News Archive

May 4, 2022 - by Saul Flores - CT Post - MILFORD - Some 45 percent of renters and 26 percent of homeowners are considered cost-burdened across the city, according to a 71-page report provided by South Central Council of Governments and RKG Associates Inc.  In response to this issue - and to fulfill a state mandate — the Planning and Zoning Board, at its meeting May 3, approved the city’s Affordable Housing Plan. According to David Sulkis, city planner, all municipalities are required to update the plan every five years. In its plan, the city set goals to address its housing needs, including ... [ more ]

May 2, 2022 - Today the City of Milford has issued it's 71 page Affordable Housing Plan. In Milford approximately 45% of renters and 26% of homeowners are considered cost burdened. To not be considered cost burdened in Milford, a household must have an income of at least $56,922. The City has committed to exploring affordable housing in four areas, including: the train station area, Bridgeport Avenue area, Monroe Street area and Naugatuck Avenue. The City has also committed to a host of strategies including supporting housing education and advocacy in the community.  All In for Milford applauds the City's efforts and looks forward to further partnering with the city to help make many of the recommendations in this plan a reality!  Follow this link to read the full plan ... [ more ]

February 10, 2022 - We are pleased to let you know that the City of Milford's report on the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds is now available. Please view this article for both the report and background information on ARPA. This report lays out how the City plans to spend about $20 million of the total $29 million allocated to Milford ... [ more ]

Wednesday, February 2, 2022, 6:00-7:00 PM - Milford is creating an Affordable Housing Plan to act as a roadmap to meet present and future housing needs. SCRCOG, a regional planning commission, collected data regarding the state of housing in Milford to inform the plan. Join neighbors and community organizations across the city to hear SCRCOG's findings & share your experiences with housing in Milford! This event is hosted by the City of Milford in Zoom - please note that registration is required ... [ more ]

January 20, 2022 - We're celebrating our one-year anniversary this month, marking the beginning of a citywide alliance to strengthen our community, ensure everyone has what they need, and make everyone's voice heard.  In 2021 we found community. While the health of our neighbors and loved ones hung in the balance, we chose unity. We are grateful to be working with you and wanted to share ... [ more ]

January 1, 2022 - Since last summer, All In for Milford has been in contact with municipal, state and federal political leaders about the $26,295,776 allocated to Milford in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). From the start, we have advocated for a transparent process, where all Milford residents are informed and have the opportunity to take part in the conversation about how these funds will be spent. Our community organizing efforts have led to over 100 proposals being submitted to the City of Milford for consideration, and a series of community forums last fall.  All In for Milford is currently in communication with Alders and the Blake Administration to ... [ more ]

November 19, 2021 - All In for Milford is part of a growing regional project to make our cities and towns places where everyone can have a safe and affordable place to live, good food to eat, and a voice in the decisions that affect our lives. Here's news about work happening in other towns, led by community groups working in partnership with All In for Milford: [ more ]

October 1, 2021 - All In for Milford (AIFM) has focused on making the administration and prioritization of the American Rescue Plan in Milford a priority. In early August 2021, AIFM began engaging municipal, state and federal political leaders to advocate for a transparent process that includes educational opportunities and public forums for Milford residents to actively inform and impact the administration of Milford's ARPA allocation of $26,295,776 ... [ more ]

We began our journey together by sharing stories. Over the past 12 months we have held many story circles, sharing our personal stories alongside residents and groups throughout our City and revealing more and more layers to our commonalities and collective story, the story of Milford. From favorite memories to experiences that left tellers wanting Milford to be more, story circles are our way of bonding, brainstorming, dreaming and taking action, together ... [ more ]

Monday, September 27, 2021 at 7:00PM  - All In for Milford invites the public to join us for a virtual forum about how to distribute the $13 million allocated to the city through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).  With this forum, we group hope to extend the public conversation about how to use ARPA funds beyond the city’s seven-day online comment period last month, to ensure that all community members have an equal opportunity to make their voices heard before funds are officially allocated ... [ more ]

September 20, 2021 - Housing is a key piece of the puzzle. And in order to build a community in which everyone has access to safe, stable housing, it's important to understand where we're coming from. In this one-hour presentation, we explored how a long history of housing discrimination practices created the segregation we're still struggling with today, and how we can create new housing policies that can build a healthy Milford for all. [ more ]

Monday, August 16, 2021 at 7:00pm -  Our voices have been heard! Now it is time to act!  Milford residents and businesses have an incredible opportunity to submit American Rescue Plan proposals that will directly affect our individual lives and community, daily. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, with life-changing impact. Our individual responsibilities are now to draft our proposals! Funds can be used to take on a broad scope of projects including ... [ more ]

Tuesday, July 27, 2021; 7:00 - 8:30 pm - Opportunity to meet All In for Milford partners via Zoom and get involved in our 2021-2022 goals! All are welcome! ... [ more ]

Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7:00pm – How does the Milford Police Department help to create a community of equity, where everyone is safe, and everyone's voice is heard? What is the plan for School Resource Officers in the year to come? How can we maintain low arrests while maintaining a safe community? How can we take on the ongoing challenges of recovering from COVID-19? How does safe and stable housing help the Police Department work more effectively? All In For Milford is hosting Chief Keith Mello and the Milford Police Department via Zoom. Please register to join us online via Zoom ... [ more ]

July 13, 2021 - In support of the Connecticut Police Accountability bill that took effect, AIFM hosted a conversation with Chief Keith Mello and several members of the Milford Police Department.  Questions submitted from community members included the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on department goals, the role of School Resource Officers and the support officers can provide to ensure our community has safe and stable housing options for all ... [ more ]

Saturday, June 19, 2021 - All In for Milford's Juneteenth Celebration Committee hosted the 2nd Annual Juneteenth celebration on the historic Milford Green with the support of the Milford Arts Council, the Walker Family Foundation, Beth-El Center, the We Believe Coalition and the Milford Chapter of Haven's Harvest.  As you may know, Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans who had been enslaved ... [ more ]

June 17, 2021 - Mayor Blake and other municipal officials are taking steps to expand housing opportunities in Milford through their participation in the creation of a regional affordable housing plan coordinated by the South Central Region Council of Governments (SCRCOG).  Milford has taken part in SCRCOG's Housing Work Group, learning about strategies and tools as it seeks to serve the changing housing needs of its residents ... [ more ]