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Milford selectmen candidates present priorities and urge turnout ahead of March 11 vote
Summary
At a Granite Town Media forum, candidates David Catanzano and Gary Daniels outlined backgrounds and priorities — emphasizing property taxes, transparency and resident access — and encouraged voters to turn out on March 11.
David Catanzano, a private-sector manager, and Gary Daniels, a longtime local official and current state representative, appeared at a Granite Town Media “Meet the Selectmen” forum to discuss their bids for an open seat on the Milford Board of Selectmen.
Catanzano said he is running to bring private‑sector budgeting experience and greater availability to residents. “I bring honesty, loyalty, transparency,” Catanzano said, adding that his fiscal approach is to question recurring expenses and prioritize needs so taxpayers are not overburdened.
Daniels described a long record in local and state government and said he would use that experience to help the board balance services and taxpayer capacity. “As Milford grows, we’re challenged to maintain those aspects of the town that led us to make Milford our home,” Daniels said, urging residents to vote on March 11.
The two candidates answered questions on the selectmen’s role, which they described as the town’s oversight and budgeting body. The selectmen meet the second and fourth Monday of each month; a fifth‑Monday forum is held when that occurs. Selectmen serve three‑year terms and receive $2,500 annually ($3,000 for the chair), the candidates noted.
Both candidates emphasized availability and responsiveness. Catanzano said he would meet with residents and hold listening sessions; Daniels cited past work obtaining grants and coordinating services across local, county and state levels, including securing funding to dredge Osgood Pond and efforts to keep a full‑time DMV presence in Milford.
Both candidates asked residents to take part in the March 11 town election at the high school. The moderator noted Milford’s extended voting hours (6 a.m. to 8 p.m.) and reminded listeners that same‑day registration is available with appropriate identification.
The forum was hosted by Granite Town Media at Milford Town Hall. The seat the candidates seek is open following the retirement of current Selectman Tim Feynon.
