MILFORD, CT — Fall bulk waste pickup begins Monday for Tuesday trash routes, a comedy night will raise money for Foran High School's music department, and the Health Department holds a family flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday.
Here are five things to know about life around Milford this week:
1. Comedy Night To Benefit Foran High School Music Department
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.
Where: Milford Elks Lodge 1589, 124 New Haven Ave.
What to know: The Foran High School Music Boosters, known as the Treble Makers, will host a comedy night to benefit the school's music department. The fundraiser will take place at the Milford Elks Lodge.
2. Bulk Waste Pickup Reaches Tuesday Routes
When: Begins Monday, Oct. 19, for households with Tuesday trash pickup
Where: Curbside citywide; Public Works, 70 W. River St.
What to know: Fall bulk pickup begins Monday for households whose regular garbage day is Tuesday, and on Oct. 26 for Thursday households and Nov. 2 for Friday households, according to the city. Items can go out no earlier than the Saturday before. Small items must be bagged or boxed, yard waste must be in paper bags, brush and metal must be cut to 4 feet or less, up to four car tires must be separated, and electronics and appliances must be kept apart from other waste. Questions go to Public Works at 203-783-3265.
3. Family Flu And COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to noon
Where: Milford Public Library, 57 New Haven Ave.
What to know: The city holds a family flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the library Saturday morning, according to the city calendar.
4. Planning And Zoning Board Meets
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.
Where: City Hall Auditorium, 110 River St.
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Board holds its regular meeting, according to the city calendar.
5. Board Of Health, Fire Commission Meet
When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Milford Health Department, 82 New Haven Ave.; Fire Commission, 72 New Haven Ave.
What to know: The Board of Health will discuss whether to hold its meetings virtually, in hybrid form or in person and hear reports from the environmental, nursing, emergency preparedness and community health divisions, according to its agenda. The Board of Fire Commissioners, meeting at the same time, will consider an educational stipend and hear the chief's report, according to its agenda.
Sign up for free local newsletters and alerts for the
Groton Patch
Patch.com is the nationwide leader in hyperlocal news.
Visit Patch.com to find your town today.