5 Things To Know In Milford

MILFORD, CT — Milford votes in the state election Tuesday, the Board of Aldermen's Ordinance Committee holds a public hearing on park rules Thursday and fall bulk waste pickup reaches Friday garbage routes.

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

1. Polls Open For The State Election
When: Tuesday, Nov. 3, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Your assigned polling place; City Hall, 110 River St.
What to know: Milford voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can confirm their polling place with the state's online voter lookup.
More information here.

2. Public Hearing On Park Rules Ordinance
When: Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.
Where: City Hall Auditorium, 110 River St.
What to know: The Board of Aldermen's Ordinance Committee holds a special meeting and public hearing on an ordinance amending the city code's list of prohibited activities in public recreational areas (Chapter 16, Section 16-2), according to the committee's notice. Copies of the proposed ordinance are on file for public inspection in the City Clerk's office. The full Board of Aldermen meets at 7:30 p.m. the same night; its agenda had not been posted as of Friday.
More information here.

3. Bulk Waste Pickup Begins For Friday Garbage Routes
When: Starts Monday, Nov. 2
Where: Curbside; Public Works Office, 203-783-3265; Parsons Government Center, 70 W. River St.
What to know: Fall bulk waste pickup begins Monday for residents whose regular garbage day is Friday, according to the city. Items can go out no earlier than the Saturday before pickup and must be kept away from regular trash and recycling. Small items must be bagged or boxed, yard waste must be in paper bags, and brush, wood and metal must be cut to 4 feet or less. Tires (up to four), metal, electronics and white goods must be separated. Hazardous waste, liquids, propane tanks, grass clippings, stumps and demolition debris aren't accepted.
More information here.

4. Wetlands Agency Takes Up West Mayflower Place Sewer Work
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 110 River St., and on Zoom
What to know: The Inland Wetlands Agency's agenda includes the city's application to replace manholes and sanitary sewers along the West Mayflower Place right of way, with work in and within 100 feet of wetlands in the South Central Shoreline watershed, according to the agenda. The agency will also take up a two-car garage at 215 Brewster Road and a violation at 957 West River St. involving clearing and fill without a permit near the Wepawaug River.
More information here.

5. Planning And Zoning Board, Park Beach And Rec Commission Meet
When: Wednesday, Nov. 4; Park, Beach and Recreation at 5:30 p.m., P&Z at 7 p.m.
Where: P&Z: City Hall, 110 River St.; Park, Beach and Recreation: Parsons Government Center, 70 W. River St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Board and the Park, Beach and Recreation Commission hold regular meetings Wednesday, according to the city calendar. Neither agenda had been posted in the Agenda Center as of Friday.
More information here.