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Milford School Committee Unanimously Approves $81.4 Million FY27 Budget

MILFORD — May 7, 2026 — Milford School Committee unanimously approved an $81.4 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027 at its May 7 meeting, locking in a 2.27 percent spending increase after months of negotiations pared back an initial proposal that had called for 8 to 9 percent growth.

Milford High School Building Committee Drops Two Site Options, Eyes 2031 Occupancy

Milford High School Building Committee votes to cut two site options and debates the pool's future.

Milford Planning Board Elects Marias Chair, Approves Solar Parking Stormwater Permit

MILFORD — May 5, 2026 — Milford Planning Board reorganizes, approves DOC solar parking stormwater permit, and continues West Street easement dispute to June. Joseph Marias was elected chair and Chris White vice chair at the May 5 meeting, with all reorganization votes passing 4-0 in the absence of member Wilson.

Milford Select Board Approves Intersection Grant, Hears Water Crisis Briefing

Milford Select Board unanimously approves all-way stop grant and hears extended Stage Four water crisis briefing. The board voted Monday to authorize Town Administrator Richard A.

Milford Finance Committee Backs $2.75 Million Settlement in Police Gender Discrimination Suit

Milford Finance Committee recommends $2.75 million settlement in police sergeant's gender discrimination case.

Milford Select Board Elects Mazzucchelli Chair, Approves Stone Ridge Conservation Deal

MILFORD — April 27, 2026 — Milford Select Board unanimously elects Paul Mazzucchelli as chair and approves conservation deal preserving nearly 30 acres at Stone Ridge. The board reorganized at its April 27 meeting, with Mazzucchelli thanking colleagues for their confidence before the board paused to honor recently deceased former member Dino

Milford Planning Board Delays Beaver Street Propane Approval Over Wall Collapse, Fire Code Gaps

Milford Planning Board continues Beaver Street propane amendment and scraps spring zoning push.

Milford School Committee Elects Akagini Chair, Hears MSBA Reimbursement Warning

MILFORD — April 16, 2026 — Milford School Committee reorganizes under new chair and hears sobering breakdown of the state school-building reimbursement formula. The committee unanimously elected Michael Akagini as chair and Brendan Rickert as vice chair at its April 16 annual reorganizational meeting, with the superintendent reappointed as committee secretary.

Milford Building Committee Votes to Launch Construction Manager Procurement for New High School

Milford's high school building committee voted to launch construction manager procurement and received a stark lesson in MSBA reimbursement math at its April 15 meeting.

Milford Finance Committee Recommends Favorable on Eight Warrant Articles, Defers School Budget

MILFORD — April 15, 2026 — Milford Finance Committee advances eight town meeting warrant articles and defers school budget vote to April 29. The committee voted unanimous favorable recommendations Wednesday on a 3 percent cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees under Article 2, a matching salary increase for elected and

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