Voters Reject Sidewalk, School Parking Plans

Milford voters were not too keen on new construction this year after shutting down both town and school projects.

A request for $286,000 to add 1,600 feet of sidewalk to Nashua Street lost in a 457-1,024 vote. Voters also rejected spending $60,000 for a plot of land that could be developed into additional parking for Milford High School. The cost of creating the parking area is estimated to be about $135,000.

Both the town and school operating budgets were approved by voters this year.

Kevin Federico beat Edward Densmore for the open selectman seat on Tuesday by about 100 votes. Robert Willette and Len Mannino maintained their seats on the Milford school board this year.

Voters approved spending $1,604,565 for the replacement of the fire alarm system at Milford High School, the replacement of the roof at Milford Middle School, the replacement of carpet and flooring tile and associated asbestos abatement at Milford Middle School and the replacement of the existing telephone, intercom, and public address systems in all the buildings in the District.

They also passed the purchase of two new ambulance trucks, and a new dump truck.

Find the full results on Milford Patch.