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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2026 Committee Members​
will be appointed in the Spring.
NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
The Nominating committee is composed of 5 members. Volunteers sign up at the Annual Meeting.
2026 Committee Members will be named 60 days prior to our Annual meeting as per our Charter.
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NOTE: If you are interested in running for the Board of Governors, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee by July 20, 2025 to submit your name. You must be a homeowner in good standing.
RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Alison Gilbert
Diane Gullo
Pat Hauser
Lynne Rycer
Betty Ann Schildgen
Teresa Sirico
LANDSCAPING
COMMITTEE
Marge Dooley
Sue Lussier
Ahuva Munzer
Robert Wortman
Laurel Wypychoski
ENTRANCE
ACCESSIBILITY
COMMITTEE
Lisa Andrade
Sharon Joslin
Todd Nass
Mia Pinto
Laurel Wypychoski
BY-LAW STUDY
COMMITTEE
Traci Gallagher
Lee Jacabacci
Paul Joslin
Eddie Parshall
Barbara Scrivens
Anne Shaw
Mary Tinti
Melissa DiLauro
Laura Hannifan
Rachel Petitti
SAFETY
COMMITTEE
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 was 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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