5 Things To Know In Milford

MILFORD, CT — Bulk waste pickup starts Monday for households with Thursday trash collection, the Permanent School Facilities Building Committee reviews projects from e-sports arenas to the Foran High School pool, and the Board of Education meets.

Here are five things to know about life around Milford this week:

1. Bulk Waste Pickup Starts For Thursday Routes
When: Begins Monday, Oct. 26, for Thursday trash routes; Friday routes start Nov. 2
Where: Curbside citywide; Public Works, 70 W. River St.
What to know: Fall bulk waste pickup begins Oct. 26 for households whose regular trash day is Thursday, and Nov. 2 for Friday households, according to the city. Items can go out no earlier than the Saturday before. Bag or box small items, use paper bags for yard waste, and cut and bundle brush to 4 feet; keep tires (four maximum), metal, electronics and appliances separate. Hazardous waste, oil-based paint, propane tanks, grass, logs, stumps and demolition debris aren't accepted. Questions go to Public Works at 203-783-3265.
More information here.

2. School Building Committee Reviews Projects, Foran Pool
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 7 p.m.
Where: Room 14, Jonathan Law High School, 20 Lansdale Ave.
What to know: The Permanent School Facilities Building Committee will get status reports on technical education upgrades at Jonathan Law and Foran high schools, child learning center space at Law, e-sports arenas at both high schools, HVAC and masonry work at Meadowside Elementary and East Shore Middle schools, and partial roof replacements at Orchard Hills, Orange Avenue and West Shore schools, according to its agenda. It will also discuss the status of a contract with Antinozzi Associates as architect for a Foran pool renovation and choosing schools and architects for more HVAC and hazardous material abatement work.
More information here.

3. Board Of Education Meets
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
Where: Board of Education Meeting Room (first floor, rear), Parsons Government Center, 70 W. River St.
What to know: The Board of Education holds its regular meeting, according to the city calendar.
More information here.

4. Economic Development, Sewer Commissions Meet
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, noon (Economic Development); 6 p.m. (Sewer)
Where: Conference Rooms B and C, Parsons Government Center, 70 W. River St.
What to know: The Economic Development Commission and the Sewer Commission hold regular meetings Wednesday, according to the city calendar. Agendas had not been posted as of Thursday, Oct. 22.
More information here.

5. Pension Board Special Meeting
When: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6 p.m.
Where: Parsons Government Center, 70 W. River St.
What to know: The Pension and Retirement Board will meet in executive session on pending litigation in a case listed as "Scot Knablin vs. City of Milford," review pension requests, hear the independent accountant's financial statement for the fiscal year ended June 30 and get a report from its investment adviser, Beirne Wealth, according to its agenda.
More information here.