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SUMMER 2026
VOLUME 23 • ISSUE 2
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There is something special about summer in Milford. Maybe it’s the sailboats gliding across the harbor at sunset. Maybe it’s the sound of music drifting from a beach pavilion, a conversation with neighbors at the Farmers’ Market, or discovering a new local restaurant that quickly becomes a favorite. As I write this, I find myself reflecting on how fortunate I am to spend my days sharing the stories of Milford. For more than two decades, Milford Living has had the privilege of documenting the people, traditions, businesses, and moments that make this city truly unique.
This issue coincides with a remarkable date. Across the
Thanks to everyone who attended the spring kite fly! We had a great time together.
country, Americans are celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. Here in Milford, that milestone feels especially meaningful. Our community predates the United States itself, and throughout our city’s history, Milford residents have played their part in the American story. That story lives on through the experiences we share and the memories we create together.
Thank you for allowing Milford Living to be part of those stories. Whether you have been with us since our first issue or recently joined our readership, your support makes this
I wish you a summer filled with friendship and adventure, and a renewed appreciation for the remarkable community we are fortunate to share. Happy 250th!
Would love to see photos of old Woodmont and articles on founding families like those named on the Memorial Bridge.
—Martha Melville, Ballston, NY
We love Milford’s history too, and as Milford and our nation celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, readers can look forward to more historical features in future issues that highlight the people, places, and stories that helped shape our community. Thank you for sharing your ideas, and please keep them coming!
Your beautiful covers could be framed, so very nice.
—Donna Hill, Stratford, CT
Thank you for your kind words. We are fortunate to work with incredibly talented photographers.
Many of these photographs are available directly from the photographers themselves. Readers interested in purchasing or framing a particular image are welcome to contact our publisher at suzanne@milfordliving.com. We would be happy to connect you with the
photographer so you can learn more about obtaining prints.
Please note that there is no Fairview Beach in Milford, it’s Farview, located at the end of South Street and Fairview Street on the east side of town.
—Pauline Davey, Milford, CT
You’re absolutely right. Apologies for missing that error. Thank you for being a careful reader and for helping us preserve the accuracy of our local history, geography, and community stories.
America’s 250th anniversary is more than a birthday celebration. It is a moment to remember the generations of Milfordites who have contributed to the ideals of liberty, democracy, opportunity, and self-government. It invites us to honor the sacrifices, achievements, and stories that have shaped our country while encouraging meaningful conversations about the future we hope to build together.
For the Milford community, this anniversary serves as a reminder that history is not only found in textbooks and monuments around town, it lives within our neighborhoods, families, traditions, and local institutions. Every city and town has played a role in America’s story, and Milford is no exception.
From its earliest days, Milford residents helped shape the development of Connecticut and the emerging nation. Adventurers and settlers from Milford went on to establish other communities, while generations of citizens contributed through public service, education, innovation, military service, and community leadership.
as the Milford Historical Society, which safeguards three 18th century homes at its High Street complex and maintains one of the region’s finest collections of Native American artifacts. Milford’s history is also enriched by local legends, including the enduring tale of Captain William Kidd who reputedly buried a portion of his fortune on Charles Island.
Milford’s history reflects many of the defining moments of the American experience. During the Revolutionary War, Fort Trumbull was constructed to help protect the community, and George Washington is said to have dined and rested here at Ye Old Clark Tavern. During the Civil War, Milford served as a stop on the Underground Railroad, supporting the pursuit of freedom and opportunity. Three Connecticut governors called Milford home, further illustrating the city’s longstanding role in state leadership and public service.
Milford’s rich history is also reflected in the generations of families who have called the city home and passed down values of hard work, service, resilience, and community involvement. These generational ties connect us not only to our local past but also to the enduring American experience. They remind us that each generation inherits both the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship and plays a role in shaping the future for those who follow.
The city’s heritage is preserved through organizations such
Milford America 250 is our community-wide initiative to commemorate this historic anniversary and celebrate Milford’s historic contributions, diverse community, and enduring civic spirit. Through a year-long series of events, educational programs, cultural activities, and public celebrations, residents of all ages will have opportunities to learn about local history, share family stories, celebrate cultural traditions, engage in civic dialogue, and participate in events that strengthen community connections. Together, we can honor the past while inspiring future generations to become active and engaged citizens. We invite every member of our community to take part in the celebration. Whether by attending an event, volunteering, sharing your family’s story, or simply learning more about Milford’s role in American history, your participation helps ensure that this milestone belongs to all of us.
The 250th anniversary of the United States is a once-in-ageneration event. Let us come together to celebrate the people, places, and values that have shaped our nation and our city, while recommitting ourselves to the ideals that will guide us into the next 250 years.
For more information about Milford America 250 and upcoming events, please visit www.milfordct.us/America250.
Three cheers to 250 years of America’s freedom and the enduring spirit of Milford,
Benjamin Blake Chairperson
City of Milford
250th
Anniversary Celebration Committee
The national Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded as the result of an act of exclusion. In April of 1890, the Sons of the American Revolution (formed a year earlier), voted to exclude women from joining their organization. Just six months after that, Mary Smith Lockwood, an author, historian, suffragist, and women’s activist, changed the narrative, organizing the DAR in Washington, D.C.
Six years later, Mary Augusta Hepburn Smith founded a local DAR chapter in Milford. There were 47 charter members. Smith donated land on North Broad Street, and in 1907, a DAR chapter house was built.
The Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter was named after a Milford woman who had made great sacrifices for the American Revolution. Her sons, Stephen, Samuel, John, and Jedediah all fought in the war, and her husband, Captain Stephen Stow, died of smallpox
along with 46 of the more than 200 sick and dying soldiers who had been taken prisoner and then released on Milford’s shore by a British warship in 1777.
The newly formed members of both the national and the local DAR organizations never looked back. In fact, the Daughters of the American Revolution became more well-known than its male counterpart. Today, the Sons of the American Revolution has about 38,000 members, while the DAR has about 190,000 active members in 3,000 U.S.
The Freelove Baldwin Stow DAR Chapter sponsors the annual Wreaths Across America at Kings Highway Cemetery.
chapters, plus 24 chapters in thirteen other countries.
One of the first actions of the local chapter under Smith’s leadership was to erect a flagpole over Liberty Rock, now on Bridgeport Avenue, which served as a lookout post during the Revolution. Smith also purchased the abandoned property along the Wepawaug River between North Street and West River Street after a fire destroyed the factories that had been there. She landscaped the area now known as the Duck Pond, and donated it to the town as a park.
The Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter supports five historic markers in Milford: Liberty Rock in Devon; the Eels-Stow House at the Milford Historical Society; a marker honoring Black Revolutionary War soldiers at the First Baptist Church; the Memorial Tower downtown; and King’s Bridge on Maple Street at the Duck Pond.
The current Chapter house, built in 1953, is located at 55 Prospect Street on the property that was once the garden of the Rev. Peter Prudden, one of Milford’s founders. Although the original chapter house was razed in the early 1950s, the 1907 cornerstone from the original house rests under the bay window of the current house. The chapter’s original charter was framed in wood reclaimed from the Stow house. Born out of exclusion, today’s DAR is dedicated to inclusion. The first requirement to membership, however, hasn’t changed: any woman, regardless of race, religion, or ethnic
background, must have an ancestor who either fought in the Revolution or in some way helped achieve American independence. The chapters are all non-profit and non-political service organizations with three major goals: historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Preserving history is a core DAR mission. In addition to honoring the Stow family when they named their chapter, the Freelove Baldwin Stow chapter saved the original Stow house, believed to be among the oldest houses in Milford, from destruction in 1930. That same year they formed the Milford Historical Society on it’s High Street property. The chapter has
DAR chapter officers include (from left) treasurer Barbara Stewart; chaplain Eileen Doyle; regent Elizabeth White-Peters, secretary Marie Compare; and registrar Casey Hey.
also been an integral part of City Clerk
Peter Smith’s project to digitize Milford’s historical records and make them accessible to the public.
This year is particularly significant for the Milford DAR chapter, as it
celebrates its 130th anniversary. The chapter is actively involved in Milford’s Semiquincentennial Celebration Committee as well as state and national activities celebrating the U.S. throughout the year.
“The 250th anniversary of American independence is a meaningful opportunity for the Freelove Baldwin Stow DAR Chapter to continue honoring the courage, sacrifice, and enduring vision of our nation’s founders and Milford’s patriots,” says Elizabeth White-Peters, the regent of the Milford chapter.
On an annual basis, the Milford DAR sponsors American history contests at local schools, scholarships for high school seniors, community recognitions and awards, genealogy workshops, speaker programs on various topics, parades, and wreath-laying. Members support veterans through programs at the VA in West Haven and participate in Memorial
Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day activities, 9/11 observances, and the Wreaths Across America program.
“The Daughters of the American Revolution remains highly relevant in 2026,” says White-Peters. “We play a major role in helping Milford reflect on its history and civic responsibilities.” She encourages Milford residents to get to know their local DAR chapter and visit the chapter house.
“The ladies of our local DAR know that we are all part of history, a link between the past and the future,” says Stow descendant and Milford city historian Arthur Stowe. “The DAR is a bond between our past and the
The original 1907 Milford DAR Chapter house once stood where the Milford Bank parking lot is now.
future and recognizes the commonality of generations stretching back through the history of Milford and extending into the future.”
—Katie Murphy
For more information, search Freelove Baldwin Stow Chapter of the DAR on Facebook, email regent@freelovebaldwinstowdar.org, or call 203-874-8046.
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Temperatures are heating up, and so are the stunning design trends sweeping this summer. With the sun shining overhead, the days at their longest, and the familiar notes of the salty ocean wafting in the breeze, it’s finally time for homes to reflect Milford’s truest form: the beach. With some classic nods to coastal vibes and others exclusive to 2026, there is something that will speak to everyone, that will fit in the curves of your home as if it’s always been there.
Let’s begin with the tried and true, the first thought decorators have when they hear the word coastal: the color blue. There is a reason it remains the most prominent trend—or rather a feature within trends—as it is always incorporated year after year. It is arguably the color of summer, representing our clear skies and calm waters. Bringing elements of blue into the home is the first step to leaning into the coastal vibe.
According to Amy Sullivan DiSabella, the owner of Sophie Claire’s at 23 New Haven Avenue, “Blue seems to really be having a moment right now and is being featured prominently in summer 2026 home decor collections.” Denisse Garcia at Inside Style (80 S. Broad Street) remarks that light blue accents are the way to go. Discovering these
“calming and soothing shades helps to create a connection to nature,” DiSabella notes, and bringing them into
your home will guide your emotions to reflect this relaxation. Now, with an understanding of what
While not everyone has the space for a giant fish, like this one at the Blue Heron, it certainly doesn’t get any more nautical.
color to look out for, let’s move on to the theme in which these decorations fit. Maureen Lewis at the Blue Heron on East Broadway remarks, “People love the nautical stuff! The sea shore; it’s such a beautiful place.” Typical nautical-themed items include anchors, lighthouses, mermaids, and ships, and all of these items can take different forms in the home. Keep an eye out for odes to Milford in these coastal accessories in an effort to connect more deeply with the land.
Stunning displays made by piecing together “local driftwood and seaglass,” like Marti Reed at the Canvas Patch downtown points out, will further
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connect the coast to you. Something as simple as your glassware can be spiced up with these themes. Grace Peiffer at
Wines & More at 342 Boston Post Road stocks several stunning variations of nautical Roth glassware, from turtles to jellyfish and sand dollars. “Instead of those wine markers people used to use to know whose drink is whose, the trend is to buy a different image on each glass,” Peiffer explains. “Same style glass, but different.” Purposefully sold individually so customers can decide how to curate their own set, each design demands to be displayed and is ideal for glass-fronted cabinets or upside-down wine glass racks.
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There is a specific way that people are decorating walls this summer: mosaics. Whether it’s a framed piece entirely tiled or a picture that incorporates a few different textures, these pieces will add the nautical charm needed in homes. This “wonderful framed art,” as Lewis describes, is “very country, very coastal” in its themes. The individual tiles create intrigue, and often these locally made pieces utilize found objects from Milford’s own beaches!
While it may seem like an item specific to the colder months, candles demand to be enjoyed year-round simply because of their ability to indulge multiple senses. They are not
just something to look at; rather they transform a space through their scent.
“Around this time is when people start changing their candle scents,” Garcia says. “People love sea salt.” Even if your home is right on the water, having the ability to harness a specific moment in
time with a candle can help make your space exactly what you dream it to be.
“Charles Island Breeze and Milford Mist are popular scents,” Reed notes. Various knick-knacks are often the ideal way to fill up open spaces, and this trend offers the most flexibility. There
is an uptick in popularity of rather tiny items, relics of Milford. “People just visiting come in and buy seashells, little tokens,” Lewis explains. These mini-items act as memorabilia to the city, and when put on display, they can transform a space. Grouping items together can be tricky; DiSabella recommends grouping with varying shapes, heights, and materials for the most appeal.
Decorated seashells make for a fantastic addition to these displays. Lynda Kilgore at Miss Dallas’ Shop (16 Higgins Drive) has a specific collection of these, and they fit a trend unique to this year: America’s 250th birthday. Combining
250 Anniversary seashells are available at Miss Dallas’ Shop.
nautical themes with red, white, and touches of blue from our country’s flag create a perfect match among other nautical-themed items. It is a wellknown piece of styling advice that the best color to introduce into a space in
need of variety is red, so these celebratory American-designed items will fit right in on the summertime shelves and displays.
Spruce up your home this summer with items and help from these local shops, dedicated to the care and support of Milford’s residents and visitors. These trends can serve as inspiration for your own endeavors or a guidebook for exactly what to buy: the choice is yours. As Lewis so kindly puts it: “Trends are all different, about who likes what.” Find what speaks to you and fill your home with it. That is truly what makes a space a sanctuary.
—Haley McNish
Picture walking into the backyard and plucking a big part of your dinner from a vine or the soil, or in the winter heading to your pantry for a jar of summer-canned food. Imagine the benefits of growing your own food, not just for the better quality, but in savings as well.
Victory Gardens, an American tradition dating back to the World War II era, harnessed the country’s spirit of self-sufficiency. (They were called Liberty Gardens during WWI.)
At that time, because much of the U.S. agricultural production was being used to feed American troops overseas, citizens were encouraged to create their
own backyard gardens to grow food for themselves and their neighbors.
During a time of rationing and uncertainty, millions of gardens across the country produced a significant amount of the vegetables and fruit consumed in the U.S. It became a sign of patriotism. Rural and suburban families had their plots at home. In
(Left) During World War II, Victory Gardens meant fresh food for folks on the homefront.
urban areas, produce was grown in pots and other containers, and empty lots were turned into community gardens. Everyone contributed to feeding themselves and the community.
The resilient American spirit exhibited in the Liberty and Victory Garden programs proved that even in a time of rationing and uncertainty, the population could still be fed.
Today, with rising food costs, supply chain challenges, and an uncertain economy, there has been a renewed interest in gardening, homesteading, and eating local food. Health concerns and worries about additives and pesticides in commercial crops have solidified that interest.
Victory Gardens are making a comeback, on a smaller scale for now, but the interest is growing each year. The increased focus on healthier food choices and self-sufficiency adds to that comeback, with 2026 statistics showing 55 percent of American households with a vegetable garden.
Though it’s a little late in the growing year to start a garden, it’s actually easy to begin. First steps are to identify a location: a backyard, a family member’s
yard, a plot in the Benson-Crump Memorial Community Gardens, or even just a pot on the front porch.
Next, prepare the bed, making sure the soil is prepped for planting, or fill pots with soil. Then comes the decision of what to grow. Milford is in U.S. hardiness zone 7a, which provides a decently long growing season, allowing a wide variety of vegetables. You should check seed catalogs or packets for recommended growing zone and season, or if seedlings are going to be planted, a farm or greenhouse staff can advise you about planting times and care instructions.
Tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, zucchini, squash, and lettuce are
As Uncle Sam noted some 80 years ago, growing your own helps cut food costs.
some easy-to-grow favorites, as well as carrots, green beans, radishes, herbs, and peppers. Many of these can be canned or frozen when the harvest is bountiful, and, of course, neighbors and friends always appreciate fresh veggies as gifts. If you’re planting in summer, cucumbers and summer squash are good bets since they are fast growers. Beans and certain greens (Swiss chard,
kale, and collards) are heat-tolerant, and root crops like beets, carrots, and turnips can be planted mid-summer for a fall harvest. Then there are herbs such as basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and lemongrass, which love the heat and can grow rapidly.
The best advice about choosing what to grow, however, is to choose what you would like to eat.
The true value of a Victory Garden goes beyond what ends up on the plate. There is something deeply satisfying about tending to a garden, about planting a seed, nurturing it, and watching it grow. It’s a reminder that good things take time.
It also reconnects us with each other. Just as Victory Gardens once brought communities together during a time of national need, today’s gardens, whether in backyards or shared community spaces, create opportunities to share knowledge, swap seedlings, and pass along traditions from one generation to the next. A conversation over tomato plants or a zucchini harvest may seem simple, but these small moments help strengthen the fabric of a community. Victory Gardens, while providing food for millions, were never just about vegetables. They were about the belief that everyone had a role
to play. That same spirit remains today, in a pot of herbs on a front porch, in a backyard raised bed, or in a community garden plot.
As the United States celebrates its 250th birthday, it’s worth reflecting on the everyday ways the American spirit continues to show itself. While we often think of history in terms of great events and milestones, it is just as much shaped by ordinary people doing small, meaningful things. Planting a
garden, growing food, and sharing it with others are some of those quiet acts that carry forward America’s resilience and self-reliance.
So whether you’re a seasoned gardener or are harvesting your first tomato, you’re taking part in something larger than yourself. You’re joining a tradition that has helped sustain families, communities, and a nation through both challenging and hopeful times.
—Shaileen Kelly Lansberg
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Milford’s dining scene is having a moment. There truly is something for everyone. Whether you’re craving the convivial buzz of a neighborhood gastropub or the sundrenched romance of the Italian coast, one of the city’s newest spots is serving up far more than a meal; they’re offering a full experience, one where the atmosphere is as carefully considered as what’s on the plate. Pull up a chair. You’re going to want to stay a while.
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Is this River Street or the Amalfi Coast? Enveloped by azure walls that
evoke the hues of a Mediterranean sunrise and sunset, with dappled sunlight streaming through the windows, vibrant blue and white stripes, greenery, moon-like pendants, hand-painted ceramics, and of course, lemons…LOTS of lemons, one instantly
Sorrento’s Branzino Al Forno, baked with zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes.
feels transported from the coast of Milford to the Sorrentine peninsula. “We look forward to bringing our hometown of Sorrento to Milford, one dish at a time… and offer our patrons the authentic experience of eating in Italy,” says Pasquale DeMartino, who has partnered with his brother Dino to open their new venture in the space formerly occupied by Strega.
The brothers, who also own the acclaimed Trattoria ‘A Vucchella in Bridgeport, were born and raised in Sorrento. Many of their core family and friendly staff are also from that region.
After more than a year of scouting for locations, the DeMartino’s are thrilled to finally open in Milford. “We hope to become an integral part of the community. Milford has given us an amazing reception.”
“Since Milford is surrounded by water, we really wanted to duplicate that here, just like the coast of Southern Italy, in the décor and the food,” explains Erin Hamel, who consulted on the design and concept. And because it’s also a family business, there’s so much care and love put into every aspect,” she says, as I tuck into
my primo of Pappardelle Bolognese, a bowl of homemade al dente pasta and meat ragu prepared by Chef Dino. Most of the items on the menu, especially the pasta, sauces, and pizza dough, are made fresh daily.
“You probably won’t find anything fresher around,” Hamel adds, as my secondo arrives, a delicate Branzino Al Forno, baked with zucchini, carrots, and cherry tomatoes.
Presto! Even more food is brought to our table: little neck
clams sautéed in white wine, garlic, and cherry tomatoes, polpette (two homemade meatballs), an artisanally arranged plate of Salumi & Formaggi (imported cheeses and cured meats), and a bottle of premium San Marzano Edda Bianco (a Puglian white wine) to accompany the fine selection of savory seafood, pasta, and soft cheeses.
Open for lunch and dinner every day except Monday, Sorrento can host 60 diners in the main dining room and about 24 outside. The space is also available for private catered parties and special culinary events, such as National Wine and Cheese Day (who knew?) on Saturday, July 25.
The summer menu, which features a crowd-pleasing selection of antipasti, pastas, soups, salads, pizza, secondi, and “deserts by design,” will highlight seasonal produce.
Since Pasquale DeMartino is personally acquainted with wine growers and producers from regions throughout Italy, he and his brother are excited to offer customers the opportunity to “taste and learn” about these hand-selected vintages.
The brothers define Sorrento as ”A modern dining destination that blends the warmth of Italian inspiration with a fresh, contemporary twist.” And judging by the happy diners leisurely
enjoying their lunch, the brothers have already achieved their goal.
By Cindy Papish Gerber
MMilford Harbor, a well-protected area that accommodates a range of vessels, including recreational, commercial, federal, state, and local boats is part of a landscape that features more than 17 miles of shoreline along the Housatonic River and Long Island Sound.
The Paugussett tribe were the earliest known inhabitants of this land. Drawn to the fertile soil and rich coastline teaming with fish and shellfish, they named the navigable river that flows into the open sound “Wepawaug,” or the crossing place.
In the summer of 1637, Captain Thomas Tibbals and his militia appraised this site on the Wepawaug River, with excellent access to a deep harbor as an ideal location for a new settlement. Reverend Peter Prudden and the “Free Planters” returned in 1639, purchased the land from the Paugussetts, and founded Milford.
The Founder’s decision to settle near the harbor would irrevocably shape
Milford’s future, impacting the city’s economic development, ecosystem, population, traditions, tourism, recreational opportunities, and daily life.
“An advantage to Milford, was that it had a steady supply of water for livestock to operate the first mill in New Haven Colony,” says Milford city historian Arthur Stowe. “In 1640, William Fowler built the first mill, later adding a millrace to power a sawmill at Wharf Lane (now High Street). This linked the Green to the docks, becoming the main commercial street in town and the heart of activity. Before long, the
mill was grinding corn, buckwheat, and rye into flour. Alexander and Richard Bryan became the first merchants trading and shipping animal skins along the east coast as far as the West Indies. To do this, they built large warehouses along Dock Road.”
As shipbuilding and commerce flourished, the harbor’s strategic location on the Sound became crucial for both defense and offensive operations during the Revolutionary War. Most notably, on New Years Day, 1777, a British ship secretly disembarked 200 smallpox-ridden American POWS at the harbor before disappearing into the fog.
After the war, shipbuilding enterprises were established and, for a time, flourished. Maritime operations expanded throughout the Civil War, prompting changes to the harbor’s infrastructure. In 1874, the U.S. Army Corps completed initial navigational upgrades, improvements to the channel, anchorages, and jetties.
In the ensuing decades, the harbor and surrounding beach towns underwent several transformations, evolving into a manufacturing and (Left)
oystering hub, a popular summer resort, and later a recreational boating and aquaculture center. The completion of I-95 in the 1960s made harbor access even easier.
“Improvements have been made over the years,” says Jim Donegan, currently
in his seventh year as Milford Harbor’s operations director and fourth year as harbor master. “Recently the Army Corps of Engineers dredged the mooring field and substantial portion of the Federal Navigation Channel. We removed, inspected, and replaced mooring hardware.”
Donegan notes that “The city of
Milford had the first approved Harbor Management Plan in the State of Connecticut. The original plan was approved by government agencies in 1989. The current plan is the fifth edition. Other improvements at Lisman Landing include a large, covered pavilion for marina and community events, walking paths along the harbor, and refurbished restrooms and showers used by transient boaters.”
Donegan oversees supervision of the harbor and waterways, works with the Harbor Commission to implement plans, evaluate potential problems, and establish frameworks to achieve maritime goals on a local, state, and federal level. The other city agency responsible for managing the harbor is Planning and Zoning. “Our Board reviews requirements, zoning and
‘upland development’ that can impact the harbor and shoreline,” explains city planner David Sulkis.
Planning becomes essential in the summer, when boating, events, tourism, and environmental concerns put additional pressure on harbor resources. “That’s when the harbor really comes alive,” says Donegan. “The marinas and the city’s mooring field fill up with boats, and Milford Landing welcomes a constant stream of visiting boaters to the downtown.”
Tracy Bonosconi, president of the Downtown Milford Business Administration (DMBA) acknowledges that more than 30 businesses, from long-time establishments like Stonebridge, The Canvas Patch, and Archie Moore’s to newcomers like Sunshine Ceramics and Mermaid Books, “are primarily dependent upon the harbor. The summer crowd helps sustain them.”
Lisman Landing is a city-operated transient marina at the head of the harbor. “This summer, it will also be the sight of “some of our free Friday’s After Five concerts,” says Simon McDonald, director of membership
and marketing for the Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce. “These events draw 300-700 people, benefiting many Chamber members.” The Landing’s 130 moorings are rented seasonally to visiting boaters overnight or by the hour for lunch or dinner.
Bruce Kuryla, the owner of Milford Boat Works, anticipates full occupancy of all 190 slips at his marina, as well as slips at Spencer’s Marina and Safe Harbor Port Milford. During the summer, he manages his marina, is a member of Milford’s
What a lucky day for all to see such a splendid double rainbow over Milford Harbor.
Harbor Commission, and is serving his sixth term as commodore of the Milford Yacht Club. “I’ve worked in this harbor since I was 15,” he shares. “From dawn to dusk, I’m either at the boatyard or Yacht Club, where I go back three generations. My dad, Bruce Sr., was the harbormaster from 2012 until he passed in 2022.” Kurlya maintains that Milford Harbor “is the best in Connecticut. It’s easy to get in and out of day or night from the channel, it’s protected and just the right size for recreational boaters.”
Milford Yacht Club general manager Theresa Phelan confirms that the harbor is a “central part of life” at the Yacht Club. “We’re at the mouth of the harbor, so for our members, it is an essential part of the experience,” says Phelan. “Even if you’re not a boat owner, our location offers a front-row seat to the constant flow of vessels creating a captivating backdrop.”
Milford resident Erin Hamel takes advantage of that front-row seat and unobstructed scenic view from her home on Hotchkiss Point. “Every day the harbor puts on a different face,” she says. Plus there is a deep family connection to the Harbor itself. “Our neighborhood, and the Hotchkiss Bridge connecting Fowler Field to Factory Lane, was named for my grandfather Albert “Al” Knox Hotchkiss, a lifelong Milford resident and engineer. He devoted his
entire life to restoring the docks up until the age of 92.”
“Milford Harbor is a magic location when it comes to supporting marine life,” says Dr. Gary Wikfors, director of the NOAA Fisheries Milford Lab. “We’ve been able to conduct our research with shellfish for more than 90 years because of the excellent water quality. The Wepawaug River drainage basin is all residential
A nightime aerial view of Milford Harbor and Marina taken at Milford’s Annual Oyster Festival.
and sewered, so there are minimal sources of pollution from the freshwater end of Milford Harbor. On the saltwater end, our location has the Long Island Sound central currents bringing us clean ocean water and protecting us from industrial input to our west and east.” These conditions are favorable to
Water traffic and increased summer recreation requires more safety protocols that range across a host of city and private enterprises.
• The Milford Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Coast Guard Auxiliary at Lisman Landing, offers boating safety and navigation courses.
• The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Milford Flotilla (spotlighted in our Spring issue), a non-profit volunteer organization, promotes recreational boating safety, public education, and maritime support, conducts vessel safety checks, provides crews for search and rescue training, and supports community events.
• The Milford Police Department Marine Patrol Unit consists of 15 officers, responding to emergencies such as boating incidents, missing persons, and medical situations. They enforce laws, conduct safety inspections, monitor infrastructure, and work with the Coast Guard. Their primary vessel is a 34’ North River Valor with advanced tech, plus a 19’ rigid hull inflatable boat.
• The Milford Fire Department Marine Unit has a Response Team, with 13 certified divers, a 27’ steel-hull fireboat, rescue boats (Marine 1 and 2), and jet ski. Their responsibilities include search and recovery, SONAR, storm response, medical emergency support, search and rescue/ recovery, storm/flood response, stranded persons/vessels, maritime fires, mutual aid to other coastal towns, and countless other scenarios.
both oyster farming and recreational fishing. The Fisherman Magazine suggests. “Swimming a live bait for bluefish, stripers, and weakfish on the east side of Milford Harbor.” You can also look for “schoolie stripers, snapper blues, and menhaden along tidal preserves.” And if you are on shore, “you’ll have a shot at blues, bass, flatfish, weakfish, and menhaden by casting from either side of the breakwalls at the harbor entrance.”
Milford Harbor is a living thing, never more so than at the height of summer with residents and visitors alike treading the dock boards and taking in picturesque views. “It is extremely important to preserve and maintain our harbor,” says Jim Donegan. “In 1639,
Even in winter, Milford Harbor looks beautiful. City workers and business owners ensure that the docks remain safe through all seasons.
Milford was an attractive settlement because of everything our coastline and harbor offered. Those characteristics
still hold true today. Our harbor and waterways are a hub of activity that keep drawing people to Milford.”
Whether you’re an avid boater, sailor, swimmer, or just love being near the water, Milford Yacht Club has something for everyone.
Beautiful views of Long Island Sound and Milford Harbor
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BBy the time the first shots of the American Revolution rang out at Lexington and Concord in 1775, the people of Milford, Connecticut, had already spent generations forging a community defined by independence, endurance, and self-rule.
Founded in 1639 by Rev. Peter
Prudden and a small band of Puritan settlers, Milford began as a humble colonial outpost beside a harbor known to Native peoples as “Wepawaug,” meaning “crossing place.” The settlers arrived seeking religious freedom after breaking from the authority of the Church of England, carrying with
them ideals of local governance and communal responsibility that would later echo through the Revolution itself. Life in early Milford was difficult and disciplined. Families lived within 12-foot palisades for protection, raised their own food, built their own homes, and gathered in lengthy Puritan
worship services. Church membership and civic life were deeply intertwined. In many ways, Milford’s earliest settlers laid the cultural foundation for the revolutionary ideals that would emerge generations later: distrust of distant authority, commitment to local decision-making, and belief in communal sacrifice.
For more than a century, Milford grew quietly along the Connecticut coast. Yet beneath the rhythms of farming, fishing, shipbuilding, and church life, tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain were building. By the 1770s, Milford had become deeply engaged in the growing movement for colonial resistance.
Milford openly supported the rebellious city of Boston after the British parliament closed Boston Harbor in retaliation for the Tea Party. Town residents voted unanimously to send aid to the suffering people of Boston, signaling where their sympathies lay.
When fighting erupted in April 1775, Milford mobilized quickly. Captain Peter Pierett raised a company of rangers called the Liberty Boys to join the siege of Boston. The Liberty Boys were a New York-based offshoot of the famed Sons of Liberty that had spread to Connecticut. These early Minute Men made it their duty to guard Milford against British invasion, keeping watch
on the Housatonic River from their lookout post on the highest point in the area, Hog Rock. Folks these days know it as Liberty Rock, just off Bridgeport Avenue in Devon. (Peter Pierett allegedly carved his initials and the year 1776 into the 10-foot stone, where they remain to be seen today.)
Town leaders voted to mount cannons, acquire powder and bayonets, and prepare defenses along the coast. Milford’s location on Long Island Sound made it especially vulnerable to British raids launched from loyalist strongholds across the water on Long Island.
The Revolution soon reached Milford’s shores.
In January 1777, a British warship abandoned approximately 200 American prisoners suffering from smallpox onto Milford’s coastline. The scene must have been horrifying. Yet Milford responded not with fear, but with courage.
Captain Stephen Stow and Dr. Elias Carrington took on the dangerous responsibility of caring for the sick
soldiers. Their efforts saved more than 150 men, though Stow himself died after contracting the disease. His sacrifice became one of Milford’s
earliest and most profound acts of Revolutionary patriotism.
Later that year, Milford experienced another legendary moment in its Revolutionary history: the ride of Abigail Merwin. On August 25, 1777, British raiders came ashore near Pond Point in search of livestock and supplies. Abigail Merwin spotted the enemy, grabbed her infant child, mounted a horse, and rode into town, banging a copper pot to raise the alarm. Milford’s militia mobilized so rapidly that the British fled before they could inflict significant destruction.
Merwin’s daring ride has become one of Milford’s defining Revolutionary stories—not only because of its drama, but because it illustrates the role ordinary citizens played in defending their communities. The Revolution in Milford was not fought solely by soldiers on distant battlefields. It was carried forward by mothers, farmers, teachers, ministers, sailors, and townspeople whose daily acts of vigilance and sacrifice sustained the cause of independence.
No Milford resident better symbolizes that connection between ordinary life and extraordinary history than Joseph Plumb Martin.
Today, Martin is recognized by historians as the author of one of the most important first-hand accounts of the Revolutionary War ever written. Yet during his youth, he was simply a Milford farm boy living with his grandparents near the town center. Born in 1760, Martin spent his early years working in the fields, attending church, and navigating the routines of
colonial life. In 1775, at only 15 years old, he enlisted in the Connecticut militia at a tavern located across from what is now Milford City Hall. What began as a short enlistment became eight years of military service in the
Continental Army. Martin’s wartime experience placed him at the center of the Revolution itself.
He fought at the Battle of Long Island, endured the brutal winter encampment at Valley Forge, witnessed Benedict Arnold’s treason at West Point, marched through Monmouth in suffocating summer heat, and ultimately stood with American forces at Yorktown when British General Cornwallis surrendered.
Decades later, Martin recorded his experiences in a memoir titled “A Narrative of Some of the Adventures, Dangers and Sufferings of a Revolutionary Soldier” (published today under the title “Private Yankee
The Declaration of Independence affirms the principles of liberty, equality, and self government. Joseph Plumb Martin’s firsthand account of a Revolutionary War soldier’s life.
Doodle”). Historians consider it one of the most valuable primary sources documenting the life of an ordinary Continental soldier. Unlike polished political writings from famous founders, Martin’s account captures the Revolution as it was truly lived through hunger, exhaustion, fear, boredom, camaraderie, and survival.
Another invaluable voice from Revolutionary Milford came from John Downs, a local weaver, teacher, and militia member who kept a diary for nearly half a century. Downs’ entries were famously brief, but together they create an extraordinary portrait of everyday life during wartime. His journal records militia deployments, farming chores, church attendance, weather patterns, and deeply personal tragedies, including the death of his young son from scarlet fever in 1773.
When Downs joined fellow Milford men sailing to New York in 1776, he documented both fear and determination during the disastrous Battle of Long Island and the later American victory at Harlem Heights. Yet what makes his diary remarkable is
its immediacy. One day, he recorded a military retreat; shortly afterward, he was back home “a-squirreling.”
These small details remind us that Revolutionary Milford was not composed of mythic heroes removed from ordinary existence. It was a real community of people trying to balance war with the realities of raising families, tending crops, burying loved ones, and preserving daily life amid uncertainty.
Milford itself also became a battleground of ideas and loyalties.
Not every resident supported independence. Loyalists, often called Tories, remained faithful to the Crown. Episcopal ministers, whose churches maintained ties to England, frequently preached loyalty to the king. Connecticut towns, including Milford, established committees to root out suspected loyalists, require loyalty oaths, and seize property from those considered disloyal. Some Milford loyalists fled across Long Island Sound and eventually resettled in Nova Scotia after the war.
The Revolution divided families and neighbors, even within small towns like Milford. Patriotism came at a cost, and
independence was neither inevitable nor universally embraced.
Yet by 1783, after years of hardship and sacrifice, the war finally ended.
John Downs captured the mood of the moment in perhaps the most
(Below) A peek behind the curtain from the Clark-Stockade house Circa 1780.
concise and powerful entry of his entire diary. On March 31, 1783, he wrote simply: “Went to rejoice for peace.” Those four words contain the exhaustion, relief, and hope of an entire generation.
In the years after independence, Milford continued evolving into the thriving coastal community known today. Yet reminders of its Revolutionary past remain woven into the town’s landscape. Historic homes connected to Revolutionary figures still stand. The Milford Green remains the symbolic heart of the community. Diaries, journals, and memoirs continue to offer windows into everyday
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Revolutionary life. The experiences of Joseph Plumb Martin, Abigail Merwin, Stephen Stow, John Downs, and countless unnamed Milford citizens endure not simply as local history but as part of the larger American story.
As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Milford stands as more than just one of Connecticut’s oldest towns. It stands as a Revolutionary town in the truest sense; a place where ordinary people confronted extraordinary times with resilience, sacrifice, and courage.
The fight for independence didn’t just happen in Philadelphia, Boston, or Yorktown. It was also fought in
coastal towns like Milford, in church pews, on harbor shores, in militia drills, on family farms, and in the determined actions of people who believed their small community was worth defending.
250 years later, their voices still echo here.
This article was compiled from published historical articles from Milford Living writers over the past 24 years, including Joseph Barnes, Suzanne Cahill, Susan Carroll Dwyer, Tim Chaucer, Cindy Papish Gerber, Michael Margonis, Marilyn May, Ann McGuire, Gerry McGuire, Bill McDonald, Jodi Modzer, and Dick Platt.
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As you stroll the Milford shoreline this summer, keep an eye out for sailboats. From mid-May through September, the Windjammers Sailing Club hosts Thursday night races, a local tradition that has captivated crews and onlookers for decades.
Most weeks, the boats set out at 6:30 PM, some at full speed and others in the rear. They weave a zig-zag pattern known as “tacking” to avoid sailing directly into the wind.
“The start is always the most intense part, as all the boats sail close together,” says Cameron Costen, commodore of the Windjammers Club. “Picking which side of the course to use and when to zig and zag is a big part of the strategy.”
Milford itself has a history of boating and seafaring. The city occupies 17 miles of Long Island Sound coast, the most of any city in Connecticut, and has 13 beaches and two public boat launches. As Milford expanded during the Colonial era and beyond, its economy grew to include oystering and shipbuilding. The Eells-Stow House traces its roots to schooner Captain Stephen Stow, whose business was coastal trade on the Sound. Then there is the Milford Yacht Club (MYC), which was established in 1903, more than 120 years ago.
The Thursday night races build
on that maritime tradition. They’re coordinated by the Windjammers fleet captain, who oversees the equipment, instructions and more. Costen served as fleet captain in 2023 and 2024, organizing the races alongside a rotating committee. In any given week, the committee manages everything from checking conditions to setting the starting line and recording finish times.
Crews turn out from Milford Harbor,
the Housatonic River, and elsewhere. Some come from the MYC marina, which stays open later Thursday nights to accommodate returning crews.
“We have people who sail into their 70’s and 80’s, as well as young families who bring their kids out,” Costen says of the diverse participants. “Some are still learning to sail, while others have been racing for decades. One crew has even won three national championships.”
The course runs the Milford shoreline and around Charles Island, but it changes from week to week based on daylight and wind. Generally, it involves both sailing into and with the
wind, and sometimes multiple laps. The races include scored and unscored contests, with handicaps to account for varying boat speeds.
The rules are based on the racing rules of sailing, which is crucial for safety, especially at the starting line.
“They may seem confusing at first to newcomers, but a few simple rules cover the vast majority of situations, and any experienced racer will be happy to explain them,” Costen says.
The races last anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes, with crews finishing by sunset. At the finish line, they’re greeted by the committee and a horn. Once the last boat comes in, the fleet captain determines scores. Of course, there’s a healthy measure of competition, Costen says, but also companionship and fun. Typically, the Thursday races end with some sailorto-sailor socializing.
“On the water, we have some crews
that take racing very seriously, while other crews are mostly out to enjoy the beautiful evenings with like-minded friends and family—though I think every sailor is at least a bit competitive,” Costen says. “On the shore, the culture is relaxed and inclusive.”
“I vividly recall my first Thursday night races,” says Ed Becker, a longtime member of the Windjammers and 1986 commodore. “On a 34-foot boat, maneuvering in tight quarters at
the starting line and around course marks was both exhilarating and intimidating.” He agrees with Costen: “We were competitors on the water and friends off it.”
The Thursday night races are just
one of many opportunities for local sailors. The Windjammers Club also host weekend races and participates in several regional regattas, including the ever-popular Last Chance Regatta in September.
For the best views on any Thursday, head to Fort Trumbull Beach or Gulf Beach. The races start at 6:30 PM most nights but shift to 6:00 PM as the days grow shorter later in the season.
The group is always happy to welcome new members. After all, as Becker says, “The essential appeal of sailing endures, bringing together a welcoming and passionate community.”
—Suzanne Johnson
If you’re interested in joining, check out Windjammers.org, the club’s Facebook page, or email windjammerssc@gmail.com. The annual membership fee is $70, and there are no initiation fees.
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Over the past few summers, something wonderful has been happening; marine mammals are making a comeback in Milford. Boaters and beach goers have spotted harbor seals, dolphins, and humpback whales. It has been a treat for all who have watched them enjoy the waters with us Milfordites.
Over the last century, the waters of Long Island Sound have endured tough times. Pollution from industry and trash changed the character and chemistry of the Sound. Between pollution and overfishing, marine life began to decline. In 1972, the Marine Mammal Protection Act was enacted and is regarded as the most impactful species conservation legislation with an emphasis on ecosystems as well as animals.
“Marine mammals have returned to our waters due to improved water quality, reduced nitrogen pollution, and an increase of marine life. The best opportunity to view them is
July through late fall,” explains Tim Chaucer, director of the Milford Marine Institute. “Large pods of over one hundred dolphins have been spotted near Silver Sands and Charles Island. Seals have been spotted in Caswell Cove. Humpback whales have also been observed near Charles Island.”
Harbor seals have been sighted along the coast for a number of years. “Seals are
solitary creatures. They do not vocalize often because they don’t really have a need to communicate with another,” says Dylan Salamone, assistant curator for mammals at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. “If they are going to communicate with each other, it is to warn about getting too close or when they are trying to attract each other during mating season. Otherwise, they are silent for a reason; to keep themselves safe from predators by not drawing attention to themselves.” Further, Salamone explains that, “The 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act federally protected marine mammals, and it is illegal to get close to them. If you want to get up close with seals, please visit us here at The Maritime Aquarium.”
Paul Buda is a local avid boater and fisherman who has been fortunate enough to see two marine mammals. “I was lucky enough to see dolphins and seals on the same day!” Buda recounts. “Over the boating season we saw hundreds of dolphins. It was truly
Common bottlenose dolphins feed on a variety of prey including fish, squid, and shellfish. Dolphins are social animals and travel in pods, using high frequency echolocation to track down prey. Working in concert, they drive fish into tight schools to feast upon. Dolphins live between 40-60 years. Females gestate for 12 months, and once born, calves stay with their mothers for 3-6 years. Dolphins weigh between 3001,400 pounds, with lengths of 6-13 feet. They are fast swimmers, reaching top speeds over 35 miles per hour.
Historically, humpback whales have been observed breaching in the Sound for hundreds of years, but sightings
decreased over the past 50-60 years. The good news, according to the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society (AMSEAS), is that humpback whale sightings have climbed in the past few years. Boaters have been lucky enough to catch a glimpse of these remarkable mammals. Their annual migration to the waters of New England is spent feasting from summer through autumn as they prepare for their
journey to the Caribbean to mate and calve. Communicating via whale songs, they work in concert diving deep, creating bubble nets which force fish to surface, allowing whales to feast. These toothless giants use large plates called baleen, taking in large volumes of water to sieve the krill and fish they consume. On average, these charming cetaceans are 60 feet long, weigh 40 tons, and live for 80-90 years.
If you are driving along the water, walking the boardwalk, enjoying the surf, or cruising in your vessel, keep an eye out for all these incredible creatures.
—Susan Carroll Dwyer
If you spy a seal, dolphin, or whale in the waters of Milford, remember to stay a safe distance from the mammal. Animals in the wild are notoriously unpredictable and their safety (and yours) is paramount.
Here are some good guidelines for distance:
DOLPHINS – 150 feet
SEALS – 150 feet. If they are on shore, make it more. Also keep dogs away.
WHALES – 500 feet or more. If you follow them by boat, be sure to stay back 1,500 feet and proceed parallel to its tail.
Always remember that these are wild animals and can be aggressive. Do not accelerate toward or attempt to move a marine mammal.
If you encounter an injured marine mammal, contact the Animal Rescue Clinic (ARC) Hotline 860-575–5955 extension 107. Take pictures. ARC will dispatch a rescue team.
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Milford is becoming a bona fide destination for comedians. For the last three years, the Milford Arts Council (MAC) has been hosting comedians under the moniker “Laugh Tracks,” which is perfect given the MAC’s train station location.
Being that this is a piece about comedy, I thought I would try my hand at bringing the funny by providing an uproariously appropriate headline such as: “All Aboard the Chuckle Express,” or “The Comedy Choo-Choo: Next Stop, Giggles-Ville Junction,” or “Standup Station: Your One Way Ticket to Hilarity.” But self-doubt is never far from mind and I thought, why not let the professional comedians do their jobs and be
funny, and let me do whatever it is that I do. So, I self-heckled, yelled at myself, “Don’t quit your day job!” and got back to writing a very serious piece about Milford’s burgeoning stand-up scene.
Founded in 2023, “Laugh Tracks” was the brainchild of two Connecticut comedians, John Wasowski and Roberto Valez, who wanted to offer regional comedians another venue to hone their comedic chops. When Yale
“Laugh Tracks” comedy nights at the MAC have included the comedic talents of (left) Damian Lemon and (right) Casey Balsham.
graduate Valez moved back home to Connecticut after working the comedy scene in California, he and fellow comic Wasowski, both of whom wanted to stay in the comedy world, lamented the lack of local stand-up venues. As Wasowski puts it, “Connecticut was kind of this wasteland between New York and Boston. We thought it would be great for local comedians to have a place to work.”
The duo felt that Milford would be a perfect location to draw known acts. “Comedians just want to work,” Wasowski says. “Doesn’t matter the day, place, or time of day so I figured, ‘If you build it, they will come.’” It turns out that he was right. Now, once a month, on Wednesdays between September and June,
Wasowski and Valez play hosts and offer their comedic stylings before bringing on “Laugh Tracks’” headlining guests.
The shows at the MAC are very often convivial and interactive, with stand-ups mining their comedy from the audience as they do crowd work (or what I refer to as “reverse heckling.”) It’s a playful back and forth that shows just how quick comedians’ minds truly are. No one should ever try to out-quip or parry with a professional. You might think you’re clever, but you will learn that you are not. They will eviscerate you.
At one show, I sat alone up front surrounded by a sea of female audience members and became an object of inter-
est to two female comedians: Casey Balsham and Becky Verduccio. This was not what I wanted. (This is not what any sane person ever wants.) Both Balsham
and Verduccio spoke of childbirth and motherhood, marriage, and their husbands who drive them nuts.
Balsham stated how men can’t understand the level of discomfort women deal with compared to them. “I complain about carrying a child for 9 months and then pushing a child out of my body. He complains about not getting a window seat.” Sitting there, all alone, I saw them lower their sights on me: an object of derision, an avatar for all they loathe. But having skirmished with four sisters, nuns, and a wife of 27 years, I took the advice of Tsun Tzu from his Art of War, “The wise warrior avoids the battle.” When Balsham ques-
Nick Scopoletti does stand up and co-hosts the “Losers with a Dream” podcast.
tioned me about dumb things men do, I did not get defensive or try to outwit
her with jokes. No. I chose to tell a story about almost catching a foul ball at a Mets game 25 years ago, a tale so lame that Balsham had no choice but to move on and save herself, and the audience, from boredom. As Jeff Daniels said in Something Wild, “Better to be a live dog than a dead lion.”
Connecticut comedian Nick Scopoletti, co-host of the “Losers with a Dream” podcast with Howard Stern Show-alumnus Lisa Lampanelli, has played the MAC a few times and loves the room. “When it’s packed, it’s a ball. Great people; they want to have fun and are always up for a good time. When it’s less crowded, I do a lot of crowd work and
mix it up and get the people involved, but it’s always fun.” Scopoletti didn’t even start doing comedy until he was 30, when his buddy signed him up for an open mic night. He went through with it, and by his third open mic, he says, “It just clicked, I knew that this is what I wanted to do.”
Damien Lemon, a 20-year stand-up veteran based in New York, got the offer to play the MAC while working at the New York Comedy Club. “I’m on the road a lot and when a new spot pops up, yeah, I’m gonna play it,” he says. The fact, he continues, is that “every show is different; every crowd is different. If a crowd’s big, it doesn’t mean it’s gonna be a good
Roberto Valez started “Laugh Tracks” after working the comedy scene in California.
night. And if there’s a small crowd, it might bruise your ego at first, but then
you just have to go out there and kill it, and it might be the best night.”
Lemon speaks for all comedians when he says, “If you want to do this (meaning comedy), you have to be flexible. People throw out stuff, chime in; you can’t get lost or flustered. I used to worry about losing my place, getting thrown off, but over time you learn to engage, mess with them, have fun, and then get back on track. “
Back on laugh track. It’s always a good time when the chuckle train pulls into Milford station. Punch your tickets, take a ride, and mind the gap. You’ll be glad you did.
—Gerry McGuire
With summer here, it’s the perfect time to expand your Goodreads or to-be-read lists and personal libraries. What’s the best accessory for lounging in a backyard hammock, sprawling on a towel over warm sand, or perching on a park bench? That’s right, a good book! Milford’s very own authors have the perfect contributions for all ages to enjoy.
By Janet Lawler; illustrated by James Weston-Lewis
Composed of short, adorable poems and facts that will make waves, this narrative nonfiction board book will stun the growing minds of preschoolers. Each page is a mini-mystery in which young readers deduce which oceanic animal is referenced, and then lift the flaps to reveal the creature! Lawler remarks, “I especially love the curtain of seaweed that lifts to reveal the…” Sorry, no spoilers! There are six creatures ready for discovery.
The award-winning children’s author, born and raised in Milford, has always had an interest in ocean animals. Lawler’s first
published work was derived from fishing with her father at Gulf Beach, a memory so fond that it prompted this fourth book about the ocean. Her son and daughter were always her readers, and now her books are being shared with her granddaughter. It has taken her two decades to perfect, and with input from her talented publishing team at Phaidon, they created the book that’s available on Amazon today (the first book in an expanding series).
By Hal Johnson;
cover by C.G.
Coleman
This is Johnson’s eighth book, and it follows Colin Lang as he plans a mass shooting while others work to derail him. After an arrest and near-life-changing trial
in his youth, Colin lives the next few decades completely unfulfilled, wallowing in boredom. It is this overwhelming feeling that motivates his decision.
Johnson devised the plot for this book during the Covid
lockdown, a time when he and his wife were carefully navigating the intricacies of caring for a newborn amid uncertainty. “I started thinking about how much advance planning committing a crime must take,” he explains. After several years (and other books), Johnson pursued publication but ultimately decided the best fit for the story was to release it chapter by chapter on his Substack (HalJohnsonBooks. substack.com). It was later picked up by Spontaneous Combustion.
Johnson has resided in Milford for the past decade and been a writer for almost two. He adores this city, and wants to be clear that his
inspiration for this book of “rotten people” is attributed to the “sunless parts of Upstate New York he’s been trapped in.”
By Connie Jagodzinski
Set in France during the reign of Catherine de Medici, the story follows Ginevra and her sister, Therese, after they are beaten by a boy at their workplace, the Medici kitchen. The Queen
protects the girls, sending Ginerva off for an education and arranging nursemaid training for Therese. Upon Ginerva’s return, she learns her sister is engaged to the physician who aided them after the attack all those years ago, a man for whom she harbors a secret desire. What follows is a desperate attempt to stop the marriage, and a grueling question: whose love is more important?
Jagodzinski’s love for history started at a young
age; it became her escape from reality, and eventually fueled her imagination so much that she just had to put pen to paper. “History is a fascinating tapestry of different players and outcomes,” the author explains. “Of those who are perceived to have the power, those who actually wield the power, and what happens when they refuse to relinquish it.” Jagodzinski blends together fiction and history in this recent release, a book that she
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realized demanded a sequel (which she is already well into). Jagodzinski can be found at book signings across Connecticut.
By Marissa D’Angelo
D’Angelo tackles Greek mythology with a modern spin, the result of studying mythology in Rome. The story follows Hades, the God of the Underworld, who notoriously becomes enthralled with Persephone, the Flower Goddess. D’Angelo focuses on Persephone’s crucial decision: her debate
between learning about who she is from Hades, or keeping her distance from the god of the underworld, thereby remaining in the dark.
As an ode to her beloved hometown, the book takes place in a post-apocalyptic version of Milford. She has balanced her Charles Island series (set in Milford) with this world of fantasy.
D’Angelo says she feels at home in the genre, calling it
“an open world that you can do anything in. I enjoy having that freedom as a writer,
and the creative process it entails is something that feels freeing.”
Discover the thrilling choice Persephone makes on August 15, 2026, at the Milford “Fair on the Half Shell,” where it will be released.
By Jessica Karjanis
Karjanis wrote this book to help fill a gap that she
spotted: a lack of pagan representation in schools among a sea of other winter holidays. After copious research into aspects of celebration, the multitude of goddesses, and other religious connections, the book came together. While it is primarily for middlegrade readers, the hope is that anyone can pick it up to become better informed about the roots of paganism in established holidays and modern practices. The book is full of activities to guide
the learning process through traditions and nature’s cycles.
As a resident of Milford, Karjanis appreciates the many ways the city cares about the planet and community. “What motivates me to write now is to share information that could be important or helpful to other people,” she explains.
—Haley McNish
Source independent booksellers online at bookshop.org. For local purchases try: Mermaid Books, The Canvas Patch, and Cafe Atlantique.
Since 1965 the foundation of the 7 Seas’ juicy burger is their ground in-house, 8oz patty. It’s topped with all the regular fixings, and served with their famous, hearty potato wedges. Or indulge in a mushroom bacon burger as shown.
7 Seas is located at 16 New Haven Avenue www.7seasmilford.com
100% beef quarter pound burger grilled to perfection and stacked with melted cheese on a toasted bun, finished with crisp lettuce and tomato. Customize it with onions, mushrooms, and more.
While the true origins of the hamburger are debated, Louis’ Lunch in nearby New Haven is widely recognized as the birthplace of the hamburger sandwich. According to Connecticut history, in 1900, owner Louis Lassen placed a blend of ground steak trimmings between two slices of toast for a customer looking for a quick meal, unknowingly creating what would become one of America’s most iconic foods. That Connecticut culinary legacy connects directly to communities like Milford, where classic pubs and family restaurants helped carry forward the state’s deep-rooted hamburger tradition for generations.
We asked our readers where to find the city’s best burgers, and the responses piled in. From longtime favorites to recent gems, these are some of the top picks.
The Bar 3 Thirty Three Burger offers a ½ lb of beef with cheddar, caramelized onions, applewood smoked bacon, and jalapeno chips, served with hand-cut fries.
Bar 3 Thirty Three is located at 333 Boston Post Road. www.bar3thirtythree.com
Lasse’s Restaurant is located at 611 Bridgeport Ave, Milford. https://www. lassesrestaurant.com/
The Dogtown Burger is grilled in yellow mustard and topped with American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and house-made burger “spread.”
Dogtown is located at 664 New Haven Avenue. www.dogtownct.com/
There are several burger choices, including the popular 1/3 lb. burger, bison burger, and the unique freak burger.
Mr. Mac’s Canteen is located at 2004 Bridgeport Avenue. www. mrmacscanteen.com
Go for the McRhino, two thin Pat LaFrieda beef patties, American cheese, house made pickles & pickled onions, and sriracha thousand island dressing.
The Blind Rhino is located at 21 Daniel St. www.theblindrhino.com/ location/milford
From old-school roadside favorites to elevated pub creations, Milford’s burger scene reflects both tradition and creativity, proving there is no single way to build the perfect burger. Whether you prefer a classic cheeseburger hot off the grill or a specialty stack loaded with bold flavors and toppings, these local restaurants continue Connecticut’s long-standing love affair with the hamburger.
—Shaileen Kelly
Landsberg
The Candy Popper Burger boasts cream cheese, candied bacon, pickled jalapeño, carrots, and honey on a pretzel bun. Flipside Burgers & Bar is located at 1 Schooner Lane. flipsiderestaurant.com
JULY 1 - JULY 29 (WEDNESDAYS)
DMBA: Summer Movie Nights
Wasson Field
7:00 PM
Enjoy a free outdoor movie night hosted by the Downtown Milford Business Association featuring family-friendly films. The pavilion opens at 6:00 PM. Bring chairs/blankets.
JULY 2
2026 Stratford Fireworks
Short Beach
9:00 PM
Fourth Of July Fireworks display. Head down to the beach and enjoy the show! Views are generally good from the West Shore of Milford, as well as throughout Stratford.
JULY 3
Independence Weekend Special: The Lost Marbles
Rotary Fowler Field Pavilion
6:00 - 8:00 PM
A celebratory event with rock music. This will happen along with other July 4th activities around town.
JULY 5
Walnut Beach Historic Walking Tour
Walnut Beach Creamery
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join Walnut Beach historian and artist, Elizabeth Wright, on a walking tour of Walnut Beach and its history as a summer tourist destination at the turn of the century. Tickets include an ice cream cone at the old Milford Post Office.
JULY (DATE TBD)
Milford Concert Band “Summer Seventeen” Series
Rotary Fowler Field Pavilion
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The “official” city band holds its mid-summer performance here in July. Patriotic marches and show tunes.
JULY 9
Colonial Cooking: Celebrating America’s 250th birthday
Milford Public Library
5:30 - 7:30 PM
Rising 6-12 graders celebrate classic New England cooking.
JULY 11-12
East/West Playfest
Milford Historical Society
4:00 PM
Collaboration between EastBound Theatre and Westport Community Theatre. Festival of oneact plays are performed in both towns over two weekends.
JULY 18
Walnut Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup
Walnut Beach
9:00 - 11:00 AM
The Walnut Beach Creamery and Walnut Beach Association sponsors these beach cleanups to keep the neighborhood and beach clean.
Downtown Milford Farmers MarketChildren’s Market Edition
Wasson Field
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Featuring a variety of local produce, craft vendors, baked goods, and live music.
Saturday Sound Sessions
MAC Firehouse Gallery Patio
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Perfect stop for a post-beach hang or pre-ice cream concert at Walnut Beach Creamery.
JULY 19, SEPTEMBER 13
Historic Walking Tour of Stowe Barn
Walnut Beach Creamery
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Step inside the history of Walnut Beach with a guided tour of the iconic Stowe Barn, which is one of the last remaining coastal bank barns.
JULY 27
Milford Regional Trust Golf Classic
Racebrook Country Club
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Golf tournament to fund scholarships and educational opportunities through the Milford Chamber of Commerce Trust.
AUGUST 1
Outdoor Movie Night at Walnut Beach: Jaws
Devon Rotary Pavilion at Walnut Beach
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Bring your chairs and blankets and join us in watching Stephen Spielberg’s 1975 classic Jaws on the big screen.
AUGUST 2
The Boys & Girls Club “Ice Cream 5K”
Walnut Beach
8:00 AM (Race Start)
Runners complete a stunning 5K through the neighborhood and then get a nice scoop of ice cream once they cross that finish line.
Walnut Beach Arts Festival & Street Fair,
Presented by WABABA
Walnut Beach Arch
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Walnut Beach Arts Festival & Street Fair of old is BACK! There will be food trucks, live music, children’s activities, and more.
Rockin’ the Beach: HYPE
Walnut Beach Pavilion
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Big Sunday concerts. Great music for the whole family.
AUGUST 4
Tapping into the Past: Tavern Life in Early Connecticut
Milford Public Library
Presented by the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History. Check with the library for time.
AUGUST 8
49th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest
Walnut Beach
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
All ages welcome. Register that day at the MAC tent on Walnut Beach.
AUGUST 9
Walnut Beach Historic Walking Tour
Walnut Beach Creamery
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Join Walnut Beach historian Elizabeth Write on a walking tour of Walnut Beach and its history as the summer tourist destination at the turn of the century.
Rockin’ the Beach: Remember September
Walnut Beach Pavilion
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Big Sunday concerts. Great music for the whole family.
AUGUST 12
State of The City Address
Tyde at Walnut Beach
12:00 - 12:30 PM
The Milford Regional Chamber of Commerce presents Mayor Richard Smith’s address to the business leaders of Milford.
AUGUST 14
Oyster Festival Eve: Nashville Drive & School of Rock
Rotary Fowler Field Pavilion
5:00-10:00 PM
Milford’s biggest weekend. Admission is $8. Nashville Drive brings a country-rock vibe to get the crowd ready for the big day.
AUGUST 15
Walnut Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup
Walnut Beach
9:00 - 11:00 AM
The Creamery and Walnut Beach Association sponsors these Beach Cleanups to keep the neighborhood and Beach clean.
The Milford Oyster Festival
Rotary Fowler Field Pavilion
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The festival takes place in the whole town. Headliner Mike DelGuidice will perform classic rock. Be sure to catch local acts like Two of a Kind and The Stevie Experience earlier in the day.
AUGUST 16
Rockin’ the Beach: Silver Steel Band
Walnut Beach Pavilion
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Big Sunday concerts. Great music for the whole family.
AUGUST 21
Shakespeare in the Park: The Tempest Eisenhower Park
Time TBD
Catch some great local theater in a beautiful setting.
AUGUST 23
Rockin’ the Beach: Cathy Thompson Band
Walnut Beach Pavilion
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Big Sunday concerts. Great music for the whole family.
AUGUST 29
Downtown Milford Farmers MarketChildren’s Edition
Wasson Field
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Featuring a variety of local produce, craft vendors, baked goods, and live music.
AUGUST 30
Rockin’ the Beach: Dr. B & The Remedy
Walnut Beach Pavilion
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Big Sunday concerts. Great music for the whole family.
SEPTEMBER 6
Rockin’ the Beach: Rumrunners
Walnut Beach Pavilion
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Big Sunday concerts. Great music for the whole family.
SEPTEMBER 18 & 19
Milford Irish Festival
Fowler Field Friday 5:00 - 11:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM10:00 PM
Two-days of cultural exhibits, Irish step dancing, raffles, and family-friendly activities. Sponsored by the Irish Heritage Society of Milford.
SEPTEMBER 19
Walnut Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup
Walnut Beach 9:00 - 11:00 AM
The Walnut Beach Creamery and Walnut Beach Association sponsors these Beach Cleanups to keep the neighborhood and beach clean.
SEPTEMBER 20
Milford Lobster Festival
Walnut Beach
11:00 AM - 6:30 PM
End of summer feel. Local crafts, live music throughout the day.
SEPTEMBER 25 & 26
Milford Oktoberfest
Rotary Fowler Field Pavilion
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Two days of a traditional German beer garden including a live Oompah band, bratwurst, and plenty of beer to bring in the fall weather.
By Elaine Nadal, Poet Laureate, City of Milford
Our spacious skies sometimes seem downcast.
What is real? Where are we heading? We hold onto undeniable truths. We walked, ran, and marched to reach the dignity and freedoms all human beings deserve.
Sacrifice and charity have been a demonstration of love, and love has gotten us through. Love has helped us overcome fear, planted friendships, and built a fabric, not without wrinkles— an undeniable truth, but one that encourages us to look ahead.
There’s an eagle soaring over a mountain, a declaration as forceful as the light of fifty stars, as powerful as our words and memories.
A bell reminds us we are here. We have overcome, survived, stitched hearts, silenced the minor cords of severe storms.
Soldiers have fought bravely. Mothers and fathers have cried.
The path hasn’t been easy. We are here. The undying spirit of love remains because it has gotten us through and will continue to get us through when the well is dry.
Let us still sustain the certainty of a sunrise.
We have a vision before us.
We have constructed a skyline with the fire in our veins and the strength of human thought.
We have scientists striving to reach a height beyond the moon. We have philosophers and first responders.
We have hardworking people carving a mountain ridge, teachers opening doors that lead to a Bridge of Dreams, artists building a lighthouse by our window, children and the youth making a sun out of precious yellow stones.
And we have many precious gemstones left by courageous individuals. And we are still reaping a harvest from the seeds that have been planted. Our foundation makes us strong. We are a nation of sensible ideals and innate rights.
Our soul cannot be taken away from us. Our love is real. Our passion is real. Our desire for the pursuit of happiness is real.
Where are we heading?
My grandmother would say, “Pa’lante.” Forward, ahead—seeking joy, for joy is a rose, an oak tree, a waterfall. Pa’lante—forward, ahead.
We are here. Let us rejoice.
The tree known as the Charter Oak in Connecticut is a symbol of American independence, self-rule, and resistance to tyranny. The Milford Historical Society (MHS) obtained a descendant of the original Charter Oak tree, known as a scion, during the country’s Bicentennial celebration in 1776, and it now graces the MHS lawn on High Street.
The original Charter Oak tree in Hartford stood about 75-feet. With a circumference of between 20-30 feet, it was estimated to be between 800 and 1,000 years old when it fell during a violent storm on August 21, 1856.
The legend of Connecticut’s Charter Oak goes back to 1662, when King Charles II granted a Royal Charter to the Connecticut colony, ensuring the right to selfgovern. His successor, James II, wanted to consolidate the colonies and sent Governor Edmund Andros to confiscate the charters.
Allegedly, when Connecticut colonists met with Andros at Sanford’s Tavern in Hartford on October 31, 1687 to return the charter, the candles were suddenly extinguished, and the document disappeared. As the story goes, Captain Joseph Wadsworth is said to have hidden the charter in the hollow of the nearby ancient white oak tree, thus preserving the colony’s selfgovernance.
After the tree fell, residents collected acorns to plant, and many Charter Oak descendants now grow throughout Connecticut, often gracing the lawns of parks, town greens, post offices, town halls, and cemeteries. Seedlings were distributed to mark occasions such as George Washington’s 200th birthday in 1932; the 300th anniversary of the charter in 1962, the new state constitution in 1965, and the Bicentennial in 1976. In 1935, a three-cent U.S. postage stamp depicted the tree, and in 1999, the Charter Oak was featured on the Connecticut state quarter.
Photographer: Suzanne Cahill
—Katie Murphy
Just what was it that Theo and Maybelle saw on the veranda of the Hotel Milford that September of 1903? Miss Woodruff feigns a memory lapse, claiming not to recall the hotel at all! But even a year later, Maybelle will not be rebuffed in her quest for recollection. Was the couple in question kanoodling? Shocking! Did they realize their private tryst was being clandestinely observed by two impressionable young ladies? Scandal! Or, was this Maybelle’s subtly-coded wink to quiet time they themselves had spent together on the foliage-shadowed porch?
—Ann McGuire
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The angel statue can be found on the fascade of St. Gabriel Church at 26 Broadway.
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Thank you to all of our wonderful customers for an amazing spring season!
Oh my gourd it’s almost fall! We will be Open for the Fall season at the end of August! We have mums, pumpkins, specialty pumpkins, hay bales, cornstalks, and so much more! We will be Open 9am-5pm seven days a week!
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