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‘Milford Elves’ donate $5,000 to borough social services
Summary
A community group calling itself the Milford Elves donated $5,000 to New Milford’s social services department; council accepted the gift and directed staff to pass funds to social services.
During the meeting the mayor announced a $5,000 donation from a local group identifying itself as the Milford Elves to the borough’s social services department. The mayor said he accepted the donation on behalf of the mayor and council and asked staff to give the funds to the social services director.
Council members reacted positively in the meeting; one said, “I accepted it on behalf of the mayor and council, and I am turning it over to you to give this to Jenny.” The donor’s name and any restrictions on use were not recorded in the meeting transcript beyond the stated purpose for social services.
Why it matters: The donation provides immediate discretionary funds for local social services programming and assistance.
Next steps: Borough staff will transfer the donation to the social services department for use as directed by the department; the transcript did not record whether the gift will be acknowledged in writing or what reporting steps will follow.
