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Richard Smith sworn in as Milford mayor; officials sworn in at city inauguration

Milford City · November 18, 2025
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Richard Smith took the oath as Milford—orough—ity mayor at a packed inauguration that also saw dozens of elected local officials sworn in. Speakers urged civic engagement and bipartisanship while the new mayor warned of a sharp drop in the city's grand list and economic headwinds.

Richard M. Smith was sworn in as mayor of Milford during a ceremony that also included oaths for the city clerk, Board of Aldermen, Board of Education, planning and zoning board members and constables.

Catherine Lutz, chair of the Democratic Town Committee, opened the program and introduced the newly elected officials and honored the Milford Volunteer Fife and Drum Corps and the Milford Concert Band. A first-grade class from Meadowside Elementary led the Pledge of Allegiance and a singer referred to as Abby performed the…

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