OUR ASSOCIATION
WHO WE ARE
The Bay View Improvement Association (BVIA) is the name of the body politic and corporate of the State constituted for the owners of cottages, dwellings and other real estate within the locality known as Bay View, in the Town of Milford, CT.
Bay View Improvement Association is a quasi municipality that is chartered by the State of CT and is a special taxing district. There are only 3 beaches in Milford that are chartered by the State: Laurel Beach, Morningside, and Bay View.
The BVIA was incorporated on April 20, 1921 pursuant to a special act by the Connecticut General Assembly [House Bill No. 347] [134] and is governed by its amended charter dated June 29, 1957 and its bylaws which have been amended from time to time by a majority vote of its members.
All persons owning real estate within Bay View automatically become members of the BVIA and are required to pay annual dues. Non-payment could result in a lien against the home. Only persons owning real estate within the association limits may become members.
The BVIA primarily functions as a beach association with the goal of protecting the community assets which include approximately 600 feet of open beach above the high water line and green space between Bayshore Drive and Bayshore Extension.
BVIA BOUNDARIES
Homes within the shaded areas of the map below are within the limits of the association.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
BUDGET
COMMITTEE
The budget committee is composed of 3 members and the treasurer. ​
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Members can sign up for the Budget Committee at the Annual Meeting.
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New Members To Be Appointed
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
The Nominating committee is composed of 5 members. Volunteers sign up at the Annual Meeting.
The committee is named 60 days prior to our Annual meeting as per Charter.
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New Members To Be Appointed
RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Lynn Ryczer
CHAIR
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Jessica Teta​
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Dorothy Schildgen
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Diane Gullo
Teresa Sirico
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Betty Ann Schildgen
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For questions or suggestions about recreation events, please e-mail Lynn Ryczer at lynnryczer@yahoo.com.
BEACH MAT
COMMITTEE
Todd Nass
Sharon Joslin
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Laurel Wypychoski
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Alison Gilbert
LANDSCAPING
COMMITTEE
Sue Lussier
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Pat Mc Comish
Bob Wortman
Ahuva Munzer
Laura Hanifin
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SAFETY
COMMITTEE
Rachael Pettiti
Melissa DiLauro
Teresa Sirico
Mia Pinto
Laura Hanifin
WEBSITE
COMMITTEE
For questions or suggestions regarding our Bay View Improvement Association website please e-mail us at bayviewiawebsite@gmail.com
GETTING INVOLVED
JOINING A COMMITTEE
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To join a committee, reach out to the committee chair to
find out more details about how you can get involved.
RUNNING FOR THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS
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If you are a BVIA homeowner and interested and interested in running
for a position on the Board of Governors, contact a member of the
Nominating Committee by July 20th to place your name in nomination.
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You must be a homeowner in good standing, i.e. current in your dues.
ASSOCIATION DUES
All homes within our association pay an annual fee to
maintain our beach and association.
Annual fee per home: $180, or $160 if paid by May 31st.
Annual fee per lot without a home: $65
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Payments can be made by mail to:
Bay View Improvement Association
PO Box 3653
Milford, CT 06460
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Checks should be made out to "Bay View Improvement Association"
All payments are due by June 1st.
Annual fees are tax deductible.
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For questions regarding your association dues please reach out to BayViewBeachMilford@gmail.com
Let's
Get
Together
ANNUAL MEETING
Currently our association meets once a year on the Saturday before Labor Day. All Bay View home owners are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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In 2025, our meeting will be held on:
Saturday, August 30th at Calf Pen Meadow School at 10am
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The purpose of the annual meeting is to:
1. Elect members to the Board of Governors to serve a period of two years.
2. To adopt a budget of Income and Expenditures for the following fiscal year.
3. To take action on any other matter which may be properly brought before the meeting.
For more information review our FAQ list below.
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For meeting notes from past meetings visit our meeting minutes page below.
ANNUAL MEETING FAQ'S
What if I can't attend the meeting?
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With the spring mailing each household will be provided with 1 proxy form. You may use your proxy form by filling out your vote for any board member elections, and to give the rights to another member to vote on your behalf on any other matter that is voted on at the meeting.
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Meeting minutes will be available on our website and will be sent with the following year's spring mailing for your records.
Have an "infrequently" asked question?
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E-mail us and we'll do our best to help - bayviewiawebsite@gmail.com
What should I do to prepare for the meeting?
Review your spring mailing for the latest information. Consider any topics you may want to bring up for discussion.
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