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Milford Hospital Today & Tomorrow

By Cindy Papish Gerber

Women 38 Remarkable of Milford

Smashing the glass ceiling since 1639

By Susan Carroll Dwyer

Departments 4 6 8 12 16 20 33 44 48 52 56 62 63 64

Publisher’s Letter Readers’ Letters This Season At Home At your Service Family Time Milford Morsels Art & Artisans Education Notebook Milford Spotlight Historical Perspective Greeting From Milford Expressions Where is It?

About the cover: A winter nigthscape of the Milford Duck Pond waterfall

in downtown Milford. Cover photo by Sherry Johnson. Her photography may be experienced at: www.sherrylynnphotography.com

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Holiday wishes.

WINTER 2019 VOLUME 15 • ISSUE 4 Publisher/President Suzanne Cahill Suzanne@milfordliving.com

Editorial Director Carlson Insurance Agcy Inc Wanda Carlson, Agent 415 Boston Post Rd, Suite 9 Milford, CT 06460 Bus: 203-877-9203

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May the magic of the season bring you peace, love and joy.

Happy Holidays to an incredible community!

Art Director Ryan Swanson

Associate Publisher Susan Carroll-Dwyer

Advertising Director Joy Haines

Account Executive Mary Jo Downs

Contributing Photographers

Bill Canfield, Anna Downs, Sherry Johnson, JJ RIchards

Contributing Editors

Jessica Avitabile, Tracy Farricker, McKenzie Granata

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no means a comprehensive list; there are so many women who have contributed in so many wonderful ways to our city, they all deserve our honor and thanks. In this issue we also explore the history of Milford Hospital and how the healthcare community in Milford has come together to ensure its future success. We are so very fortunate to have a hospital in our community, a fixture for almost 100 years.

This issue also marks our 16th year of Milford Living Magazine!

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Enjoy this issue and share it with those you love and those who love Milford. As always, we welcome your comments, and suggestions for future issues.

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Since moving back to Milford 14 years ago, I can’t wait to get my copies. Your magazine is loaded with history. I just love history!!!

—Elaine Douglas, Milford, CT Thank you Elaine. We’re glad you are back with us in Milford. We love the history of

our city as much as you. Check out our new postcard department, Wish You Were Here, debuting this issue!

“Africana Savin Hill.” I have never heard of this. Where is that location in Milford today?

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Enjoy reading all the articles, especially Walnut Beach & Devon —Henrietta Platt, Milford, CT

Great question! Africana Savin Hill was a neighborhood located on Forest Road behind where the old Howard Johnsons was. There were several free African American families living there before the Civil War. In the 1850s they founded the First Baptist Church in downtown Milford.

Each neighborhood is an integral part of what makes Milford so special and we’ll continue to feature unique stories about each area in the issues to come. (Admittedly, we’re a little biased toward Devon too, since our office is there.)

In the Fall 2018 issue in the “Milford on the Map” article on page 38, bottom picture in the top right-hand corner, an area is called

I enjoy old memories and new happenings in my hometown.

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The Art of Cozy

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” —Edith Sitwell

H

ome design is very subjective. Some people are drawn to traditional; others have an affinity for modern, rustic, eclectic, boho, etc. But there is one home styling element that everyone loves and wants—the unmistakable feeling of cozy surroundings.

The feeling of cozy is somewhat omnipresent and elusive and can only be achieved when several elements are at play and in unison— and it’s not just about burning candles or lighting up the fireplace.

Fun fact: in the design world there is a term that has surfaced recently which describes this cozy feeling, although the word itself isn’t new and dates to the early 18th century: hygge (pronounced hoo-guh). Hygge is a Danish and Norwegian word for “a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.” Who doesn’t want that? Creating cozy isn’t an exact science, but if you follow these basic

When you think of a cozy home, who’s

principles, you’re sure to have a hygge-

how “nice” or big the home is, but rather the

worthy home in no time.

family member or friend? Then think about

feeling you had when you walked in, and

why you find that house cozy; I’m willing

the desire you had to stay and linger for a bit.

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First, the MOST important element of cozy in a home is creating the feeling of

togetherness, community, and acceptance.

Love and belonging are basic human needs and are absolutely essential. Make your home a place where friends and family can be themselves, a “judgment free” zone if you will. Come as you are.

Next up, clean! Tidy up any messes and clear clutter. Your home doesn’t need to be immaculate, but keeping things relatively organized and in their place is a huge help. It’s hard to get cozy on the couch with a cup of tea when you have to move all the laundry off of it just to sit down.

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that you can quickly put together at any

night. In the bedroom, invest in some

time, like a cheese platter or ready-made

well-made flannel sheets. I promise you,

biscuits or cookies.

there’s nothing better on a cold night.

For ambience, tap into your special

And just to get you in that cozy mood, I’ve shared with you a family recipe of the

stash of scented candles: there’s no better

quintessential cozy drink: Hot Buttered

time than now to burn them. If you have

Rum. In the winter months, I always keep

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a batch of it on hand, and it’s kid friendly

Duraflame logs on hand so starting a fire is

sans alcohol. This drink is guaranteed to up

fast and easy if guests arrive unexpectedly,

the cozy factor in your house.

or you want to curl up and read on a

Enjoy your cozy winter!

Sunday morning.

—Katie Geddes

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thewson Elementary School, says Food 2 Kids has been a valuable resource for the Milford Public School community. “The food bags are discretely delivered for those children who are receiving

sad statistic in our hometown is that from 10-15 percent of Milford

them and they’re grateful when their backpacks

children face food insecurity. Twelve hundred Milford students are

are a little heavier on

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ports some of the most vulnerable students and truly helps to alleviate food insecurity for them.”

Enter: Food 2 Kids.

round of food went home to 26 students from

Launched in 2015 by the Reverend Ashley

Food 2 Kids co-chair Michele Steinlauf, a

two elementary schools. By September 2016, the

lifelong Milford resident and UCC’s outreach

Grant of Milford’s United Church of Christ (UCC),

pilot program had expanded through sponsor-

chairperson, says the program’s concept

Food 2 Kids works to alleviate food insecurity

ships to serve all eight of Milford’s elementary

resonated with her in part because she adopted

by feeding local children who have little or no

schools; by October 2016, they were able to reach

a little girl who came from a home with food

food resources during the weekend away from

the three middle schools; and by December 2016,

insecurity. “There are all sorts of challenging

school.

Food 2 Kids was supporting students from both

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high schools.

are facing everyday. And you think, no not

Modeling the program after a similar initiative run in her Georgia hometown, Rev. Grant

Nicole Wayne, a first-grade teacher at Mat-

in Milford,” Steinlauf says. But by giving

launched the program in collaboration with the Connecticut Food Bank, Milford Bank, and UCC. “I spoke with the principal of my children’s elementary school and saw that there was a need in our school—that children are going home hungry and do not have enough food to eat on the weekends—and brought the idea to our church, who immediately embraced the concept,” says Grant.

In November 2015, Grant contacted the Connecticut Food Bank, which serves 3,300 students annually (primarily in cities like Bridgeport, Hew Haven, Hartford, and Stamford), in the hope of acquiring food for the program.

“In the beginning, it seemed like a huge undertaking,” says Grant. “But then I said, ‘Let’s just start,’ and 78,000 pounds of food later, here ASHLEY GRANT (2)

we are.”

Making the 26.2-mile trek to the Connecticut Food Bank in Wallingford each week, Food 2 Kids packs a minivan with food that volunteers assemble into grocery bags in the hallway of UCC

Dave Steinlauf, James Maroney, Tom O’Donnell and Ann Sabo sort food at a Thursday packing

on Thursday evenings. In February 2016, the first

event.

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agency to their situation and supplementing programs children are already participating in, Steinlauf says, “it’s an injection of food into their household economy. It’s something that would otherwise not be there—and sometimes, it’s the only thing there is.”

Through sourcing funds from start-up grants, organizations like the United Way, Kiwanis, and Women’s Inc., and through donations from companies including Milford Bank and

Kenny Szygiel and

Subway, Food 2 Kids now assists 165 kids at each

Jonathan Ortiz-Martinez,

of Milford’s 14 public schools. “Our biggest fear is

help deliver food on

sustainability,” says Steinlauf. “We just can’t say,

Friday mornings.

‘We fed you yesterday, but we won’t be able to feed you tomorrow.’”

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at your service Each week volunteers assemble bags filled

2 Kids has helped alleviate the worry of food ASHLEY GRANT

with six meals that even a small child can prepare. The bags are delivered to schools on Friday and distributed by the school’s social workers before weekend dismissal. “It’s so important to

insecurity to more than 150 families in our community on a weekly basis.

“The growing need is evident by the weekly emails from our social workers

us to keep the anonymity of the children,” says

Drew and Zachary Israelite often volunteer with

requesting to add additional bags to their

Steinlauf. “We would never want to stigmatize

their Grandmother, Sandy Jaynes.

schools,” Giannattasio says. “We are grate-

any child and we want to preserve the dignity of each child in our program. We don’t know who they are, and they don’t know who we are.”

ful for the Food 2 Kids partnership and for stores through monetary donations.

helping our families in need.”

The money goes a long way. A donation of

—Makayla Silva

According to Rev. Grant, most food is pur-

just $7.00 covers an entire weekend of food for

chased through the Connecticut Food Bank, but

a child. A $280 sponsorship will take care of one

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Families Helping Families A round the holidays it’s easy for families to bond over the common goal of helping others around the holidays. Through unique charitable opportunities, kids can develop a deeper understanding of how they can make a direct, positive impact on the community.

This winter, get the whole family together and try out one of these fun, yet meaningful, volunteer activities.

Host a Card-Making Party

sages to senior citizens.

Cristina Ludwig, a 17-year old Milford resident

“With the support of

and Laurelton Hall senior, made it her mission

my family, this project

to spread love to those who may feel lonely

has grown each year

around the holidays. When she was in 7th

and I can’t wait for it

grade she was inspired after visiting her

to take place again this winter,” says Ludwig.

98-year old great-grandmother in a nursing

“The first year, we delivered the cards to the

many in the community as possible, Cristina

home. Every year since then, Cristina has

residents of my great-grandmother’s nursing

also delivers cards to church ministries to

hosted “Cristina’s Christmas Cards, Cookies,

home in Massachusetts. The second year,

distribute to residents. Over the last five years,

and Cocoa,” an annual card-making party with

we doubled our production and were able to

the total amount of cards delivered has risen

her friends and classmates. While enjoying

deliver cards to not only her nursing home,

to over 1,000.

festive treats, the group creates heartfelt mes-

but to another here in Milford.”

Helping to brighten the season for as

“Whenever I drop off the cards, the workers at the facilities are always surprised and very grateful,” Ludwig says. “The residents are also appreciative. Some have received cards for several years and remember me each time.

I have found that in doing this project, I am also helping myself, for I have found such a sense of pride and happiness in helping others. I promise to always do my small part in spreading the true Christmas spirit!”

Adopt a Solider While Milford residents are busy gift shopping and stringing lights, many soldiers are spending the holidays overseas and missing out on traditions with family and friends. Decorating a thoughtful, handwritten note of gratitude may seem simple, but it is a gesture that goes Cristina Ludwig (far left) brings her friends together each year to celebrate the Christmas season

a long way to the individual reading it. In

while crafting decorative holiday cards for senior citizens and local church members.

addition, sending a care package to a soldier

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By including handmade pictures and notes,

and cooking luncheon meals, setting up the dining room area, and serving meals to clients of the Beth-El Shelter soup kitchen.

Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, and must be 13 years or older to serve food and 18 or older to cook.

Food banks are always looking for donations

Get Crafty: Assemble Care Packages and Hygeine Kits

children have the chance to embellish pack-

close to the holidays. Canned goods such as

ages with holiday pizzazz. Incorporating care

carrots, peas, green beans, and mixed fruit

Families can spend a weekend putting

package shopping into holiday gift shopping

are needed, as well as coffee creamer, sugar,

together care packages and hygeine kits for

can show kids the importance of giving back

sweetners, and condiments.

local hospitals, nursing homes, and shelters,

to others who are less fortunate.

stuffing colorful, decorative parcels with

Clean Out and Donate

everyday products such as soap and shampoo,

Cook for the Homeless

laundry detergent, tissues, first aid products,

During winter break, teenagers and their

kids can get into the spirit of giving is to

and warm accessories.

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family time to local charity shops and family shelters.

Winter is also the perfect time for children to look through their closets and toy bins for books, DVDs, board games, and video games that others can still enjoy.

Kids can also shop for new toys, but donate them to a local charity or cause.

By being in charge of picking out gifts for children their own age, they will have fun shopping and feel even better knowing that another child will unwrap something

Phoebe French (far right) dedicates the last few months of every year to collecting toys for children

exciting from them.

at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Phoebe’s Phenomenal Toy Drive, established in 1997, collects new toys for

dren’s hospital at two years old after an MRI

the room next door before going home on

the children at Yale New Haven Children’s

revealed a brain tumor in her cerebellum.

Christmas Eve.

Hospital. Milford resident Phoebe French

After recovering rapidly post-surgery, Phoebe

became a patient at Yale New Haven Chil-

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mean a successful donation day.

Follow “Phoebe’s Phenomenal Toy Drive” on Facebook for more details.

Teaching kids that charity begins at home is a true reflection of the holiday spirit, and a great way to kick off a new year!

Open up a Charitable Hot Chocolate Stand

— Alyssa Davanzo

Managing a lemonade stand is a classic childhood experience that kids love to cross off their summer bucket lists. Modifying it for the winter months with a hot beverage who are going through tough times smile,

stand designed to help those in need makes

or to comfort parents during what could be

the holiday season more magical. With their

the worst period of their lives is what the

parents’ help, kids can choose a local charity,

holidays are for.”

prepare warm drinks, bundle up, and serve

In 1997, 400 toys were collected for

customers. A busy spot like outside a super-

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MILFORD HOSPITAL TODAY & TOMORROW

Cindy Papish Gerber

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2019 2018 • Milford Living 25

Milford’s first hospital shown in 1921. The building is now part of the Milford Historical Society.

(IRU) at Milford Hospital in 2015 was a success on many levels, the hospital continued to face COURTESY OF MILFORD HOSPITAL (4)

“mounting financial challenges.”

This partnership, says Kipfer, “marks the beginning of a new future for Milford Hospital. By joining the nationally recognized YNHHS we can address those issues and work towards continuing to provide and

On January 17, 1921, Milford

necticut Joint (2005), 3-D and 4-D

as the key turning point in this

expanding access to high quality

Hospital admitted its first

imaging and radiology services

collaboration, precipitating what

care in the community.”

patient. From that day forward, it

(2006), the Fairway [Hospice]

she refers to as, “The ongoing

has grown and changed by leaps

Suite (2007), an expanded off-site

evolution in the delivery of

Lahav believes Milford’s strength,

and bounds, transforming from a

Walk In/Urgent Care Center

healthcare services.”

compassion, and determination

small public hospital located in-

(2010), the Dr. Vicente Batiancila

side the historic Stockade House

Education, Training and Resource

of the challenges facing com-

this transition. “Milford attracts

to an award-winning regional

Center (2011), and Advanced

munity hospitals, including

many individuals to this city

medical center with over 300

Wound Care Center (2012).

declining inpatient, the State of

for its culture, history, beaches,

Connecticut Hospital Tax, and

restaurants, shopping, and

physicians and an impressive ar-

Perhaps the most significant

“In order to address some

ray of technologically advanced,

change is also the most recent:

reduced reimbursement from

high-quality outpatient services.

the proposed merger, or “2018

government payers, Milford

Asset Purchase Agreement”

Hospital sought to develop an

changes affecting Milford Hos-

between Milford Hospital with

innovative clinical collaboration

pital have moved at a breakneck

Bridgeport Hospital and the

with Yale New Haven Hospital

pace. These include openings of

Yale New Haven Health System

and Bridgeport Hospital,” Kipfer

the region’s first hospital-based

(YNHHS). Karen Kipfer, the

explains. Though the subsequent

Center for Aesthetic Care and

director of Community Relations

establishment of the YNHHS

Cosmetic Surgery (2001), the Con-

at Milford Hospital cites 2014

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Within the last decade,

“A community hospital is important for the city, which is why a partnership has to be made for longevity. It gives the ability to have quick and easy access to medical care with ease of parking and provides jobs and volunteer services for all of us.”

26 Milford Living • Winter

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Amit

as a community will facilitate

Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Amit Lahav.

residents,” he says. “A community hospital is important for the city, which is why a partnership has to be made for longevity. It gives the ability to have quick and easy access to medical care with ease of parking and provides jobs and volunteer services for all of us.”

Lahav is eager do his part to keep things “moving forward” by developing innovative, successful programs. “The vision for the facility is changing,” he explains, “concentrating on an acute care facility for the elderly, with services centered on the emergency room, orthopedic surgery, and

at Milford Hospital. Everyone

cardiology.” This will be the first

knows each other, supports

surrounding

center in Connecticut to “provide

each other, and cares about each

cities.”

exceptional care and services” to

other. There is a real sense of

Esposito believes the joint

our area seniors.

community. Not only does it

venture between Bridgeport and

combining the convenience of

provide raises our stature among

Milford Hospital, “will be the

Milford Hospital with the added

“I’m not sure that the citizens

best of both worlds,

of Milford appreciate how fortunate they are to have a hospital in their community,” says Dr. David Esposito, who designates it “number one of the last community hospitals around.” A Milford native and Yale graduate who attended Duke University Medical School, Esposito interned in Chicago and completed his cardiovascular fellowship Charlotte, NC. He reveals that “it was the realization of my lifelong dream to return to my hometown and take care of the people in my community.” As co-founder of the Milford Vascular Institute, Esposito is currently chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chief of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. “I love working

Dr. David Esposito, chairman of the Department of Surgey and Chief of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery.

2019 • Milford Living 27

The Mother’s Day Race is family

ment, cardiac, and wound care,

fun for a great cause.

and consistently ranked in the top 5% of Connecticut and

convenience of being closer to

the top 25% in the country for

home and having a personal con-

in-patient experience measures.

nection. The nurses and staff are often your friends and neighbors.

to leave town for your care,

THIS will not change.”

is important to Kramer—an

He hopes these same friends

resources, management, and funding that comes with being part of the Yale Health System. I think this is an exciting time for Milford.”

As both president of the Milford Hospital medical staff and assistant clinical professor of medicine at Yale, Dr. Cliff Kramer

Knowing that you don’t need

advantage that goes hand in

and neighbors will realize that

hand with the hospital’s ongoing

“Milford is an award-winning

commitment to community

hospital,” consistently rec-

health and wellness. Prevention

“Our affiliation with the Yale New Haven Health system and Bridgeport Hospital will enhance and improve Milford’s capacity to care for our residents.”

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has a unique perspective from

“have access to the same physi-

ognized as a Blue Distinction

“Our affiliation with the

practicing cardiology at both

cians and specialists they would

Center Plus for quality and

Yale New Haven Health system

hospitals. His 33 years as a Milford

at other large area hospitals.

efficiency in joint replacement,

and Bridgeport Hospital will

resident helps him identify with

My three children were born in

designated a Cigna Center of

enhance and improve Milford’s

his patients, who, he explains,

this hospital. There is the added

Excellence for hip, knee replace-

capacity to care for our residents,” affirms Kramer. “My role as president of the medical staff during this transition will be to help facilitate and ensure the highest level of medical care that the community has come to expect.”

Dr. Paul Fischer compares the generational change in healthcare during his “almost 30 years of practice” in plastic and

COURTESY OF MILFORD HOSPITAL (3)

reconstructive surgery to those

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same changes reflected at Milford Hospital. “Initially, Milford Hospital occupied that niche of offering great care to the community while maintaining a small Celebrating Nurses Week!

and personal hospital feel,” he

As Milford Hospital has evolved

says. And despite rising costs, new

from its humble beginnings into

competition, and consolidation of

a modern, world- class facility,

medical centers and practices, he

community remains a vital part of

insists Milford Hospital “still has

its success.

that feel.”

“I have always found the staff

says. While a bit nostalgic about

to be responsive to my needs as

“the old days,” he recognizes and

a physician and to the needs of

even looks forward to the next

my patients,” he says. Fischer

chapter. “The community needs

is constantly receiving, “more

a hospital like Milford to be able

compliments than I can count

to obtain quality health care

from patients about the great

locally with a ‘softer’ feel. Part of

experiences they have had there.”

serving patients is remembering

These factors leave him

that they exist as a community,

optimistic about the proposed

with a community memory.

Milford Hospital-YNNH partner-

Milford Hospital is a part of that

ship. “Fortunately, the character

memory. I believe that it will

and quality of Milford Hospital

continue to be so as it grows in

has not gone unnoticed,” he

the future.”

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REMARKAB Smashing the glass ceiling since 1639

BY SUSAN CARROLL DWYER

38 Milford Living • Winter

LE WOMEN of MILFORD Women have played a pivotal role in

gave the Milford militia time to spring into action and repel the

the life of the city since its founding

British soldiers.

in 1639. The following memorable

MARY HEPBURN SMITH The Italianate mansion built in

ladies of Milford have left an indelible

the mid-1800s at 144 West River Street was home to Milford

mark on both our city and its society, making history and inspiring the next generation of women to help make Milford an even better place.

society doyenne Mary Hepburn Smith. After an 1899 fire did

ABIGAIL MERWIN

significant damage to the

Referred to as Milford’s Paul Revere, Abigail Merwin called Milford home from 1759–1786.

On August 25, 1777, Mistress Merwin was hanging the wash

fell ill and died on the voyage.

when she noticed an unfamiliar

In deference to her situation,

sight: rowboats heading

the Widow Beard was granted

toward shore, loaded with

her husband’s house lot and

British troops from the warship

then some. The first woman

H.M.S. Swan which had docked

property owner in Milford,

in Milford Harbor. Without

homes, commercial buildings,

she managed six acres of land.

hesitation, Merwin gathered

and mills along the Wepawaug

Although she passed away

up her 18-month-old daughter

River, she purchased the

in 1649 at the age of 43, and

and raced downtown in a

property, cleared the burned

MARTHA BEARD

though her time in Milford was

horse-drawn wagon, clanging

buildings, and created a park

Born in England, Martha was

short, it was recorded in town

a wooden spoon on a metal

which was then donated to the

pregnant with her sixth child

records that her service to the

pot and spreading word of the

town. The duck ponds have

when she, husband James,

town was exceptional. Martha

impending invasion. Farmers

become a retreat for decades of

and their five children braved

Beard’s name is engraved on

herded their cattle near what is

residents, a place for citizens

the Atlantic for a better life in

the Memorial Bridge down-

now Calf Pen Meadow School to

to stroll, fish, and have their

the New World. Sadly, James

town.

avoid the raid. Her quick actions

photographs taken.

2019 • Milford Living 39

in 1929. Always civic-minded

service. When the former Lenox

prior to her stint in the state

Avenue School closed and was

legislature, Platt worked with

turned into a community center,

the Public Health Association,

it was named The Margaret Egan

served as secretary of the

Center in her honor.

Daughters of the American

DR. HELEN LANGNER

Revolution (DAR), and was a

MURIEL GROSSFELD

member of the Milford His-

A gymnast in her youth, Gross-

torical Society and the Milford

feld competed in three summer

Garden Club.

Olympic Games (1956, 1960,

A local pioneer in women’s rights, Dr. Langner marched

RONA GEIB STOETZER

in women’s suffrage rallies,

The 1936 Milford High School

ANNETTE FOSDICK & MILDRED MOE

received her teaching degree

valedictorian, Stoetzer went on

Beginning their careers as

from Hunter College (Class

do great things…that no one

department clerks during World

of ’14), and became just the

knew about. During World War

War II, Fosdick and Moe became

fourth woman to graduate

II she worked in anonymity

the first two policewomen in

with a medical degree from

Milford in the years following the

Yale (Class of ’22). She found

war. Fosdick was sworn in in 1946

her calling in the burgeoning

and Moe in 1947. These trailblazers

field of child psychiatry and

advanced in the ranks over the

and 1964) and won a team gold

served Milford’s children for

course of their careers, with

medal at the 1963 Pan American

76 years in practice. Well loved

Fosdick retiring after 20 years of

Games. After her retirement

by the community, she ended

service and Moe after 25 years.

from competition, Grossfeld

her career at Milford Hospital

became a national gymnastics

in 1988 at the age of 96. She passed in 1997 at age 105.

MARGARET EGAN

coach and an international judge.

The first female city clerk in

The Muriel Grossfeld School

helping to crack German codes.

Milford, Egan served her post for

of Gymnastics trained elite

CAROLINE PLATT

An affinity for languages and a

decades before retiring in 1987.

gymnasts from around the globe

This Milford lady has the

mastery of puzzles enabled her

here in Milford. She was inducted

distinction of being the first

to employ these unique skills

into the U.S. Gymnastics Hall of

female member to serve in

in cryptography, which made

Fame in 1981.

the Connecticut State House

a direct impact on the allied

Representatives, beginning

war effort. After the war ended,

DIANE CRUMP

she worked with the Counter

One of the first female profes-

Intelligence Corps in Germany

sional jockeys in the U.S., Crump

tracking gold bars that Ger-

was the first woman to ride

many had looted from other

in a pari-mutual horse race at

European nations. All of this

Hialeah Park in February 1969.

40 Milford Living • Winter

was unbeknownst to her family

In 1979 the Connecticut General

The uproar was so great she had

for many, many years until

Assembly and House of Represen-

to be escorted to the track by

Stoetzer eventually let them in

tatives lauded Egan with a resolu-

police. In 1970 she was the first

on her closely guarded secret.

tion recognizing her years of

woman jockey in the Kentucky

town, including blazes at the

Center, the modernization of the

Post Mall, and Meadowside

Milford railroad station, and a

School.

long-overdue beautification of the Milford Green.

CATHERINE “KAY” POLLARD

Derby. She continued riding for

Polland was the Scoutmaster of

RUTHEVA BALDWIN BROCKETT

Boy Scout Troop 13 from 1973-

As a descendant of the Baldwin

1975, although the Boy Scouts

family, history was always of

of America (B.S.A.) refused to

by sharing experiences and

interest to Rutheva and her

nearly two decades despite a

knowledge. The Network has

knowledge of local families their

serious accident in 1989 in which

continued to grow since its

she broke her ankle, her ribs,

inception and hosts network-

and her legs in six places. In all,

ing events to help new busi-

she rode 228 races in her career.

ness owners and established

Crump now runs an equine sales

business women discuss

business in Virginia.

opportunities, resources, and create new contacts.

JUDY HESSBERGER Milford’s first female firefighter

ALBERTA JAGOE

came from a firefighting family.

recognize her as such. In 1974 and

The first female mayor of

Her uncle and her husband

1976 she petitioned for official

Milford, Jagoe was elected

histories was well known. In

were both firemen. In the 1970s,

recognition but was refused. In a

in 1981 and held the position

1988 she became Milford’s first

the self-proclaimed tomboy

case that received international

until 1989. During her tenure,

official City Historian, eventually

attention, Pollard took the B.S.A.

serving for 10 years. She created

to court in 1980. Although she

“A Walking Tour of Milford”

lost, in 1984 the Connecticut

which is still followed to this day,

Commission on Human Rights

and co-authored the extension of

and Opportunities ruled her to

the History of Milford, 1639-1998

be eligible as a Scoutmaster. The

to help commemorate the city’s

ruling was overturned in 1986.

350th Anniversary.

Finally, in 1988, the Boys Scouts removed their gender require-

GAYLE SLOSSBERG

ments. decided to volunteer at the

An advocate for our community Jagoe oversaw many municipal

and our state, Slossberg served

Fort Trumbull Volunteer Fire

PHYLLIS HOLT

projects including the restora-

as a state senator from 2004-

Company. She went through

Founded in 1979 by Phyllis

tion of the Parsons Complex

2018. Authoring hundreds of

the same training as the men.

Holt, the Network of Executive

from the former Milford High

bills over her tenure in office,

With her physical strength,

Women marks its 40th an-

School to its transformation

she was a great supporter of

quick thinking, and determina-

niversary this year. Holt’s

as city offices, field space, and

veterans and served at the first

tion, she made the grade and

idea was an organization that

community auditorium. Jagoe’s

Senate Chairwoman of the

joined the Fort Trumbull house.

would help women in busi-

administration also oversaw the

Veterans Affairs Committee.

She fought some major fires in

ness learn from one another

creation of the Margaret Egan

Slossberg created the Connecti-

2019 • Milford Living 41

HEIDI ALICE VOIGHT

a reporter, photographer, and

The first and only Miss

producer, Voight covered local

Connecticut from Milford, Voight

stories, blizzards, hurricanes, and

competed in the Miss America

even tornados. She is currently a

pageant in 2006. After her

morning anchor on NBC

reign she followed her passion

Connecticut, and hosts weekly

for storytelling and entered

segments highlighting human

the journalism profession. As

interest stories and local non-

cut Wartime Veteran’s Service

profit organizations throughout

from 2002-2010 was certainly

Medal that has been awarded

the state.

successful. In 2010 she made the

to thousands of veterans. She

U.S. Olympic Team and competed

also enhanced lead poisoning

ERIN PAC

in Vancouver in the two-woman

laws, ensured breast self-

Chosen from her kindergarten

bobsled event. Pac and her brake-

examinations were taught in

class to carry the Olympic torch

woman Elana Meyers posted

schools, and made possible the

must have been a sign to the

a total time of 3:33.40 over four

placement of lifesaving AEDs

young Miss Pac. As a world class

heats to win the Bronze Medal, a

(defibrillators) in public spaces.

bobsledder, her career running

mere 1:12 away from the Gold.

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“I had been working in towns and communities in Connecticut for some time before I founded Arts in CT and I really started assessing the needs of the community. They wanted something different. They had a need for more of a variety and I thought, ‘What more can I do?” she says.

Arts in CT was born out of the hope that it could support professional artists by matching their talents to local opportunities within the community. By reintegrating art

COURTESY OF ARTS IN CT(2)

into K-12 schools using the National Arts Standards and employing local artists, the goal is to help communities see the arts Left: Barbara Alexander as Dragon with her Donkey in “Shrek Jr.” Below: Young actors strike a pose during rehearsels.

Immersed in the Arts B

arbara Alexander is an accomplished opera singer and actress. She has performed in 30 states and four countries.

She sings in five different languages. She has been featured in notable plays, on television, in commercials, and in several films. She has taught in numerous schools in cities up and down the East Coast from Florida to Brooklyn.

as a critical piece of community culture, advancement, and economic development.

With a consortium of more than 2,000

established in Milford in 2016 to foster a love

artists and 65 programs, Arts In CT functions

profound role to be founder and executive

Yet Alexander considers her most

for the arts and enrich local communities

as an agency for creatives by placing them

director of Arts in CT, a non-profit

with quality art programs for all ages.

into the community through organizations

44 Milford Living • Winter

an organization that feels like family. “My oldest daughter has participated in four productions, and on two occasions all of my children partook in a play together,” she says. “Last year my children transferred to a school where, starting in

COURTESY OF ARTS IN CT (3)

first grade, students present their projects in front of classmates and parents.

I was able to see how comfortable and confident they all were with public speaking, largely due to the

Performers work hard to develop their craft to provide theatergoers with a memorable experience. Productions like

skills they gained as part of

“Hairspray” and “The Little Mermaid” provide actors, dancers, and singers with opportunities to shine on stage.

the theater ensembles with Arts In CT.”

like home-school groups, youth clubs, senior

From shadowbox theater to juggling to

Targeting a range of ages with specific

yoga, classes and programs are lead by local

programming, Arts in CT offers everything

certified instructors and professional artists

from musical theater and dance for

traditionally on the road can use their

and are aligned with national performing

preschool children, arts-integrated exercise

skills for the community and give back,”

arts standards from the NAfME, Arts Edge,

for seniors, and acting opportunities

says Alexander. “This offers the artists an

and CMEA.

designed to instill confidence and improve

centers, and more.

“Professional artists who have been

opportunity to train in an affordable way

For Lorie Gumbs-Tyler, Arts in CT has been

literacy and social skills for teens.

and it allows them to eat everyday—to know there is a paycheck.”

The professional artists involved in Arts in CT are some of the best singers, dancers, theater performers, and teachers in the state.

“When you think of art, you think music, art, theater. But there’s edible art, robotics, engineering, woodworking. We have an outof-the-box way of thinking about art,” says Alexander. “Artists come into us collectively and we talk about the needs of the programs we offer and place them together in an interdisciplinary cluster focusing on education as a unit. That’s our niche—to customize the design of our program to meet your needs.”

Lauralton Hall hosted a painting party to help raise funds for its school programs.

2019 • Milford Living 45

arts + artisans Committed to convenience and access

Rehearsals are fun learn-

for all communities, Arts in CT runs

ing experiences where kids

programs at local facilities around the

make new friends.

state. In Milford, summer camp programs By enrolling her

theatre programs at St. Ann’s School, and

daughter for multiple

paint nights at Lauralton Hall.

summer youth camps,

Jennifer Weir was drawn to Arts in CT for the Tiny Tot Theatrics program.

Arts in CT helped foster a love for theater and

“Kaylee, who was 5-years old at the time,

served as an outlet for

was drawn to the dramatics. Arts in CT stood

creativity for both the

amongst other theatre groups because their

children and parents

beginners had to be 7- or 8-years old,” Weir

involved.

says. “As a mom I was elated because this

COURTESY OF ARTS IN CT

are offered at Margaret Egan Center,

“Kaylee’s experiences

was such a unique place allowing children to

allowed her to learn and be enriched by

productions she’s had the opportunity to

explore their creativity at such a young age. “

directors, teachers, and her peers from the

be involved in. It’s truly amazing to think

46 Milford Living • Winter

believes in immersing children of all ages in arts education and that the arts offer a tool for change and empowerment within the community.

She says the arts can calm and inspire.

COURTESY OF ARTS IN CT

The arts can ignite the fire and fuel the

“Shrek Jr.” was a favorite production for the children performing with Arts in CT.

flame. Much like Alexander herself, the arts are a force.

“The needs for children are different, and therefore are met differently,” she says. “We need to make the connection between art and education and teach these children their own way. They

from spring of 2017 to present she has been in seven productions with Arts in CT,” says Weir. “It truly is a delight to see the

children, and they light up the stage.”

Barbara Alexander’s passion for the arts and arts education runs deep. She firmly

always learn more when they’re having fun.”

— Makayla Silva

2019 • Milford Living 47

education notebook

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ocial Emotional Learning has taken a front seat in the classroom in recent years as educators see growing indicators of stress and anxiety among students and recognize the need to help them manage their emotions so they are ready to learn each day. For staff and students, the benefits of simple self-regulation strategies through mindfulness are many. Studies have shown that just a few minutes of daily breathing exercises results in increased focus and wellbeing, improved immune function, and ultimately, increased academic performance.

While being in the present moment sounds simple, it is not as easy as it sounds says Ju. “It is an art we are losing due to too many competing distractions in our lives. People need to slow it down a bit, get back to basics,

Milford resident and family medicine

concept during her residency, where she first

and experience what is happening in front of

practitioner Dr. Jennifer Ju describes

began using it as way to deal with the stressful

them.”

mindfulness as “paying attention to the

and rigorous demands of medical school. She

present moment with non-judgement and

has since become a passionate advocate for

the Milford Education Foundation have

curiosity.” Dr. Ju became familiar with the

the use of the technique in everyday living.

partnered with Milford Public Schools,

To that end, for the past two years, Ju and

offering a day of professional development prior to the start of the school year that is geared toward helping staff bring mindfulness practices into their lives and the lives of the students. Dubbed OneDay for DayOne, the event brings together a mix of staff members from administrators to custodians. “Educators have their boots to the ground and see the challenges children are feeling in school today. We want to build a community where all who are concerned Teachers being led in various breathing and stretching exercises that they can use with their

about the care of our children can be role

students in class.

models,” explains Ju.

48 Milford Living • Winter

DR. JU’S FIVE MINUTES TO MINDFULNESS: Start with your eyes gently closed. Take slow, deep breaths in through the nose and out through the mouth. (Tell a child to smell the flower then blow out the candle). Pay attention to your breathing, without judgement. If your mind wanders, return attention back to your breathing. Allow any tensions in your body to soften.

Annaliese Spaziano, supervisor of student development for the school district, agrees with the need to have the adults be comfortable with these strategies before bringing them to the students. As she puts it, “You can’t teach mindfulness if you are not practicing

Note the sounds around you. If your mind wanders, note the wander without judgement, and go back to the sounds. Allow for all of this.

Gently open your eyes and notice the visuals around you. Smile. Take stock of how you feel physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Informally, anywhere, as you go about daily routines, the sensations around you can ground you. .

mindfulness.” As a result, mindfulness is being incorporated into the school day in a variety of ways, with self-regulation strategies formally

away their belongings, and sit quietly on

just a few minutes, she explains, but pays

rolled out this fall in all pre-K through Grade 3

the carpet, focusing on their breathing while

back big dividends, by effectively helping

classrooms, with older grades to follow.

they wait for everyone to be present, teacher

to improve focus and concentration in the

included. The lights are off. There might be

children. “It has a positive effect on the

mindfulness in her classroom for most of her

some quiet music in the background. Says

rest of the day when we start this way as a

25-year teaching career. Her kindergarten

Costantini, “It is a nice, calm, centered, and

community of learners,” she adds.

students enter silently every morning, put

grounded way for us to start the day.” It takes

Melissa Costantini has been using

Then there is the “Peace Corner,” a small

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education notebook

Dr. Jennifer Ju stresses the benefits of mindfulness for

area in Costantini’s classroom where students

also finds children

can independently go to take a brief break

will help each other

to calm themselves and re-focus before they

when a classmate

rejoin the class. It’s just another tool they can

is struggling with an

use when feeling overwhelmed and fidgety.

emotion.

Dr. Ju sees children as being naturals to

staff and students. his feelings.” While the strategies provide him with tools to reflect on how his

Parents report their children

day is going and to work through

the practice of mindfulness because they

have brought these strategies home as well,

anything problematic or stressful, they

are developmentally more present in their

telling Costantini their children have taken

naturally cultivate kindness as well, says Izzo.

thinking, are highly motivated to do their

the initiative to create their own “peace

She shared how she found her son teaching a

personal best, and are open to doing basic

corners” and often remind their parents to

friend’s children how to meditate. “And I have

breathing and relaxation exercises. Costantini

“take a breath!” Tricia Izzo, whose son was

one funny picture from Christmas where he is

agrees. “The students know the vocabulary.

in Costantini’s class last year, knows the

showing his 75-year-old aunt how to do it!”

When I tell them, ‘I need you to be more

incorporation of mindfulness and breathing

mindful now,’ they know they are not paying

activities into the school day has had a

piece of a growing need, and is grateful the

attention, are not focused, and it gives them

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milford spotlight K-9 Mack keeps an eye on things from

control. They can

the patrol car and is

also conduct motor

always on the lookout.

vehicle and body searches.

“I was a Canine Handler from 2007-2011, and my partner, Vader, is still living the retired life in our home,” says Brian Rogee, commander of the Canine Unit. “Each police canine is assigned to an officer—or handler—and they are on-duty while the officer is on-duty. There is one position in the Detective Bureau for a canine team that is single purpose—narcotics detection. Each canine team has a fixed schedule of five days on and two days off.”

“The police canines live with the handler in their homes; this develops a bond between the two—and their families—that has proven to create a stronger work drive and connection, translating into a more balanced and productive team,” says Commander Rojee.

Dogs on Patrol

“In my opinion—and I may be a tad biased

L

oyal and professional, the four-legged officers in the Milford Police Department serve both their partners and our city well. The extensive training these remarkable dogs receive makes them more than ready to take on the challenges of police work. Canines

have an exceptional sense of smell; their hearing is superior to humans, and their agility is phenomenal. These unique abilities make them an integral part of the Milford Police Department.

Cedar, a Labrador retriever, work in narcotics detection. Officer Sean Degnan and Diesel,

it was disbanded. “In 1982 the K-9 Unit was

Officer Sean Owens and Zar, and Officer

back up and running thanks to Chief William

Stephen Napoletano and Mack, all German

Bull,” recounts current Chief of Police Keith

Shepherds, are on patrol.

Mello. “I enjoyed working with my canine, and it was a great help on patrol.”

There are currently four K-9 officers on

The mere presence of a K-9 officer can diffuse a dicey situation. They can help track and locate missing

active duty. Working with their human

persons, search for

K-9 Cedar a Labador retriever

partners, they have particular skills and

criminal suspects,

is specifically trained to locate

duties. Detective Dennis Broderick and

and assist with crowd

narcotics.

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COURTESY OF MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT(3)

The first K-9 Unit was created in the early 1960s and continued into the early ‘70s before

because of my previous experience—having

to function in crowds, meet and greet people

a police canine as a partner is a luxury. They

and young children, requiring them to have a

are protective, loyal, and fierce animals that

gentle and passive side. That being said, they

will stop at nothing to please and protect their

are still working canines who should never

handler… I have no doubt that my canine

be approached without express and present

partner, Vader, would have stepped in front of

permission of the handler!”

a bullet for me, and I the same for him. He was

The K-9 Unit also provides demonstrations

always watching my back, which made things

for schools, organizations, and events.

for my wife and children a lot easier to palate

These demos allow them to show off their

as a went to work the graveyard shift!”

amazing abilities while also providing

“Many times, there is a misconception

community outreach giving children and

regarding the temperament of a police

adults an understanding of their work. It also

canine,” continues Rojee. “It seems that

allows officers to build trust with the public,

people automatically believe that they have

especially children. They teach kids about

been trained to be aggressive and cannot be

drug awareness and its perils.

trusted. This could not be any further from the truth. Today, we train the canines to be able

Canines require special equipment to function at optimal levels. Cars are outfitted

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“Our K-9 Unit receives amazing support from our Chief of Police, but he can only COURTESY OF MILFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT

do so much with our budget,” explains Rogee. “Donations to the unit are always welcomed and many times are responsible for repairing and replacing equipment, purchasing food, and paying vet bills that are not covered by budget.” Any readers who are interested in aiding the K-9 Unit or would like to schedule a demonstration, are encouraged to contact the Chief’s office at 203.783.4768.

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The Mills of Milford

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arnering its name from the numerous mills that operated within its borders, Milford, Connecticut established itself as a prominent early settlement in New England. Milford’s plentiful lands and rising business ventures saw the building of a long list of different kinds of mills ranging from grist, saw, fulling, tide, carding, and cider mills.

The most famous and well known among this

land and use of the Wepawaug River to William

A rare view from the other side of the Fowler Mill

list is the Old Fowler’s Mill, which was the first

Fowler in return for the building of the gristmill,

with the Memorial Bridge in the background.

to be built. Erected in 1640 at the intersection

which was up and operational in seven months.

of present-day New Haven Avenue and the

The first years of Fowler’s Mill proved to be

a testament to the vital role the mill played in

Wepawaug River, Fowler’s Mill was built just

tough, but the town of Milford and its people

those early days, the town fathers voted and

one year after the settlement of Milford in 1639.

came together to tackle any obstacle. In 1645 a

ruled that that William Fowler was to repair

In a decisive vote by the Second General Court,

freshet (the flood of a river from heavy rain or

the mill with the townspeople at his disposal.

the townspeople of Milford granted a plot of

melted snow) partially destroyed the mill. In

Each man would be called upon for one day’s work until the mill was repaired in full. Three years later in 1648, a bridge was built over the Wepawaug River to benefit the west end residents who used the mill’s services. This wooden bridge was built upon the site of the present-day Memorial Bridge.

After surviving eight generations and 261 years, Old Fowler’s Mill was demolished in 1901 after it passed out of the Fowler family. As the town began to grow, and with more traffic passing through, a need to widen the road north of the Memorial Bridge saw the Fowler homestead and the rest of the Fowler Mill land demolished and razed.

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The millstone from the original Fowler’s Mill is part of the Memorial Bridge downtown.

DANIEL E. AND ROMA C. MOGER (DRM) PHOTO COLLECTION

upon the land that once held the mill.

Nearby, at the beginning of the Memorial Bridge, a seat has been carved out of the original millstone used by William Fowler in 1640.

As Milford began to grow into a more bountiful and productive colony, the need for more mills was

Sr., and tide mills on sites that included Baldwin’s property on Beaver Brook, property on Rose’s Mill Road on East (Indian) River, and land near the mouth of the East River north of the present-day Gulf Bridge.

The early decades of the 19th century saw the rise and fall of Milford’s mill

apparent. On September 29, 1674,

The last portion of the Old Fowler Mill was still standing in the

production. The site of the Plumb mill

the town authorized the building of

early 1920s.

was sold in 1815 to the Milford Marble

two new mills: a fulling mill and saw

Company which began operating a plant

mill that were erected on the west end of

and impurities, making it fuller and thicker,

for cutting serpentine limestone and marble. By

town on Beaver Brook, close to what is now

and producing a cleaner, more durable cloth.

1819, Milford saw the operation of three fulling

the reservoir owned by the Milford Water

Apart from Old Fowler’s Mill, between 1689

mills and three carding mills along with the

Company. The fulling mill involved the

and 1707, Milford sanctioned the building of

remaining mills still in use. Another freshet in

cleansing of cloth (often wool) of oils, dirt,

other gristmills, such as one by John Plumb,

1843 partially destroyed Fowler’s Mill again,

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farmers who would rather leave than become factory workers. By 1868, this decline in farmers, and the rise in other types of industry, left the town with one sawmill, five cider mills, and one sorghum mill.

Eventually each of these mills would fall prey to more modern modes of manufacturing. The old mill sites have been replaced by stores, homes, and roads. Present day Milford enjoys an updated and different growing economy. —Patrick Torres

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ostcard images of Milford are easy to find, thanks to its memorable past as a seaside hotspot. Definitely not a beach scene, this image of “The Gorge” with the town’s famed stone bridge in the background, comes with the sentiment “Happy New Year to All” and was mailed in December 1905. It’s signed with a J. and two mystery letters (are they Ys? Fs?). That got me thinking about the recipient. Who was Mrs. Olin H. Clark? After an hour on Ancestry. com her identity was revealed. She was Linnie Batchelor Clark, born in Bridgeport in 1872. She married Olin Clark in 1890 when she was 18 and he was 39. They had one son (Olin Jr.) eight years later. They lived most of their married life in Hartford, but Linnie’s father, Henry Batchelor, died and is buried in Milford. In 1880 Olin Sr. was living in Milford working as a clerk and residing with his uncle Nehemiah Clark. Maybe between their marriage and the birth of their son in 1898 the couple lived in Milford and developed a fondness for the city…hence the postcard reminder?

Here’s hoping their memories, and their New Years, were happy.

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