Category: Milford

Report of a house on fire on Bryan Hill Road in Milford. Firefighters are on scene confirming heavy fire in the back and are currently putting out the blaze.

Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 northbound near exit 40. State Police work to put out the fire with extinguishers.

2026-01-15@3:27pm– #Milford CT #cttraffic

Milford firefighters are battling a fire at 230 Woodmont Road, which is home to a number of businesses. The fire was mainly in the attic area.

2026-01-13@9:44pm– #Milford CT #ctfire

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A mattress fire at the Brismont Lodge at 79 North Street left one occupant burned and 12 people displaced. The Red Cross will assist them with their immediate needs.

2026-01-02 @ 8:41pm– #Milford CT

A pedestrian was struck in front of the photo store on River Street. They were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

2025-12-19@7:09pm– #Milford CT

A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 southbound near exit 40. No word on any injuries.

2025-12-12@7:19pm– #Milford CT #cttraffic

There is a heavy police presence with K-9 on I-95 near exit 38. The driver fled, uncertain if it was the result of a crash. Expect delays in the area.

2025-12-05@9:47pm #Milford CT #cttraffic

A man was pinned while changing a tire on I-95 southbound near Exit 36. According to unconfirmed reports, a tourniquet was applied to his leg. This is a developing story and no further details have been released.

2025-11-24@5:39pm– #Milford CT #cttraffic

Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Milford on I-95 northbound near exit 35. Everyone got out of the car safely.

2025-11-19@11:53am– #Milford CT #cttraffic

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.

For more information, contact the Milford City Clerk’s Office at (203) 783-3210 or visit www.milfordct.us/172/City-Clerk-Office
View it on website https://www.milfordct.us/civicalerts.aspx?AID=51