News Archive

Saturday, June 15, 2024 - Today marked Milford's 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, an event that All In for Milford  and many community members enthusiastically participated in on the Milford Green. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather, enhancing the wonderful community atmosphere we eagerly anticipate each year.  We were delighted to see familiar faces among our returning vendors, showcasing their artistry and talents alongside new participants. Our food offerings included ... [ more ]

February 27, 2024 - Members of All In for Ansonia & Derby, All In for Milford, All In for Oxford, All In for Seymour and the Naugatuck Valley Project gathered at Clinton AME Zion Church in Ansonia for a wonderful potluck dinner followed by an inspiring strategic planning session on Housing Affordability and Food Insecurity ... [ more ]

February 6, 2024 - by Jennifer Paradis, Beth-El Center - I had the most wonderful experience last week. In partnership with consultants of the South Central Regional Council of Governments, we organized a tour of homeless response services in the greater New Haven area for community developers, elected officials, city planners and business professionals ... [ more ]

January 13, 2024 - Nick Sambides - Hearst Media - All In for Milford, a pro-affordable-housing alliance made of of about two dozen religious and community groups, is pressing city leaders to appoint members to a state-mandated Fair Rent Commission. But qualified candidates haven't come forward, according to Phil Vetro, the chairman of the Board of Aldermen.  In a letter to aldermen and Mayor Anthony Giannattasio, the 650-member All In group reminded aldermen of their 14-0 vote on June 27 to form a commission and said the lack of a board now, months after the vote, deprives the city of a necessary service ... [ more ]

January 4, 2024 - by Ginny Monk, CT Mirror - Sonjia Gomes had just given birth to her daughter when she saw a news story about a house fire on the television screen in her hospital room.  When the footage featured a shot of smoke engulfing the building, Gomes realized it was her house. On that day, more than 30 years ago, she and her infant became homeless ... [ more ]

November 10, 2023 - by Ginny Monk, CT Mirror - Groups of civic-minded residents in several Connecticut towns are banding together to raise awareness about the importance of local government and issues that affect people across the state, like affordable housing and food insecurity  ... [ more ]

November 3, 2023 - All In for Milford recently hosted a moderated conversation with Milford's two mayoral candidates, Kerri Rowland and Tony Giannattasio. Learn what they had to say about crucial community issues such as meeting the basic needs of our residents, moving forward on diverse housing options in Milford, addressing the nearly one in three Milford residents that are cost-burdened, and making public decision-making more open and accessible to all. [ more ]

November 2, 2023 - On Tuesday, November 7, Milford residents will elect a slate of local leaders for the Board of Aldermen and Board of Education. Do you know your candidates? To learn more about where they stand on important city issues, check out the videos of recent candidate forums organized by All In For Milford, Milford Ed Advocates and the Milford PTA Council.  [ more ]

October 11, 2023 - Across Connecticut, more and more people are struggling to afford a home, feed their families, and make their voices heard in the decisions that affect their lives. In a growing number of towns in and around the Naugatuck Valley, longstanding community organizations and their leaders are getting together to do something about it. They call themselves "All In" — All In for Milford, All In for Oxford, All In for Seymour, All In for Ansonia/Derby, and so on.  All In began in the darkest days of the COVID-19 lockdown ... [ more ]

October 5, 2023, by Nick Sambides, staff writer, CT Post / Hearst Media - The city's top taxpayer could be transformed into a major residential center under a change to Milford's zoning codes approved this week.  The Planning and Zoning Board cleared the way on Tuesday for Centennial Real Estate to apply for a permit to transform the Connecticut Post Mall into a 21st Century mix of retail and housing, with as many as 750 dwellings, including up to 75 affordable-housing units, over the next decade ... [ more ]

September 21, 2023 - by Nick Sambides, Staff Writer, Hearst Connecticut Media- Affordable housing advocates are backing an idea from Centennial Real Estate to add housing to the Connecticut Post Mall. All In For Milford members said the mall's Boston Post Road site is a "perfect" place to put a mix of affordable apartments, which is expected to be part of the Texas-based real estate agency's latest proposal to revitalize the mall ... [ more ]

Thursday, September 7, 2023 - Despite the sweltering heat, over 70 people came to Mary Taylor Memorial United Methodist Church to tell their stories and learn more about the housing crisis in Milford. At tables crowded to capacity, sharing delicious food provided by TEAM, Inc. and desserts from Haven's Harvest, residents learned about Milford's housing shortage  ... [ more ]

August 3, 2023 - It was a lively evening of food, information and discussion at the Woodruff Family YMCA, where the Food Bucket took its turn hosting a monthly AIFM community gathering. A diverse crowd of community leaders, concerned citizens and neighbors in need turned out to learn more about Milford's food-focused nonprofits. In attendance were representatives from ... [ more ]

August 1, 2023 - Over 20 leaders from different All In alliances around New Haven County met last Tuesday with Jameson Foulke, of Senator Chris Murphy’s office for an introductory meeting to share each other’s interests and plans and identify opportunities to collaborate. As a growing movement throughout the region, these All In alliances welcome and encourage all local, state, and federal policy makers regardless of political affiliation to contact them for these types of sharing and planning to identify opportunities in strengthening our communities and building relationships together ... [ more ]

August 1, 2023 - All In For Milford members recently participated in two public hearings on the draft 2032 Plan of Conservation & Development (POCD) and followed up with a letter to the Planning & Zoning Board Chair, with copies to the City Planner, Mayor Smith and Board of Alderman Chair. Read the letter and learn about the most recent POCD plan draft.  [ more ]

July 14, 2023 - New Haven Independent (Opinion/Editorial) - As the crisis of homelessness grows in our community, so do the number of people sleeping in places that aren't meant for habitation — under bridges, in woods and parks, and in other public places like train stations. The estimated number of unsheltered people in Greater New Haven has grown from 76 households to 128 at this time last year, an increase of 68 percent. As a result, as many as 60 people per night have sought emergency refuge in Union Station ... [ more ]

July 4, 2023 - by Nick Sambides, Staff Writer, Milford Mirror - MILFORD - City leaders narrowly beat a state deadline to establish a fair rent commission to investigate rent complaints and mediate conflicts between property owners and renters ... [ more ]

May 27, 2023 - by Nick Sambides, Staff writer, Milford Mirror - Rachel Merva loves the idea of allowing more than just commercial or retail offerings at the Connecticut Post Mall.  Robbie Silver, an avid walker of city streets, wants the city to do more to safeguard pedestrians' safety. And Michele Kramer, a fan of Milford's history, wants historic preservation closer to the top of the list of things developers must consider when they seek city permits. The three were among a half-dozen residents who spoke in mostly favorable terms of the latest draft of Milford's 2032 Draft Plan of Conservation and Development at a third and final Planning and Zoning Board public hearing on Wednesday ... [ more ]

May 17 & May 24, 2023 | 7:00PM via Zoom - The City of Milford is holding two Public Hearings to gather input as it updates its 10-Year Plan of Conservation and Development.  This plan includes goals and recommendations for open space and recreation, housing, sustainability, transportation and zoning, among others. Ultimately it focuses on the overall economic and social health of our community and our quality of life as residents. Please spread the word and attend these important meetings! ... [ more ]

Monday, April 17, 2023, 6:00 PM - This is an important opportunity to have an impact on Milford's Budget for the upcoming Fiscal Year. The Milford Board Alderman will hold a Public Hearing to consider the Milford Board of Finance's Recommended Budget for the City and Education.  In recent weeks, you may have heard this recommended budget has reduced the amount requested by the Board of Education by over 1.8 million dollars.  Your voice can play a key role in the Aldermen's deliberations. Please spread the word and attend this important meeting! ... [ more ]

March 29, 2023 - by David Morgan, Executive Director, TEAM Inc. - How do we create the conditions for stories to be heard?  It is heartening to witness the breadth of meaningful involvement to respond to increasingly complex community conditions, harnessing the strengths and opportunities, the needs and wants, and the inherent capacity for us all to collectively build the work together. And equally if not even more inspiring is ... [ more ]

February 28, 2023 - by Christine Stuart, CT News Junkie - Snow has been a rare sight this winter, but finding affordable housing is even rarer. There are little more than 3,000 homes on the market and rents have gone up on average 20% over the past two years.  With mortgage rates inching back up to over 6% and inflation still high, progressives and conservatives alike agree that affordable housing is a problem in Connecticut. What they don't agree on is a solution ... [ more ]

January 23, 2023 - All In for Milford is celebrating Planning & Zoning's approval of updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations and would like to express our deep appreciation to everyone who help make this a win-win for Affordable Housing Options in Milford. Amending these regulations was truly a community effort!  The most significant revisions to the existing regulations included removing language that ... [ more ]

January 19, 2023 – by Saul Flores – Milford Mirror- Milford residents who want to rent an accessory dwelling unit to someone other than family can now do so.  Charles Montalbano, of the community group All in for Milford, lauded the change. "The reaction was jubilation when they approved the regulation change," Montalbano said. He added the change would help people who need a place to live but can't afford an apartment ... [ more ]

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 - 7:00 PM - This is an important opportunity to have an impact on Milford's ongoing housing crisis. The Planning and Zoning Board will be discussing and voting on updated Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) regulations being recommended by the P&Z Regulations Sub-Committee. A Public Hearing will take place at this meeting. Your voice, and the voices of all Milford citizens can play a key role in the outcome. Please spread the word and attend this important meeting! ... [ more ]

January 4, 2023 - by Rich Scinto, Patch Staff - MILFORD, CT - The Planning and Zoning Commission regulation subcommittee proposed changes to the city’s accessory dwelling unit regulations in an effort to help with the affordable housing crisis. The work was spurred by a state law that required towns to either adopt state regulations or opt-out. The four major proposals that came out of the subcommittee are ... [ more ]

December 9, 2022 - By Sujata Srinivasan, Connecticut Public Radio - As home and rental prices rise, several recent studies added to a wide body of research that links housing insecurity to worsening health outcomes. With inflation close to 8% and home values increasing, working people across Connecticut are being priced out of the housing market ... [ more ]

Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 7:00pm - All In for Milford invites you to be part of an important virtual event regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).  The event is educational and interactive and features a panel that will lead a discussion of what ADU’s are, types of ADU’s, who builds them, what benefits there are to residents, tenants, and the community, and what the regulations allow … [ more ]

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 7:00pm - Milford City Hall - The Milford Planning & Zoning Board has scheduled a public hearing on Accessory Apartments, known as Ancillary Dwelling Units or ADUs. All in for Milford is asking residents to attend this important meeting to let the P&Z Board know that they support updating ADU restrictions ... [ more ]

Saturday, June 18, 2022; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Come celebrate Milford's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on the Milford Green.  Last year's event was a wonderful success! ... [ more ]