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Capital Plan Approved Despite Funding Concerns

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 3, 2026

Residents Support Proposed Stowe Avenue Lease

All speakers who addressed the hearing supported the proposed lease of 68 Stowe Avenue, and no opposition was recorded. Speakers discussed possible uses including a farmers market, an indoor winter market, and a cultural and community center.

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Briefing

Jul 6, 2026

Lead Service Line Work Approved

The Board authorized access for lead and galvanized service-line replacement, including work at City Hall at no cost to the City. Officials reported 12 known lead lines and more than 100 galvanized lines, and the measure passed 13-2.

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Briefing

Jun 1, 2026

Milford Approves Tax Lien Sale and Fines

The Board approved, 14-1, selling certain delinquent tax and sewer-use liens to a third party, with the sale price required to cover the full amount owed, including fees and interest. It also unanimously approved enforcement ordinances allowing fines of up to $1,000 per day for inland-wetlands violations and up to $150 per day for zoning violations.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

2026-27 Budget Approved

The Board of Aldermen approved Milford's fiscal year 2026-27 budget and related tax ordinance by a 9-6 vote. The ordinance sets total appropriations and revenue at $278,097,614 and taxes to be raised at $239,332,207; the final mill rate is not stated in the minutes.

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Briefing

May 4, 2026

Milford Approves Short-Term Rental Rules

The Board approved a citywide short-term residential rental ordinance, as amended, by a 9–6 vote. The amendments removed a personal-identifying-information requirement and exempted accessory dwelling units.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Budget Talks Examined Transit Funding

The Transit District requested an additional $10,000, citing rising diesel fuel costs; officials said remaining CARES Act funding could help avoid route cuts.

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Briefing

Apr 20, 2026

Board Reviews Education Budget Requests

The Board discussed the proposed 2026–2027 budget, including a $50,000 increased request from the Boys and Girls Club that could support 30 to 40 additional children. Employee benefits were also reviewed, with the stop-loss insurance premium expected to remain flat.

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Briefing

Apr 16, 2026

Education Budget Deliberations Continue

The Board of Aldermen continued reviewing the proposed 2026-2027 education operations budget, which officials said is driven by negotiated salary increases, higher operating and utility costs, and other rising service expenses. The budget does not include upgrades to school facilities or grounds.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Budget Hearing Highlights Funding Priorities

The Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on the Board of Finance Recommended Budget for 2026–2027. Residents and representatives spoke in favor of more funding for the Senior Center, animal shelter medical costs, and the Board of Education, while others raised concerns about property assessments, the mill rate, and tax increases.

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Briefing

Apr 6, 2026

Board approves school grants and project funding

The Board approved school construction grant resolutions covering $2.2 million in HVAC improvements, $2.2 million in hazardous-material abatement, $660,000 for elementary playgrounds, $550,000 for parking-lot repairs, and $330,000 for Joseph A. Foran High School pool design. It also approved an advance of funds for the Founders Walk project by an 8–4 vote and approved the sale of a tax lien on 409 Woodmont Road by an 8–4 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board Approves Property Revaluation Phase-In

The Board approved an up-to-five-year phase-in of the October 1, 2025 property revaluation by an 11-2 vote, with changes applied in 20% increments. Officials said residential property values rose about 41% on average, creating concern about sharp tax increases for homeowners.

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Briefing

Mar 2, 2026

Milford Approves $12.98 Million in Bonds

The Board approved $6.05 million in bonds for sanitary sewer and wastewater facilities, $990,000 for public improvements, and $5.94 million for school improvements. The sewer and public-improvement bonds passed unanimously; the school-improvement bond passed 12-2.

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Briefing

Feb 2, 2026

Capital Plan Approved Despite Funding Concerns

The Board approved Milford’s 2026–2030 Capital Improvement Plan by a 10–5 vote. Officials said the plan identifies potential future projects, but each project will require separate funding approval.

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Briefing

Jan 5, 2026

Police Dispatchers Agreement Approved

The Board unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Milford Police Dispatchers Union covering July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.

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