About the City of Milford
Connecticut (CT)
06460 & 06461 

Milford is a city in New Haven County, Connecticut. The city is known as “The small City with a Big Heart” Milford is home to Silver Sands State Park.

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About Milford, CT:

Milford with a population of 52,000, offers its residents the advantages of a big city while retaining the picturesque, friendly atmosphere of a smaller New England town.

Settled in 1639, Milford has cautiously and thoughtfully grown over time, while carefully preserving its rich history and expansive shoreline. Millfords six sandy beaches, boat marinas, public parks, pools, tennis courts & ball fields provide an excellent opportunity for residents to enjoy boating, swimming, and other recreational activities.

A number of important and growing industries are located in Milford's commercial areas.  Its vibrant retail community includes the world class Connecticut Post Mall, as well as an array of quaint shops along its historic green, the second largest green in New England.

Milford offers excellent transportation facilities, with several commuter and freight trains offering daily service to major cities, including New York, Boston & Washington. Milford also offers convenient access to major roadways including I-95 and the Merritt Parkway.  

Responsible town planning has insured that that Milford's commercial development is conducted in a harmonious fashion with its pristine seashore, its dedicated open spaces and quiet residential areas.

Milford residents enjoy employment opportunities, and benefit from a diversified tax base provided by its vibrant business community.

Big town, small town, shoreline and rural, Milford continues to be one of Connecticut's most popular residential communities.

Culture:

Every year in August, Milford celebrates its annual Oyster Festival, which serves as a combination of a typical town fair with a culinary celebration of the town's location on historically shellfish-rich Long Island Sound. This festival is held on the Milford Green, in the center of town, and features a wide variety of events including canoe and kayak races, musical performances, and classic car shows.

Milford is home to a substantial art community. The Milford Cultural Center, operated by the Milford Council for the Arts, offers various events throughout the year. The Firehouse Art Gallery was recently opened in Devon . The beach resort quality of the town lives on, with several beaches, Silver Sands State Park, the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point, Charles Island, two golf courses, and numerous other recreational facilities available for residents and tourists, while the proximity to New Haven, rail transport to New York City, a good school system, and a shuttle bus service that traverses the town supply some urban conveniences.

Neighborhoods:  

• Milford center
• Devon  
• Morningside
• Walnut Beach
• Wildermere Beach
• Woodmont borough

Schools:

• Calf Pen Meadow Elementary School
• JFK Elementary School
• Live Oaks Elementary School
• Mathewson Elementary School
• Meadowside Elementary School
• Orange Avenue Elementary School
• Orchard Hills Elementary School
• Pumpkin Delight Elementary School
• Simon Lake Elementary School
• East Shore Middle School (grades 7 and 8)
• Harborside Middle School (grades 7 and 8)
• West Shore Middle School (grades 7 and 8)
• Foran High School
• Jonathan Law High School
• Platt Techinical High School (State operated)

Community Information:

• MilfordSchool Website
• City of Milford Website
• Metro NorthRailroad
• What's in the area (just for fun)?
• About New Haven County, CT

 

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