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.
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
ASSOCIATION COMMITTEES
BUDGET
COMMITTEE
The budget committee is composed of 3 members and the treasurer.
Members can sign up for the Budget Committee at the Annual Meeting.
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.
WEBSITE
COMMITTEE
Gabby Diogo
WEB DESIGNER
Sara Antido
PROJECT MANAGER
For questions or suggestions regarding our Bay View Improvement Association website please e-mail us at bayviewiawebsite@gmail.com
RECREATION
COMMITTEE
Lynn Ryczer
CHAIR
Teresa Sirico
(Luncheon)
Dorothy Schildgen
(Luncheon)
Janet Meyer
(Luncheon)
Betty Ann Schildgen
(Adult Recreation)
For questions or suggestions about recreation events, please e-mail Lynn Ryczer at lynnryczer@yahoo.com.
CHARTER/BY-LAW
COMMITTEE
Mary Tinti
Tom Mrozek
Anne Shaw
Edward Parshall
Stuart Daninhirsch
Dr. Jay Berkowitz
Barbara Page
BEACH CLEANING
EXPLORATION COMMITTEE
Lee Jacobacci
CHAIR
Rob Kurfehs
Marge Dooley
Mike Dunn
Dee Diamond
Elise Argust
Gina Badalamenti
LANDSCAPING
COMMITTEE
Ahuva Munzer
CHAIR
Pat Mc Comish
Kristen Luzzi
Laurel Wypychoski
Laura Hanifin
GETTING INVOLVED
JOINING A COMMITTEE
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
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.
Dorothy Arcovitch 203-878-5615
J. Berkowitz aew610@yahoo.com
Pat McComish 203-876-8306
Teresa Sirico 203-500-0044
Gina Zappone 203-301-4817
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
Payments can be made by mail to:
Bay View Improvement Association
PO Box 3653
Milford, CT 06460
Checks should be made out to "Bay View Improvement Association"
All payments are due by June 1st.
Annual fees are tax deductible.
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.
In 2023, our meeting took place on:
Saturday, September 2 at Calf Pen Meadow School at 10am
For more information review our FAQ list below.
For meeting notes from past meetings visit our meeting minutes page below.
ANNUAL MEETING FAQ'S
What if I can't attend the meeting?
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.
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?
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.