Inside Milford

This week's guest is Milford's Finance Director Paul Calabria. With the upcoming Deliberative Session and Town Vote, Paul sits down with us to explain the inner working of the Town Finances. What is in the budget and what is not, what is a "Fund Balance" and what is the "Default Budget". All of these things get answered in this week's episode.

In this week's episode, Tim sits down with Milford's Town Clerk Joan Dargie.

Joan talks about the duties of the Town Clerk, including vehicle registration, Marriage, Birth and Death records, Dog registration as well as her duties as a local election official.

Joan offers some tips to residents who need to come to Town Hall and offers suggestions on how to make their experience the high point of their day.

This week's guest is Eric Schelberg, Director of the Milford Ambulance Service. Eric talks about the history of ambulance service in Milford from the days when the service was provided by the local Funeral home, to today's municipal service with its new state of the art facility.

Eric also talks about the challenges of maintaining top of the line vehicles and equipment as well as keeping his staff trained to provide the best possible service for the people of Milford.

This week's guest is Public Works Director Ricky Riendeau. Ricky talks about the organization and function of the Department of Public Works, including Road & Highways, Parks & Cemeteries, the Transfer Station, Recycling and Facilities Maintenance.

Learn all about what goes into keeping the roads clear of ice & snow in the winter, and keeping the parks clean and beautiful in the summer.

Today we sit down with Mike Viola, Milford's Chief of Police. Chief Viola discusses the Milford Police Department, his background and experience prior to coming to Milford as well as what he feels are the priorities and challenges of the department. He also talks about recent changes in the schools regarding emergency preparedness and safety awareness/

In this episode, we sit down the 2019 Milford Citizen of the Year, Steve Erdody. Steve talks about growing up in Milford and how he came to become a teacher at the Milford Middle School, the very school that he attended years earlier. The popular Tech Ed teacher also talks about his experiences in the classroom, coaching youth sports, community volunteerism, as well as his passion for hiking and all things outdoors.

In this episode, we sit down with Milford’s Town Moderator Peter Basiliere. Peter discusses
the role of Town Moderator and the responsibilities it entails. Peter and Tim also discuss the 
process of Milford’s annual Town Meeting, including the Deliberative Session and what to expect
at the polls on Voting Day. Peter also discusses the upcoming Presidential Primary, the
process of registering to vote, and exactly who is allowed to vote in which party’s primary.

In part II of my discussion with Wade Campbell, we talk about his work as Administrator for the Milford, NH Residence Facebook Page and everything that entails. We also talk about Wade's other work on the town's Budget Advisory Committee, Traffic Safety, and ZBA.

In part one of a two part episode, we talk to Wade Campbell, president of the Granite Town Festivities Committee about the upcoming Milford Pumpkin Festival. Wade also talks about his background and how he came top get involved in community events.

Our guest this week is Milford Fire Chief Ken Flaherty. Chief Flaherty discusses the organizational structure of the Milford Fire Department, Operational Procedures, future plans, as well as the new Fire Station addition that was approved by voters last year and completed this summer.

Ken also discusses his past here in Milford, former Chief Jack Kelly, and the hiring process that he went through before being named the new Chief.