The borough of Woodmont in Milford, Connecticut is the home to beautiful beaches, local restaurants and many historical artifacts. Dating back to 1893, Woodmont was first created by the Special General Assembly and became a multiplicity in 1957. What once was a small farming community, transformed itself into a popular summer resort destination with beaches and cottages. Today, Woodmont is Milford’s only borough and is still popular within the whole Milford community along with being a beloved spot for the over 1,500 residents of Woodmont. Woodmont alone not only has a full mile of beach, but it is also home to many delicious restaurants, and stores to shop at. In addition, Woodmont offers many activities to keep its community busy all year round. The beaches are a top choice as residents can walk along the shoreline, swim in the water, play games on the sand, and cast a line in hopes of catching some fish. Other activities that residents spend time doing include sledding on hills in the wintertime, catching some sun in the multitude of parks that Woodmont has, and of course attending the most beloved event: Woodmont Day. From its earliest days to today, Woodmont maintains its close-knit community and serves its residents with a mix of historical charm and a modern lifestyle.
The Woodmont Bank is located within the Adams Plaza and was first established in 1979. The Milford banks were first established due to the lack of a banking institute within the town. The Woodmont Bank is one of the three banks.
The Poli Mansion along with its ten cottage homes named The Villa Rosa Terrace, borders its own private beach. The horizon is significant within the Woodmont area as it holds a rich history. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
In front of Flag Rock, the bright blue chair is placed on the corner of Anchor beach providing a view of all of Woodmont along with the neighboring homes. The plaque on the back of the chair is dedicated to the life of Anita Sanford who cherished this spot. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
The local park situated just a few steps from Woodmont Beach is a very popular spot for local events such as Woodmont Day, and acts as a beautiful location in Woodmont for citizens to enjoy. The park is home to basketball courts and a newly renovated playground with a large area of grass. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
Anchor Beach, one of Woodmont’s most popular beaches, extends 0.4 miles with soft white sand. First founded in 1900, Anchor Beach was one of the first establishments after the connection of Woodmont to New Haven. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
Just down the road from the Poli Mansion sits the local restaurant, Village Bistro. Opened in 2005, the former restaurant titled “The Beach House”, was known for their fresh caught seafood delicacies. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
The Woodmont Borough Hall is an official government city building in Milford serving its citizens as a community center. Since 1904 the building has been converted from a volunteer firehouse into what it’s known as today. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
Amongst all of Woodmont’s coastline, Flag Rock, one of the most iconic landmarks, stands at 40 feet tall. The flagpole dates back to around 1900 and continues to be a symbol of Milford for all. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
The Poli Mansion stands on the Villa Rosa terrace overlooking the Long Island Sound. The mansion was originally built in 1914 by Sylvester Poli for his wife, Rosa Leverone. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
The “Entering Woodmont On The Sound” sign welcomes residents and other local citizens. Located behind the sign, stands the Bryan House, an artifact dated back to 1790. Woodmont, CT, 2024.
Claudia Wolf | Jul 28, 2024 at 6:12 PM
The big rock at Anchor Beach was always called Signal Rock, not flag rock.
adviser | Oct 11, 2024 at 11:03 AM
thank you Signal Rock is the official name but flag rock is the most commonly used name.
Anonymous | Apr 30, 2024 at 10:44 AM
I grew up in Woodmont and still love it today my brother Ed Bonessi Jr is the Warden of Woodmont he heads up the Board of Burgess. Barry Bonessi