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Welcome to Milford, “A Small City with a Big
Heart!”. Strolling through downtown you get that small town
feeling coupled with the charm and the sense of history of an
English settlement dating from 1639. The sixth oldest town in
Connecticut, 50,000 residents are proud to boast of a
meticulously maintained “town green”, the second longest in New
England.
Just an hour north of New York City, Milford
is easily accessible for both travelers and commuters. Severed
by major highway systems, vehicle access is obtained by I-95,
the Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15) and Boston Post Road
(U.S. Route 1). Metro North and Amtrak to New York and beyond
begin at the station in downtown Milford. New York boaters enjoy
crossing Long Island Sound to stay at Milford Lisman Landing
Marina. There is also a ferry crossing from Port Jefferson, Long
Island to Bridgeport with train access to downtown Milford.
A feeling of “Milford Pride”, along with
ample cultural, recreational, educational and employment
opportunities make the city more than just a great place to
visit. Many high quality arts and crafts shows, varied festivals
and events make Milford a destination for daytrippers. Water
recreation abounds with access from boat launches, the Milford
Landing Marina, multiple city beaches and Silver Sands State
Park. The CT Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point offers
views of the estuary and Long Island Sound and their inhabitants
and an educational program to explain it all.
A diversified economy supports manufacturing,
retail, corporate office and a service industry. Unemployment is
at an all-time low. Home to manufacturers of consumer products,
fabricated metals, plastics, as well as dot.com, investment and
hi-tech firms, Milford welcomes all to its corporate, research
and industrial parks.
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