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MILFORD, Conn. — The City of Milford is proud to announce the first release of the transcribed Milford Town Records (1696–1700) — a community project led by Milford City Clerk Pete Smith, City Historian Arthur Stowe, and the dedicated volunteers of the Milford Historical Society: David Gregory, Marilyn May, Jenn Lugus, Meredith Stowe, and Diane Zazzera.
After months of careful work transcribing 17th-century handwriting, the first section of these 329-year-old original town records is now searchable and available online for the first time. This project makes it easier than ever for residents, researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts to explore Milford’s earliest years.
“These records are the foundation of our community’s story,” said City Clerk Pete Smith. “Thanks to the patience and skill of our volunteers, we can now share these documents in a way that’s accessible to everyone while preserving the original for generations to come.”
Some words in the original manuscripts could not be transcribed with complete certainty, and readers are encouraged to reference the transcription alongside the scanned original records. Many names and Milford locations appear with historical spellings, offering a fascinating glimpse into the language and life of the 1600s.
Section 1 (1696–1700), covering 22 pages, is now available as a searchable PDF. Section 2 will follow soon as volunteers continue their work to transcribe and interpret Milford’s early records.
Highlights from Section 1:
Stratford Ferry established (1678)
Full list of Milford inhabitants (1701)
Bounty of twenty shillings for killing wolves; Tiacamore (Native American) receives eight shillings for killing a wolf
List of town officials recorded
Men appointed to supervise boys in the meeting house
Gallery constructed in the meeting house
Prohibition on harvesting timber useful for boat building without town consent
March 29, 1699 – Fifteen pounds granted for the Train Band
February 29, 1700 – Purchase from local Native Americans of land later becoming Woodbridge (195 shares)
The transcription can be accessed on the City Clerk’s webpage.
On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at about 10:00 p.m., Detectives from the Eastern District Major Crime Squad and Milford Police served an arrest warrant on Frank David of Milford. David was located, taken into custody without incident, and transported to Troop G – Bridgeport for processing.
According to State Police, David is charged with Inciting Injury to Persons or Property (C.G.S. 53a-179a), Stalking 2nd Degree (C.G.S. 53a-181d), Threatening 2nd Degree (C.G.S. 53a-62), and Harassment 2nd Degree (C.G.S. 53a-183). He was held on a $250,000 court-set bond and was scheduled to appear in Milford Superior Court on September 19, 2025.
Emergency crews responded to a fire behind the Lowe’s Home Improvement in Milford, where one person tragically died from injuries sustained in the incident. A Milford firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause.