Local Government
Coverage of Milford city government, Board of Aldermen, town committees, and local politics.
New Mayor Smith Calls for Unity
Civility emerges as dominant theme at first meeting under new administration MILFORD — Mayor Richard Smith's first Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night was marked by calls for bipartisanship and civility from multiple speakers, even as a contentious 9-6 vote on a Milford Power Plant settlement exposed lingering partisan divisions.
Long-Serving Alderwoman Ellen Bey Honored After 10 Years of Service; Board Addresses Civility Concerns
MILFORD, CT – In an emotional meeting Wednesday night, the Milford Board of Aldermen said goodbye to four departing members while approving a $4.1 million police equipment contract and hearing pleas from residents about short-term rental problems plaguing local neighborhoods. The November 6, 2025 meeting marked the final session for Aldermen Ellen Bey, Scott Marlo, Jason Jenkins, and Ray Vitali, with particular attention paid to Dr. Ellen Russell Bey's decade of service representing both the first and fifth districts.