A Sense of Community Beach Life

Originally from Australia, attorneys Keira Morse and her husband Charles, who is from Canada, met at a holiday party for the New York City law firm where they worked. They were paired up to do a presentation, each felt a spark, and the rest is history for the happy couple.

Both Morses love the beach, and the couple considered purchasing a home near the water. “Being from Australia, I am quite picky about the beach, with exacting standards, and I knew what I wanted,” shares Morse. “My husband had previously lived in Fairfield, so he was familiar with the area. We were driving through Milford, decided to have a look, and found a house right on the water.”

The couple purchased the house in December of 2021, and they and their two children have been welcomed into the Milford community. “We know all of our neighbors,” says Morse. “They made us feel welcome, and even brought us housewarming gifts!”

When asked about her favorite things about Milford, she shared that our city “is a perfect size; still suburban but not too much. We love all the community gatherings like the Tree Lighting and Oyster Festival, and the ability to be involved, and feel that we’ve been assimilated into the community. Milford has great local shops, and we love the Giggling Pig, Walnut Beach Coffee House, and Colony Grill, among others. There are so many options for things to do, and we often take the kids to the public library, the Audubon Coastal Center, and of course, to walk along the beach.”