Milford, CT

Milford, CT - Milford receives grant for help with home repairs

The state of Connecticut, via the federal government has awarded $750,000 in grants to Milford to help families who qualify receive money for home repairs. The repairs must be either deficiencies or code-required.

This money is available to home owners at no interest and with deferred payment loans. Residents will not have to pay back the money until they sell their home. These funds will become available July 1, 2008 and anyone who would like more information should call Thomas Ives coordinator for the Housing and Urban Development Community Block Grant at 783-3230.

There are also grant funds for environmental remediation such as oil tank and asbestos removal. These funds do not have to be repaid.

This allows low income families to maintain their homes at a time when family budgets are being stretched to the max.

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 24-3 will be offering an American Boating Course April 19 and a specialty course covering GPS use and charting and navigation on Tuesday April 15, Wednesday April 16 and April 17.

Registration for both courses will take place Sunday April 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Flotilla 24-3 Training Center, 1 Helwig St. For further information, call 874-0200 or 387-3659.

Milford Flotilla 24-3 Calendar and further information regarding boating in Milford CT.

Woodruff Family YMCA , Milford,CT Open House a Hit with young and old

As the late Mr. Rogers would have said: "It's a wonderful day in the neighborhood!" thanks to all the warm hearts and helping hands whose tireless efforts continually make the Milford, CT YMCA the best spot for family fun.

Today, Saturday, March 29, 2008 was the annual Open House at the Y. From 12 until well after 4 pm, families poured in. Activities included face painting (a really big hit thanks to the artistry of Kathy & Ashley) , crafts, camp games, free swim, sample classes such as Yoga for Kids, archery and kick boxing. The YMCA also brought in entertainment such as Curious Critters who delighted children and parents alike with his very ‘hands-on' approach. Kids were able to handle such interesting critters as geckos, boas and (UGH) a hairless but oh-so-friendly rat. There was also a bouncing play set (a shout out to Marie & Theresa who braved the elements to man this machine so the kids could have fun) as well as food, raffles and free gifts.

What makes the Milford YMCA such a special place is that everyone who works here puts their hearts into making it the best place for family fun. It's clean, it's fun and everyone there makes you feel more welcome than Norm at Cheers.

So, if you're tired of watching your children spend endless hours in front of some electronic device or just wondering what you can do as a family that's fun and affordable, be sure to mark April 12^th on your calendar. That's Family Fun Day, where you can enjoy a day -with your whole family- having fun and getting fit. You will have so much fun with your family you'll wonder why you didn't think of the Milford YMCA sooner!

Every year Milford hosts it's annual Sand Castle Contest at Walnut Beach in Milford, CT. Walnut Beach is located in a section of Milford called, Devon.

Participants and spectators gather around just after high tide to enjoy this spectacular event. Anyone can participate. You must pre-register to be entered as an individual or as a team by age group. Simple rules to this contest. The main goal is to just have fun. Only beach materials may be used to create your masterpiece in the sand. Once the contest is over spectators and participants slowly watch the high tide reclaim the beach and their sculptures. Sand Castle Contest dates and times vary from year to year. Check out The Milford Chamber of Commerce for specific dates and more information. Or email me at mailto:atihot@raveisre.com.

Absorption Rates As of February 2008 for Milford CT

Current Active Listings in Milford CT: 271

Number Sold in Milford CT Last 12 Months: 406 (33.8) Sold Per Month)

Number Soldin Milford CT Last 6 Months: 160 (26.7 Sold Per Month)

Number Sold in Milford CT Last 3 Months: 58 (19.3 Sold Per Month)

Current # Of Months Inventory in Milford CT: 14

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