ZIP Code 01757

Milford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 30,379 according to the 2020 census. Milford is renowned for its Milford pink granite, discovered in 1870. The town is crossed by Interstate 495 and state routes 16, 85, 109, and 140. The Milford Hospital was donated in 1903 by Governor Eben Sumner Draper. In January 2008, the Milford Regional Medical Center opened a cancer treatment facility with the DanaFarber Cancer Institute. The center is affiliated with UMass Medical Center as a teaching hospital. The Mill River flows through Milford and had several conspicuous fords that were familiar to the Native Americans, and used by the early white settlers. These "mill (river) fords" are said to have given Milford its name. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.9 square miles (39 km²), of which 14.6 sq miles (38 km²) is land, and 0.3sq miles (0.78km²), or 1.82% is water. The hospital completed a $54 million expansion project that created a new emergency department and updated the intensive care unit, as well as patient rooms. The original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, the main post office in NYC, and more recently the Singapore Changi Airport in 2002 are all located in Milford. It is also home to the Bancroft Memorial Library in Hopedale, Worcester City Hall, and the Boston Public Library.

History

Milford was first settled in 1662 as a part of Mendon. Native Americans, including the Sachem, Quashaamit, granted land to the early settlers. The Mill River flows through Milford and had several conspicuous fords that were familiar to the Native Americans. These "mill (river) fords" are said to have given Milford its name. Milford is renowned for its Milford pink granite, discovered in 1870. The granite has been used for local buildings such as Memorial Hall, the Bancroft Memorial Library in Hopedale, Worcester City Hall, and the Boston Public Library. The Milford Hospital was donated in 1903 by Governor Eben Sumner Draper. Today, the health care facility exists as the Milford Regional Medical Center. In January 2008, the Center opened a cancer treatment facility with the DanaFarber Cancer Institute. The center is affiliated with UMass Medical Center as a teaching hospital. In 2015 the hospital completed a $54 million expansion project that created a new emergency department and updated the intensive care unit, as well as patient rooms. Other notable buildings include the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City, the main post office in NewYork City, and more recently the Singapore Changi Airport in 2002. The first town hall built in 1819; a brick structure later named the Town House School. The current town hall wasBuilt in 1854 by architect Thomas Silloway. The current hospital was built in 1903 and is located on the site of a former mill.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 14.9 square miles (39 km²) Milford is drained by the Charles River. The town is crossed by Interstate 495 and state routes 16, 85, 109, and 140. Milford has a population of 1,071. It is located on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which runs through the town of Milford. The turnpike runs through Milford, and the town is also crossed by I-95 and I-90. The Town has a land area of 14.6 square miles (38 km²), of which 14.6 square miles is land, and 0.3 square miles  (0.78 km²), or 1.82%, is water. The population is 1,061, with the majority of its residents living in the town center. It has a water area of 0.78 km², or 0.82% of the town's total land area. The city's population is 803, with most of its land area being land. It also has a small lake, the Charles, which is drained into the river. The Charles River is the main source of water for the town, and flows through the center of the city. The river is also the source of a number of other rivers, including the Merrimack and Merrimon rivers, which drain into the town from the north and the south respectively. In the summer, the river is used as a source of drinking water for many residents.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 26,799 people, 10,420 households, and 7,200 families residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 92.95% White, 1.35% Black or African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.,76% Asian, 0,06% Pacific Islander, 1,99% from other races, and 1.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 4.36% of the population. The town's population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 33.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there are 94.3 males. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.08. the town's median income was $50,856, and the median income for a family was $61,029. The per capita income for the town is $23,742. About 5.8%. of families and 7.2%. of the residents were below the poverty line, including 8.9%. of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over. The town is located on the U.S.-Mexico border.

Economy

Milford has been growing at a fast rate since the introduction of Interstate 495, which opened in the area in 1969. Since then many major retailers have opened in town. The Waters Corporation is based in Milford. The town is home to the New England Symphony Orchestra and the Milford Symphony Orchestra. Milford has a population of about 3,000 people, according to the city's 2010 census. The city's economy is estimated to be worth more than $1.5 billion. The Milford area has a GDP of about $2.2 billion. It has a unemployment rate of about 1.8 per cent. The area's population is around 3,500 people, the town's 2010 Census figures show. It is the second-largest city in the state, after New York City, with a population in excess of 4,000. It's home to a number of major retailers, including the Waters Corporation, which is headquartered in the town. It also has a large number of small businesses, such as the local hardware store, which has been open for more than 40 years. The community has a strong sense of humor, with many locals referring to the town as the "Milford of New England" The town has a reputation for being a good place to live and to do business, and many businesses have been established in the city. The local economy has grown at a rapid rate since I-495 opened in 1969 with dual exits at Route 85 and Route 109 in 1969, making it a popular destination.

Government

The core of Milford's governing system is the representative town meeting. Along with a Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator, Planning Board, Finance Committee, etc., the citizens have input into how the town is run. The Massachusetts Department of Correction is headquartered in Milford. The town has a population of 2,000. It is located on the Massachusetts Turnpike, which runs through the town's downtown area. Milford is home to the New England Shakespeare Festival, which takes place every year in the summer. It also hosts the Massachusetts State Theater, which plays a major role in the town. The Milford High School football team has a team that has won several state championships, including the state championship in 2008 and 2010. It has also been the site of the state's first high school football team, which won the state title in 1978. The school's football team also won a state championship the year before that. It was the first time the state had won a national championship in the state since the state won the title in 1966. The state also won the gold medal in the 1980s and 1990s, the first two years of which Milford was in existence. The city has been in existence since 1838. It's the oldest town in Massachusetts and the first state capital in the U.S. to be located in the Berkshires, which dates back to 1837. The first town to join the state legislature in 1836. It became the first town in the United States to be part of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1841.

Library

The Milford Town Library was established in 1858. In fiscal year 2008, the town of Milford spent 1.5% ($966,758) of its budget on its public library. Approximately $35 per person, per year ($42.87 adjusted for inflation to 2021). The library is located in the town's downtown area. The town has a population of about 2,000 people. The library has a collection of more than 1,000 books. It is located on the second floor of the Milford City Hall building. It has a capacity of about 1,200 people. It was built in the late 1800s. The public library is open seven days a week, seven weeks a year. It costs $35 a year, per person. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For confidential help in the United States, call theNational Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 1 (800) 273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or the National Suicide Prevention lifeline in the United States on their page for information and initiative on how to suicide prevention should be prevent action.

Education

Milford Public Schools operates six public schools and is an eligible town for a vocational school. The current superintendent of schools in Milford is Kevin McIntyre. The town is home to the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. The school is located in the town of Milford, New Hampshire, about 60 miles from New Hampshire's largest city, D.C. It is located on the banks of the Naugatuck River, about 20 miles from the town's downtown area. The high school is a vocational high school that offers a variety of vocational programs. It was established in the 1970s as a vocational technical high school. It has since been expanded to include a vocational program for high school students. The district also has a high school for junior and senior high students, and a middle school for students in the middle school and high school levels. It also has an adult education program for the high school and college-age students, as well as an adult high school program for adults in the adult and junior high levels.

Annual events

Independence Day fireworks, held on Plains Park within a day of July 4. There is also an annual parade.Portuguese Picnic, a two-night festival held at the Portuguese Club of New York City. The annual parade is held on the same day as the Independence Day fireworks. The parade is also held on July 4, the day after Independence Day. The fireworks are held at Plains Park on the day of the parade. The festival is held the following day, on July 5, at the same time as the July 4 fireworks. It is called the Portuguese Picnic and is held in front of a crowd of 2,000 people at the club's grounds. It's also known as the Portuguese Festival and is two nights long. It starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 7:30 a.m., on July 6 and 7, respectively. The event is free and open to the public, but donations are accepted.

Sites of interest

Ted's Diner, placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000, was the oldest diner built by the Tierney Diner Company. St. Mary's Cemetery holds the only Irish round tower in the United States, built from local granite.Memorial Hall, home and museum of the Milford Historical Commission, is a former fire station that was vandalized and moved to make way for a new fire station. The town of Milford is home to the New Hampshire State Museum, which is a National Historic Site. The city is also the home of the U.S. National Museum of Natural History, which was built in 1872 and dates back to the 17th century. It is located on the banks of the Connecticut River, which runs through the town. The state museum is located in the town's historic district, which includes the town hall, the library, the theater, and the park. It has been open to the public for more than 50 years, and has a collection of more than 2,000 pieces of historical memorabilia. It also has a museum, a library, a public square, a park, and a public library. It was the site of the first public school in Milford, Connecticut, which opened in 1876. The village's first post office was established in 1881. It closed in 1883. It reopened in 1885, and is still open to this day, along with a number of other historic sites in the city.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts = 38. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 52. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 31. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Milford = 3.3 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 5,460 individuals with a median age of 39.2 age the population grows by 0.57% in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 2,000 residents per square mile of area (790/km²). There are average 2.48 people per household in the 9,699 households with an average household income of $60,451 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.60% of the available work force and has dropped -3.25% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.90%. The number of physicians in Milford per 100,000 population = 245.5.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Milford = 45.7 inches and the annual snowfall = 48.4 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 121. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 200. 84 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 13.7 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 51, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts which are owned by the occupant = 59.83%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 45 years with median home cost = $236,810 and home appreciation of 0.00%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $13.23 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $7,574 per student. There are 12.9 students for each teacher in the school, 4201 students for each Librarian and 467 students for each Counselor. 8.21% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 17.81% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.94% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).