather gear
The Board of Finance approved three bond ordinances totaling $14.85 million for school improvements, sewer upgrades, and public improvements. The school bond passed 3-2, with the other two passing unanimously. The board also approved budget transfers, the 2025 meeting schedule, and re-elected its chairman and vice chairman.
- Approved $4.95M bond for various school improvements (3-2)
- Approved $2.2M bond for sanitary sewer and wastewater facilities (unanimous)
- Approved $7.7M bond for public improvements including trash trucks and ladder truck (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #1, Funds 1005 & 2815, FY25 (unanimous)
- Approved Budget Memo Transfer #2, Funds 1005 & 2815, FY25 (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 schedule of regular Board of Finance meetings (unanimous)
- Re-elected Brian Lema as Chairman and Scott Moulton as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension & Retirement Board will review and likely approve nine individual pension applications and two contingent annuitant options. The board will also consider paying $242,970.14 in invoices to investment advisors and custodial firms for the period ending March 2025. An executive session is scheduled for a firefighter's service-connected disability pension. Additionally, 11 new employees will be entered into the pension system.
- Nine pension requests from employees in police, fire, city departments, and BOE
- Invoices totaling $242,970.14 to investment firms including Beirne Wealth, GAMCO, and Lazard
- Executive session to discuss Justin Edo's Fire SCD application
- Contingent annuitant options for Laura Miller and Catherine H. Ratzenberger
- Eleven applications of entry for new employees, mostly police and public works
The Pension & Retirement Board unanimously approved a $25 million investment in the Greywolf CLO Credit Strategy, along with adding MSCI EAFE and MSCI EM indexes to replace the VWO allocation. The board also heard a presentation on the Beirne report showing total portfolio assets of $443,800,985 as of January 31, 2025, and received an investment opportunity overview from Zephyr focused on emerging technology companies in India. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
- Approved $25M investment in Greywolf CLO Credit Strategy (unanimous)
- Approved adding MSCI EAFE index (EFA) to portfolio (unanimous)
- Approved adding MSCI EM index (EEM) to replace VWO allocation (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports and conduct old business. The agenda includes discussions regarding the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Memorial Plaques
- Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority information
The commission approved moving a mooring float to improve access for the Milford Yacht Club, with work expected during float installation. It also accepted the meeting minutes and adjourned, with no other substantive decisions. The meeting was largely procedural, with reports on marina bookings, mooring renewals, and a planned Rotary lobster bake.
- Approved relocation of southerly mooring float (unanimous)
- Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:55 PM (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will hold a special meeting to discuss status reports on renovation and upgrade projects at Pumpkin Delight Elementary School, Jonathan Law High School, and Joseph A. Foran High School. The committee will also consider payment requisitions for each project and approve minutes from a prior meeting.
- Status report on Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition, renovations, and upgrades (playground, front entrance, audio-visual system)
- Status report on Jonathan Law High School improvements (technical education facility, child learning center, construction documents)
- Status report on Joseph A. Foran High School improvements (technical education facility, construction documents)
- Consideration of payment requisitions (#2, #4, #6) for the three school projects
- Approval of minutes from the January 23, 2025 special meeting
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee approved a $40,770 quote from Touch Tech Pro for audio-visual equipment in the Pumpkin Delight Elementary School gymnasium, funded by contingency funds. They also approved two payments to Silver Petrucelli & Associates for architectural services at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools. The committee discussed higher-than-budget estimates for the Jonathan Law and Foran projects, with plans to review and possibly adjust them by the next meeting.
- Approved $40,770 audio-visual equipment quote from Touch Tech Pro for Pumpkin Delight gym (unanimous)
- Approved $64,824.55 payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates for Jonathan Law High School architectural services (unanimous)
- Approved $36,960.00 payment to Silver Petrucelli & Associates for Foran High School architectural services (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 23, 2025 special meeting (unanimous)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The agenda for the February 19, 2025 meeting of the Milford Inland Wetlands Agency contains only references to PDF documents (agenda, legal notice, and meeting minutes) with no listed discussion or action items. This appears to be a procedural or placeholder agenda.
- No concrete items (rezonings, contracts, ordinances, public hearings) are listed in the provided agenda text.
The Inland Wetlands Agency closed the public hearing for the proposed 44-unit 8-30g development at 843 North Street after hearing revised plans and public comment, but took no action on the application. The agency also reviewed a new daycare proposal at 708 Boston Post Road, taking no action. Minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
- Closed public hearing for IW-24-0082 (843 North St) unanimously
- No action taken on IW-24-0082 (843 North St)
- No action taken on IW-25-0007 (708 Boston Post Rd daycare)
- Approved minutes of 01/15/25 (Gradwell abstaining)
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance will consider three ordinances to appropriate and issue bonds totaling $14.85 million: $2.2 million for sanitary sewer upgrades, $7.7 million for public improvements, and $4.95 million for school improvements. They will also vote on budget memo transfers, elect officers, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. The meeting includes consideration of minutes and a staff report.
- Ordinance appropriating $2,200,000 for sanitary sewer design and construction and authorizing bond issuance
- Ordinance appropriating $7,700,000 for various public improvements and authorizing bond issuance
- Ordinance appropriating $4,950,000 for various school improvements and authorizing bond issuance
- Consideration of Budget Memo Transfer #1 and #2, Funds 1005 & 2812, FY25
- Election of officers and approval of 2025 schedule of regular meetings
The Board of Finance held a virtual budget deliberations session, reviewing proposed budgets for several departments including Police, Animal Control, HR, Harbor Management, Finance, MIS, Mayor's Office, Golf Course, Open Space, Public Works, Wastewater, Sewer Commission, and various funds. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the board only discussed the proposals and recessed until February 24, 2025. The session was procedural, with no decisions made.
- Reopened budget meeting (unanimous)
- Recessed until February 24, 2025 (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss routine business including minutes, reports from the chairman and committees, and a safety accident report for Engine 7. Under new business, the board will receive a presentation and recommendations from the IT & Dispatch Report, and hear updates on the purchase of a Zodiac Marine vessel and a jet ski.
- IT & Dispatch Report Summary Presentation & Recommendations
- Zodiac Marine purchase update
- Jet Ski purchase update
- Safety Accident Report – Engine 7
- Committee reports: Personnel, Safety, Maintenance & Equipment
The Milford Board of Fire Commissioners met on February 18, 2025, and discussed several operational updates. They approved the January 21, 2025 minutes unanimously. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; the meeting focused on reports and updates, including the IT dispatch system, equipment purchases, and budget preparations.
- Approved January 21, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Discussed IT staffing needs for 24-hour support of Locution alerting system
- Updated on Marine 2 purchase: RFP submitted, delivery delayed to 120 days, expected by August
- Purchased 2024 Sea-Doo jet ski, to be placed at Walnut Beach
- Noted Quint 5 purchase at city hall for bonding; Quint 3 delivery expected Q1 2026
- Ambulance purchased in 2024 expected to arrive in July 2025
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership will hold a regular meeting to review financial records and reports. The body will consider the approval of January 2025 disbursements and February 2025 accrued payables.
- Approval of January 2025 disbursements
- Approval of February 2025 accrued payables
- Review of January 2025 meeting minutes
- Report of the Executive Director
Board of Finance
The Board of Finance is conducting a public hearing regarding the Mayor's proposed budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. This session is followed by a hearing on the Board of Education budget.
- Public hearing on Mayor’s Proposed Budget FY 2025-2026
- Public hearing on Board of Education Budget
The Board of Finance held a public hearing on the Mayor's Proposed Budget and the Board of Education Proposed Budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. No decisions were made; the board recessed to February 19, 2025, via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. Residents spoke in support of both budgets, with one speaker raising concerns about education costs.
- Recessed public hearing to February 19, 2025, via Zoom at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The regular meeting of the Civil Service Commission scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been canceled.
Milford Department of Human Services
This is a routine meeting of the Milford Human Services Board of Directors with only procedural items on the agenda: roll call, public comments, approval of previous minutes, director's report, and old/new business. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or vote.
- No concrete items such as contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are listed
The Milford Department of Human Services Board of Directors met via teleconference and approved the minutes from November 19, 2024, unanimously. The director reported that two candidates for the Secretary/Bookkeeper position declined after accepting offers, and the position has been re-posted. The board also discussed the federal pause on grants, noting no current impact on the department's primary grants (EFSP and CDBG), and received updates on outreach, energy assistance, and youth programs.
- Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 5:50 p.m. (unanimous)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Milford School Readiness Council will discuss new business, including presentations from local early childhood programs that receive or seek state funding, covering enrollment, parent outreach, and professional learning. The council will also receive updates on Early Start CT and the Local Governance Partnership regarding transition grants and membership.
- Presentations by Jennifer Mosman (Tutor Time), Bill Okwuosa (Good Child Development Center), and Terese Maguire (Milford Public Schools) on program details
- Omission of a quality component review to allow more time for Early Start CT discussion
- Local Governance Partnership updates on transition grants, timelines, and membership for Milford
- Site visit scheduled for February 24–25 with focus on learning environment and student screenings
- Consideration of minutes from the November 19, 2024 meeting
The Milford School Readiness Council heard presentations from state-funded early childhood programs, including Tutor Time and the Milford Public Schools Ready to Learn program, and discussed forming a Local Governance Partnership (LGP) for Early Start CT. No formal votes were taken on these items. The council approved the November meeting minutes with name spelling corrections.
- Approved November 2024 meeting minutes with name spelling corrections (all in favor)
- Heard presentations from Tutor Time and Milford Ready to Learn on program details
- Discussed Local Governance Partnership responsibilities and membership outreach
Board of Health
This is a routine meeting of the Milford Board of Health. The board will approve previous minutes, elect officers for 2025, and hold a public session. Staff will present reports from the Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, Community Health divisions, and the Director.
- Election of officers for 2025
- Approval of minutes from January 21, 2025
- Environmental Division report
- Nursing Division report
- Emergency Preparedness report
The Milford Board of Health meeting on February 18, 2025, was cancelled at 6:45 pm because a quorum was not present. No substantive decisions were made or discussed.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Regulation Subcommittee of the Planning and Zoning Board will discuss potential changes to zoning regulations in the CDD-2 Zone to encourage multi-unit housing with an affordable component, as well as review lot size and building height requirements. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 13, 2024, and an update on action items. No votes or final decisions are scheduled.
- Discussion of zoning regulation changes to promote economic development in the CDD-2 Zone
- Encouraging multi-unit housing with an affordable component
- Review of lot size requirements
- Review of building height requirements
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024
The Planning & Zoning Board Regulation Subcommittee discussed draft zoning regulation changes to promote economic development and affordable housing in the CDD-2 Zone. No formal decisions were made; the discussion covered lot size, building height, parking, and affordability requirements. The subcommittee approved the minutes from the November 13, 2024 meeting without objection.
- Approved minutes from 11-13-24 meeting without objection
- Discussed draft regulation changes for CDD-2 zone to encourage multi-unit housing with affordable component
- Considered allowing expansion of single- and two-family homes to up to three units with affordability requirement
- Discussed density bonus for new construction with minimum 10% affordable units
- Discussed parking requirements, with chairman opposing concessions and suggesting special exception for parking
- Discussed potential two-zone split for CDD-2 area, with Route 1 between bridge and Naugatuck Avenue as concern
- Set goal to firm up proposed language after one additional meeting, with possible board discussion in March
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for solar panel installation at 37 Pond Street, then vote on approval. The meeting also includes election of a new chair and a report on legal advice regarding AirBnBs, satellite dishes, and signage.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application by Ivan Fossesigurani for solar panels at 37 Pond Street
- Election of new commission chair
- Updated historic district property list submitted
- Legal advice from attorney on AirBnBs, ground-mounted satellite dishes, and signage
- Approval of minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting
The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Ivan Fossesigurani to install solar panels on the house and garage at 37 Pond Street, with panels placed on the side and rear to minimize visibility from the street. The commission also elected Doug Jones as Chairman effective March 1, 2025, and approved the minutes of the January 8, 2025 meeting.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 37 Pond Street (unanimous)
- Elected Doug Jones as Chairman effective March 1, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will review rounds played, maintenance reports, and discuss unfinished items like the course flag, mini-golf, irrigation, and golf cart parts. No major decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
- Review of 2025 rounds report by Robert McNeil
- Discussion of irrigation system maintenance
- Consideration of golf cart and irrigation parts procurement
The Golf Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting. Chairman Healey announced committee assignments for 2025 and reported that the insulation project is complete, new pull carts and electric golf carts have arrived, and a meeting with the mayor is set to discuss the irrigation project. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational or deferred to future meetings.
- Approved minutes of January 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Assigned 2025 committee roles for mini golf, league liaisons, negotiations, finance/equipment, and building/grounds
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The Flood & Erosion Control Board will consider minutes from previous meetings and discuss unfinished business on a series of drainage and erosion projects, including Point Beach, Milford Point Road, and Morningside Road. Updates on the Program for Public Information and the Resiliency Plan are also scheduled. New business may be added with a two-thirds vote.
- Point Beach drainage, erosion, and Pelham Street stair project updates
- Milford Point Road project status
- Morningside Road Revetment project
- Gulf Street/Welches Point Road/Bluff area discussion
- Program for Public Information (PPI) and Resiliency Plan updates
The Flood and Erosion Control Board discussed updates on coastal projects, notably the Wildemere/Walnut Beach dune project, and agreed to remove inactive items from future agendas. Minutes from November 12, 2024 and January 14, 2025 were adopted unanimously, with a correction to the January minutes. No new business was introduced.
- Adopted November 12, 2024 minutes unanimously
- Adopted January 14, 2025 minutes with corrections unanimously
- Agreed to remove inactive items (Red Bush Lane, Rowe Ave, Whole Foods Complex, New Haven Ave DOT Bridge) from future agendas
Council on Aging
The Board of Directors will meet to review reports from the Chairman, Treasurer, and Executive Director. The agenda consists of procedural items and committee reports.
- Approval of January 13th meeting minutes
- Finance committee report
- Personnel committee report
- Executive Director's report
The Milford Council on Aging met on February 12, 2025, and approved the agenda and the January 2025 minutes with corrections. The treasurer's report was referred to the Finance Committee. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with discussions on facility improvements, fundraising, and a projected $220,000 financial gap.
- Approved agenda with no changes
- Approved January 2025 minutes with corrections (spelling and committee assignment)
- Referred treasurer's report to Finance Committee
Police Commission
The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative reports and personnel matters. The commission will review a site plan for two triplex residential buildings at 214 North St. and consider the appointment of a Vice Chairman.
- Site plan review for 2 Triplex Residential buildings at 214 North St.
- Year End Report for 2024 – Police Sick & Relief Fund
- Consideration of Vice Chairman for Police Commission
- Reports from Special Investigations, Detective Bureau, Crime Prevention, and Traffic/Licensing units
The commission approved the Traffic Division recommendation for a site plan review at 214 North St. for two triplex residential buildings. Chief Mello reported plans to submit the speed camera enforcement plan to the Board of Aldermen, with cameras at seven locations. Comm. Rubenstein was elected Vice Chairman. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Traffic Division recommendation for 214 North St. site plan (unanimous)
- Elected Comm. Rubenstein as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted reports from Special Investigations, Detective Bureau, Crime Prevention, Traffic Division (unanimous)
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss updates on the PowerSmart Milford program, a proposed Health Department building, and the impact of recent presidential executive orders on energy. The meeting will include public comment and approval of previous minutes. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.
- PowerSmart Milford Kickoff Re-Cap discussion
- Proposed Milford Health Department Building discussion
- Discussion on impact of latest presidential executive orders on energy
- Approval of January 14, 2025 meeting minutes
The Milford Energy Advisory Board met via Google Meet on Feb. 10, 2025, and approved the minutes from the Jan. 14 meeting unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the board discussed that a meeting with the Health Dept. Director has not yet occurred and that the PowerSmart meeting is postponed. The meeting ended early at 6:32 PM when quorum was lost.
- Approved Jan. 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education holds its February 10, 2025 business meeting to conduct routine business and hear reports. The board will vote on appointing Adam Scobie to fill the unexpired term left by Una Petroske’s resignation. Supervisory reports cover special education, safety, staff development, and budget disbursements.
- Appointment of Adam Scobie to fill Third District seat (action required)
- Consideration of minutes from January 13, 15, 16, 22, and 27, 2025 meetings
The Milford Board of Education unanimously appointed Adam Scobie to fill the unexpired 3rd district term of Una Petroske. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from previous meetings. Presentations were given on special education services, school safety, and the School Resource Officer program, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Appointed Adam Scobie to fill 3rd district vacancy (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Jan 13, 15, 16, 22, 27 meetings (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports, and address new business. Key actions include reaffirming allocated funds for a washer and dryer, discussing a veterinary bill, and considering a "Faces of Rescue" calendar fundraiser. The commission will also hold elections for officers.
- Reaffirm allocation of funds for washer and dryer
- Discussion of veterinary bill
- "Faces of Rescue" calendar fundraiser
- Election of officers
- Building Improvement Subcommittee and Devon Rotary report
The commission approved a $11,346 Reliable Fence quote for a chain-link fence with privacy slats, and moved $11,000 from Unallocated Contingency to Other Building and Grounds Supplies to cover it. They also reaffirmed $2,000 for a washer and dryer, and allocated $5,346.35 for veterinary bills. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $11,346 Reliable Fence quote for fence, gates, and slats (unanimous)
- Moved $11,000 from Unallocated Contingency to Other Building and Grounds Supplies (unanimous)
- Reaffirmed $2,000 allocation for washer and dryer (unanimous)
- Allocated $5,346.35 for veterinary bills for Ghost and feral cats (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 1/13/25 meeting (unanimous)
Tree Commission
The Tree Commission will meet to discuss street tree replacements, requests, and tree warden appeals. The body will also review the Tree Ordinance and the Tree Honor Project.
- Street tree replacements and requests
- Tree Warden appeals
- Tree Ordinance review
- Tree Honor Project
Inland Wetlands Agency
The regular meeting and public hearing of the Milford Inland Wetlands Agency scheduled for February 5, 2025, has been canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for February 19, 2025.
Park, Beach, & Recreation Commission
The Park, Beach & Recreation Commission holds a regular meeting with routine business: electing officers, approving December 2024 minutes, and receiving reports from the director and commissioners, including a golf course report and bench dedication program. No major decisions or proposals are listed.
- Election of officers
- Consideration of minutes from December 4, 2024
- Golf Course Report
- Bench Dedication Program report
The Park, Beach, and Recreation Commission re-elected Chairman Worroll and Vice Chairman Fabian unanimously. They approved the December 4, 2024 minutes and discussed several updates, including cheerleading banners, the wind phone project, and facility use fees. No new business was considered, and no substantive policy decisions were made beyond the officer elections and minutes approval.
- Re-elected Worroll as Chairman (unanimous)
- Re-elected Fabian as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of December 4, 2024 (unanimous)
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing on a special exception request to establish a personal training gym at 333 Quarry Road, with a vote scheduled by May 15, 2025. The board will also vote on coastal area site plan reviews for two new single-family dwellings at 819 and 877 East Broadway.
- Public hearing for special exception to establish a personal training gym at 333 Quarry Road (Zone ID, Map 91, Block 809, Parcel 6D, owner DFC of Milford, LLC)
- Coastal Area Site Plan Review for new single-family dwelling at 819 East Broadway (Zone R7.5, Map 27, Block 474, Parcel 50A, owner Jason Garelick)
- Coastal Area Site Plan Review for new single-family dwelling at 877 East Broadway (Zone R7.5, Map 27, Block 475, Parcel 17, owner Nordyk & Associates)
The Milford Planning and Zoning Board approved three applications. Two Coastal Area Site Plan Reviews for new single-family homes at 819 and 877 East Broadway were approved, one with a condition about soil disposition. A Special Exception for a personal training gym at 333 Quarry Road was also approved, despite a parking shortfall under regulations, based on a professional parking study.
- Approved Coastal Site Plan Review for new home at 819 East Broadway, with condition to submit soil disposition plan (9-0)
- Approved Coastal Site Plan Review for new home at 877 East Broadway, as presented (9-0)
- Approved Special Exception for personal training gym at 333 Quarry Road, as presented (9-0)
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The Tudor Road Building Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the status of the project. The agenda includes a review of payment requisitions.
- Payment requisition review
- Project status update
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will consider several new business items including the appointment of Raymond Gradwell to the Inland Wetlands Agency, three grant resolutions for Human Services, Youth and Family Services, and Early Childhood, and acceptance of a donated parcel at 0 Northmoor Road. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation in Adinolfi v. City of Milford.
- Appointment of Raymond Gradwell as alternate to Inland Wetlands Agency
- Resolution to apply for grant for Department of Human Services
- Resolution to apply for grant for Youth and Family Services Activities
- Resolution to apply for grant for Office of Early Childhood
- Acceptance of donation of 0 Northmoor Road for open space
The Board of Aldermen unanimously approved several items: the appointment of Raymond Gradwell to the Inland Wetlands Agency, resolutions for grant applications for human services, youth and family services, and early childhood education, and the acceptance of a 0.17-acre land donation at 0 Northmoor Road for open space. The board also approved the minutes of the January 6, 2025 meeting with a technical correction. No substantive decisions were made on other agenda items.
- Approved appointment of Raymond Gradwell to Inland Wetlands Agency (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Human Services grant application (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Youth and Family Services grant application (unanimous)
- Approved resolution for Office of Early Childhood grant application (unanimous)
- Approved acceptance of 0.17-acre land donation at 0 Northmoor Road (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 meeting with correction (unanimous)
Milford Government Access Television Committee
The January 28, 2025, meeting of the Milford Government Access Television Committee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Aldermen Sub Committees
This is a routine procedural meeting of the Public Works Committee. The agenda includes only roll call, approval of previous minutes, and openings for new and old business with no specific items identified. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Meeting scheduled for January 27, 2025 at Public Works, 83 Ford Street
- No new or old business items are listed on the agenda
The Public Works Committee discussed waste and recycling strategies with Waste Zero Consulting, including Pay As You Throw and food waste separation, to address rising disposal costs. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed forming a discussion group to develop a pilot program. The director's report covered stormwater, paving budgets, and district requests.
- Approved minutes of 9/23/24 meeting (unanimous)
- Discussed Pay As You Throw and food waste separation options (no vote)
- Discussed forming a discussion group to develop a pilot program (no vote)
- Adjourned at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education is holding a workshop to review summary feedback from a recent community conversation regarding school facilities. The agenda includes identifying common ground, disagreements, and potential eliminations of approaches to facilities planning. The meeting concludes with a public comment period limited to agenda items.
- Review of summary feedback from the Long Range Facilities Planning community conversation
- Discussion of potential elimination of approaches to facilities planning
- Identification of next steps for the facilities planning process
The Milford Board of Education met as a Committee of the Whole for a long-range facilities planning workshop. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the board discussed community feedback and narrowed potential approaches. The meeting adjourned without any substantive action.
- No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
Board of Finance
The Milford Board of Finance will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on January 27, 2025. The board will resume its routine meeting schedule in February 2025. This notice is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.
- January 27, 2025 meeting cancelled
- Regular meeting schedule resumes in February 2025
Milford's Historic Preservation Commission
The Milford Historic Preservation Commission will hold a special meeting on January 27, 2025. The main business is electing a chair and vice chair for the year, along with reviewing old business including outreach efforts, active projects, and an update on the Stowe Barn. The commission will also consider approving the 2025 meeting schedule and payment requisitions.
- Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
- Status update on Stowe Barn
- Review and approval of 2025 meeting schedule
- Payment requisitions to be considered
The Milford Historic Preservation Commission held a special meeting on January 27, 2025, and unanimously re-elected Bill Silver as Chair and Michele Kramer as Vice Chair. The commission also approved the minutes from August 19, 2024, and the 2025 meeting calendar. No payment requisitions were considered, and no other substantive decisions were made.
- Re-elected Bill Silver as Chair (unanimous)
- Re-elected Michele Kramer as Vice Chair (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 19, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 meeting calendar (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education meeting scheduled for January 23, 2025, has been canceled.
Other Committees (Including Founders' Walk, Perm. Schools, School Readiness, 250th, etc.)
The committee will receive status reports on renovations and upgrades at three schools. Members will also consider payment requisitions for these projects.
- Status report on Pumpkin Delight Elementary School addition, renovations, and upgrades (playground and front entrance)
- Status report on Jonathan Law High School Technical Education Facility and Child Learning Center program space
- Status report on Joseph A. Foran High School Technical Education Facility
- Consideration of payment requisitions #2, #4, and #6
The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee approved a $4,710.54 credit for cracked slab repair, two payments to Nutmeg Companies totaling $251,645.32 for Pumpkin Delight Elementary work, and three payments to Silver Petrucelli for architectural services at Jonathan Law and Foran High Schools. The committee also discussed project updates, including the Pumpkin Delight project nearing completion and design work for high school improvements.
- Approved change order credit of $4,710.54 to Nutmeg Contractors for cracked slab repair (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $226,645.32 to Nutmeg Companies for Pumpkin Delight construction (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $25,000.00 to Nutmeg Companies for Pumpkin Delight HVAC (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $46,302.40 to Silver Petrucelli for Jonathan Law architectural services (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $83,345.85 to Silver Petrucelli for Jonathan Law architectural services (unanimous)
- Approved payment of $47,520.00 to Silver Petrucelli for Foran High School architectural services (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education will hold a special budget workshop to review final questions on the Superintendent’s proposed 2025-26 budget, then vote on approval of the Board of Education Operations Budget for the coming fiscal year. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Action to approve the 2025-26 Board of Education Operations Budget
The Milford Board of Education approved the Superintendent's proposed 2025-26 operations budget of $115,304,923 and directed the administration to transmit it to the Mayor. The motion passed 7-0, with two abstentions. Public comment was supportive of the budget without cuts.
- Approved $115,304,923 2025-26 operations budget (7-0, 2 abstentions)
- Directed administration to transmit budget to Mayor
Sewer Commission
The Milford Sewer Commission will elect officers, hear citizen comments, and consider two sewer extension applications at 62 Long Island View Road and 5 Saco Street. The board will also receive reports from the consulting engineer and on wastewater and inflow/infiltration, and discuss old business regarding sewer use fees, facility connection charges, and impact fees. Voting items include approval of December 18, 2024 meeting minutes, payment approvals, and an amendment to Weston & Sampson's 2025 billing rates.
- Election of officers for the Sewer Commission
- Public hearing on sewer extension for 62 Long Island View Road
- Public hearing on sewer extension for 5 Saco Street
- Discussion of sewer use fees, facility connection charges, and impact fees
- Vote on amendment to Weston & Sampson engineering services 2025 billing rates
The Milford Sewer Commission unanimously approved sewer extensions for 62 Long Island View Road and 5 Saco Street, both for single-family dwellings. It also approved $357,243.91 in sewer payments and accepted Weston & Sampson's 2025 billing rate schedule. The commission elected officers and discussed but did not act on impact fees.
- Approved sewer extension at 62 Long Island View Road (unanimous)
- Approved sewer extension at 5 Saco Street (unanimous)
- Approved sewer payments of $357,243.91 (unanimous)
- Accepted Weston & Sampson 2025 billing rate schedule (unanimous)
- Elected Bradford Hubler as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Alexander J. Armstrong as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved December 18, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Fire Commission
The Board of Fire Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with mostly procedural items. The board will elect officers for the coming period and consider an education stipend for personnel. Committee assignments and reports from the chief and committees are also on the agenda. No major policy changes or expenditures are listed.
- Election of officers for the Board of Fire Commissioners
- Committee assignments and formation for Personnel, Maintenance & Equipment, Safety, Education, and Long Range Planning
- Consideration of an education stipend under New Business
- Discussion of the 2025 Fire Commissioners Meeting Schedule under Unfinished Business
- General new equipment discussion without specified details
The Milford Board of Fire Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 21, 2025, electing Kevin McGrath as Chairman, William Brennan as Vice-Chairman, and Richard Smith as Secretary, all unanimously. The board approved an education stipend for Firefighter J. Cudgma for 60 college credits in Fire Science, and placed a $37 donation into the Good and Welfare Fund. Discussions covered headquarters building issues, EMS revenue cap concerns, and the 2025 meeting schedule, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Elected Kevin McGrath as Board Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected William Brennan as Board Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Richard Smith as Board Secretary (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 19, 2024 (unanimous)
- Placed $37 donation from Deborah DeCarvalho into Good and Welfare Fund (unanimous)
- Approved education stipend for Firefighter J. Cudgma for 60 credits (unanimous)
Conservation Commission
The commission will hear reports on the approval of a new Sub Way property permit from the Jan. 15 Inland Wetlands meeting, discuss reappointments of three commissioners, and receive updates on Milford Earth Day 2025. The meeting also includes suggestions for future site walks.
- Report of approval of new Sub Way property permit application from Inland Wetlands meeting of Jan. 15
- Reappointments of commissioners Carolyn Alling, Jenn DeBlasio, and Tiana Perini
- Milford Earth Day 2025 theme: 'OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™'
- Site walk suggestions for dates and locations
The Conservation Commission approved the December meeting minutes and unanimously re-elected Cheryl Cappiali as Chair, Abigail Bernstein as Secretary, and Catherine Williams as Vice-Chair. The commission also discussed upcoming events including Earth Day 2025, a tree giveaway, and a land acquisition, but took no other substantive votes.
- Approved December meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Re-elected Cheryl Cappiali as Chair (unanimous)
- Re-elected Abigail Bernstein as Secretary (unanimous)
- Re-elected Catherine Williams as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
Civil Service Commission
The regular monthly meeting of the Milford Civil Service Commission scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been canceled. No items were considered or discussed.
Board of Health
The Milford Board of Health will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 2024, accept the 2025 meeting schedule, and elect officers for the year. Division reports from Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, and Community Health will be presented, along with the Director’s Report. A public session is also scheduled.
- Approval of 11/19/2024 minutes
- Acceptance of Board of Health 2025 meeting dates
- Election of officers for 2025
- Public session for resident input
- Division reports (Environmental, Nursing, Emergency Preparedness, Community Health)
The Milford Board of Health approved the November 19, 2024 minutes and the 2025 meeting dates, but tabled the election of officers until next month. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted primarily of staff reports on environmental health, nursing, emergency preparedness, and community health activities.
- Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved 2025 meeting dates as attached (unanimous)
- Tabled election of officers until next month (unanimous)
Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership (MRHP)
The Milford Redevelopment & Housing Partnership will meet to review financial disbursements and payables. The board will consider a resolution to adopt the Annual Agency Plan for the fiscal year starting April 1, 2025.
- Adoption of Annual Agency Plan for Fiscal Year beginning April 1, 2025
- Acceptance of December 2024 disbursements
- Approval of January 2025 accrued payables
Pension & Retirement Board
The Pension and Retirement Board will hold a teleconference meeting to elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss an executive session for Christopher Lennon of Police SCD. The board will also review ten normal retirement pension requests, three withdrawal applications, one contingent annuitant option, and invoices totaling $8,288.28. An investment advisor report from Beirne Wealth is scheduled.
- Executive session for Christopher Lennon (Police SCD) with supporting documentation
- 10 pension requests including Michael Cappetto Jr. (Public Works) and Rose M. Elliott (City Clerk)
- Withdrawal applications for Susan Clark (Police), Scott M. Cleary (BOE Business Office), and Beth Ann Czar (BOE Secretaries)
- Contingent annuitant option for Allen E. Vienneau (Public Works) with beneficiary Donna M. Vienneau
- Invoices: Principal Custody Solutions $1,763.28 and USI Consulting Group $6,525.00
The board unanimously approved all six items on the agenda: four retirement pension applications and two pension calculations. All motions carried without dissent.
- Approved Code 9 City (Engineering) normal retirement pension with 50% contingent annuitant for Beverly A. Hayes (unanimous)
- Approved Code 5 City (Police Steno) normal retirement pension with 75% contingent annuitant for Barbara M. Jason (unanimous)
- Approved Code 3P Police service-connected disability pension for Christopher Lennon, effective Jan 16, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved Code 3P Police normal retirement pension calculation for Donald C. McCollum: $62,043.17 annually, $5,170.26 monthly, commencing Nov 29, 2024 (unanimous)
- Approved Code 5 BOE (Payroll) normal retirement pension with 50% contingent annuitant for Susie McDaniel (unanimous)
- Approved Code 5 BOE (Business Office) normal retirement pension calculation for Susan L. Melita: $20,864.16 annually, $1,738.68 monthly, commencing Dec 14, 2024 (unanimous)
Harbor Management Commission
The Harbor Management Commission will meet to review reports from the Harbor Master and various standing committees. The body will discuss old business regarding the CT Port Authority SHIPPS Grant and memorial plaques.
- CT Port Authority – SHIPPS Grant
- Memorial Plaques
- Connecticut Harbor Management Commission Authority information
The Milford Harbor Management Commission met on January 16, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from its December 19, 2024 meeting. No permits were reviewed and no public comments were made. The commission discussed a proposed state bill on Harbor Management Commission Authority and received updates on seasonal contracts, mooring inspections, and the marina's deicing system. An executive session was held to discuss ongoing negotiations regarding the Coast Guard Auxiliary, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.
- Approved minutes of 19 December 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Entered executive session to receive updates on Coast Guard Auxiliary negotiations (motion by Beard, seconded by Kirmaier)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:09 PM (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education is holding a special budget workshop. The meeting is dedicated to discussing the Superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year.
- Discussion of the Superintendent’s Proposed 2025-26 Budget
The Milford Board of Education held a budget workshop to review the superintendent's proposed 2025-26 budget, continuing discussion of administration responses to questions #21-#34. No formal decisions were made; the board confirmed readiness to vote on the budget at the next meeting on January 22, 2025. Public comment was none, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
- Confirmed readiness to vote on 2025-26 budget on January 22 (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (motion by Wolfe Boynton, seconded by Firmender)
Inland Wetlands Agency
The Inland Wetlands Agency is conducting an organizational meeting with two active applications: IW-24-0082 for 843 North Street and IW-24-0091 for 300-336 Sub Way. The agenda lists supporting documents and previous meeting minutes but provides no further details on the nature of the proposed activities.
- Application IW-24-0082 for 843 North Street with supporting documents, plans, hydrology, and third-party engineer review
- Application IW-24-0091 for 300-336 Sub Way with documents, plans, and engineering report
- Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2024 meeting
The Milford Inland Wetlands Agency unanimously approved a permit for a warehouse redevelopment at 300-336 Sub Way, with conditions including construction and stormwater plans, erosion controls, and bonds. The agency also reappointed officers and extended a public hearing for a separate 44-unit development to February 5, 2025.
- Approved IW-24-0091 for 300-336 Sub Way warehouse redevelopment (unanimous)
- Reappointed Brendan Magnan as Chairman, Matthew Connors as Vice Chairman, Julie Valvo as Parliamentarian
- Designated Compliance Officer as Designated Agent (unanimous)
- Extended public hearing for 843 North Street 8-30g development to 2/5/2025
- Accepted minutes of 12/16/20 (M. Connors abstaining)
Board of Education
The Board of Education is holding a special budget workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Superintendent’s proposed budget for the 2025-26 school year.
- Discussion of the Superintendent’s Proposed 2025-26 Budget
The Board of Education held a budget workshop to discuss the Superintendent's proposed 2025-26 budget. Board members reviewed and discussed responses to 20 of 34 submitted questions, with the remaining questions to be addressed at a future workshop. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and informational.
- Reviewed administration responses to 20 of 34 budget questions
- Scheduled next budget workshop for January 16, 2025
- Adjourned meeting at 8:58 p.m.
Flood & Erosion Control Board
The board will discuss unfinished business regarding various drainage and erosion control projects across Milford. The meeting includes updates on the Program for Public Information and the Resiliency Plan.
- Point Beach drainage and Melba Beach to Point Beach erosion
- Pelham Street Public Access stair project
- Milford Point Road, Morningside Road Revetment, and Red Bush Lane projects
- New Haven Avenue DOT Bridge Culvert Repairs
- Updates on the Resiliency Plan and Program for Public Information
The Flood and Erosion Control Board met via Zoom and received updates on multiple flood control projects, including the Elaine St outflow, Milford Point Road, and Wildemere/Walnut Beach. No formal votes were taken; the board postponed approval of November minutes to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned after discussion.
- Postponed approval of November 12, 2024 minutes to February meeting
- Received update on Elaine St outflow backflow preventor installation pending weather and tides
- Noted DEEP permit extension for Milford Point Road to January 2026
- Noted DEEP permit extension for Gulf Street/Welches Point bluff to November 2025
- Discussed Wildemere/Walnut Beach project, including potential $20M state/federal funding request
- Adjourned meeting at 7:49 PM
Energy Advisory Board
The Milford Energy Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 10, 2024, hear a chairperson report, and continue recruitment discussion. The main item is reviewing the 2022 Energy Plan and discussing the development of a 2025 Energy Plan. The meeting also includes public comment and member discussion.
- Approval of December 10, 2024 meeting minutes
- Continued recruitment discussion (Old Business)
- Review 2022 Energy Plan and discuss 2025 Energy Plan (New Business)
The board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 10, 2024 meeting. Members discussed recruitment, reviewed the 2022 Energy Plan, and considered the 2025 Energy Plan, but no action was taken on these items. They also discussed SmartPower's PowerSmart Campaign and expressed interest in the proposed Health Department building.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (12/10/24) unanimously
Council on Aging
The Board of Directors will meet to elect officers and review reports from the treasurer and committees. The board will also discuss a CT DOT agreement and provide updates on the MOW vehicle.
- Election of Officers
- MOW Vehicle Update
- Addendum to Employee Handbook
- CT DOT Agreement
The Milford Council on Aging elected officers for 2025, approved the December minutes, and referred the treasurer's report to the finance committee. The board approved a $5,500 payment to Thermo Kings to repair the Meals on Wheels vehicle and accepted a CT DOT grant for a new 22-passenger vehicle, covering 20% of the cost. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Elected Lillian Holmes as Chairman, Phil Caporusso as Vice-Chairman, Ben Gettinger as Secretary, Shirley Serrano as Treasurer, and John Drapp as Vice-Treasurer (all unanimous)
- Approved agenda for January 13, 2025 (motion prevailed)
- Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 (unanimous)
- Referred treasurer's report to finance committee (motion prevailed)
- Approved $5,500 payment to Thermo Kings for vehicle repair (motion prevailed)
- Accepted CT DOT grant for 22-passenger vehicle, with Center responsible for 20% of ~$138,000 cost (motion prevailed)
Police Commission
The Milford Board of Police Commissioners will meet to discuss appointments, consider donations to department funds, and receive reports on planning and zoning requests including a personal training gym at 333 Quarry Rd and a 22-unit residential development at 218-232 Buckingham Ave. The board will also consider a traffic study on downtown handicapped parking spaces and commend two officers. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Donation of $50 to Sick & Relief Fund from Ellen Chase
- Donation of $50 to Police Canine Fund from Donna and Robert Hall
- Donation of $100 to Police Canine Fund from Robin and Daniel Dimenna
- Planning and zoning request for personal training gym at 333 Quarry Rd
- Planning and zoning request for 22-unit residential development at 218-232 Buckingham Ave
The Milford Police Commission approved adding new handicapped parking spaces downtown, including locations on S. Broad Street, Armory Square, and N. Broad Street. The board also accepted several donations to the Sick & Relief Fund and Police Canine Fund, and approved traffic studies for a gym and a residential development. The Vice Chairman position was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved new downtown handicapped parking spaces (unanimous)
- Accepted $50 donation from Ellen Chase to Sick & Relief Fund (unanimous)
- Accepted $50 donation from Donna and Robert Hall to Police Canine Fund (unanimous)
- Accepted $100 donation from Robin and Daniel Dimenna to Police Canine Fund (unanimous)
- Approved traffic study for Personal Training Gym at 333 Quarry Rd (unanimous)
- Approved traffic study for 22-unit residential development at 218-232 Buckingham Ave (unanimous)
- Tabled consideration of Vice Chairman position until next meeting (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of December 9, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hear the Superintendent's proposed 2025-26 budget and vote on the 2025-2026 academic calendar. Other reports include talent management, quarterly budget, and disbursement. Public comment is available before the reports.
- Superintendent's Proposed 2025-26 Budget presentation
- 2025-2026 Academic Calendar - Second Reading (action requested)
- Talent Management and Development Report
- Quarterly Budget Report
- Disbursement Report
The Milford Board of Education approved the 2025-26 academic calendar as presented, which includes Eid and limits professional development days. The board also approved the consent agenda and received a presentation on the proposed $115.3 million budget, a 4.87% increase, with workshops scheduled later in January. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved 2025-26 Academic Calendar (unanimous)
- Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 9 and Dec 16, 2024 (unanimous)
- Reordered agenda to place Academic Calendar before instructional highlight (unanimous)
Animal Shelter Commission
The Animal Shelter Commission will meet to review reports from the warden, department, and treasurer. The commission is scheduled to discuss a fund transfer to medical under new business.
- Fund Transfer to Medical
The Milford Animal Shelter Commission approved a $15,000 transfer from unallocated contingency to the Other Med Fees and Services fund to cover veterinary costs for the remainder of the fiscal year. The commission also approved the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting and the warden's monthly report. Public comments raised concerns about shelter operations, including food donations, laundry facilities, and a dog held in quarantine.
- Approved $15,000 transfer from unallocated contingency to Other Med Fees and Services (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from 12/9/24 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved warden's monthly report (unanimous)
Board of Education
The Milford Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a community conversation on the Long Range Facilities Plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the event includes breakout sessions and a large group discussion to gather input. This is a discussion-only session.
- Welcome and introductions by Board Chair, Mayor, and Superintendent
- Purpose setting and context building on school facilities
- Small group breakout sessions for facilitated discussion
- Large group session sharing key insights
Milford Historic District Number 2 South of the Green
The South of the Green Historic District #2 Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 75 Lafayette Street. The meeting also includes discussion of unfinished business such as AirBnB regulations, satellite dishes, signage, and driveway/parking replacements, as well as election of officers.
- Certificate of Appropriateness application for 75 Lafayette Street
- Discussion of attorney advice on AirBnBs, ground-mounted satellite dishes, and signage
- Discussion of replacement and expansion of driveways and parking areas
- Election of officers
- Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024
The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for Sarah Ferrante and Chris Cranos to convert an enclosed porch into living space at 75 Lafayette Street, despite concerns about the applicants' failure to seek approval before demolishing the porch. The approval requires the rebuilt structure to match the original footprint and materials. The commission also approved the November 13, 2024 minutes, accepted the treasurer's report, and elected officers for 2025.
- Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 75 Lafayette St porch conversion (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of November 13, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted Treasurer's Report with balance of $8,233.19 (unanimous)
- Elected 2025 officers: Liz Kennard (Chair), Marc Muller (Vice Chair), Chris Bishop (Clerk), Walter Ortoleva (Treasurer) (unanimous)
Golf Course Commission
The Golf Commission will hold a regular meeting to elect officers for the coming term, consider minutes from a December special meeting, and receive committee and management reports. Unfinished business includes discussion of a flag, mini-golf, irrigation, and golf cart/irrigation parts. No public hearings or financial contracts are on the agenda.
- Election of officers for the Golf Commission
- Discussion of mini-golf project under unfinished business
- Irrigation system review under unfinished business
- Golf cart and irrigation parts procurement under unfinished business
- Management report on rounds played
The Golf Commission held a regular meeting and unanimously elected William Healey as Chairman and Kathryn Hurley as Vice Chairman. No other business was conducted; there was no public comment.
- Elected William Healey as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Kathryn Hurley as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
Board of Aldermen
The Board of Aldermen will review the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and consider various mayoral and board appointments. The body will also review a list of refunds and discuss legal settlements in executive session.
- Acceptance of the Capital Improvement Plan for the years 2025-2029
- Consideration of refunds in the amount of $5,382.99
- Mayoral appointments to multiple boards including Fire Commission, Police Commission, and Board of Health
- Executive session regarding settlement of Milford Boston Road, LLC v. City of Milford (1799 Boston Post Road)
- Executive session regarding settlement of Steven Berglass Trustee v. City of Milford (203 Kings Hwy)
The Board of Aldermen approved the Capital Improvement Plan for 2025-2029, as recommended by the Planning & Zoning Board, with a vote of 11-2. They also approved a large slate of mayoral and board appointments to various commissions and boards, including a divided vote on two MGAT appointments. Additionally, the board approved two legal settlements discussed in executive session and a refund of $5,382.99.
- Approved 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan (11-2)
- Approved Mayor's appointments to boards and commissions (unanimous)
- Approved Board of Aldermen appointments to multiple commissions (unanimous)
- Approved MGAT appointment of Frank Musante (unanimous)
- Approved MGAT appointment of Andrew King (7-6)
- Approved settlement of Milford Boston Road, LLC v. City of Milford (unanimous)
- Approved settlement of Steven Berglass Trustee v. City of Milford (unanimous)
- Approved refunds totaling $5,382.99 (unanimous)