City Of Milford-CT Public Works

10/19/2026

🚧 **Hotchkiss Bridge Closure Notice**

Starting Monday, October 18th, the City of Milford Public Works Department will be performing repairs to the Hotchkiss Bridge, located downtown behind the library.

Work will include replacing the wooden bridge planks and repainting. Repairs are expected to take up to **3 weeks**, during which time the bridge will remain closed to the public.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to maintain and improve this pedestrian bridge.

09/25/2026

🌧️ Nor’easter expected today through Sunday

The National Weather Service is forecasting strong winds, prolonged rain, and coastal flooding, with the greatest impacts expected along the shoreline. Wind gusts could reach 40–55 mph, and power outages are possible.

Milford residents: secure loose outdoor items, avoid flooded roads and shore areas, and stay clear of downed trees and wires. Please give Public Works crews room to work if they are responding in your neighborhood.

Follow the National Weather Service and City of Milford channels for updates throughout the weekend. Stay safe, Milford.

09/22/2026

Public Hearing on the Proposed Sewer Connection Fee
Regular Sewer Commission Meeting to Follow

Date: Wednesday - September 23, 2026

Time: 6pm

Meeting Location: Parsons Government Building
70 West River St Milford, CT

Conference Room C (located on the second floor, Northeast Corner)

Link to details:

https://www.milfordct.us/AgendaCenter/Sewer-Commission-38 -25b93433f284886ec287cf1de8878f50

09/13/2026

🌧️ Heavy Rain Expected Sunday

The National Weather Service is forecasting periods of heavy rain Sunday, with the potential for high rainfall rates and localized flooding.

Please use caution while traveling, avoid flooded roadways, and allow extra time for your trip. Public Works will continue to monitor conditions and respond as needed.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown.

09/06/2026

Labor Day Collection Schedule

There will be no garbage or recycling collection on Monday, September 7.

The Transfer Station and Public Works offices will also be closed.

Monday’s collection will take place Tuesday, September 8, and Tuesday’s collection will take place Wednesday, September 9.

Thursday and Friday collections remain unchanged.

Please see the attached schedule and plan accordingly. Have a safe Labor Day!

09/05/2026

🇺🇸 Mayor Smith Invites Milford Community to September 11th Remembrance Ceremony 🇺🇸
The City of Milford will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on Friday, September 11, 2026, with a ceremony of song and prayer at the at 🇺🇸 Live Oaks Elementary School World Trade Center Memorial Garden 🇺🇸 575 Merwin Avenue.
The event will begin at 8:30 am. The ceremony will include the ringing of the bells by Milford Fire Chief Christopher Waiksnoris at 8:46 a.m., marking the time the first plane struck the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
As Milford remembers that tragic day, the community will honor local victims Michael Miller and Avnish Patel, both graduates of Live Oaks School, as well as Seth Morris, who was a student at Mathewson School.
Mayor Smith invites all residents to attend the ceremony and asks the community to take a moment of pause and remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives, as well as the first responders, rescue workers, and others who participated in the rescue efforts on that tragic day.
For those unable to attend the ceremony, the City has several memorial sites where residents may visit to reflect and remember, including:
• The World Trade Center Memorial Garden at Live Oaks Elementary School, 575 Merwin Avenue, honoring Michael Miller and Avnish Patel.
• The World Trade Center steel beam monument, located at Milford Fire Station 7 (Northside), 55 Wheelers Farms Road.
• The memorial benches dedicated to Michael Miller, located in the pocket park in Downtown Milford between Daniel and River Streets, near Café Atlantique.
• The City of Milford September 11 Monument, located on the historic City Hall grounds at 110 River Street.
The City of Milford encourages residents to come together on September 11 to remember those who were lost and to honor the courage, sacrifice, and service of all those who responded in the aftermath of the attacks.

09/05/2026

🍂 Fall 2026 Bulk Waste Pickup Schedule
Bulk waste collection will begin on the following Mondays, based on your regular garbage day:

📍 Monday route: October 12
📍 Tuesday route: October 19
📍 Thursday route: October 26
📍 Friday route: November 2

Residents may place items at the curb beginning the Saturday before their scheduled pickup. All acceptable items placed at the curb will be collected, including bags and containers.

Preparation Requirements:
• Items must be manageable for one employee to safely lift.
• Small items must be bagged or boxed.
• Yard waste must be placed in disposable paper bags—no plastic bags.
• Brush and wood must be cut, tied and bundled in lengths of four feet or less.
• Passenger tires are limited to four and must be separated.
• Metal must be four feet or shorter and separated.
• Electronics and white goods must be separated.
• Keep bulk waste away from regular trash and recycling containers.

🚫 Prohibited materials include: hazardous or liquid waste, oil-based paint, propane or helium tanks, grass clippings, logs, stumps, sheetrock, concrete, bricks, porcelain fixtures and other demolition materials.

Thank you for helping our crews collect bulk waste safely and efficiently!

09/01/2026

⛈️ **SEVERE THUNDERSTORM RISK – TUESDAY / TUESDAY NIGHT**

The National Weather Service has placed the Milford area within a **Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms** from **11:00 AM Tuesday, September 1 through 8:00 AM Wednesday, September 2**.

Storms developing later today and tonight could bring **heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong wind gusts, and localized flooding**. Residents should remain weather-aware, especially during the afternoon and evening hours.

Milford Public Works will continue to monitor conditions and is prepared to respond as necessary.

⚠️ Please remember:

* Never drive through flooded roadways.
* Secure outdoor furniture and other loose items.
* Use caution around downed trees, branches, and wires.
* Report emergencies or downed power lines to **911**.

Stay alert to additional forecasts and warnings from the **National Weather Service** and City of Milford.

**Stay safe, Milford!**

08/22/2026

IT’S DOG BEACH WEEKEND!! 🦮🐾⛱️

🐕‍🦺 There will be volunteers from the city checking dog licenses, and volunteers from the Milford Animal Control Commission as well to gather information from our attendees!

THE RULES:
🐕‍🦺 Dogs must be properly licensed.
💦 Dogs permitted in designated areas only.
🦮 Dogs must be leashed outside designated areas.
🚨 Use at your own risk.
🐕‍🦺 The City is not responsible for injury to persons or property.
💩Pick up after your dog and properly dispose of all dog waste.
⚠️ No aggressive or sick dogs permitted.
🚨 No unattended dogs – must be under owner’s voice control at all times.
🚨 Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their dog.

08/21/2026