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No Fine — For Now: Christopher Saley's LLC Skates Past First Test of Milford's $1,000-a-Day Wetlands Ordinance
The first enforcement test of Milford's new wetlands citation ordinance ended Wednesday night with no fines. The Inland Wetlands Agency unanimously upheld its violation order against the LLC co-owned by Public Works Director Christopher Saley — but gave the owners six more days to produce the engineer's report the original order required by June 7, and dropped the requirement for a second row of silt fencing if a professional certifies the first one works.
Milford's Enforcement Cameras Are Now Active: Here's Where, When, and What It Costs
Milford's automated traffic enforcement cameras began operating on Memorial Day, marking the start of a 30-day warning period that ends around June 24. After that date, drivers caught traveling more than 10 mph over the posted speed limit, or running a red light on the Boston Post Road, will receive mailed citations starting at $50. The Milford Times has compiled a complete guide to the program — where the cameras are, how they work, what the fines are, and how to appeal.
Plan b Burger Bar to Close Milford Location After 15 Years
Plan b Burger Bar will close its Milford location at 1638 Boston Post Road on Sunday, June 14, ending a 15-year run on the Boston Post Road, according to a statement from the company reported by WTNH News-8. Plan b Restaurants told the station it decided not to renew the lease for the location. The company's Glastonbury and Simsbury restaurants will remain open.
Milford Public Works Director's Private LLC Cited for Inland Wetlands Violation
Milford's Director of Public Works, Christopher Saley, acknowledged at an Inland Wetlands Agency meeting that his private LLC conducted construction and regrading work at 674 Naugatuck Avenue without the required inland wetlands permit. The Wetlands Compliance Officer testified that Saley's business partner had been specifically cautioned against starting work without a permit two weeks earlier. The agency will hold a special meeting on June 10 to consider the violation, the first significant test of a new enforcement ordinance the Board of Aldermen adopted on June 1.
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