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Milford residents urge preservation of Claritoma Park; council votes not to consider sale
Summary
After multiple public comments asking the city to preserve Claritoma Park, Milford City Council moved and passed a motion that the city will not entertain or consider selling the park at this time.
Milford City Council voted April 1 that the city will not “entertain nor consider selling Claritoma Park,” following more than 20 minutes of public comment urging preservation and improvements.
The vote came after residents described regular use of the park and raised concerns about a private inquiry the city received about purchasing the land. “It would be a loss if we got rid of it,” Stephen Oliver said. “To sell an entire park for a residential development — one person wins while the rest of us lose a public space.” Oliver gave his address for the record as 637 Keystone Drive.
Why it matters: Council members said they have discussed Claritoma Park for years, including a 2017 comprehensive-plan provision that called the site “underutilized” and suggested…
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