Otsego County, New York
Welcome to the Town of Milford
A historic Susquehanna River community connecting rural Otsego County with Cooperstown, Oneonta and the greater Leatherstocking region.
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A river town with deep roots
Rural character, regional connections
The Town of Milford lies in central Otsego County along the Susquehanna River. The township includes the incorporated Village of Milford and the communities of Portlandville, Colliersville, Milford Center and Cooperstown Junction.
State Routes 7, 28 and 166 connect Milford with Cooperstown, Oneonta, Cherry Valley and Interstate 88, making the town both a peaceful place to live and a convenient gateway to the wider region.
- Susquehanna River corridor
- Village and rural hamlets
- Access to I-88 via Route 28
- Historic landscapes and waterways
Local government
Town Hall & regular meetings
Meetings are held at Milford Town Hall, 2859 State Highway 28 in Portlandville, unless otherwise posted. Check the Events or Public Notices pages for changes and special meetings.
3rd Wednesday
Regular monthly meeting at 6:30 p.m.
1st Monday
Regular monthly meeting at 7:00 p.m.
4th Thursday
Meets at 7:00 p.m. when scheduled.
Tuesday evenings
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Explore the area
Close to Cooperstown. Connected to the outdoors.
Milford offers a quiet home base in the Susquehanna River Valley, with Cooperstown approximately 13 miles to the north and Oneonta approximately 10 miles to the west. Residents and visitors can enjoy waterways, scenic drives, local history and the attractions of the greater Cooperstown region.
Cooperstown & Baseball
Easy access to Cooperstown-area museums, shops, restaurants and baseball destinations.
Craft Beverage Country
Milford is home to Cooperstown Brewing Company and is near breweries, cideries and tasting rooms across Otsego County.
River & Lake Recreation
Explore fishing, paddling and public water access along the Susquehanna River and nearby Goodyear Lake.
Scenic Rail & Rural Roads
Discover the Susquehanna Valley by road or aboard seasonal Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad excursions.
More than two centuries
A community shaped by settlement, water and transportation
Native peoples were present in the region thousands of years before European settlement. Matthew Cully and his son David began a settlement near present-day Milford Center in the 1770s. The municipality was first organized as the Town of Suffrage in 1796 and adopted the name Milford in 1800.
Over time, mills, bridges, rail service, agriculture, schools and local institutions helped shape the town. Today, the community continues to preserve that history while serving current residents.
Explore Milford HistoryMatthew Cully and his son David began an early settlement near Milford Center.
The first town meeting was held at the home of Isaac Collier.
The Town of Suffrage was renamed the Town of Milford.
The Village of Milford was incorporated.
Milford Town Hall
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