City of Milford

The board discussed and approved a motion to have technical services create board-branded, non-personal email addresses for all nine board members.

The board discussed several appointments to local commissions, including the Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Health, and Animal Shelter Commission. Key actions involved the authorization for the sale of delinquent tax and sewer use liens, approval of budget memo transfers, and the consideration of refund requests. Additionally, the board deliberated on ordinances concerning short-term residential rentals and citation procedures. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to budget deliberations for the upcoming fiscal year, including technical adjustments to revenue and expenditures, and the establishment of the mill rate. The board also engaged in an executive session to discuss a pension agreement with the local police union.

The committee discussed planning for the Milford 250 celebration, including parade logistics, marketing, publicity, and the event schedule for June 20, 2026. Updates were provided regarding the Juneteenth community cookout, the annual fireworks display, transportation and parking arrangements, and the historic flags on the green initiative. The committee also covered updates on grant funding, statewide promotion, July 4th activities, and subcommittee reports on marketing, fundraising, beautification, education, and outreach to shoreline neighborhoods.

The board discussed potential zone changes and regulations for the CDD3 area, with a focus on encouraging residential and affordable housing development to stimulate economic growth. Key topics included the potential extension of the existing MCDD regulations to this corridor, the use of a hybrid floating zone or overlay zone to provide flexibility for property developers, and the need to simplify antiquated zoning regulations. The board also reviewed the importance of maintaining proper records of past subcommittee discussions and emphasized that any new residential development must include an affordability component.

The board held an executive session to discuss pending litigation regarding Smart Life Homes LLC versus the planning and zoning board. Following the session, the board reviewed and approved a coastal area site plan for a single-family dwelling addition at 994 East Broadway. Furthermore, the board held a public hearing and approved a special permit and coastal area site plan for a new car dealership at 1469 Boston Post Road, with conditions including engineer recommendations and an interconnecting driveway agreement.