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Board approves reallocation of ARPA funds for city projects; senior-center amendment fails

Milford Board of Aldermen · May 5, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding reallocating ARPA dollars to multiple city projects, including public-safety equipment, HVAC and IT work; an amendment to allocate $120,000 to the Milford Senior Center failed, and the main MOU passed by roll call.

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding to reallocate previously earmarked ARPA funds toward a set of city projects after officials decided a proposed health department building could not be completed within the available budget.

Mayor Richard M. Smith and staff described how approximately $4.9 million had been assembled for a proposed health department building, but construction estimates exceeded that amount. The mayor said the administration sought…

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