Politics & Government

More Apartments Proposed In Downtown Milford: Report

The project would restore a historic downtown home as part of the proposed development.

MILFORD, CT — A Planning and Zoning Board public hearing will be held in February on a proposal to develop the historic Baldwin House on Prospect Street into 36 one-bedroom apartments, office space and a fitness center, reports the New Haven Register.

The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. Feb. 2 via Zoom. It's expected there will be numerous residents speaking at the hearing, officials told the Register.

The historic Baldwin House will be restored as part of the 1-acre development.

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David L. Baldwin build the historic home at 67 Prospect Street in 1835. Baldwin served as a town clerk for 27 years. Local historians had previously opposed razing the house because they believe some of the city's founding fathers are buried on the site. Now the home will be restored as part of the proposed development if the plans are approved.

According to Realtor.com the property sold for $455,500 in 2015.

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