State Rep. Kim Rose (D-Milford) welcomed legislators and businesses to the State Capitol in Hartford May 31 to celebrate Milford Day.
The event kicked off with comments from Rose, Milford Mayor Ben Blake, state Sen. James Maroney, state Reps. Charles Ferraro and Kathy Kennedy and Milford Director of Economic and Community Development Julie Nash.
Local businesses and nonprofits brought samples, displays and stories of the “small city with a big heart” to share with state legislators and exhibit what their shoreline town has to offer.
Guests included representatives from the Milford Public Library, Literacy Center, ArtFish 42, and the Milford Arts Council – which was recently recognized as runner-up “best local arts organization” by the CTNow Arts and Entertainment competition.
“We are an artist collective featuring 17 local artists that offers community workshops and classes for all ages,” said Meg Gianotti, owner of Artfish 42. “I think we are most proud of our annual Fairy Frolic. This event began five years ago with 35 children participating. Last year there were nearly 600.”
Briar Patch Oysters, Fig Cooking School, Subway and the award-winning Corner Brunch Restaurant offered samples of their delicacies.
“I am honored to represent my city, neighbors and friends from Milford and love showing my fellow legislators what our fine city has to offer,” Rose said. “Milford is a diverse community and home to a number of nationally recognized small businesses, festivals and major corporations like Schick, Subway and Bic.”
Milford Day is in its fourth year at the Capitol.