AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Milford Connecticut. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:42:29 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 James Maroney of First Choice College Placement and Mike Daly or The College Authority are pleased to announce 2 free College funding workshops:... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/2-free-college-funding-workshops-234479 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/2-free-college-funding-workshops-234479 Schools and Libraries Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Holiday Concert to benefit The Be-El Center Featuring: West Point Cadet Gospel Choir Western CT Jazz Quintet ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/spirit-of-love-234635 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/spirit-of-love-234635 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Milford, CT - The City of Milford’s 2009 Festival of Lights and Tree Lighting will take at the Gazebo on the Milford Green.  Pre-lighting... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/milford-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2009-festival-of-lights-and-tree-lighting-233724 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/milford-chamber-of-commerce-announces-2009-festival-of-lights-and-tree-lighting-233724 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Census 2010 Complete Count Committee for the City of Milford is attempting to get the word out about the Census 2010, which will be taking place... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/census-milford-2010-needs-a-slogan-233253 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/census-milford-2010-needs-a-slogan-233253 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Westy Self Storage today announced the Four for Four Charity Donation Drive.  This charity drive supports four local not for profit... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/westy-self-storage-coordinates-four-for-four-donation-drive-232884 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/westy-self-storage-coordinates-four-for-four-donation-drive-232884 Business and Professional Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Milford Senior Center, 9 Jepson Drive  has begun its Annual Membership Drive for 2010.  Milford Adult residents 55 and over signing up... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/milford-senior-center-membership-news-231747 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/milford-senior-center-membership-news-231747 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Although the electric industry in Connecticut has been deregulated for over 10 years the movement of consumers to alternate electric generation... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/electric-choice-gains-momentum-in-connecticut-231722 Business and Professional Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in Connecticut (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-new-haven-county-227856 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-new-haven-county-227856 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the New Haven County, CT area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for New Haven... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-new-haven-county-221067 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-new-haven-county-221067 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the New Haven County Connecticut area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-new-haven-county-221393 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/ansonia/news/new-haven-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-new-haven-county-221393 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Connecticut corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/find-connecticut-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-connecticut-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217058 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Now that September has arrived, millions of high school students across the country are returning to school.  For many of them their thoughts... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/local-business-shows-how-to-decrease-the-costs-of-your-child-applying-to-college-213576 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/local-business-shows-how-to-decrease-the-costs-of-your-child-applying-to-college-213576 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Milford, CT - In celebration of 100 Years of Scouting, Cub Scout Pack 709 is teaming up with Girl Scout Troops 39326 and 30203, and the Calf Pen... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/scouts-celebrate-with-an-international-coastal-cleanup-212479 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/scouts-celebrate-with-an-international-coastal-cleanup-212479 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Milford Senior Center at 9 Jepson Drive, hosts the Ahrens Program, a program that provides recreation, nutrition and educational activities for... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/volunteers-needed-212028 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/volunteers-needed-212028 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Milford Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with Mill River Country Club in Stratford will be hosting “Frankie Valli Tribute Band, Let’s Hang... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/frankie-valli-tribute-band-tickets-available-211652 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/frankie-valli-tribute-band-tickets-available-211652 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hunger Action Month is here and we, along with our network of food-assistance programs in Connecticut and the country, are asking you to Give a... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/september-is-hunger-action-month-it-s-time-to-act-and-feed-more-americans-than-ever-before-211288 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/hartford/news/september-is-hunger-action-month-it-s-time-to-act-and-feed-more-americans-than-ever-before-211288 Clubs and Organizations Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The Milford Chamber of Commerce is offering to a Milford Veteran a scholarship to further their education. The requirements are listed... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/milford-chamber-of-commerce-announces-milford-veteran-scholarship-available-210691 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/milford-chamber-of-commerce-announces-milford-veteran-scholarship-available-210691 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CollegeTreasure.com is exited to announce that after several months of diligent work by our staff of researchers, the database update at... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/college-treasure-database-update-complete-208838 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/milford/news/college-treasure-database-update-complete-208838 Schools and Libraries Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600