Select Board explores outsourcing IT Department to reduce costs
Milford's Select Board discussed outsourcing the town's IT Department for potential annual savings of $330,000. The town currently spends $360,979 in annual salaries, $51,670 in health benefits, and approximately $300,000 on Worldband services for IT support to all town buildings except schools.
Select Board · Meeting of August 5, 2026
Milford's Select Board discussed outsourcing the town's IT Department for potential annual savings of $330,000. The town currently spends $360,979 in annual salaries, $51,670 in health benefits, and approximately $300,000 on Worldband services for IT support to all town buildings except schools. Worldband proposed expanding services for an additional $83,000 yearly, estimating potential annual savings of $330,000 through full outsourcing.
Board members Michael K. Walsh and Thomas J. O'Loughlin agreed to continue the discussion pending a Worldband presentation at the next Select Board meeting.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of August 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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