Milford Information:
Mayor • Benjamin G. Blake
Offices of the Mayor and City Attorney:110 River St.
Milford, CT 06460
203-783-3201
E-mail: Mayor@ci.milford.ct.us
All Other City Offices:
Parsons Complex: 70 W. River St. 06460
Milford Council on Aging
Board members appointed by the Mayor for two-year terms (staggered) to provide oversight for the operations of the Milford Senior Center. Meetings are every second Mon. of the month at 5:30 p.m at the Milford Senior Center.
Chairman: Lillian A. Holmes, Philip A. Caporusso, DMD, Cynthia R. DeLuca, Richard E. Dowin, Doreen Fontana
Teresa Nolan, Shirley A. Serrano, Beverly Streit-Kefalas
Milford Senior Center
9 Jepson Dr. 06460 • 203-877-5131 (for general information and to reach most of the personnel listed below)
Hours: Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Executive Director • Leonora C. Rodriquez
Transportation Supervisor • James Convery
Transportation available to and from the Senior Center and to and from medical appointments in Milford. Call at least 48 hours in advance for reservations.
Social Services Information
Christine Lyas, Social Service Worker
203-877-5131
Christine is available for home visits to assess and make appropriate referrals concerning older adults.
Notary Public Services (By appointment only) Marie Vaughn • Geri Dichkewich • Phyllis Leggett
Milford Food Bank
Sharon Brown, Food Bank Manager
Located at the Senior Center. Donations accepted. Distributes food to food-insecure Milford residents.
Meals-on-Wheels Program Information
Marie Vaughn, MOW Coordinator
Home-delivered meals are distributed on a temporary basis to elderly and disabled clients. A small donation is requested.
Mini-Lunch Program Wendy Ferraro, Kitchen Supervisor
Community Café • Lori Dubel, Site Manager
Insurance Assistance Program Information
Insurance Specialists: John Cornelius, Laura Daneault
Assistance with filling out insurance forms, such as for Medicare, Title 19, etc. Call for appointment at 203-877-5131.
Ahrens Program Information
Rita Whiskeyman, Ahrens Program Coordinator
Recreational, nutritional and educational activities provided for older adults with physical or cognitive impairments. Enables caregivers to have several hours of respite. For more information, call Christine Lyas, Social Service Worker, at 203-877-5131.
Dancing/Exercise Classes/Creative Arts Classes
For information concerning programs, please contact: Program Director • Amanda Berry
• Line Dancing Classes (April-October) Mon., 4:00-5:00 p.m. ($1.00 donation requested)
• Pool room Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Mon., 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.; Sun., 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Consignment and Gift Shop, Mon.-Fri., 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Department of Human Services
Executive Director • Deepa Joseph
150 Gulf Street • Milford, CT 06460
203-783-3253
Renters’ Rebate Program
For renters over the age of 65 receiving Social Security benefits or renters under 65 receiving Disability benefits. Income guidelines vary yearly. Program is administered by Department of Human Services. Contact Human Services for information or to make an appointment to file an application, at 203-783-3253.
Energy Assistance Program
Program is for elderly, disabled and low-income individuals and families to help subsidize heating costs. Income and liquid asset guidelines vary yearly. Program is administered by the Department of Human Services as an intake site for TEAM, Inc., in Derby. Milford residents looking for additional information or to schedule an appointment can call the Department of Human Services at 203-783-3253.
Senior Farmers’ Market Food Voucher Program
The Department of Human Services is a designated distribution site for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. This supplemental food program provides vouchers to eligible seniors that may be redeemed at local designated farmers' markets throughout Connecticut, usually July and August.
Probate Court
70 W. River St. 06460
203-783-3205
Judge • Beverly Streit-Kefalas
Public Library system
Milford Public Library
57 New Haven Ave., Milford, CT 06460 •
203-783-3290E-mail: milfordlibrary@ci.milford.ct.us
Director • Christine Angeli
Hours: Mon. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri. 1-5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ellen Aftamonow Woodmont Volunteer Library
6 Dixon St., Milford, CT 06460
203-874-5675 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-12, 3-5.
Call 911 for all emergencies.
Milford Police Department
Chief • Keith Mello
430 Boston Post Rd. 06460
Non-emergencies: 203-878-6551
E-mail: police@ci.milford.ct.us
Milford Fire Department
Chief • Douglas A. Edo
72 New Haven Ave. 06460
Non-emergencies: 203-878-5991
E-mail: Fire@ci.milford.ct.us
Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Headquarters—Station 1: 72 New Haven Ave.
East Side- Station 5: 128 Kings Hwy.
North Side—Station 7: 55 Wheelers Farms Rd.
West Side—Station 8: 349 Naugatuck Ave.
Milford’s Population by Age
(Source: Latest Decennial U.S. Census)
60-64 3,494
65-74 4,370
75-84 2,853
85+ 1,362
Total 60+ 12,079
Total population of the City of Milford: 52,759
Percentage 60 years of age or over: 22.9%
Land area: 22.6 sq. mi.