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Council creates social district in downtown, opts for smaller park footprint amid police concerns
Summary
Council adopted a social district resolution (option 2) that allows open-container consumption within a limited area but excludes the amphitheater and playscape; the Downtown Development Authority will administer signage and artwork, while the police chief raised enforcement and public-safety concerns.
Milford City Council approved a resolution to establish a social district in the downtown area, adopting Attachment B ("option 2") as the district boundary. The adopted map includes portions of the green space along the river and the pavilion but excludes the amphitheater and the playscape; the council emphasized it can suspend or revoke the district in the future.
Staff said the social district concept traces to state law passed in 2020 and that the council's resolution follows guidance from the Liquor Control Commission (LCC). Planner/manager-level staff…
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