MILFORD, Conn. — The City of Milford is proud to announce the first release of the transcribed Milford Town Records (1696–1700) — a community project led by Milford City Clerk Pete Smith, City Historian Arthur Stowe, and the dedicated volunteers of the Milford Historical Society: David Gregory, Marilyn May, Jenn Lugus, Meredith Stowe, and Diane Zazzera.
After months of careful work transcribing 17th-century handwriting, the first section of these 329-year-old original town records is now searchable and available online for the first time. This project makes it easier than ever for residents, researchers, educators, and history enthusiasts to explore Milford’s earliest years.
“These records are the foundation of our community’s story,” said City Clerk Pete Smith. “Thanks to the patience a