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School resource officers working out nicely, officials say
School resource officers (SROs) are settling in nicely in the city schools, according to program supervisor Sgt. Tony Vitti. The uniformed and armed officers have been in place in the schools about a...
View ArticleZoning board member questions plan to remove assistant city planner job
A move to eliminate the assistant city planner’s job has at least one Planning & Zoning Board member worried, and she hopes people will speak against it as the 2014-15 budget process moves forward....
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John Tartaglio to talk about triumphing after tragedy at this year’s Kennedy...
File Photo: John Tartaglio when he was in college and starting on his road to success. John Tartaglio of Milford, who lost both legs to an infection when he was a student at Foran High School, will be...
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Volunteers canvas Milford to help residents assess storm repairs
File Photo: Many people along the shoreline are still trying to rebuild and repair after Hurricane Sandy. This photo was taken as water reached shoreline homes during the storm. CT Rises is sponsoring...
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Eight new Milford police officers ready to hit the streets
Milford’s eight new police officers, just before heading into graduation ceremonies on Friday. Nikki Bova, 24, tried to find the words to explain the new discipline she discovered at the Milford...
View ArticleCanoe accident in Milford waters: One rescued, second person found but...
Today at 2:11 p.m., the Milford Fire Department received a 911 call for two people in distress from an overturned canoe between Silvers State Park and Charles Island. The city’s Marine 2 responded with...
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Nice weather Saturday brings out huge crowd for St. Patrick’s parade
The Mliford St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday. People who attended Saturday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Milford agreed it may have been the most well attended event in years. And that’s saying...
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New Jersey man dies in canoe accident in Milford on Saturday
Tragedy struck Milford waters Saturday, claiming the life of a 24-year-old New Jersey man, who died in a canoe accident in Long Island Sound. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection...
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Irish Civil War Regiment will be talk of the night
“Forward the 9th” was the message of a Civil War recruiting poster used to enlist Connecticut’s Irish immigrants. The contributions of those volunteers to the Union effort will be remembered by...
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Leprechaun Leap — Sunday, March 16
This year’s Leprechaun Leap, which raises funds for the Literacy Center of Milford, will be Sunday, March 16 at Walnut Beach. Registration is at noon, and the leap is at 1 p.m. Trophies will be...
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Volunteers build Sandy Ground playground at Academy property in Milford
Volunteers worked steadily Friday to build an impressive playground at The Academy on Gulf Street. (Photo by Ryan Burns) Firefighters, students and volunteers converged on the field at The Academy on...
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‘Leprechaun leapers’ brave the cold for annual jump into Long Island Sound
One brave soul heads quickly out of the water at Walnut Beach after leaping in on Sunday. Brrrrr. Water temperatures were in the 40s for Sunday’s Leprechaun Leap, the annual leap into Long Island...
View ArticleJay Rowe brings big jazz show to Milford in April
The Annual Smooth Jazz for Scholars concert has been set for Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19 and will be held at the Parsons Complex, 70 West River Street. Doors will open at 7 p.m.; the...
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Milford extends moratorium on medical marijuana growing and facilities
A moratorium on marijuana growing and dispensing facilities in Milford that was initially scheduled to end in February was extended to April 27. At a recent Planning and Zoning Board meeting, Milford...
View ArticleArt mentors host event
“Forward the 9th” was the message of a Civil War recruiting poster used to enlist Connecticut’s Irish immigrants. The contributions of those volunteers to the Union effort will be remembered by...
View ArticleUnion says latest HealthBridge announcement changes nothing for employees
Five Connecticut health care centers managed by HealthBridge Management announced recently that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Newark has agreed to confirm, with limited...
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Long Range Planning Committee backs return to K-5 schools
Milford elementary school students sing at an event earlier this year. An upcoming school board meeting will focus on the organization of elementary schools in Milford. Milford elementary schools will...
View Article273-unit Bic Drive apartments may go to public hearing in May
A proposal for a 273-unit housing complex is moving its way through city departments and is expected to be the subject of a public hearing in May or June. If approved, it would be one of the largest...
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Optimum helps Foran students with Kenneth Walker Scholarship Fund
Pictured (l. to r.) with participating students are Principal Max Berkowitz, Athletic Director Anthony Vitelli, Key Club Advisor Rich Troy, Key Club Advisor Amy Farotti, State Representative James...
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Leap raises $15,000 for Literacy Center: Event winners named
Abby the Lab was named an honorable leaper in this year’s event. Abby didn’t mind the costume, but she wasn’t too thrilled with the hat, her owner said. This year’s annual Leprechaun Leap to raise...
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