The Milford Board of Selectmen on July 28 voted to allow the Conservation Commission to place a 10‑by‑20 steel shipping container at the north‑east corner of the parking area north of the DPW garage at the South Street Rail Trail to store equipment for the trail’s events and the annual Ghost Train Rail Trail races.

Conservation Commission member Chris (presenter) told the board the container would centralize canopies, tables, chairs and cooking equipment that are now stored in several locations and would be purchased with rail‑trail race proceeds. He said the container bed would be crushed stone so water would percolate, and that the group plans to have Milford High School students paint its exterior.

Why it matters: volunteers said central storage will simplify logistics and reduce the need to ferry gear among multiple locations for events that the conservation commission hosts. Selectmen approved placement after confirming it would not interfere with DPW winter operations and after the commission said it will seek a special exception from the zoning board for placement within a wetland buffer.

Board action: the board made and seconded a motion to allow placement of the container at the presented site; the motion carried by voice vote. Selectmen asked the commission to coordinate final siting with DPW and to proceed with the ZBA special‑exception process.

Implementation notes: commissioners said they plan to buy a new container (rather than used) to avoid leaks and to provide a clean surface for artwork. The commission also said it will arrange shelving with a trail volunteer and will run temporary power from DPW during events when needed.

Ending: With the selectmen’s approval, the Conservation Commission may proceed to buy and site the container, subject to follow‑up ZBA approval for wetland buffer impacts and coordination with DPW.