Controversy is heating up over a letter sent out by management at the Milford Mall saying all stores inside must be open on Thanksgiving.

The mall's Facebook page has been getting lots of reaction since the letter was posted last week.

It states that all businesses must open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving and stay open until 10 p.m. Stores also have the option of closing at midnight before reopening at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.

The mall released this statement saying, "We appreciate the various points of view on how families choose to celebrate Thanksgiving and other holiday traditions, and our opening hours are there to support the growing enthusiasm from customers and families who appreciate the extended holiday shopping and see it as an enjoyable end to their day with family and friends."



Malls in Stamford and Trumbull will also be opening at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.