Peter Berube is running for Milford mayor
ContributedMILFORD — Peter Berube sees this year’s local election as a referendum on Milford’s future. Will it remain a small city with a big heart, or become a big city with a small heart?
“From over development to our finances, our city lacks a long-term plan and a clear vision for where Milford should be five to 10 years down the road,” he said. “As your next mayor, I will look to the future and take a balanced and bipartisan approach to create a better Milford and a Milford that remains a small city with a big heart.”
Berube was the unanimous pick of Milford Republicans to challenge Democratic incumbent Ben Blake in November. He said the decision to run for mayor was not an easy one.
“After talking with family and friends, I made the decision to run for mayor because I’m worried about the future of Milford,” said Berube. “I have thought about running for mayor for a while because I believe we can create a better and more balanced Milford.
The Republican slate for the 2021 Milford municipal election is as follows.
District 1
Board of Aldermen
Tony Giannattasio
Jay Tranquilli
Board of Education
Andy Fowler
Wally Hauck
District 2
Board of Aldermen
Scott Marlow
Chris Goulden
Board of Education
Mark Macchio
Planning & Zoning
Bob Tschilske
District 3
Board of Aldermen
Erik Smith
Michael S. Casey
Board of Education
Renée Casey
William Legere
Planning & Zoning
Steve Visconti
District 4
Board of Aldermen
Dan Germen
Tara Galbo
Board of Education
Raquel Hernandez Bonessi
Dolores Rieth Hannon
District 5
Board of Aldermen
Ray Vitali
Suzanne DiBiase
Board of Education
Bill Bevan
Terri Smith
Planning & Zoning
Rick Vizziello
Constable
Frank Musante
Shirley Serrano
Ray Kirmaier
Steven T. Visconti
Berube said over the next few weeks, he will be releasing details on his vision for the future of Milford.
The top three things he would like to accomplish if elected mayor are having a nonpartisan relationship with all department heads and city employees, having complete transparency on spending while being fiscally responsible and making the safety of the people and visitors of Milford a priority by making sure the police, fire and public works have what they need to perform their jobs. His primary focus will be on the safety of Milford residents, he said.
“I’m running for the people of Milford. I will have open communication with everyone from replaying to my own emails and phone calls. I will be available for all our residents 24/7,” he said.
State Rep. Kathy Kennedy, R-Milford, nominated Berube. Board of Alderman Minority Leader Tony Giannattasio seconded the nomination.
Giannattasio highlighted Berbue’s work ethic, service to the country, volunteerism in the city and his vision for the future of Milford as reasons why voters should back Berube this November.
Berube said he looks forward to meeting people across Milford and listening to their concerns and solutions to better Milford over the next couple of months.
Berube, a facilities specialist with Milford Bank, is a member of the Milford VFW Post 7788, the Disabled American Veterans, the Walnut Beach Association and the Milford Elks, where he recently received the 2020-21 Grand Exulted Rulers Outstanding Service Commendation award.
He is also on the Boys and Girls Clubs executive board and coordinates the Milford Moves for Veterans Race. He has lived in Milford for the past 10 years, and has previous community involvement dating back to 2005 as the manager of Uno Pizzeria & Grill.