Milford in Bloom Looking for Volunteers, Sponsors

Milford in Bloom, part of the Downtown Milford Inc. Design Committee, is seeking volunteers to help them plant flower baskets throughout the downtown area. Planting is planned for Sunday, May 17 from 9 to 11 AM.

“Help us make summertime in Milford beautiful! We are looking for 18 helpers to plant annuals in the baskets around downtown Milford,” Joey Phillips, Chairman of the Design Committee, said. “You will be in teams of three with one of the team being able to climb a ladder. This usually takes no more than two hours, and you can see the fruit of your labor all summer long. We will have donuts and coffee to get you started and teams will be formed. Everything provided except garden gloves.”

Although teens are welcome to participate, they must be accompanied by a parent. All volunteers should meet at the Santa House that monring. Volunteers can sign up for the planting event online. Sponsorships are also available for Milford in Bloom to offset the cost of supplies needed to keep the baskets up to date. Information can be found online.

There is little information available on when Milford in Bloom began. Downtown Milford Inc., as a Main Street accredited organization, is required to have four main components to the organization – Design, Economic Vitality, Organization and Promotion. Milford in Bloom was born out of the Design aspect of Downtown Milford inc. several years ago.

The Design Committee’s mission is to get and keep the downtown area into tip physical shape by capitalizing on its best asset. Their focus is on the historic nature of downtown Milford, creating a downtown that is beautiful and attractive, while also promoting clean sidewalks, excellent lighting and landscaping. All of this sends a visual message to residents and visitors that downtown is thriving.

Downtown Milford Inc.’s Design Committee meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 PM at the Causey Mansion. Learn more about the Design Committee by visiting Downtown Milford Inc. online.