Milford Deliberative Session Today, Feb. 2

The Milford deliberative session starts at 9 a.m. Saturday at the Milford Town Hall auditorium. (The second session, voting, is March 12).

The proposed town operating budget is $12,405,693, and the default budget, should the proposed be defeated, is $12,253,710.

Warrant articles include:

• a baker's dozen of zoning changes and updates.

• the proposed $286,000 construction of 1,600 feet of sidewalk along Nashua Street (which selectmen oppose).

• two replacement ambulances in a seven-year lease/purchase, with the first year authorization being $49,700.

• $28,100 for the town's share of funding to the Souhegan Valley Transportation Collaborative.

• $20,000 to support the Pumpkin Festival, including decorations and plantings.

• $20,000 to support the Milford Improvement Team.

• $24,750 to fund a Teamsters Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Milford Town Meeting/Voter Guide