Residents raise transfer station fees, road safety at Fowler Field and announce a community yoga event

Several members of the public used the meeting’s public comment period to raise local service and safety concerns.

Evan Winters, a Milford resident, said fees at the city transfer station have risen sharply compared with recent years and described a $40 charge for leaves he had previously taken to the facility for free. “This is getting a bit ridiculous,” Winters said, urging consistent policy at the transfer station rather than what he described as ad hoc charges.

Mark Lofthouse opposed the proposed alignment of a road behind Fowler Field, saying the plan as drawn would encourage cut‑through speeding next to ball fields and a playground. Lofthouse suggested reconfiguring access so Wilcox Park could be a destination and recommended adjustments to vehicle turning radii near the boat ramp.

Ranjeet Bhavy, representing the Hindu Swamyva Sangha (HSS), announced a “sun salutations” workshop at the Milford public library on Oct. 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., inviting residents to attend as part of a community health initiative.

These comments were part of the public comment portion of the meeting; the transcript does not show aldermanic responses to each speaker during that period.