Government-dev GOP’s Mike Ramone to file Monday to run for governorRep. Mike Ramone plans to file Monday to run for governor of Delaware as a Republican. Ramone, 62, who’s representedAutomatic recount named Kalesis winner in Ward 1 This story has been updated to say the Ward 2 council representative will be 2 days ago Changes come to Milford City CouncilOn Saturday, April 27, the City of Milford had one of the highest voter turnouts 4 days ago City of Milford Election Results 2024On Saturday, April 27 voters of the City of Milford went to the polls to elect a Mayor and four Reading Time: < 1 minuteUpdated state landlord/tenant guide could become lawAfter some healthy discussion, a bill creating a one-stop guide for both tenants and landlords is on its way to Reading Time: 3 minutesSafe School Zone law moves on days after DSU fatal shootingJust days after a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman on Delaware State University’s campus, the state General Assembly moved Reading Time: 2 minutesTow companies with predatory practices under heatA bill aimed at cracking down on predatory practices from towing companies flew through the House Public Safety & Homeland Reading Time: 2 minutesCity appoints auditing firm, gets update on auditAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to a Request for Proposal from Zelenkofske Axelrod (ZA) accounting services. This Reading Time: 3 minutesAssisted suicide finally passes House, despite GOP concernsA unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has Reading Time: 4 minutesMakers of inappropriate deep fake images could face penaltiesA bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously Reading Time: 3 minutesMeet your Milford Ward 3 and 4 City Council candidatesOn April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of Reading Time: 6 minutesMeet your Milford Ward 1 and 2 City Council candidatesOn April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of Reading Time: 6 minutesSussex residents to get property reassessment values in fallThe homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. “Kent County is Reading Time: 3 minutes Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam Reading Time: 3 minutesLetter sent opposing Key Properties request to countyFor the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex Reading Time: 4 minutesChamber to host Candidate Question and AnswerStaff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A Reading Time: 2 minutesDelDOT explains multiple road closures in MilfordSocial media in the area is filled with residents and business owners complaining about three road construction projects that have Reading Time: 4 minutesExperts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings riskDelaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able Reading Time: 5 minutesDitch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings. Reading Time: 2 minutesRed Cedar Farms and industrial park final plans approvedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two final site plans, one for Red Cedar Farms, a housing development Reading Time: 11 minutesSmall businesses speak to Senator CarperAs part of his statewide tour of Delaware towns during his last year in office, Senator Tom Carper spent a Reading Time: 5 minutesHouse calls for state to let banks finance cannabis businessesA bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House Reading Time: 2 minutesHomeless rights bill: so hot, debate continuedAfter yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed Reading Time: 3 minutesCollege sexual assault prevention training could be requiredA bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee Reading Time: 3 minutesBill making javelin a DIAA event moves on, some coaches opposeA bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday – Reading Time: 4 minutesBill would OK using taxpayer $$$ to help Delawareans buy EV chargersAfter pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric Reading Time: 2 minutesUpdate: Subdivision projects head to council for approvalThis story includes major corrections. The Milford Planning and Zoning Commission’s vote to recommend all agenda items at the monthly Reading Time: 6 minutesDelaware 8th state to legalize natural organic reductionA law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the Reading Time: 3 minutesAlcohol delivery bill fails despite data showing supportA bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after Reading Time: 3 minutesPlanning Commission Tuesday will tackle industrial park, Cedar FarmsA public hearing on both the Milford Corporate Center industrial park and Red Cedar Farms final major subdivision proposals will Reading Time: 2 minutesDNREC details how wind farm cable will come ashore in parkState officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed Reading Time: 4 minutesHouse committee rejects bill to create student felony assaultA week after the Milford School District was placed on lockdown and subsequently closed to ensure student safety, a new Reading Time: 2 minutesSafety concerns surround bill OKing javelin as DIAA sportA new sporting event could be adopted into track and field competitions across the state. Senate Bill 211, sponsored by Reading Time: 2 minutesNew ‘firearm’ definition bill heads to House The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine Reading Time: 2 minutesPoll workers get significant raises; what do they do?The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges Reading Time: 3 minutesNeed a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtownTwice delayed because of rain, a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took Reading Time: 3 minutesYou’ll probably pay more for beach parking this yearRehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance Reading Time: 3 minutesLegislators briefed on landmark school funding reportDelaware’s lawmakers got their first taste Thursday of a landmark, 200-page report from the American Institutes for Research that suggested Reading Time: 4 minutesDART changes affect dozens of routes, starting May 19Dozens of of DART routes are being changed starting May 19, affecting prominent destinations like Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital, Christiana Reading Time: 3 minutesDespite financial concerns, bill giving free meals to all students moves onA proposed law in Delaware would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students – with a price tag of Reading Time: 5 minutesCommittee releases bills to combat trafficking, ammo theftProstitution and gun ammo were the odd couple of topics to be handled in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing. House Reading Time: 4 minutes2 senators battle over dueling school safety resolutionsOn the day Gov. John Carney preached the impact of working together in his State of the State address, the Reading Time: 5 minutesBill capping car dealership processing fees head to HouseWhether it be buying tickets to a favorite artist or sports team, paying a parking ticket, or even gifting a Reading Time: 2 minutesTask force redefining ‘firearm’ moves closer to decisionA task force charged with updating the state’s definition of “firearm” plans to take one more look next week at Reading Time: 3 minutesNew bill could penalize those lying about service animalA proposed law in Delaware would punish residents who lie about their animal being a service or assistance animal. Sponsored Reading Time: 2 minutesNew bill would give flag to service member’s next of kinA new bill headed to the General Assembly would immediately provide next of kin of Delaware National Guard, fire or Reading Time: 2 minutesMayor: No vote on homeless village, but it won’t be downtownA decision has not been made on whether to allow a homeless village and will not be made until there Reading Time: 5 minutesCity to get $63,000 rebate on energy efficiency contractMoney was a frequent topic at this week’s Milford City Council meeting. The council heard that the city will get Reading Time: 2 minutesFederal grant will put more behavioral health officers on roadMilford police will move closer to having a Behavioral Health Unit staff on the job after receiving a $363,000 federal Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford mayor, city council races all have 2 candidatesEvery incumbent in Milford’s April 27 city elections will face opposition. Mayor Arthur J. Campbell’s city seat is being contested Reading Time: 2 minutesDelaware DOJ to appeal absentee, early voting rulingThe Department of Justice announced Tuesday it will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling on absentee and early Reading Time: 7 minutesPoliticians react to court striking absentee, early voting laws A ruling by the Delaware Superior Court that restricts early and absentee voting – a highly contentious aspect of the Reading Time: 5 minutesMilford will continue with park at center of eminent domain caseMilford plans to refine its comprehensive plan and continue to build the park at the center of this month’s controversial Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford City Council drops Billings’ eminent domain caseThe Milford City Council Wednesday night ended its attempt to take property from Annette Billings to use for a park Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford details its side of eminent domain caseThe City of Milford issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that explains how the controversial Annette Billings eminent domain case came Reading Time: 6 minutesCity Council to meet tonight to discuss legal issuesMilford City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall Council Chambers, partly to deal Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic Health seeks $3.5 million more in 2025 state budgetEditor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division Reading Time: 4 minutesCity to court: Don’t postpone March 1 eminent domain hearingThe city of Milford is opposing a move by Annette Billings to postpone a March 1 hearing on the eminent Reading Time: 4 minutesBillboard mocks Milford mayor, council as wanted for theft“WANTED – MILFORD CITY COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED THEFT” says a billboard featuring photos of Milford’s mayor and seven council members Reading Time: 4 minutesEducation groups costing ⅓ of state budget face JFCEducation – what one legislator called the most important investment by the state – consumed Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing Reading Time: 6 minutesMilford moves homeless workshop to Feb. 28; vote March 11The Milford City Council workshop on a tiny house village for the homeless has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford Council limits comments on eminent domain caseLarry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of Reading Time: 3 minutesCouncil homeless workshop Wednesday; vote set for Feb. 26Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at Reading Time: 3 minutesMarijuana laws come with price tag for 2 state departmentsThis story has been updated to correct tax and licensing information. Marijuana – and the implications of its legalization in Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford mayor, 4 councilmembers up for election April 27The April 27 Milford elections will see two names on the ballot for mayor. The deadline to file a city Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford moves to condemn widow’s property for bike path This report has been updated. The Milford City Council has voted to condemn eight acres of a widow’s property Reading Time: 4 minutesCost of weight-loss drugs for state employees hits taxpayersWhen Gov. John Carney announced last week that his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal included more than $93 million in Reading Time: 3 minutesAs stripers arrive earlier, commercial fishing season to shiftWith striped bass coming into the Delaware River and bay earlier in the year as the weather warms up earlier, Reading Time: 3 minutesProposed law offers look at another ‘natural’ burial methodDelaware’s lawmakers are ironing out the details of an increasingly popular way Americans have dealt with death: allowing the body Reading Time: 6 minutesEDGE Grant workshop planned for January 31The Economic Vitality Committee for Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has arranged for a workshop that will provide details on the Reading Time: 2 minutesLaw allowing elders to self-certify for marijuana card passes HouseAnother marijuana law – sponsored by the apparent champion of cannabis in the state legislature, received some opposition in the Reading Time: 2 minutesStudent loan borrowers could get Bill of RightsLaws that would establish a Bill of Rights for student loan borrowers and adjust the transfer of leave days for Reading Time: 4 minutesHearing on Milford homeless village is comment-palooza A Milford City Council hearing on a proposed tiny house village for the homeless packed the council chamber, lobby and Reading Time: 5 minutesCommittee wrestles with porn site content sent to minorsThe discussion in a House committee Tuesday got testy in response to a bill that would hold porn websites liable Reading Time: 4 minutesCarney’s State of the State address rescheduled for March 5The annual State of the State Address has been rescheduled after Gov. John Carney had to cancel last week’s originally Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity of Milford electric rate increase explainedRecently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the Reading Time: 3 minutesState wants beach towns to pay share of beach replenishmentWith beach replenishment expected to be needed more often and rising costs of providing it, DNREC is developing recommendations for Reading Time: 2 minutesDelaware part of national pilot of summer food stamps programAbout 80,000 Delaware children are eligible to receive $120 extra in federal food benefits this summer to replace free lunches Reading Time: 3 minutesCarney’s illness delays State of the State AddressThe annual State of the State Address from Delaware Governor John Carney has been postponed. Thursday’s 2 p.m. meeting is Reading Time: < 1 minuteLaw would create funding for every school to have athletic trainerExtracurriculars ruled the day in Wednesday’s House Education Committee meeting. House Bill 244, sponsored by Rep. Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek, Reading Time: 4 minutesFinancial burdens cause opposition to pension billA bill that would adjust the pension calculations for Delaware’s police officers and firefighters faced opposition from those very groups Reading Time: 3 minutesRepublicans push bill to allow Delawareans to file ethics complaintsA proposed law that intends to hold state legislators accountable for unethical behavior was showcased in the second of a Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford Councilman for Ward 2 announces candidacy for MayorTodd Culotta, Councilman for Ward 2 has announced his bid to run for Mayor of Milford. Mr. Culotta has served Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford electric rates remain among lowest in state with upcoming 4.8% power cost adjustmentThe City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the Reading Time: 2 minutesEducator pay report gets mostly warm welcome from legislatorsDelaware state senators and representatives didn’t revolt when they got their first bite at recommendations for higher educator pay that Reading Time: 6 minutesShould those 65-plus get marijuana card without doc consent?A bill that would allow Delawareans 65 or older to obtain a medical marijuana card without their doctor’s approval got Reading Time: 3 minutesAnother alcohol bill kicks off this year’s General AssemblyIt’s 8 o’clock somewhere! That’s what state senator Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin, said with exuberance after a law expanding the hours Reading Time: 6 minutesConditional use approved for Southern States MilfordCity Council approved a conditional use request for a new building they plan to construct across from their current location. Reading Time: 4 minutesWalnut Street bridge project moves closer to completionAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to Reading Time: 4 minutesCouncil approves two dispatchers and crime analystAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council accepted the recommendation of the Finance Committee to hire two new dispatchers and Reading Time: 2 minutesSmyrna deficit smaller than predicted, tax increase still likelyThe town of Smyrna has a multimillion dollar budget deficit that it will try to combat by raising the taxes Reading Time: 3 minutesEllendale elects three new council membersIn an election that sometimes became heated, the Town of Ellendale elected three new council members on Saturday, January 6. Reading Time: 2 minutesKent County residents first to see new property values Kim Patterson Luton of Dover got a Christmas present nobody would want: A letter detailing the new reassessment of her Reading Time: 4 minutesCity of Milford invites Public to Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open HouseThe City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutesCity charter changes discussed at workshopAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed starting the process to update the city charter. According to City Solicitor Reading Time: 11 minutesCouncil hears update on FY22 AuditCity Finance Manager Lou Vitola provided council with an update on the FY22 Audit. There has been a delay in Reading Time: 6 minutesPolice chief requests additional personnelAt a recent finance committee meeting, Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe requested four additional dispatchers and one crime analyst be Reading Time: 9 minutesDelDOT to study restoring passenger rail service downstateA Delaware Department of Transportation unit has received a federal grant of up to $500,000 to study bringing back passenger Reading Time: 3 minutesA new Republican woman returns to 37th District House seatThursday’s election to replace Representative Ruth Briggs King – the only Republican woman in the Delaware General Assembly – and Reading Time: < 1 minuteDelaware involved in $700 million settlement with Google PlayDelaware is part of a national $700 million agreement with Google in its lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Reading Time: 2 minutesNew bill would expand access to medical marijuana cardsDelaware Democrats filed new legislation Thursday that would enhance patient access to medical marijuana and revamp the framework of the Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil approves zoning change for Kenton landsAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a zoning change for lands owned by Randall Kenton. The land will Reading Time: 2 minutesNew opt-in video call option lets 911 see emergency liveStarting Monday, New Castle County 911 operators will be able to ask callers if they would be willing to let Reading Time: 3 minutesBills aim to OK alcohol home deliveries to modernize shoppingLots of packages are arriving on the doorsteps of Delawareans. None are permitted to contain a certain adult beverage, and Reading Time: 3 minutesNew police facility opens to publicWith a crowd of local, state and national dignitaries in attendance, the City of Milford held a ribbon cutting for Reading Time: 6 minutesVirtual event to connect Veterans to new benefitsMilitary families will have a three-day opportunity to explore Veterans benefits and new eligibility requirements at a one-stop-virtual-shop. From Dec. Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford to Cut Ribbon on New Police DepartmentThe City of Milford is excited to announce the completion of the new Police Department located at 401 NE Front Reading Time: 2 minutesCity agrees to cover cost of pump station pending Knight’s Crossing completionAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to take on costs originally to be paid by the Knight’s Crossing Reading Time: 7 minutesRetired nurse Valerie Jones Giltner to run in House District 37A Sussex County retired nurse will run for the Delaware House of Representatives District 37 seat vacated last week by Reading Time: 4 minutesSpecial election to replace Ruth Briggs King will be Dec. 21A special election to fill the now-vacant 37th Delaware House of Republicans seat in will take place Dec. 21. The Reading Time: 2 minutesBurris Foods request for Comprehensive Plan and zoning change approvedAt a recent meeting, a request from Burris Foods to change the Comprehensive Plan as well as to rezone a Reading Time: 3 minutesWest Shores stormwater drainage correction approved by councilOver the past few years, residents of West Shores at New Milford, a development located near Bayhealth Sussex Campus, have Reading Time: 3 minutesMayor authorized to sign USDA loan documents for police stationAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sit with USDA loan officers and sign documents Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford Corporate Center leads to changes in Comprehensive PlanAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone areas in the new Reading Time: 2 minutesRiverwalk Villa project approvedCity Council approved a request from Milford Housing Development Corporation to construct 27 townhomes on property located on the northwest Reading Time: 2 minutesDowntown restrooms approvedAfter the third presentation by Public Works Director Mike Svaby, Milford City Council approved the purchase of a prefabricated restroom Reading Time: 6 minutesCouncil discusses sidewalk policiesAt a recent meeting, a discussion about adding city sidewalks in a section of southeast Milford at city expense sparked Reading Time: 10 minutesDelDOT agrees to review Route 113 corridorAt a recent meeting, Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield informed council that DelDOT had agreed to review sections of Route Reading Time: 2 minutesTwo Sussex Reps want death penalty reinstated for some casesTwo Delaware lawmakers are looking to reinstate the death penalty for criminals convicted of the murder of a law enforcement Reading Time: 2 minutesDowntown restroom purchase delayed for second timeFor the second time, Milford City Council voted to table options that would bring a downtown bathroom to Milford. At Reading Time: 8 minutesPallet village locations discussed at city workshopSeveral months ago, Springboard Collaborative, who operates a transitional housing pallet village in Georgetown, provided information to Milford City Council Reading Time: 10 minutesDelDOT to hold virtual workshops regarding Cedar Beach Road bridge replacementThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge Reading Time: < 1 minuteADU fees discussed at council workshopAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on Reading Time: 10 minutesCity of Milford invites Public to N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor Study Open HouseThe City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting on Wednesday, Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity of Milford Celebrates Public Power, Customer Service WeekThe City of Milford is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek), Oct. 1-7, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit Reading Time: 3 minutesDel. to explore federal program supporting foster childrenGov. John Carney has signed a law requiring a state agency for child services to explore joining a federal program Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford postpones decisions on marijuana salesWith the recent legislation passed by the State of Delaware which would make recreational marijuana use legal in the state, Reading Time: 9 minutesCouncil asks for additional options for downtown bathroomOne of the items requested in a recent survey of needs for the downtown area was a public restroom. At Reading Time: 5 minutesSouth Walnut Street report approved by councilAfter tabling the measure several times in order to obtain additional public input, Milford City Council approved a report created Reading Time: 4 minutesFood Bank sign request approved by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Food Bank of Delaware for a conditional use Reading Time: 4 minutesMilford Middle School site plan approvedMilford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property Reading Time: 8 minutesNew signal pattern on SE 2nd and Marshall StreetMilford Police Department is warning motorists that the traffic signal at Southeast 2nd Street and Marshall Street will become a Reading Time: < 1 minuteWith record road deaths, state seeks safety ideas from publicOn the heels of Delaware tallying a record 165 lives lost on its roads in 2022, the state Office of Reading Time: 3 minutesIndependence Commons deed restrictions on signs adjustedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to adjust deed restrictions related to signage for lots purchased in Independence Reading Time: 5 minutesMemorial Park playground changes to address drainage, safety issuesThe new playground in Memorial Park broke ground several months ago and the city has been working diligently to get Reading Time: 3 minutesCapitol Police Major Elmer C. Harris Assumes Command of Delaware Capitol PoliceNathaniel McQueen Jr., Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced Major Elmer C. Harris as the Chief Reading Time: < 1 minuteDelaware Office of Highway Safety Expecting Increase in Motorcycle Traffic for Delmarva Bike WeekThe Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement are Reading Time: 3 minutesAG Jennings Warns Seniors Of Uptick In Financial Scam ReportsIn the wake of an uptick in reports of financial exploitation of seniors, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford Memorial Park Upgrades – Construction UpdateThe City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department has been working with City contractors all summer on the new Memorial Reading Time: < 1 minuteFinance Director explains property tax increaseRecently, social media sites have had multiple comments about an increase in City of Milford property taxes. Some residents claim Reading Time: 5 minutesCouncil continues to discuss changes to Walnut StreetAt a recent workshop, Sonia Marichic-Goudy, Associate Vice-President of Century Engineering, presented potential changes to South Walnut Street between McCoy Reading Time: 15 minutesStrategic plan adopted by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council adopted a strategic plan that is designed to guide activities for the next Reading Time: 4 minutesDNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foods’ Milford Processing PlantThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for Reading Time: 2 minutesCity to look into upgrading Mispillion River bulkheadWhen he and a group of investors purchased the former Carlisle Fire Company on Church Street, Dan Bond explained that Reading Time: 5 minutesNew park coming to Rehoboth BoulevardAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting Reading Time: 3 minutesWorkshop discusses pallet home villageAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from Judson Malone, Executive Director of Springboard Collaborative, about a pallet village Reading Time: 18 minutesCity of Milford invites Public to S. Walnut Street Streetscape Public HearingMilford City Council will review a final concept plan of the South Walnut Street Traffic Calming and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project Reading Time: 2 minutesCity seeks public input before adoption of Strategic PlanPublic Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew program helps on-the-move military spouses find jobsMilitary spouses in the First State have a new service to help them land jobs. The Military Spouse Transition Network’s Reading Time: 2 minutesChickens not permitted in city limits under new zoning changesBackyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses Reading Time: 11 minutesSubdivision approval process streamlinedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council streamlined the approval process for subdivision of land while also putting an expiration Reading Time: 6 minutesCity expands Downtown Development DistrictAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council expanded the acreage of the Downtown Development District, a program offered through the Reading Time: 2 minutesBid awarded for downtown streetscapesMilford City Council recently awarded two bids to KCI Technologies for the design and construction of updated streetscapes in downtown Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic hearing planned for city Strategic PlanAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with a draft of the updated Strategic Plan prepared by the Reading Time: 2 minutesCity tax warrant approved by councilUnder Milford City Code, the mayor and the city clerk must officially sign a tax warrant authorizing the city to Reading Time: 2 minutesCity approves developer requestsAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved requests from two developers. Cypress Hall through their parent company Shawnee Farm Reading Time: 5 minutesMispillion Bridge opens to vehicle trafficAfter construction vehicles struck the upper portion of the historic bridge on two separate occasions almost exactly one year apart, Reading Time: 3 minutesEDGE Grant webinar series offeredThe Delaware Division of Small Business will offer two webinars to assist businesses in applying for the Encouraging Development, Growth Reading Time: 2 minutesMispillion Bridge undergoing testing after repairAccording to DelDOT, testing has begun on the Mispillion River drawbridge after months of repairs to the historic structure. The Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford Housing Corp. given $940,000 in federal fundThe Milford Housing Development Corp. has been awarded a fedral $940,000 federal grant that will allow it to build 24 Reading Time: 2 minutesCity explains permit fee processRecently, there have been social media comments regarding permit fees in the City of Milford, especially when it comes to Reading Time: 4 minutesPickleball courts nearing completionParks and Recreation Director Brad Dennehy told Milford City Council at a recent meeting that the new pickleball courts located Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil reviews potential 10th Street intersection changesAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in Reading Time: 6 minutesWalnut Street decking project delayedPublic Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council. Reading Time: 2 minutesTrash issues discussed at council meetingAt a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash Reading Time: 5 minutesMercury remains prohibited in the mailThe Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil approves Vision Zero programMilford City Council recently approved a resolution that would include the city in a national Vision Zero program. The main Reading Time: 7 minutesMore options, no decisions on state retiree healthcare plansThe State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the Reading Time: 3 minutesSolid Waste Costs to rise by $1.00 per monthMilford City Council approved an increase in residential solid waste fees by $1.00 per month starting July 1, 2023. The Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil approves Downtown Streetscape planMilford City Council voted to approve a Downtown Streetscape plan that was presented at the June 12 meeting. The request Reading Time: 4 minutes5-year property reassessment bill on way to CarneyAfter decades of no regular property assessments, all three Delaware counties likely will be required to conduct them every five Reading Time: 2 minutesCity streetscape plan opened to public comment at next council meetingMilford City Council chose to table a request to approve proposed downtown streetscape upgrades at a recent meeting. Due to Reading Time: 5 minutesSoutheast Second and Marshall Street signal under reviewMilford City Council approved a purchase order that allows Century Engineering/Kleinfelder to evaluate whether the traffic signal at the corner Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Approves 2023-24 Budget and Capital ImprovementsMilford City Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that will guide the city over the next five years. If all Reading Time: 3 minutesGateway and City Hall upgrades discussedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed plans for gateway improvements as well as redevelopment in front of City Reading Time: 5 minutesRental permit waiver discussed at council meetingMilford City Council discussed changes to the rental permit code at a recent meeting, considering a waiver of the rental Reading Time: 8 minutesDDD expansion discussed by councilCity Council learned at a recent meeting that the Downtown Development District (DDD) could be expanded by 15 acres. Expanding Reading Time: 4 minutesCity wraps up budget hearingsOver four nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads Reading Time: 3 minutesCity budget hearings reveal proposed tax increaseOver three nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford resident requests Milford become Purple Heart CityAt a recent City Council meeting, John Jackson, a member of the Delaware Military Order of the Purple Heart, spoke Reading Time: 2 minutesMHS teacher accepted to Supreme Court Summer InstituteShae Parks, Milford, Delaware, and a teacher at Milford Senior High School will travel to Washington, D.C. this June to Reading Time: 2 minutesUD issues grant to assist Milford and Slaughter beach with bicycle and pedestrian pathThe Grant Assistance Program at the University of Delaware celebrates its first successful grant application, bringing vital bipartisan infrastructure funding Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford to Host Touch-A-Truck Community EventThe City of Milford is hosting its Annual Touch-A-Truck Community Event – its first since COVID – on Saturday, May Reading Time: < 1 minuteCouncil discusses Capital Improvement PlanMilford City Council recently continued discussing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next five years. The plan includes capital Reading Time: 5 minutesCity of Milford Recognized As A Reliable Public Power ProviderThe City of Milford recently announced that their Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from Reading Time: < 1 minutePublic comment no longer restricted to agenda items at councilMilford City Council recently made changes to their public comment code to allow members of the public to speak about Reading Time: 6 minutesElectric rate increase approved by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council learned the results of an electric rate study conducted by Utility Financial Solutions Reading Time: 3 minutesDowntown streetscape plans presented to councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council viewed a presentation by Rick Kane of KCI Technologies regarding potential streetscape improvements Reading Time: 6 minutesMarijuana legal in Delaware Sunday; Carney won’t sign, vetoGov. John Carney said Friday that even though he disagrees with legalizing marijuana and creating a regulated and taxed industry, Reading Time: 5 minutesCity approves TID fundingMilford City Council approved a funding rate for the Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District plan at a recent meeting. The Reading Time: 5 minutesDelaware AG finds Ellendale Town Council violated FOIAA recent opinion released by the Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings found that the Town of Ellendale’s council violated several Reading Time: 3 minutesCouncil approves investment in eco-tourism planMilford City Council recently approved an Ecotourism and Resilience Investment Strategy. The strategy was the culmination of the Waterways Infrastructure Reading Time: 4 minutesMayor Campbell Announces Initiative to Bring Affordable Home Internet to 524 of Milford’s Unconnected HouseholdsMayor Archie Campbell, in partnership with Governor Carney, has announced a new initiative to close the digital divide in Delaware. Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic reviews Milford streetscape plansRecently, the City of Milford held a public workshop where they presented plans for upgraded streetscapes in Milford. The public Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil reviews SE Transportation Improvement District planAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed proposed Transportation Improvement District (TID) plans provided by the Delaware Department of Reading Time: 3 minutesCity extends services to Colony South and WestMilford City Council agreed to extend city services to Colony South and West despite the fact that the property had Reading Time: 6 minutesCity passes pedestrian ordinanceAfter much discussion about pedestrian safety, the City of Milford recently passed an ordinance that would prohibit a pedestrian to Reading Time: 4 minutesGround broken for new playground and ball courtsThe City of Milford broke ground on a new playground and pickleball courts on Saturday, March 4. The city received Reading Time: < 1 minutePark amenities groundbreaking ceremony planned for Saturday, March 4thThe City of Milford announced that it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new pickleball courts and children’s Reading Time: < 1 minuteFire siren, response times focus of recent Council meetingCarlisle Fire Company recently provided information to Milford City Council regarding the need for the fire siren as well as Reading Time: 12 minutesCity of Milford 2023 Election CancelledNotice is hereby given that the City of Milford Annual Election scheduled for April 22, 2023 has been canceled. Prior Reading Time: < 1 minuteCouncil tables requests to extend water outside city boundariesTwo requests to extend water and sewer lines outside city boundaries were tabled by Milford City Council at a recent Reading Time: 6 minutesDelaware Judiciary and Capitol Police Partner to Bring Facility Dog to the Leonard Williams Justice CenterThe Delaware Judiciary welcomed its first “facility” or comfort dog to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in partnership with Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity appoints first female police chiefOn Monday, February 13, Milford City Council appointed their first female police chief. Chief Cecilia Ashe will be offered an Reading Time: < 1 minuteMasten Circle warehouse project approvedCity Council approved a request to construct a flex-style storage and office building on East Masten Circle. The request also Reading Time: 4 minutesCitywide broadband not feasible, study findsThe City of Milford received information from Uptown Services regarding the installation of broadband throughout Milford that would be managed Reading Time: 8 minutesPedestrian ordinances discussed at city workshopMilford City Council continued their discussion about implementing a pedestrian safety ordinance at a recent workshop. The ordinance will appear Reading Time: 4 minutesMispillion Bridge damaged againThe Mispillion Bridge, located on Rehoboth Boulevard, has been inoperable since it was damaged by a truck towing construction equipment Reading Time: 2 minutesCity continues to grapple with homeless displacementJust before the Christmas holiday, Milford Advocacy for the Homeless and the City of Milford learned that property on East Reading Time: 8 minutesCommunity Block Grant program needs applicantsIn December 2022, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development informed Milford City Council that her organization was seeking Reading Time: 2 minutesPublic sees concept drawings to slow traffic on South Walnut StreetThe City of Milford recently held a public workshop designed to present concepts for slowing traffic on South Walnut Street. Reading Time: 3 minutesPine Haven residents take unsafe conditions to County CouncilOn January 3, residents of the Pine Haven development, located on Pine Haven Road near Lincoln, took complaints of unsafe Reading Time: 4 minutesCity employees complete Management Academy trainingSeveral employees with the City of Milford recently completed the Delaware Municipal Supervisory Management Academy. This is a program the Reading Time: 3 minutesBluhm selected for Leadership DelawareSara Bluhm, Economic Development and Community Engagement Administrator for the City of Milford was recently selected to participate in Leadership Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford 2020-21 audit approved by councilAt a recent meeting, City Council approved the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2021, compiled by Zelnekofske Reading Time: 4 minutesCouncil approves Letter of Intent to USDA for new police stationOn December 12, Milford City Council approved the last items necessary to submit to the USDA in order to finance Reading Time: 2 minutesEmployees recognized by City of MilfordAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with employees who were recognized for 2022 Excellence Awards. Jamesha Williams, Reading Time: 3 minutesSale of property leads to crisis for Milford homeless populationUPDATE 12/23/22 – Sara Bluhm of the City of Milford announced that, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Archie Campbell, Reading Time: 6 minutesMilford electric rates remain third lowest in state with upcoming 1.7% power cost adjustmentThe City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil approves bid for new park handrail lightingMilford City Council approved a bid award to Thompson and Sons Construction to install upgraded handrails with lighting along the Reading Time: 2 minutesCommunity Block Grant program seeking applicantsAt a recent City Council meeting, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development and Housing Department, spoke about the Reading Time: 3 minutesNew conditional use approved for Keir BuildingThe former Josephine Keir LTD building which has also been known as the Derrickson Building at 27 South Walnut Street Reading Time: 6 minutesCouncil approves self-storage facilityMilford City Council recently approved a conditional use for a self-storage business, operated by First State Self Storage, on South Reading Time: 5 minutesCity discusses waivers for new Food Bank buildingMilford City Council recently approved waiver requests from the Food Bank of Delaware related to the new building they are Reading Time: 5 minutesCity of Milford invites Public to S. Walnut Street Traffic Calming & Bike/Pedestrian Concept Plan Open HouseThe City of Milford will host a public input meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Reading Time: 2 minutesAnnual City Hall Tree Lighting set for Nov. 26The City of Milford will welcome the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5pm with its Annual City Hall Reading Time: 2 minutesRed Cedar Farms development approvedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a preliminary major subdivision plan for Red Cedar Farms which will be Reading Time: 7 minutesTest well drilling planned for Fry FarmIn some areas north of Milford, residents and businesses are dealing with some water pressure issues. These issues have led Reading Time: 3 minutesCity decides against privatizing solid waste servicesMilford City Council decided at a recent meeting to reject two bids that would contract out solid waste services for Reading Time: 6 minutesCouncil passes Senior Citizen Tax ReliefMilford City Council recently passed a measure that would provide tax relief for those who are 65 and older. The Reading Time: 2 minutesKnight’s Crossing final subdivision request approvedMilford City Council approved a final subdivision plan for Knight’s Crossing, a development which will be located on Beaver Dam Reading Time: 4 minutesWard Redistricting plan approved by councilOn Monday, October 24, Milford City Council approved a plan that would redistrict the four wards within the city. Redistricting Reading Time: 2 minutesChanges coming to downtown intersectionsAt a recent City Council meeting, Milford Public Works Director Mike Svaby told council that changes were coming to downtown Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil receives update on Milford Corporate Center At a recent board meeting, Milford City Council heard an update on the Milford Corporate Center which is planned Reading Time: 5 minutesDNREC updates regulations to prevent water contaminationAt a recent City Council workshop, Larry Lutz, Chairman and CEO of HydroCorp, Inc. about changes to DNREC regulations regarding Reading Time: 5 minutesCity hears street improvement updateCity council recently heard from James Puddicombe, City Engineer, regarding updates to the street improvement plan. The updates included the Reading Time: 2 minutesHomelessness in Milford discussion continuesMilford City Council continued its discussion regarding homelessness in Milford at a recent workshop. City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that Reading Time: 12 minutesUnderstanding the Upcoming City of Milford Power Cost AdjustmentThe City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the Reading Time: 3 minutesBid awarded for recreational upgrades in downtown parksMilford City Council voted unanimously to approve Gateway Construction as the contractor to install recreational upgrades in downtown parks. The Reading Time: 3 minutesUSPS Ready To Deliver the Holidays for the Nation The United States Postal Service announced critical investments in personnel, technology and the postal network footprint that have been made Reading Time: 2 minutesDelDOT projects discussed by councilMilford City Council discussed several upcoming DelDOT projects, including a request to the state agency to re-investigate the possibility of Reading Time: 5 minutesStrategic Plan process begins for City of MilfordUniversity of Delaware Fellow Melody Barger presented Milford City Council with details on the upcoming process for the strategic plan Reading Time: 2 minutesDelay in implementation of MPD Take Home Vehicle programIn an effort to promote recruitment for the Milford Police Department, Milford City Council approved a program that would allow Reading Time: 2 minutesTrick or Treat night scheduled for MilfordOn Monday, September 12, Milford City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to designate Monday, October 31 as Trick Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat to know before Tuesday’s primary electionJust one statewide incumbent and eight sitting members of the Delaware General Assembly will have a primary opponent when the Reading Time: 3 minutesWho’s running, updated: Delaware’s Sept. 13 primaryWith Delaware’s primary election just days away and early voting underway, time is running out to answer any questions you Reading Time: 10 minutesEfficiency Smart program helps Milford residents save on electric costsFor more than four years, the City of Milford has worked with Efficiency Smart. As a member of DEMEC, who Reading Time: 4 minutesCouncil continues discussion on sprinkler mandateAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council continued a discussion about whether they would require all new houses built in Reading Time: 12 minutesCity of Milford invites Public to Milford Corporate Center Open HouseThe City of Milford will host an Open House to discuss the Milford Corporate Center concept plan on Tuesday, September Reading Time: 2 minutesFeebs to offer outside seatingAfter Milford City Council approved a conditional use permit for Feebs Distilling recently, the tasting room, located at 733 McColley Reading Time: 3 minutesPublic bathrooms coming to downtown MilfordTwo interns with the University of Delaware, Alexander “AJ” Nash and Nate Wolhar presented information on two public bathrooms that Reading Time: 4 minutesMilford Corporate Center plans reviewed by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed plans for the new Milford Corporate Center which will be constructed on Reading Time: 5 minutesRedistricting planned for MilfordMilford City Council heard from the president of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Ring Lardner, regarding plans to redistrict the wards Reading Time: 3 minutesSidewalk repair and replacement bid awardedMilford City Council awarded Jaquez Concrete Company a contract in the amount of $380,760 to complete the remaining sidewalk repair Reading Time: 2 minutesChanges proposed to downtown intersectionMilford’s Public Works Department has identified several issues with one-way traffic on Southwest Front Street. Many of the issues, according Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford Kicks Off Drive 25 CampaignThe City of Milford will kick off a KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® campaign at National Night Out on Tuesday, Reading Time: 2 minutesDevelopment requests approved by councilRequests from three developers were approved by Milford City Council at a recent meeting. Cypress Hall asked for approval of Reading Time: 5 minutesChief Brown recognized by councilMilford City Council presented retiring Chief Kenneth Brown with a proclamation signed by Mayor Archie Campbell at a recent meeting. Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer Councilman Morrow recognizedFormer Councilman Doug Morrow, who served on Milford City Council for 32 years before stepping down when he moved to Reading Time: 2 minutesMurderkill River emergency dredging project to begin Aug. 1Delaware’s environmental control agency will begin a $2.3 million emergency dredging project on the Murderkill River with the aim of Reading Time: 2 minutesGround broken for new Milford Police StationOn Wednesday, July 27, city and state officials broke ground for the new Milford Police Station which will be constructed Reading Time: 2 minutesBicycle and skateboard ordinance removed from city code; sprinklers optionalAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council completely removed their bicycle and skateboard restrictions, deciding to use state code to Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford looks at contracting trash servicesRecently, City of Milford residents were notified that their trash, recycling and yard waste pickups may be delayed. The delay Reading Time: 5 minutesDowntown density discussed in workshopAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed changing rules for downtown density. The discussion related to potential multi-use developments Reading Time: 8 minutesCouncil looks at updating bicycle and skateboard codeAlthough they tabled a vote on changes to the code, Milford City Council has asked staff to evaluate the Bicycle, Reading Time: 7 minutesCouncil postpones vote on sprinkler requirementDespite several workshops on the matter over the past few months, Milford City Council voted to table a vote that Reading Time: 9 minutesGround broken for Milton overpassThe last traffic light between I95 near Wilmington and Route 9 in Lewes will be a thing of the past Reading Time: 5 minutesBill OKing medical marijuana patients owning guns heads to Senate floorA bill that would allow medical marijuana patients to obtain a firearm will head to the Senate floor. The bill, Reading Time: 2 minutesCity council to allow public comment on agenda items at future meetingsMilford City Council recently updated its council meeting policies and procedures in order to streamline the meetings and to allow Reading Time: 4 minutesCity passes balanced budget with small tax increaseOn Monday, June 13, Milford City Council passed a balanced budget for FY2022-23. The $53.8 million budget included a one Reading Time: 3 minutesDEMEC warns of possible electric rate hikesAt a recent workshop, Kimberly Schlichting, CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), warned of a possible rate increase Reading Time: 10 minutesComcast provides broadband, service details to councilAt a recent workshop, Chris Comer, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for the Comcast Beltway Region, provided Milford City Reading Time: 6 minutesCity of Milford hires Chipola as new Electric DirectorThe City of Milford recently hired Tony Chipola as the new Electric Director. In this role, Chipola is responsible for Reading Time: 2 minutesGreenspace preserved in update to Comp PlanMilford City Council approved a change to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan that would preserve areas around Deep Branch and Herring Reading Time: 3 minutesHearings provide insight into FY2022-23 budgetOver three nights, Milford City Council reviewed the FY2022-23 budget with presentations from various department heads regarding revenue and expenditures. Reading Time: 6 minutesLand east of Route 1 denied request to change Comp PlanWith a vote of 6 to 1, Milford City Council denied a request from Country Life Homes and Mr. Wiggles Reading Time: 6 minutesMilford Police Chief to retireChief Kenneth Brown, who took the job as Milford’s police chief in January 2016, has announced he will step down Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford hires Balog as new ArboristJoseph Balog The City of Milford recently hired Joseph Balog as the new Arborist/Urban Forestry Coordinator. In this role, Balog Reading Time: 2 minutesCitizen survey results releasedby Terry Rogers A survey sent to Milford residents revealed reductions in satisfaction in some areas In January, Reading Time: 5 minutesFOIA rules and changes discussed at councilby Terry Rogers Milford City Council continues to work out meeting protocol changes Milford City Council continued to Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Council members sworn inMike Boyle was sworn in after winning the only contested race for Milford City Council. Also sworn in were Brian Reading Time: < 1 minuteCouncil provided FOIA rules, considers public comment at meetingsby Terry Rogers At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard details from Solicitor David Rutt about clarifications Reading Time: 7 minutesCity approves Capital Improvement Plan through 2027by Terry Rogers The City Capital Improvement Plan includes two new public restrooms as well as investigating the Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Council OKs 11-acre Food Bank of Delaware campusMilford City Council on Monday evening approved the Food Bank of Delaware’s application to build a new campus on an Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity Council approves 340-unit Westwood subdivisionThe 340-unit subdivision off Williamsville Road was approved by City Council Monday. Milford City Council on Monday evening unanimously approved Reading Time: 2 minutesState sets May 3 memorial ceremony for COVID deadA memorial tree and plaque will be unveiled during a Delaware COVID-19 memorial ceremony. Photo by Pascal Muller/Unsplash The Reading Time: 2 minutesIncumbent Mike Boyle defeats challenger, others win unopposedMike Boyle has won re-election to Ward 1 of the Milford City Council. Incumbent Milford City Councilman Michael Boyle has Reading Time: < 1 minuteMasks no longer required on DART busesDough4872/Wikimedia Commons Masks are no longer required on Delaware’s public transit buses. A federal judge in Florida on Monday ruled Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity of Milford invites Public to 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Open HouseThe City of Milford will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Reading Time: < 1 minute$300 checks are on the way. Here’s what you need to knowPhoto/Getty Images Delawareans will soon receive $300 checks thanks to a bipartisan direct relief bill signed Thursday by Gov. John Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford requests DelDOT study to slow traffic on Walnut Streetby Terry Rogers This section of South Walnut Street could see traffic calming devices which may include all-way Reading Time: 5 minutesCity approves changes to street and sidewalk ordinanceby Terry Rogers Milford City Council recently approved changes to their street and sidewalk code Milford City Council Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford Awarded Site Readiness FundsThe Fry Farm The City of Milford recently received approval for their Site Readiness Fund application from the State of Reading Time: 2 minutesCity consolidates fee scheduleMilford City Council recently consolidated its fee schedule. The move for the consolidation was prompted by an Aid-In construction fee Reading Time: 4 minutesCouncil consolidates fee schedulesby Terry Rogers Milford City Council recently consolidated its fee schedule. The move for the consolidation was prompted Reading Time: 4 minutesBoyle running for Ward 1 council seatby Terry Rogers Michael Boyle Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls to vote for one of their representatives Reading Time: 7 minutesBretzer running for Ward 1 council seatby Terry Rogers Linda Bretzer On Saturday, April 23, residents in Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls Reading Time: 5 minutesAudit draft presented to city councilby Terry Rogers Milford’s Finance Director, Lou Vitola, presented the first draft of the city’s financial statement audit Reading Time: 5 minutesMilford looks at installing EV charging stationsby Terry Rogers An electric vehicle charges. Photo courtesy of Nikon Corp. on Unsplash. At a recent workshop, Reading Time: 9 minutesCity Council supports repair of Mispillion drawbridgeby Terry Rogers Milford City Council voted unanimously to notify DelDOT that they support the repair of the. Reading Time: 4 minutesLawmakers announce plan to give every Delaware taxpayer $300Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Thursday announced a plan to give every Delaware taxpayer $300 in direct economic relief. The Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford may receive up to $500,000 from Sussex Countyby Terry Rogers Milford could see a grant in the amount of $500,000 from Sussex County In early Reading Time: 2 minutesDEMEC provides Milford with Renewable Portfolio Planby Terry Rogers DEMEC provided the City of Milford with their annual renewable energy portfolio The Delaware Municipal Reading Time: 3 minutesCouncil questions water truck price increase, reserve transferby Terry Rogers Milford City Council discussed the purchase of a replacement truck for the water department at Reading Time: 4 minutesCity of Milford Residents to Receive SurveyCity of Milford residents will begin receiving surveys UPDATE: This survey is now closed. It was included accidentally in the March Reading Time: 2 minutesDPH will text you if you test positive for COVID-19The Delaware Division of Public Health now plans to text you if you have COVID-19. The DPH Contact Tracing Team Reading Time: 3 minutesBill would remove earnings cap on police, firefighter disability payA bipartisan bill released from committee today would allow disabled officers and firefighters to earn more money without being penalized. Reading Time: 2 minutesBill would eliminate double-registration for town, city electionsIf passed, Delawareans living in 45 out of the state’s 57 municipalities would no longer have to register with the Reading Time: 4 minutesBail Bond Office denied approvalby Terry Rogers A bail bond office request was denied at this address by City Council At a Reading Time: 8 minutesMilford First Baptist Church parking lot expansion approvedby Terry Rogers Milford First Baptist Church received approval to expand their parking lot (Photo courtesy of Facebook) Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil continues discussion regarding residential sprinkler requirementby Terry Rogers The City of Milford continued their discussion on a requirement for newly constructed residences to Reading Time: 9 minutesSidewalk strategic plan discussedby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is considering a plan to eliminate sidewalk gaps in the city Reading Time: 7 minutesSchool mask mandate to be lifted Tuesday; courts on WednesdayGov. John Carney on Tuesday will lift his emergency order about schools and masks. Gov. John Carney will end his Reading Time: 3 minutesFry Farm industrial park MOU signedby Terry Rogers The City of Milford entered into an MOU with Tsionas Management and Emory Hill to Reading Time: 6 minutesCouncil discusses changes to meeting proceduresby Terry Rogers Milford City Council approved a request to move the financial report to the second week Reading Time: 3 minutesCouncil liaison assignments tabled due to FOIA questionsby Terry Rogers The City of Milford tabled a change that would have created council liaisons instead of Reading Time: 4 minutesMilford among 9 libraries to share $41 million in Rescue Plan moneyThe Selbyville Public Library will be able to construct a new building, thanks to American Rescue Plan money. Thanks to Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford Launches MyMilford AppReleased by City of Milford The MyMilford app will allow citizens to report issues they find, such as building Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Approves Voter Registration Changesby Terry Rogers The City of Milford will now use state voter registrations for city elections (Photo courtesy Reading Time: 2 minutesStreet scaping and parking lot changes planned in Milfordby Terry Rogers This parking lot may undergo reconfiguration under the city’s Capital Improvement Plan At a recent Reading Time: 3 minutesSeveral street projects included in CIP for Milfordby Terry Rogers Several street projects are included in the City of Milford’s Capital Improvement Plan Milford’s Capital Reading Time: 3 minutesMilford CIP Plan includes water projectsby Terry Rogers The City of Milford Capital Improvement Plan includes several water and wastewater projects (Photo credit: Reading Time: 6 minutesCouncil hears details on funding for on Capital Improvement Projectsby Terry Rogers Milford City Council heard details on funding for several Capital Improvement Projects At a recent Reading Time: 4 minutesDelaware courts to test allowing public to bring in cell phones Signs in some Delaware courts today detail a trial program allowing people to bring cell phones into the building. Reading Time: 2 minutesDelaware mask mandate to expire Friday, Feb. 11Gov. Carney’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire Friday, Feb. 11/Getty Images Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire at Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil hears update on Customer Service Departmentby Terry Rogers Milford City Council heard an update about the Customer Service Department at a recent meeting Reading Time: 6 minutesVoter registration process in City of Milford to changeby Terry Rogers City of Milford residents may no longer have to register to vote separately with the Reading Time: 5 minutesCity of Milford provides tips for winter stormby Terry Rogers The City of MIlford wants residents to be prepared for the issues that can occur during a Reading Time: 2 minutesSevere snowstorm to hit DE; driving restrictions take effect at 10 p.m.In preparation for a severe winter storm set to impact the State of Delaware, Gov. John Carney on Friday issued Reading Time: 3 minutesCode changes approved in City of Milfordby Terry Rogers The City of Milford has updated several sections of the building code Milford City Council Reading Time: 5 minutesWells among concerns at first clean water committee hearingA new committee focused on improving water quality in Delaware offered a glimpse into some of the projects it hopes Reading Time: 4 minutesCity of Milford Residents to Receive Surveyby Terry Rogers Randomly selected residents will receive quality of life online surveys to provide information to city leaders. Reading Time: 2 minutesLarge boats must find detour around Mispillion River bridgeby Terry Rogers Although safe for vehicle traffic, an accident has damaged mechanisms that will allow the Mispillion Reading Time: < 1 minuteNew meeting schedule and minute process for City Council approvedby Terry Rogers Milford City Council voted to change its meeting schedule as well as the process for Reading Time: 12 minutesCouncil adopts economic incentives for affordable housingby Terry Rogers Milford City Council approved economic development incentives to encourage low-income housing construction that will lead Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Offices closed to the public through Januaryby Terry Rogers City of Milford offices are closed to the public for the month of January due Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford considers adding residential sprinkler requirement in building codeby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is considering a sprinkler requirement in their building code for new construction Reading Time: 7 minutesCouncil to discuss changes to Comprehensive Planby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is considering changing the Comprehensive Plan to designate properties on Rehoboth Reading Time: 5 minutesNew Police Facility project goes out for bidby Terry Rogers Artist rendering of what the new Milford Police Station may look like At their Mon., Reading Time: 3 minutesGov. Carney declares state of emergency over omicron waveDelaware will be under a state of emergency effective Jan. 3, 2022. (Getty Images/Kameleon007) Gov. John Carney on Thursday declared Reading Time: 4 minutesDNREC to close facilities, reduce hours due to omicron variantSeveral activities and facilities will be closed or operate under reduced hours throughout January due to the COVID-19 omicron variant. Reading Time: 2 minutesUnderstanding the Upcoming City of Milford Power Cost Adjustment Chart with details on how electric rates in Milford may change The City of Milford, a community electric Reading Time: 2 minutesSalaries increased for Council and Planning Commissionby Terry Rogers On Monday, December 13, Milford City Council voted to increase compensation for City Council and Reading Time: 2 minutesEmployees recognized by City Councilby Terry Rogers In 2018, the City of Milford began an Excellence Award Program, establishing the Reward and Reading Time: 3 minutesCarrying firearms may be prohibited for city employeesby Terry Rogers At a recent workshop prior to the regular meeting, Milford City Council discussed a proposed Reading Time: 9 minutesCity considers medical marijuana restrictionby Terry Rogers Milford City Council discussed a possible policy change that would prohibit employees from holding a Reading Time: 5 minutesCity to update right-of-way codesby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is updating its code to manage wireless facilities like these At Reading Time: 5 minutesUSPS offers limited expanded hoursby Terry Rogers USPS wants customers to be aware of package mailing deadlines for the holiday season For Reading Time: 2 minutesStreet projects planned in MilfordTwo I95 exits will close over the weekend; Barley Mill Road will close Wednesday. Photo by Nico Smit/Unsplash The City Reading Time: 3 minutesSamaroo joins City CouncilNirmala Samaroo will serve as Third Ward Councilwoman until 2023 by Terry Rogers On November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was Reading Time: 2 minutesDuplex approved for North Washington Streetby Terry Rogers This vacant lot will soon have a duplex after council approved a request by KD Properties KD Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil hears MPO presentationby Terry Rogers Dover Kent MPO Parklet at Dover’s First Friday Recently, Milford City Council heard a presentation by Reading Time: 4 minutesBicycle Master Plan approved by councilby Terry Rogers Northern Loop of a proposed Bicycle Master Plan adopted by the City of MIlford. Milford Reading Time: 4 minutesCity employees could see pay increases after wage studyby Terry Rogers At a recent City Council meeting, Angele Yazbec, Senior Human Resources Consultant for Evergreen Solutions, presented the Reading Time: 6 minutesMilford dealing with over $1 million in past due accountsby Terry Rogers A bill printing issue led the City of Milford’s past due accounts to rise above Reading Time: 4 minutesParks & Recreation to receive DNREC grantby Terry Rogers At a recent City Council meeting, Brad Dennehy, Director of Milford Parks & Recreation, presented council Reading Time: 2 minutesCity approached about Tiny House placementby Terry Rogers At a recent council meeting, City Manager Mark Whitfield mentioned in his monthly report that he, Reading Time: 3 minutesOpioid settlement could result in $2.1 million to Milfordby Terry Rogers As part of a settlement agreement with pharmaceutical distributors of opioids, the State of Delaware agreed to Reading Time: 2 minutesTownsend to restart police department, with Milford man as chiefRobert “Bob” Longo will help Townsend restart its own police department. After decades without a police force, the town Reading Time: 5 minutesCommunity Block Grant Program provides funding for home improvementsMilford City Council held a public hearing on Monday, November 8 to provide information about the Delaware Community Development Block Reading Time: 3 minutesThird Ward Councilperson sworn inAt the regular City Council meeting on November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was sworn in as Third Ward Councilperson. Samaroo will Reading Time: < 1 minutePermanent school mask mandate is on hold – for nowSome interpreted a DOE regulation to mean masks would be permanently required in schools. Photo by Rodnae Productions on Pexels. Reading Time: 3 minutesFormer Gov. Ruth Ann Minner dies at 86Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware’s first female governor, died Thursday at age 86. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor. Reading Time: 3 minutesInterim financing for police building authorizedMilford City Council approved interim financing for the new police facility in order to minimize costs. According to Lou Vitola, Reading Time: 2 minutesDMI to receive city fundsIn early October, Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) came before the City of Milford asking that $45,860 in funding approved during Reading Time: 6 minutesCity to update zoning codesSince February, the Milford Planning Commission has worked with the City Solicitor to update zoning codes in the city. The Reading Time: 5 minutesCity Ward Three special election cancelledNotice is hereby given that the City of Milford Third Ward Special Election scheduled for November 9, 2021 been canceled. Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe General Assembly will meet Monday to pass a redistricting bill. Here’s what to expect. The General Assembly will convene Monday, Nov. 1 to consider redistricting legislation that will define Delaware’s House and Senate Reading Time: 3 minutesThe General Assembly will meet Monday to pass a redistricting bill. Here’s what to expect. The General Assembly will convene Monday, Nov. 1 to consider redistricting legislation that will define Delaware’s House and Senate Reading Time: 3 minutes‘Long overdue:’ Longtime Sussex Dem Greg Fuller switches partyGreg Fuller Sr. Former Sussex County register of wills and longtime Democrat Greg Fuller Sr. announced Friday that he is Reading Time: 2 minutesProposed voting maps lead to talk of city splitting, edge incumbentsExpedited redistricting process draws ire of open-government groups, concerned citizens House Democratic leadership has held the second and final public Reading Time: 5 minutesMilford HR administrator wins leadership awardJamesha Williams was recently awarded the DFIT Award The DeLea Founders Insurance Trust has awarded Jamesha Williams, Milford’s human resources Reading Time: 2 minutesDems, others call for McGuiness to resign or take leave of absenceState Auditor Kathleen McGuiness Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives won’t pursue the impeachment of State Auditor Kathy Reading Time: 3 minutesProposed House redistricting offers more changes than SenateSussex County House districts will change a lot if proposed plan goes forward. House Democratic leadership has released their Reading Time: 3 minutesSlaughter Beach mayor asks Dems to rethink moving town to new Senate districtSlaughter Beach’s mayor said she’s fearful the town will lose progress it’s made on climate and infrastructure issues if it’s Reading Time: 3 minutesDelDOT to review traffic safety upgrades in MilfordTwo all-way stops may be installed on Seabury Avenue once DelDOT completes a traffic study Milford City Council authorized James Reading Time: 3 minutesDMI funding approval tabledOn Monday, October 11, Sara Pletcher, Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Milford, provided City Council Reading Time: 4 minutesMcGuiness pleads not guilty; bail set at $50,000Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Tuesday after turning herself in to authorities at the Reading Time: 5 minutesMilford City Council receives FOIA trainingAt a workshop prior to the regular City Council meeting on October 11, Milford City Council underwent Freedom of Information Reading Time: 6 minutesDelaware auditor Kathy McGuiness indicted on five countsDelaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announces indictment of state Auditor Kathy McGuiness. Delaware Auditor Kathleen K. McGuiness has been indicted Reading Time: 4 minutesCity of Milford announces September utility bill delayUtility bills for September will be delayed in the Milford due to staffing issues at the billing company The City Reading Time: < 1 minuteSussex County provides information on property reassessmentIn November 2020, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster ordered all three counties in Delaware to reassess property by 2024 as Reading Time: 4 minutesNOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATESCity of Milford Special Election Filing Deadline for City of Milford Third Ward Council Seat Notice is hereby given that Reading Time: 2 minutesPatriots for Delaware says it found proof of election fraud230-plus people file out of Tuesday’s Patriots of Delaware election fraud meeting in Milford. Patriots for Delaware on Reading Time: 5 minutesMilford begins ADA Transition programIn the spring of 2021, Disability Access Consultants (DAC) began a comprehensive review of programs, services, activities, policies, buildings, parks Reading Time: 3 minutesBlessing Frisco lands comprehensive plan designation changedCity council approved changes to the Comprehensive Plan for two parcels of lands owned by Joel Blessing In a unanimous Reading Time: 2 minutesChanges to comp plan approved for Lynch landsCity Council approved comprehensive plan changes to land owned by John R. Lynch City Council approved changes to the comprehensive Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil hears economic development updateSara Pletcher, Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator with the City of Milford, provided City Council with her first update Reading Time: 3 minutesCouncil approves zoning change for Fry FarmCity Council voted to approve changes to the comprehensive plan as well as zoning for the R&C Fry Farm After Reading Time: 4 minutesLewes man flies flag below black pants to honor U.S. soldiersLewes resident Harry Farreny says he will fly the U.S. flag this way for 13 weeks to honor soldiers killed Reading Time: 3 minutesGet ready, Del.: 10-digit dialing requirement starts Oct. 24(Ken Mammarella photo) Georgetown native Brian Pettyjohn remembers the past, when Delawareans in the same telephone exchange could call each Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford staff shortages affecting trash collectionAt their regular meeting, Milford City Council heard from Mike Svaby, Public Works Director, who explained how it is becoming Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford hires Adell as new Electric SuperintendentVince Adell will take over the role as Electric Supervisor with the City of Milford. The City of Milford recently Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford Announces Community Grant ProgramThe City of Milford is offering grants to non-profits as part of their ARPA funding The City of Milford Council Reading Time: 3 minutesCity approves feasibility study for sewer projectThe City of Milford will conduct a feasibility study to determine the costs to install a sewer pump station in Reading Time: 2 minutesWickersham revision request approvedWaivers requested by the Wickersham developers were approved by City Council. Milford City Council approved a request from CCM-Koelig, developers Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford Council Approves Two Land PurchasesCity Council approved the purchase of the Fry Farm which will be used as an industrial park City Council approved Reading Time: 2 minutesState says it’s now OK to use bird feeders and bathsBlue Jays are among the birds being affected by a mysterious illness. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Reading Time: 2 minutesCity installs mile markers on RiverwalkThe Milford Riverwalk now has mile markers installed thanks to intern Dylan Graham The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Reading Time: 2 minutesFormer Councilman Owen Brooks RecognizedFormer Councilman Owen Brooks stands with the handpainted map presented to him by council in recognition of his 38 years Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford staffing shortage impacting resident servicesThe City of Milford is facing the same hiring challenges to fill vacancies as many other municipalities and businesses are Reading Time: 2 minutesGuard offering free medical, dental, eye exams in Dover through SundayThe National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training programwill offer medical, dental, optometric and mental health exams for free in Dover. Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil approves annexation and zoning change requestLands of Walter and Sharon Feindt were annexed into the City of Milford and zoning changed to C1 Milford City Reading Time: 3 minutesStudent activist convinces State Fair to build more accessible bathroomA Thursday’s dedication of a handcap-accessible restroom at the Delaware State Fair are, from left, fair Treasurer Doug Crouse, Janet Reading Time: 3 minutes$80 million Clean Water Act sets up trust to direct cash into projectsWetlands in Sussex County. Photo by Joann Kingsley/Delaware Community Lens A bipartisan bill aimed at addressing wastewater and drinking Reading Time: 3 minutesBill to mandate police body cameras signed into law Nate McQueen, secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety, leads applause for police officers during a ceremony that Reading Time: 3 minutesSen. Ernie Lopez will not seek re-election in 2022Sen. Ernie Lopez Republican State Senator Ernie López will not be seeking re-election in 2022, according to a press Reading Time: 2 minutesFishermen, scientist praise increased dredging in Sussex waters$16 million has been allotted to help DNREC dredge inland Sussex County waters. Archival photo courtesy of DNREC By Reading Time: 5 minutesBoard of Adjustments approves variance, denies conditional useA conditional use has been denied for this home on Meadowbrook Lane On July 12, Sussex County Board of Adjustments Reading Time: 5 minutesConstruction management company chosen for new police facilityProposed site plan for new Milford Police Department facility As part of the design and construction process for the new Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil hears status of ARPA fundsMilford City Council, at a workshop held Monday, July 12, heard from Lou Vitola, Finance Director, about the funds provided Reading Time: 3 minutesGreatest impact of Elsa is expected to be overnightThis National Weather Service map shows the predicted path of Elsa as of Thursday morning. The National Weather Service Reading Time: 2 minutesList of Bond Bill’s community projects still unpublishedThe General Assembly passed Delaware’s Bond Bill, which funds construction projects, last week but there’s still no list of the Reading Time: 4 minutesKnight’s Crossing receives final major subdivision approvalKnight’s Crossing received final approval for Phase I of a development that will be constructed near the former marina on Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford Property Tax Appeals Session Set for July 26The Milford City Council will sit in the Council Chambers at Milford City Hall (201 S. Walnut St.) as a Reading Time: < 1 minuteCity of Milford Utilizes CTF to Provide Neighborhood SafetyA solar light has been installed at the entrance to Mattlind’s Estates using CTF funds to improve safety in the Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Council approves Kent County Hazard Mitigation PlanMilford City Council approved updates to the Kent County Hazard Response Plan On June 14, Milford City Council approved the Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Council approves inspection service contractThe City of Milford renewed their contract with First State Inspection Services At their regular meeting on June 14, Milford Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Council approves FY2021-22 budgetOn June 14, Milford City Council adopted the proposed FY2021-22 budget as presented as of June 9. The budget is Reading Time: 2 minutesFounder’s Folio: Heed lessons of history on money and inflationEarly printing of paper money. (Photo from New York Public Library). Inflation has arrived with many of its hallmark indicators. Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford sponsors free vaccine pop-up at Riverwalk Farmers MarketThe City of Milford, in partnership with Downtown Milford, Inc.’s Riverwalk Farmers Market, is sponsoring a free weekly vaccine pop-up Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil reviews final version of budget during workshopCity Council reviewed a final version of the FY2021-22 budget which includes a tax increase. A workshop was held for Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford enters agreement for possible purchase of land for industrial/business parkAerial view of Fry Farm purchased by the City of Milford as an industrial park The City of Milford City Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as Superior Court JudgeThe Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware The Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford moves forward with TID PlanProposed improvements in the Southeast Milford TID plan Rendering of proposed roundabout at South Rehoboth Boulevard and Kirby Road as Reading Time: 3 minutesAvery Properties to renovate historic buildingThe former Josephine Keir location in downtown Milford will soon house four retail spaces and three luxury apartments On May Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Council approves change of zone requestThe former office of Dr. William Kaplan, located at 302 Polk Avenue, has been rezoned as residential On May 24, Reading Time: 2 minutesBrady re-elected Delaware GOP chair amid talk of party unityJane Brady, back to camera, talks to Republicans Saturday at state convention. Photo by Ethan Lang Jane Brady was Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables actionCity Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables action Milford City Council held a second workshop on Apr. 26 Reading Time: 5 minutesCity Council continues to discuss proposed FY21-22 budgetAfter hearing presentations by City Manager, Mark Whitfield, City Financial Director, Lou Vitola and department heads of the FY2021-22 budget Reading Time: 7 minutesCouncil approves demolition of fire damaged homeFire damaged home located on Seabury Avenue to be demolished Rob Pierce, City Planner for the City of Milford, submitted Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Council reviews Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement DistrictThe City of Milford reviewed DelDOT’s Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District recommendations In March, the City of Milford entered into Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford approves conditional use applicationThe Barker House was approved for a conditional use On April 26, Milford City Council approved a conditional use application Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Council completes budget hearingsAfter hearing a brief overview of the FY2021-22 budget on Monday, Milford City Council returned to discuss each section of Reading Time: 4 minutesCity Council reviews Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement DistrictIn March, the City of Milford entered into an agreement with DelDOT to review the area surrounding the new Bayhealth Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables actionMilford City Council held a second workshop on Apr. 26 to discuss planned Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) through FY2026. This Reading Time: 5 minutesCarney ties jobless benefits to seeking a job, starting June 12‘Folks need to take that step and start looking for jobs,’ the governor said. ‘That will be part of the Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford considers tax increaseOn Monday, May 17, the Milford City Council began two nights of budget hearings. As in the past, the first Reading Time: 6 minutesLocal resident praises “Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye” program through DSHADarlene Simmons owned her own home prior to her husband’s death in 2016. Circumstances required her to sell that home Reading Time: 3 minutesCarney: Mask mandate ending FridayGov. John Carney on Friday announced that – effective Friday, May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its Reading Time: 2 minutesCouncil hears DEMEC rate stability measuresOver the winter, after the state of Texas dealt with significant power outages due to winter weather, Councilman Brian Baer Reading Time: 3 minutesAnnexation Committee recommends limit to property requestIn April, Milford City Council unanimously approved an annexation request from Walter and Sharon Feindt, referring the request to the Reading Time: 2 minutesCity of Milford hires Pletcher as new public information officerThe City of Milford recently hired 2004 Milford High School graduate, Sara Pletcher, for the newly created Economic Development & Reading Time: 2 minutesA Better Delaware names new executive director to head political advocacyABD now is advocating for fully opening up Delaware so families, kids and businesses can heal Reading Time: 3 minutesDNREC opens new Killens Pond boardwalkTo celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Reading Time: < 1 minuteSussex County agrees to reassess property to settle lawsuitFollowing New Castle and Kent Counties, Sussex County agreed on April 13 to reassess the value of all real property, Reading Time: 2 minutesMilford, Lincoln Post Offices could relocateThis week, the United States Postal Service announced that it was seeking public input regarding the potential relocation of the Reading Time: 3 minutesLong lines started overnight to grab surf tag vouchers WednesdayAcross several Facebook groups, people posted about long lines and the excitement and disbelief at the surf tag craze. Reading Time: 2 minutesDelaware libraries give soundproof booths a trial run in SussexThe wheelchair-accessible booths are equipped with computers to allow people to access telehealth services, online job interviews or even legal Reading Time: 3 minutesCouncil approves investigation of annexation requestAfter a unanimous vote, Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to allow the Annexation Committee Reading Time: 2 minutesCity grants alcohol waiver for Riverwalk “Freedom” FestivalAt their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) for Reading Time: 3 minutesCity Council Begins Review of Capital Improvement ProjectsMilford City Council at a workshop prior to their meeting on April 12, began a review of capital improvement projects Reading Time: 4 minutes1,000 more surf tags to go on sale as state introduces new off-peak surf permitsOff-peak permits only can be used Mondays through Fridays June 1 through Sept. 3, except holidays., then all the time Reading Time: 3 minutesCity to conduct ADA AssessmentAs required by the federal government, City of Milford staff began working on an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan. Reading Time: 2 minutesKent County Levy Court offers online permittingKent County Levy Court recently announced the launch of My Government Online (MGO), a suite of programs that will allow Reading Time: 3 minutesPolice Facility Citizens Advisory Committee mission outlinedMilford City Council reviewed details on the mission of the newly established Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee at their regular Reading Time: 3 minutesFinance Committee Receives Update on Capital ProjectsOn Mar. 8, the City of Milford Finance and Public Works Committee received an update on capital projects as well Reading Time: 3 minutesFinance Committee receives sidewalk updateThe City of Milford Finance Committee was provided a sidewalk update by Mike Svaby, Director of Public Works and James Reading Time: 2 minutesDelaware libraries continuing policy of waiving fines, late fees during pandemic Have you been doing some extra reading while stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, there’s good Reading Time: 3 minutesCity of Milford, Delaware Nature Society Enter PartnershipOn Monday, Feb. 22, Milford City Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delaware Nature Society. Reading Time: 4 minutesThis state program can help people earning up to $98,000 buy a homeThose earning $98,280 or family of three or more earning up to $122,850 can get help in Kent, Sussex counties. Reading Time: 3 minutesLand exchange approved between City, LibraryOn Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to complete a land exchange between the city and the Milford Public Library. Reading Time: 2 minutesPolice chief requests revocation of conditional use permitOn Feb. 22, a request to revoke a conditional use for property located at 350 Milford Harrington Highway was presented Reading Time: 2 minutesCity Council reviews annual audit reportOn Feb. 22, Milford City Council reviewed the annual audit report compiled by Rob Griffin of Gold Gerstein Group, LLC. Reading Time: 3 minutesState opens second-dose slots for residents who got 1st shot anywhere before Jan. 23Also, 2,000 people vaccinated Jan. 30 at the Chase Center are being contacted to schedule their second there Feb. 27. Reading Time: 2 minutesCity expands Efficiency Smart programOn Feb. 8, Milford City Council heard a presentation by Tom Coyle of Efficiency Smart, the company that provides energy Reading Time: 3 minutesMispillion River drawbridge to be closed during maintenanceDelDOT announces to motorists that the drawbridge over the Mispillion River will be closed on Rehoboth Boulevard between Northeast Front Reading Time: < 1 minuteFounder’s Folio: Peaceful transitions of power and the importance of states’ rightsWhen John Adams conceded to Thomas Jefferson in 1800, the concept of a peaceful transition was set. Reading Time: 3 minutesDelaware announces first child has died from COVID-19With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died from Reading Time: 2 minutesGovernor Carney Appoints Ellen Magee as Sussex County Register of WillsGovernor John Carney on Saturday announced that he has appointed small business owner and farmer Ellen Magee to serve as Reading Time: 2 minutesDSP Lt. Col. Melissa A. Zebley Named Superintendent Of Delaware State PoliceSTATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY P.O. BOX 818 DOVER, DELAWARE 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: July 9, Reading Time: < 1 minuteCapitol Police Lieutenant Michael Hertzfeld Assumes Command of Delaware Capitol PoliceState of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security P.O. Box 818 Dover, Delaware 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: December Reading Time: < 1 minuteCapitol Police receive inaugural Beau Biden Outstanding Criminal Justice Program AwardWilmington, Del.- The Criminal Justice Council is pleased to announce that the Delaware Capitol Police’s Violence Intervention Program has received Reading Time: < 1 minute
GOP’s Mike Ramone to file Monday to run for governorRep. Mike Ramone plans to file Monday to run for governor of Delaware as a Republican. Ramone, 62, who’s represented
Automatic recount named Kalesis winner in Ward 1 This story has been updated to say the Ward 2 council representative will be 2 days ago
Changes come to Milford City CouncilOn Saturday, April 27, the City of Milford had one of the highest voter turnouts 4 days ago
City of Milford Election Results 2024On Saturday, April 27 voters of the City of Milford went to the polls to elect a Mayor and four Reading Time: < 1 minute
Updated state landlord/tenant guide could become lawAfter some healthy discussion, a bill creating a one-stop guide for both tenants and landlords is on its way to Reading Time: 3 minutes
Safe School Zone law moves on days after DSU fatal shootingJust days after a fatal shooting of an 18-year-old woman on Delaware State University’s campus, the state General Assembly moved Reading Time: 2 minutes
Tow companies with predatory practices under heatA bill aimed at cracking down on predatory practices from towing companies flew through the House Public Safety & Homeland Reading Time: 2 minutes
City appoints auditing firm, gets update on auditAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to a Request for Proposal from Zelenkofske Axelrod (ZA) accounting services. This Reading Time: 3 minutes
Assisted suicide finally passes House, despite GOP concernsA unique method of death by self-administered medication that has been discussed by the General Assembly for several years has Reading Time: 4 minutes
Makers of inappropriate deep fake images could face penaltiesA bill that would punish citizens for creating and spreading inappropriate artificial intelligence images known as deep fakes passed unanimously Reading Time: 3 minutes
Meet your Milford Ward 3 and 4 City Council candidatesOn April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of Reading Time: 6 minutes
Meet your Milford Ward 1 and 2 City Council candidatesOn April 27, registered voters in the City of Milford will go to the polls to elect the members of Reading Time: 6 minutes
Sussex residents to get property reassessment values in fallThe homeowners of Sussex County can expect to receive the long-awaited letters of property reassessment this fall. “Kent County is Reading Time: 3 minutes
Environmental bill would ban six-pack plastic rings in 2025As cities and states across the county have been taking measures in recent years like banning plastic bags and styrofoam Reading Time: 3 minutes
Letter sent opposing Key Properties request to countyFor the third time since 2018, Key Properties LLC is requesting land east of Route 1 near the Bayhealth Sussex Reading Time: 4 minutes
Chamber to host Candidate Question and AnswerStaff Report The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) is pleased to announce they will hold three Candidate Q&A Reading Time: 2 minutes
DelDOT explains multiple road closures in MilfordSocial media in the area is filled with residents and business owners complaining about three road construction projects that have Reading Time: 4 minutes
Experts: ‘Unauditable’ Delaware unemployment fund brings riskDelaware’s hefty unemployment insurance fund appears to be poorly managed, in need of more staff, and may not be able Reading Time: 5 minutes
Ditch the lines and try DMV on the Go through October 31Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Red Cedar Farms and industrial park final plans approvedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two final site plans, one for Red Cedar Farms, a housing development Reading Time: 11 minutes
Small businesses speak to Senator CarperAs part of his statewide tour of Delaware towns during his last year in office, Senator Tom Carper spent a Reading Time: 5 minutes
House calls for state to let banks finance cannabis businessesA bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House Reading Time: 2 minutes
Homeless rights bill: so hot, debate continuedAfter yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed Reading Time: 3 minutes
College sexual assault prevention training could be requiredA bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bill making javelin a DIAA event moves on, some coaches opposeA bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday – Reading Time: 4 minutes
Bill would OK using taxpayer $$$ to help Delawareans buy EV chargersAfter pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric Reading Time: 2 minutes
Update: Subdivision projects head to council for approvalThis story includes major corrections. The Milford Planning and Zoning Commission’s vote to recommend all agenda items at the monthly Reading Time: 6 minutes
Delaware 8th state to legalize natural organic reductionA law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the Reading Time: 3 minutes
Alcohol delivery bill fails despite data showing supportA bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after Reading Time: 3 minutes
Planning Commission Tuesday will tackle industrial park, Cedar FarmsA public hearing on both the Milford Corporate Center industrial park and Red Cedar Farms final major subdivision proposals will Reading Time: 2 minutes
DNREC details how wind farm cable will come ashore in parkState officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed Reading Time: 4 minutes
House committee rejects bill to create student felony assaultA week after the Milford School District was placed on lockdown and subsequently closed to ensure student safety, a new Reading Time: 2 minutes
Safety concerns surround bill OKing javelin as DIAA sportA new sporting event could be adopted into track and field competitions across the state. Senate Bill 211, sponsored by Reading Time: 2 minutes
New ‘firearm’ definition bill heads to House The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine Reading Time: 2 minutes
Poll workers get significant raises; what do they do?The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges Reading Time: 3 minutes
Need a charge? Milford shows off its 2 EV stations downtownTwice delayed because of rain, a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took Reading Time: 3 minutes
You’ll probably pay more for beach parking this yearRehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance Reading Time: 3 minutes
Legislators briefed on landmark school funding reportDelaware’s lawmakers got their first taste Thursday of a landmark, 200-page report from the American Institutes for Research that suggested Reading Time: 4 minutes
DART changes affect dozens of routes, starting May 19Dozens of of DART routes are being changed starting May 19, affecting prominent destinations like Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital, Christiana Reading Time: 3 minutes
Despite financial concerns, bill giving free meals to all students moves onA proposed law in Delaware would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students – with a price tag of Reading Time: 5 minutes
Committee releases bills to combat trafficking, ammo theftProstitution and gun ammo were the odd couple of topics to be handled in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing. House Reading Time: 4 minutes
2 senators battle over dueling school safety resolutionsOn the day Gov. John Carney preached the impact of working together in his State of the State address, the Reading Time: 5 minutes
Bill capping car dealership processing fees head to HouseWhether it be buying tickets to a favorite artist or sports team, paying a parking ticket, or even gifting a Reading Time: 2 minutes
Task force redefining ‘firearm’ moves closer to decisionA task force charged with updating the state’s definition of “firearm” plans to take one more look next week at Reading Time: 3 minutes
New bill could penalize those lying about service animalA proposed law in Delaware would punish residents who lie about their animal being a service or assistance animal. Sponsored Reading Time: 2 minutes
New bill would give flag to service member’s next of kinA new bill headed to the General Assembly would immediately provide next of kin of Delaware National Guard, fire or Reading Time: 2 minutes
Mayor: No vote on homeless village, but it won’t be downtownA decision has not been made on whether to allow a homeless village and will not be made until there Reading Time: 5 minutes
City to get $63,000 rebate on energy efficiency contractMoney was a frequent topic at this week’s Milford City Council meeting. The council heard that the city will get Reading Time: 2 minutes
Federal grant will put more behavioral health officers on roadMilford police will move closer to having a Behavioral Health Unit staff on the job after receiving a $363,000 federal Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford mayor, city council races all have 2 candidatesEvery incumbent in Milford’s April 27 city elections will face opposition. Mayor Arthur J. Campbell’s city seat is being contested Reading Time: 2 minutes
Delaware DOJ to appeal absentee, early voting rulingThe Department of Justice announced Tuesday it will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling on absentee and early Reading Time: 7 minutes
Politicians react to court striking absentee, early voting laws A ruling by the Delaware Superior Court that restricts early and absentee voting – a highly contentious aspect of the Reading Time: 5 minutes
Milford will continue with park at center of eminent domain caseMilford plans to refine its comprehensive plan and continue to build the park at the center of this month’s controversial Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford City Council drops Billings’ eminent domain caseThe Milford City Council Wednesday night ended its attempt to take property from Annette Billings to use for a park Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford details its side of eminent domain caseThe City of Milford issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that explains how the controversial Annette Billings eminent domain case came Reading Time: 6 minutes
City Council to meet tonight to discuss legal issuesMilford City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall Council Chambers, partly to deal Reading Time: 2 minutes
Public Health seeks $3.5 million more in 2025 state budgetEditor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division Reading Time: 4 minutes
City to court: Don’t postpone March 1 eminent domain hearingThe city of Milford is opposing a move by Annette Billings to postpone a March 1 hearing on the eminent Reading Time: 4 minutes
Billboard mocks Milford mayor, council as wanted for theft“WANTED – MILFORD CITY COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED THEFT” says a billboard featuring photos of Milford’s mayor and seven council members Reading Time: 4 minutes
Education groups costing ⅓ of state budget face JFCEducation – what one legislator called the most important investment by the state – consumed Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing Reading Time: 6 minutes
Milford moves homeless workshop to Feb. 28; vote March 11The Milford City Council workshop on a tiny house village for the homeless has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford Council limits comments on eminent domain caseLarry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of Reading Time: 3 minutes
Council homeless workshop Wednesday; vote set for Feb. 26Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at Reading Time: 3 minutes
Marijuana laws come with price tag for 2 state departmentsThis story has been updated to correct tax and licensing information. Marijuana – and the implications of its legalization in Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford mayor, 4 councilmembers up for election April 27The April 27 Milford elections will see two names on the ballot for mayor. The deadline to file a city Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford moves to condemn widow’s property for bike path This report has been updated. The Milford City Council has voted to condemn eight acres of a widow’s property Reading Time: 4 minutes
Cost of weight-loss drugs for state employees hits taxpayersWhen Gov. John Carney announced last week that his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal included more than $93 million in Reading Time: 3 minutes
As stripers arrive earlier, commercial fishing season to shiftWith striped bass coming into the Delaware River and bay earlier in the year as the weather warms up earlier, Reading Time: 3 minutes
Proposed law offers look at another ‘natural’ burial methodDelaware’s lawmakers are ironing out the details of an increasingly popular way Americans have dealt with death: allowing the body Reading Time: 6 minutes
EDGE Grant workshop planned for January 31The Economic Vitality Committee for Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has arranged for a workshop that will provide details on the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Law allowing elders to self-certify for marijuana card passes HouseAnother marijuana law – sponsored by the apparent champion of cannabis in the state legislature, received some opposition in the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Student loan borrowers could get Bill of RightsLaws that would establish a Bill of Rights for student loan borrowers and adjust the transfer of leave days for Reading Time: 4 minutes
Hearing on Milford homeless village is comment-palooza A Milford City Council hearing on a proposed tiny house village for the homeless packed the council chamber, lobby and Reading Time: 5 minutes
Committee wrestles with porn site content sent to minorsThe discussion in a House committee Tuesday got testy in response to a bill that would hold porn websites liable Reading Time: 4 minutes
Carney’s State of the State address rescheduled for March 5The annual State of the State Address has been rescheduled after Gov. John Carney had to cancel last week’s originally Reading Time: < 1 minute
City of Milford electric rate increase explainedRecently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the Reading Time: 3 minutes
State wants beach towns to pay share of beach replenishmentWith beach replenishment expected to be needed more often and rising costs of providing it, DNREC is developing recommendations for Reading Time: 2 minutes
Delaware part of national pilot of summer food stamps programAbout 80,000 Delaware children are eligible to receive $120 extra in federal food benefits this summer to replace free lunches Reading Time: 3 minutes
Carney’s illness delays State of the State AddressThe annual State of the State Address from Delaware Governor John Carney has been postponed. Thursday’s 2 p.m. meeting is Reading Time: < 1 minute
Law would create funding for every school to have athletic trainerExtracurriculars ruled the day in Wednesday’s House Education Committee meeting. House Bill 244, sponsored by Rep. Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek, Reading Time: 4 minutes
Financial burdens cause opposition to pension billA bill that would adjust the pension calculations for Delaware’s police officers and firefighters faced opposition from those very groups Reading Time: 3 minutes
Republicans push bill to allow Delawareans to file ethics complaintsA proposed law that intends to hold state legislators accountable for unethical behavior was showcased in the second of a Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford Councilman for Ward 2 announces candidacy for MayorTodd Culotta, Councilman for Ward 2 has announced his bid to run for Mayor of Milford. Mr. Culotta has served Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford electric rates remain among lowest in state with upcoming 4.8% power cost adjustmentThe City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Educator pay report gets mostly warm welcome from legislatorsDelaware state senators and representatives didn’t revolt when they got their first bite at recommendations for higher educator pay that Reading Time: 6 minutes
Should those 65-plus get marijuana card without doc consent?A bill that would allow Delawareans 65 or older to obtain a medical marijuana card without their doctor’s approval got Reading Time: 3 minutes
Another alcohol bill kicks off this year’s General AssemblyIt’s 8 o’clock somewhere! That’s what state senator Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin, said with exuberance after a law expanding the hours Reading Time: 6 minutes
Conditional use approved for Southern States MilfordCity Council approved a conditional use request for a new building they plan to construct across from their current location. Reading Time: 4 minutes
Walnut Street bridge project moves closer to completionAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to Reading Time: 4 minutes
Council approves two dispatchers and crime analystAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council accepted the recommendation of the Finance Committee to hire two new dispatchers and Reading Time: 2 minutes
Smyrna deficit smaller than predicted, tax increase still likelyThe town of Smyrna has a multimillion dollar budget deficit that it will try to combat by raising the taxes Reading Time: 3 minutes
Ellendale elects three new council membersIn an election that sometimes became heated, the Town of Ellendale elected three new council members on Saturday, January 6. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Kent County residents first to see new property values Kim Patterson Luton of Dover got a Christmas present nobody would want: A letter detailing the new reassessment of her Reading Time: 4 minutes
City of Milford invites Public to Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open HouseThe City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes
City charter changes discussed at workshopAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed starting the process to update the city charter. According to City Solicitor Reading Time: 11 minutes
Council hears update on FY22 AuditCity Finance Manager Lou Vitola provided council with an update on the FY22 Audit. There has been a delay in Reading Time: 6 minutes
Police chief requests additional personnelAt a recent finance committee meeting, Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe requested four additional dispatchers and one crime analyst be Reading Time: 9 minutes
DelDOT to study restoring passenger rail service downstateA Delaware Department of Transportation unit has received a federal grant of up to $500,000 to study bringing back passenger Reading Time: 3 minutes
A new Republican woman returns to 37th District House seatThursday’s election to replace Representative Ruth Briggs King – the only Republican woman in the Delaware General Assembly – and Reading Time: < 1 minute
Delaware involved in $700 million settlement with Google PlayDelaware is part of a national $700 million agreement with Google in its lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the Reading Time: 2 minutes
New bill would expand access to medical marijuana cardsDelaware Democrats filed new legislation Thursday that would enhance patient access to medical marijuana and revamp the framework of the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council approves zoning change for Kenton landsAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a zoning change for lands owned by Randall Kenton. The land will Reading Time: 2 minutes
New opt-in video call option lets 911 see emergency liveStarting Monday, New Castle County 911 operators will be able to ask callers if they would be willing to let Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bills aim to OK alcohol home deliveries to modernize shoppingLots of packages are arriving on the doorsteps of Delawareans. None are permitted to contain a certain adult beverage, and Reading Time: 3 minutes
New police facility opens to publicWith a crowd of local, state and national dignitaries in attendance, the City of Milford held a ribbon cutting for Reading Time: 6 minutes
Virtual event to connect Veterans to new benefitsMilitary families will have a three-day opportunity to explore Veterans benefits and new eligibility requirements at a one-stop-virtual-shop. From Dec. Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford to Cut Ribbon on New Police DepartmentThe City of Milford is excited to announce the completion of the new Police Department located at 401 NE Front Reading Time: 2 minutes
City agrees to cover cost of pump station pending Knight’s Crossing completionAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to take on costs originally to be paid by the Knight’s Crossing Reading Time: 7 minutes
Retired nurse Valerie Jones Giltner to run in House District 37A Sussex County retired nurse will run for the Delaware House of Representatives District 37 seat vacated last week by Reading Time: 4 minutes
Special election to replace Ruth Briggs King will be Dec. 21A special election to fill the now-vacant 37th Delaware House of Republicans seat in will take place Dec. 21. The Reading Time: 2 minutes
Burris Foods request for Comprehensive Plan and zoning change approvedAt a recent meeting, a request from Burris Foods to change the Comprehensive Plan as well as to rezone a Reading Time: 3 minutes
West Shores stormwater drainage correction approved by councilOver the past few years, residents of West Shores at New Milford, a development located near Bayhealth Sussex Campus, have Reading Time: 3 minutes
Mayor authorized to sign USDA loan documents for police stationAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sit with USDA loan officers and sign documents Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford Corporate Center leads to changes in Comprehensive PlanAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone areas in the new Reading Time: 2 minutes
Riverwalk Villa project approvedCity Council approved a request from Milford Housing Development Corporation to construct 27 townhomes on property located on the northwest Reading Time: 2 minutes
Downtown restrooms approvedAfter the third presentation by Public Works Director Mike Svaby, Milford City Council approved the purchase of a prefabricated restroom Reading Time: 6 minutes
Council discusses sidewalk policiesAt a recent meeting, a discussion about adding city sidewalks in a section of southeast Milford at city expense sparked Reading Time: 10 minutes
DelDOT agrees to review Route 113 corridorAt a recent meeting, Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield informed council that DelDOT had agreed to review sections of Route Reading Time: 2 minutes
Two Sussex Reps want death penalty reinstated for some casesTwo Delaware lawmakers are looking to reinstate the death penalty for criminals convicted of the murder of a law enforcement Reading Time: 2 minutes
Downtown restroom purchase delayed for second timeFor the second time, Milford City Council voted to table options that would bring a downtown bathroom to Milford. At Reading Time: 8 minutes
Pallet village locations discussed at city workshopSeveral months ago, Springboard Collaborative, who operates a transitional housing pallet village in Georgetown, provided information to Milford City Council Reading Time: 10 minutes
DelDOT to hold virtual workshops regarding Cedar Beach Road bridge replacementThe Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge Reading Time: < 1 minute
ADU fees discussed at council workshopAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on Reading Time: 10 minutes
City of Milford invites Public to N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor Study Open HouseThe City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting on Wednesday, Reading Time: < 1 minute
City of Milford Celebrates Public Power, Customer Service WeekThe City of Milford is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek), Oct. 1-7, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit Reading Time: 3 minutes
Del. to explore federal program supporting foster childrenGov. John Carney has signed a law requiring a state agency for child services to explore joining a federal program Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford postpones decisions on marijuana salesWith the recent legislation passed by the State of Delaware which would make recreational marijuana use legal in the state, Reading Time: 9 minutes
Council asks for additional options for downtown bathroomOne of the items requested in a recent survey of needs for the downtown area was a public restroom. At Reading Time: 5 minutes
South Walnut Street report approved by councilAfter tabling the measure several times in order to obtain additional public input, Milford City Council approved a report created Reading Time: 4 minutes
Food Bank sign request approved by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Food Bank of Delaware for a conditional use Reading Time: 4 minutes
Milford Middle School site plan approvedMilford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property Reading Time: 8 minutes
New signal pattern on SE 2nd and Marshall StreetMilford Police Department is warning motorists that the traffic signal at Southeast 2nd Street and Marshall Street will become a Reading Time: < 1 minute
With record road deaths, state seeks safety ideas from publicOn the heels of Delaware tallying a record 165 lives lost on its roads in 2022, the state Office of Reading Time: 3 minutes
Independence Commons deed restrictions on signs adjustedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to adjust deed restrictions related to signage for lots purchased in Independence Reading Time: 5 minutes
Memorial Park playground changes to address drainage, safety issuesThe new playground in Memorial Park broke ground several months ago and the city has been working diligently to get Reading Time: 3 minutes
Capitol Police Major Elmer C. Harris Assumes Command of Delaware Capitol PoliceNathaniel McQueen Jr., Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced Major Elmer C. Harris as the Chief Reading Time: < 1 minute
Delaware Office of Highway Safety Expecting Increase in Motorcycle Traffic for Delmarva Bike WeekThe Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement are Reading Time: 3 minutes
AG Jennings Warns Seniors Of Uptick In Financial Scam ReportsIn the wake of an uptick in reports of financial exploitation of seniors, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford Memorial Park Upgrades – Construction UpdateThe City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department has been working with City contractors all summer on the new Memorial Reading Time: < 1 minute
Finance Director explains property tax increaseRecently, social media sites have had multiple comments about an increase in City of Milford property taxes. Some residents claim Reading Time: 5 minutes
Council continues to discuss changes to Walnut StreetAt a recent workshop, Sonia Marichic-Goudy, Associate Vice-President of Century Engineering, presented potential changes to South Walnut Street between McCoy Reading Time: 15 minutes
Strategic plan adopted by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council adopted a strategic plan that is designed to guide activities for the next Reading Time: 4 minutes
DNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foods’ Milford Processing PlantThe Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for Reading Time: 2 minutes
City to look into upgrading Mispillion River bulkheadWhen he and a group of investors purchased the former Carlisle Fire Company on Church Street, Dan Bond explained that Reading Time: 5 minutes
New park coming to Rehoboth BoulevardAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting Reading Time: 3 minutes
Workshop discusses pallet home villageAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from Judson Malone, Executive Director of Springboard Collaborative, about a pallet village Reading Time: 18 minutes
City of Milford invites Public to S. Walnut Street Streetscape Public HearingMilford City Council will review a final concept plan of the South Walnut Street Traffic Calming and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project Reading Time: 2 minutes
City seeks public input before adoption of Strategic PlanPublic Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the Reading Time: < 1 minute
New program helps on-the-move military spouses find jobsMilitary spouses in the First State have a new service to help them land jobs. The Military Spouse Transition Network’s Reading Time: 2 minutes
Chickens not permitted in city limits under new zoning changesBackyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses Reading Time: 11 minutes
Subdivision approval process streamlinedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council streamlined the approval process for subdivision of land while also putting an expiration Reading Time: 6 minutes
City expands Downtown Development DistrictAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council expanded the acreage of the Downtown Development District, a program offered through the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Bid awarded for downtown streetscapesMilford City Council recently awarded two bids to KCI Technologies for the design and construction of updated streetscapes in downtown Reading Time: 2 minutes
Public hearing planned for city Strategic PlanAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with a draft of the updated Strategic Plan prepared by the Reading Time: 2 minutes
City tax warrant approved by councilUnder Milford City Code, the mayor and the city clerk must officially sign a tax warrant authorizing the city to Reading Time: 2 minutes
City approves developer requestsAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved requests from two developers. Cypress Hall through their parent company Shawnee Farm Reading Time: 5 minutes
Mispillion Bridge opens to vehicle trafficAfter construction vehicles struck the upper portion of the historic bridge on two separate occasions almost exactly one year apart, Reading Time: 3 minutes
EDGE Grant webinar series offeredThe Delaware Division of Small Business will offer two webinars to assist businesses in applying for the Encouraging Development, Growth Reading Time: 2 minutes
Mispillion Bridge undergoing testing after repairAccording to DelDOT, testing has begun on the Mispillion River drawbridge after months of repairs to the historic structure. The Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford Housing Corp. given $940,000 in federal fundThe Milford Housing Development Corp. has been awarded a fedral $940,000 federal grant that will allow it to build 24 Reading Time: 2 minutes
City explains permit fee processRecently, there have been social media comments regarding permit fees in the City of Milford, especially when it comes to Reading Time: 4 minutes
Pickleball courts nearing completionParks and Recreation Director Brad Dennehy told Milford City Council at a recent meeting that the new pickleball courts located Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council reviews potential 10th Street intersection changesAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in Reading Time: 6 minutes
Walnut Street decking project delayedPublic Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Trash issues discussed at council meetingAt a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash Reading Time: 5 minutes
Mercury remains prohibited in the mailThe Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council approves Vision Zero programMilford City Council recently approved a resolution that would include the city in a national Vision Zero program. The main Reading Time: 7 minutes
More options, no decisions on state retiree healthcare plansThe State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the Reading Time: 3 minutes
Solid Waste Costs to rise by $1.00 per monthMilford City Council approved an increase in residential solid waste fees by $1.00 per month starting July 1, 2023. The Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council approves Downtown Streetscape planMilford City Council voted to approve a Downtown Streetscape plan that was presented at the June 12 meeting. The request Reading Time: 4 minutes
5-year property reassessment bill on way to CarneyAfter decades of no regular property assessments, all three Delaware counties likely will be required to conduct them every five Reading Time: 2 minutes
City streetscape plan opened to public comment at next council meetingMilford City Council chose to table a request to approve proposed downtown streetscape upgrades at a recent meeting. Due to Reading Time: 5 minutes
Southeast Second and Marshall Street signal under reviewMilford City Council approved a purchase order that allows Century Engineering/Kleinfelder to evaluate whether the traffic signal at the corner Reading Time: 3 minutes
City Approves 2023-24 Budget and Capital ImprovementsMilford City Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that will guide the city over the next five years. If all Reading Time: 3 minutes
Gateway and City Hall upgrades discussedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed plans for gateway improvements as well as redevelopment in front of City Reading Time: 5 minutes
Rental permit waiver discussed at council meetingMilford City Council discussed changes to the rental permit code at a recent meeting, considering a waiver of the rental Reading Time: 8 minutes
DDD expansion discussed by councilCity Council learned at a recent meeting that the Downtown Development District (DDD) could be expanded by 15 acres. Expanding Reading Time: 4 minutes
City wraps up budget hearingsOver four nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads Reading Time: 3 minutes
City budget hearings reveal proposed tax increaseOver three nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford resident requests Milford become Purple Heart CityAt a recent City Council meeting, John Jackson, a member of the Delaware Military Order of the Purple Heart, spoke Reading Time: 2 minutes
MHS teacher accepted to Supreme Court Summer InstituteShae Parks, Milford, Delaware, and a teacher at Milford Senior High School will travel to Washington, D.C. this June to Reading Time: 2 minutes
UD issues grant to assist Milford and Slaughter beach with bicycle and pedestrian pathThe Grant Assistance Program at the University of Delaware celebrates its first successful grant application, bringing vital bipartisan infrastructure funding Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford to Host Touch-A-Truck Community EventThe City of Milford is hosting its Annual Touch-A-Truck Community Event – its first since COVID – on Saturday, May Reading Time: < 1 minute
Council discusses Capital Improvement PlanMilford City Council recently continued discussing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next five years. The plan includes capital Reading Time: 5 minutes
City of Milford Recognized As A Reliable Public Power ProviderThe City of Milford recently announced that their Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from Reading Time: < 1 minute
Public comment no longer restricted to agenda items at councilMilford City Council recently made changes to their public comment code to allow members of the public to speak about Reading Time: 6 minutes
Electric rate increase approved by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council learned the results of an electric rate study conducted by Utility Financial Solutions Reading Time: 3 minutes
Downtown streetscape plans presented to councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council viewed a presentation by Rick Kane of KCI Technologies regarding potential streetscape improvements Reading Time: 6 minutes
Marijuana legal in Delaware Sunday; Carney won’t sign, vetoGov. John Carney said Friday that even though he disagrees with legalizing marijuana and creating a regulated and taxed industry, Reading Time: 5 minutes
City approves TID fundingMilford City Council approved a funding rate for the Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District plan at a recent meeting. The Reading Time: 5 minutes
Delaware AG finds Ellendale Town Council violated FOIAA recent opinion released by the Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings found that the Town of Ellendale’s council violated several Reading Time: 3 minutes
Council approves investment in eco-tourism planMilford City Council recently approved an Ecotourism and Resilience Investment Strategy. The strategy was the culmination of the Waterways Infrastructure Reading Time: 4 minutes
Mayor Campbell Announces Initiative to Bring Affordable Home Internet to 524 of Milford’s Unconnected HouseholdsMayor Archie Campbell, in partnership with Governor Carney, has announced a new initiative to close the digital divide in Delaware. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Public reviews Milford streetscape plansRecently, the City of Milford held a public workshop where they presented plans for upgraded streetscapes in Milford. The public Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council reviews SE Transportation Improvement District planAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed proposed Transportation Improvement District (TID) plans provided by the Delaware Department of Reading Time: 3 minutes
City extends services to Colony South and WestMilford City Council agreed to extend city services to Colony South and West despite the fact that the property had Reading Time: 6 minutes
City passes pedestrian ordinanceAfter much discussion about pedestrian safety, the City of Milford recently passed an ordinance that would prohibit a pedestrian to Reading Time: 4 minutes
Ground broken for new playground and ball courtsThe City of Milford broke ground on a new playground and pickleball courts on Saturday, March 4. The city received Reading Time: < 1 minute
Park amenities groundbreaking ceremony planned for Saturday, March 4thThe City of Milford announced that it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new pickleball courts and children’s Reading Time: < 1 minute
Fire siren, response times focus of recent Council meetingCarlisle Fire Company recently provided information to Milford City Council regarding the need for the fire siren as well as Reading Time: 12 minutes
City of Milford 2023 Election CancelledNotice is hereby given that the City of Milford Annual Election scheduled for April 22, 2023 has been canceled. Prior Reading Time: < 1 minute
Council tables requests to extend water outside city boundariesTwo requests to extend water and sewer lines outside city boundaries were tabled by Milford City Council at a recent Reading Time: 6 minutes
Delaware Judiciary and Capitol Police Partner to Bring Facility Dog to the Leonard Williams Justice CenterThe Delaware Judiciary welcomed its first “facility” or comfort dog to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in partnership with Reading Time: < 1 minute
City appoints first female police chiefOn Monday, February 13, Milford City Council appointed their first female police chief. Chief Cecilia Ashe will be offered an Reading Time: < 1 minute
Masten Circle warehouse project approvedCity Council approved a request to construct a flex-style storage and office building on East Masten Circle. The request also Reading Time: 4 minutes
Citywide broadband not feasible, study findsThe City of Milford received information from Uptown Services regarding the installation of broadband throughout Milford that would be managed Reading Time: 8 minutes
Pedestrian ordinances discussed at city workshopMilford City Council continued their discussion about implementing a pedestrian safety ordinance at a recent workshop. The ordinance will appear Reading Time: 4 minutes
Mispillion Bridge damaged againThe Mispillion Bridge, located on Rehoboth Boulevard, has been inoperable since it was damaged by a truck towing construction equipment Reading Time: 2 minutes
City continues to grapple with homeless displacementJust before the Christmas holiday, Milford Advocacy for the Homeless and the City of Milford learned that property on East Reading Time: 8 minutes
Community Block Grant program needs applicantsIn December 2022, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development informed Milford City Council that her organization was seeking Reading Time: 2 minutes
Public sees concept drawings to slow traffic on South Walnut StreetThe City of Milford recently held a public workshop designed to present concepts for slowing traffic on South Walnut Street. Reading Time: 3 minutes
Pine Haven residents take unsafe conditions to County CouncilOn January 3, residents of the Pine Haven development, located on Pine Haven Road near Lincoln, took complaints of unsafe Reading Time: 4 minutes
City employees complete Management Academy trainingSeveral employees with the City of Milford recently completed the Delaware Municipal Supervisory Management Academy. This is a program the Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bluhm selected for Leadership DelawareSara Bluhm, Economic Development and Community Engagement Administrator for the City of Milford was recently selected to participate in Leadership Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford 2020-21 audit approved by councilAt a recent meeting, City Council approved the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2021, compiled by Zelnekofske Reading Time: 4 minutes
Council approves Letter of Intent to USDA for new police stationOn December 12, Milford City Council approved the last items necessary to submit to the USDA in order to finance Reading Time: 2 minutes
Employees recognized by City of MilfordAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with employees who were recognized for 2022 Excellence Awards. Jamesha Williams, Reading Time: 3 minutes
Sale of property leads to crisis for Milford homeless populationUPDATE 12/23/22 – Sara Bluhm of the City of Milford announced that, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Archie Campbell, Reading Time: 6 minutes
Milford electric rates remain third lowest in state with upcoming 1.7% power cost adjustmentThe City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council approves bid for new park handrail lightingMilford City Council approved a bid award to Thompson and Sons Construction to install upgraded handrails with lighting along the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Community Block Grant program seeking applicantsAt a recent City Council meeting, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development and Housing Department, spoke about the Reading Time: 3 minutes
New conditional use approved for Keir BuildingThe former Josephine Keir LTD building which has also been known as the Derrickson Building at 27 South Walnut Street Reading Time: 6 minutes
Council approves self-storage facilityMilford City Council recently approved a conditional use for a self-storage business, operated by First State Self Storage, on South Reading Time: 5 minutes
City discusses waivers for new Food Bank buildingMilford City Council recently approved waiver requests from the Food Bank of Delaware related to the new building they are Reading Time: 5 minutes
City of Milford invites Public to S. Walnut Street Traffic Calming & Bike/Pedestrian Concept Plan Open HouseThe City of Milford will host a public input meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Reading Time: 2 minutes
Annual City Hall Tree Lighting set for Nov. 26The City of Milford will welcome the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5pm with its Annual City Hall Reading Time: 2 minutes
Red Cedar Farms development approvedAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a preliminary major subdivision plan for Red Cedar Farms which will be Reading Time: 7 minutes
Test well drilling planned for Fry FarmIn some areas north of Milford, residents and businesses are dealing with some water pressure issues. These issues have led Reading Time: 3 minutes
City decides against privatizing solid waste servicesMilford City Council decided at a recent meeting to reject two bids that would contract out solid waste services for Reading Time: 6 minutes
Council passes Senior Citizen Tax ReliefMilford City Council recently passed a measure that would provide tax relief for those who are 65 and older. The Reading Time: 2 minutes
Knight’s Crossing final subdivision request approvedMilford City Council approved a final subdivision plan for Knight’s Crossing, a development which will be located on Beaver Dam Reading Time: 4 minutes
Ward Redistricting plan approved by councilOn Monday, October 24, Milford City Council approved a plan that would redistrict the four wards within the city. Redistricting Reading Time: 2 minutes
Changes coming to downtown intersectionsAt a recent City Council meeting, Milford Public Works Director Mike Svaby told council that changes were coming to downtown Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council receives update on Milford Corporate Center At a recent board meeting, Milford City Council heard an update on the Milford Corporate Center which is planned Reading Time: 5 minutes
DNREC updates regulations to prevent water contaminationAt a recent City Council workshop, Larry Lutz, Chairman and CEO of HydroCorp, Inc. about changes to DNREC regulations regarding Reading Time: 5 minutes
City hears street improvement updateCity council recently heard from James Puddicombe, City Engineer, regarding updates to the street improvement plan. The updates included the Reading Time: 2 minutes
Homelessness in Milford discussion continuesMilford City Council continued its discussion regarding homelessness in Milford at a recent workshop. City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that Reading Time: 12 minutes
Understanding the Upcoming City of Milford Power Cost AdjustmentThe City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bid awarded for recreational upgrades in downtown parksMilford City Council voted unanimously to approve Gateway Construction as the contractor to install recreational upgrades in downtown parks. The Reading Time: 3 minutes
USPS Ready To Deliver the Holidays for the Nation The United States Postal Service announced critical investments in personnel, technology and the postal network footprint that have been made Reading Time: 2 minutes
DelDOT projects discussed by councilMilford City Council discussed several upcoming DelDOT projects, including a request to the state agency to re-investigate the possibility of Reading Time: 5 minutes
Strategic Plan process begins for City of MilfordUniversity of Delaware Fellow Melody Barger presented Milford City Council with details on the upcoming process for the strategic plan Reading Time: 2 minutes
Delay in implementation of MPD Take Home Vehicle programIn an effort to promote recruitment for the Milford Police Department, Milford City Council approved a program that would allow Reading Time: 2 minutes
Trick or Treat night scheduled for MilfordOn Monday, September 12, Milford City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to designate Monday, October 31 as Trick Reading Time: < 1 minute
What to know before Tuesday’s primary electionJust one statewide incumbent and eight sitting members of the Delaware General Assembly will have a primary opponent when the Reading Time: 3 minutes
Who’s running, updated: Delaware’s Sept. 13 primaryWith Delaware’s primary election just days away and early voting underway, time is running out to answer any questions you Reading Time: 10 minutes
Efficiency Smart program helps Milford residents save on electric costsFor more than four years, the City of Milford has worked with Efficiency Smart. As a member of DEMEC, who Reading Time: 4 minutes
Council continues discussion on sprinkler mandateAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council continued a discussion about whether they would require all new houses built in Reading Time: 12 minutes
City of Milford invites Public to Milford Corporate Center Open HouseThe City of Milford will host an Open House to discuss the Milford Corporate Center concept plan on Tuesday, September Reading Time: 2 minutes
Feebs to offer outside seatingAfter Milford City Council approved a conditional use permit for Feebs Distilling recently, the tasting room, located at 733 McColley Reading Time: 3 minutes
Public bathrooms coming to downtown MilfordTwo interns with the University of Delaware, Alexander “AJ” Nash and Nate Wolhar presented information on two public bathrooms that Reading Time: 4 minutes
Milford Corporate Center plans reviewed by councilAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed plans for the new Milford Corporate Center which will be constructed on Reading Time: 5 minutes
Redistricting planned for MilfordMilford City Council heard from the president of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Ring Lardner, regarding plans to redistrict the wards Reading Time: 3 minutes
Sidewalk repair and replacement bid awardedMilford City Council awarded Jaquez Concrete Company a contract in the amount of $380,760 to complete the remaining sidewalk repair Reading Time: 2 minutes
Changes proposed to downtown intersectionMilford’s Public Works Department has identified several issues with one-way traffic on Southwest Front Street. Many of the issues, according Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford Kicks Off Drive 25 CampaignThe City of Milford will kick off a KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® campaign at National Night Out on Tuesday, Reading Time: 2 minutes
Development requests approved by councilRequests from three developers were approved by Milford City Council at a recent meeting. Cypress Hall asked for approval of Reading Time: 5 minutes
Chief Brown recognized by councilMilford City Council presented retiring Chief Kenneth Brown with a proclamation signed by Mayor Archie Campbell at a recent meeting. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Former Councilman Morrow recognizedFormer Councilman Doug Morrow, who served on Milford City Council for 32 years before stepping down when he moved to Reading Time: 2 minutes
Murderkill River emergency dredging project to begin Aug. 1Delaware’s environmental control agency will begin a $2.3 million emergency dredging project on the Murderkill River with the aim of Reading Time: 2 minutes
Ground broken for new Milford Police StationOn Wednesday, July 27, city and state officials broke ground for the new Milford Police Station which will be constructed Reading Time: 2 minutes
Bicycle and skateboard ordinance removed from city code; sprinklers optionalAt a recent meeting, Milford City Council completely removed their bicycle and skateboard restrictions, deciding to use state code to Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford looks at contracting trash servicesRecently, City of Milford residents were notified that their trash, recycling and yard waste pickups may be delayed. The delay Reading Time: 5 minutes
Downtown density discussed in workshopAt a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed changing rules for downtown density. The discussion related to potential multi-use developments Reading Time: 8 minutes
Council looks at updating bicycle and skateboard codeAlthough they tabled a vote on changes to the code, Milford City Council has asked staff to evaluate the Bicycle, Reading Time: 7 minutes
Council postpones vote on sprinkler requirementDespite several workshops on the matter over the past few months, Milford City Council voted to table a vote that Reading Time: 9 minutes
Ground broken for Milton overpassThe last traffic light between I95 near Wilmington and Route 9 in Lewes will be a thing of the past Reading Time: 5 minutes
Bill OKing medical marijuana patients owning guns heads to Senate floorA bill that would allow medical marijuana patients to obtain a firearm will head to the Senate floor. The bill, Reading Time: 2 minutes
City council to allow public comment on agenda items at future meetingsMilford City Council recently updated its council meeting policies and procedures in order to streamline the meetings and to allow Reading Time: 4 minutes
City passes balanced budget with small tax increaseOn Monday, June 13, Milford City Council passed a balanced budget for FY2022-23. The $53.8 million budget included a one Reading Time: 3 minutes
DEMEC warns of possible electric rate hikesAt a recent workshop, Kimberly Schlichting, CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), warned of a possible rate increase Reading Time: 10 minutes
Comcast provides broadband, service details to councilAt a recent workshop, Chris Comer, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for the Comcast Beltway Region, provided Milford City Reading Time: 6 minutes
City of Milford hires Chipola as new Electric DirectorThe City of Milford recently hired Tony Chipola as the new Electric Director. In this role, Chipola is responsible for Reading Time: 2 minutes
Greenspace preserved in update to Comp PlanMilford City Council approved a change to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan that would preserve areas around Deep Branch and Herring Reading Time: 3 minutes
Hearings provide insight into FY2022-23 budgetOver three nights, Milford City Council reviewed the FY2022-23 budget with presentations from various department heads regarding revenue and expenditures. Reading Time: 6 minutes
Land east of Route 1 denied request to change Comp PlanWith a vote of 6 to 1, Milford City Council denied a request from Country Life Homes and Mr. Wiggles Reading Time: 6 minutes
Milford Police Chief to retireChief Kenneth Brown, who took the job as Milford’s police chief in January 2016, has announced he will step down Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford hires Balog as new ArboristJoseph Balog The City of Milford recently hired Joseph Balog as the new Arborist/Urban Forestry Coordinator. In this role, Balog Reading Time: 2 minutes
Citizen survey results releasedby Terry Rogers A survey sent to Milford residents revealed reductions in satisfaction in some areas In January, Reading Time: 5 minutes
FOIA rules and changes discussed at councilby Terry Rogers Milford City Council continues to work out meeting protocol changes Milford City Council continued to Reading Time: 4 minutes
City Council members sworn inMike Boyle was sworn in after winning the only contested race for Milford City Council. Also sworn in were Brian Reading Time: < 1 minute
Council provided FOIA rules, considers public comment at meetingsby Terry Rogers At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard details from Solicitor David Rutt about clarifications Reading Time: 7 minutes
City approves Capital Improvement Plan through 2027by Terry Rogers The City Capital Improvement Plan includes two new public restrooms as well as investigating the Reading Time: 4 minutes
City Council OKs 11-acre Food Bank of Delaware campusMilford City Council on Monday evening approved the Food Bank of Delaware’s application to build a new campus on an Reading Time: < 1 minute
City Council approves 340-unit Westwood subdivisionThe 340-unit subdivision off Williamsville Road was approved by City Council Monday. Milford City Council on Monday evening unanimously approved Reading Time: 2 minutes
State sets May 3 memorial ceremony for COVID deadA memorial tree and plaque will be unveiled during a Delaware COVID-19 memorial ceremony. Photo by Pascal Muller/Unsplash The Reading Time: 2 minutes
Incumbent Mike Boyle defeats challenger, others win unopposedMike Boyle has won re-election to Ward 1 of the Milford City Council. Incumbent Milford City Councilman Michael Boyle has Reading Time: < 1 minute
Masks no longer required on DART busesDough4872/Wikimedia Commons Masks are no longer required on Delaware’s public transit buses. A federal judge in Florida on Monday ruled Reading Time: < 1 minute
City of Milford invites Public to 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Open HouseThe City of Milford will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Reading Time: < 1 minute
$300 checks are on the way. Here’s what you need to knowPhoto/Getty Images Delawareans will soon receive $300 checks thanks to a bipartisan direct relief bill signed Thursday by Gov. John Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford requests DelDOT study to slow traffic on Walnut Streetby Terry Rogers This section of South Walnut Street could see traffic calming devices which may include all-way Reading Time: 5 minutes
City approves changes to street and sidewalk ordinanceby Terry Rogers Milford City Council recently approved changes to their street and sidewalk code Milford City Council Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford Awarded Site Readiness FundsThe Fry Farm The City of Milford recently received approval for their Site Readiness Fund application from the State of Reading Time: 2 minutes
City consolidates fee scheduleMilford City Council recently consolidated its fee schedule. The move for the consolidation was prompted by an Aid-In construction fee Reading Time: 4 minutes
Council consolidates fee schedulesby Terry Rogers Milford City Council recently consolidated its fee schedule. The move for the consolidation was prompted Reading Time: 4 minutes
Boyle running for Ward 1 council seatby Terry Rogers Michael Boyle Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls to vote for one of their representatives Reading Time: 7 minutes
Bretzer running for Ward 1 council seatby Terry Rogers Linda Bretzer On Saturday, April 23, residents in Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls Reading Time: 5 minutes
Audit draft presented to city councilby Terry Rogers Milford’s Finance Director, Lou Vitola, presented the first draft of the city’s financial statement audit Reading Time: 5 minutes
Milford looks at installing EV charging stationsby Terry Rogers An electric vehicle charges. Photo courtesy of Nikon Corp. on Unsplash. At a recent workshop, Reading Time: 9 minutes
City Council supports repair of Mispillion drawbridgeby Terry Rogers Milford City Council voted unanimously to notify DelDOT that they support the repair of the. Reading Time: 4 minutes
Lawmakers announce plan to give every Delaware taxpayer $300Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Thursday announced a plan to give every Delaware taxpayer $300 in direct economic relief. The Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford may receive up to $500,000 from Sussex Countyby Terry Rogers Milford could see a grant in the amount of $500,000 from Sussex County In early Reading Time: 2 minutes
DEMEC provides Milford with Renewable Portfolio Planby Terry Rogers DEMEC provided the City of Milford with their annual renewable energy portfolio The Delaware Municipal Reading Time: 3 minutes
Council questions water truck price increase, reserve transferby Terry Rogers Milford City Council discussed the purchase of a replacement truck for the water department at Reading Time: 4 minutes
City of Milford Residents to Receive SurveyCity of Milford residents will begin receiving surveys UPDATE: This survey is now closed. It was included accidentally in the March Reading Time: 2 minutes
DPH will text you if you test positive for COVID-19The Delaware Division of Public Health now plans to text you if you have COVID-19. The DPH Contact Tracing Team Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bill would remove earnings cap on police, firefighter disability payA bipartisan bill released from committee today would allow disabled officers and firefighters to earn more money without being penalized. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Bill would eliminate double-registration for town, city electionsIf passed, Delawareans living in 45 out of the state’s 57 municipalities would no longer have to register with the Reading Time: 4 minutes
Bail Bond Office denied approvalby Terry Rogers A bail bond office request was denied at this address by City Council At a Reading Time: 8 minutes
Milford First Baptist Church parking lot expansion approvedby Terry Rogers Milford First Baptist Church received approval to expand their parking lot (Photo courtesy of Facebook) Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council continues discussion regarding residential sprinkler requirementby Terry Rogers The City of Milford continued their discussion on a requirement for newly constructed residences to Reading Time: 9 minutes
Sidewalk strategic plan discussedby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is considering a plan to eliminate sidewalk gaps in the city Reading Time: 7 minutes
School mask mandate to be lifted Tuesday; courts on WednesdayGov. John Carney on Tuesday will lift his emergency order about schools and masks. Gov. John Carney will end his Reading Time: 3 minutes
Fry Farm industrial park MOU signedby Terry Rogers The City of Milford entered into an MOU with Tsionas Management and Emory Hill to Reading Time: 6 minutes
Council discusses changes to meeting proceduresby Terry Rogers Milford City Council approved a request to move the financial report to the second week Reading Time: 3 minutes
Council liaison assignments tabled due to FOIA questionsby Terry Rogers The City of Milford tabled a change that would have created council liaisons instead of Reading Time: 4 minutes
Milford among 9 libraries to share $41 million in Rescue Plan moneyThe Selbyville Public Library will be able to construct a new building, thanks to American Rescue Plan money. Thanks to Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford Launches MyMilford AppReleased by City of Milford The MyMilford app will allow citizens to report issues they find, such as building Reading Time: 2 minutes
City Approves Voter Registration Changesby Terry Rogers The City of Milford will now use state voter registrations for city elections (Photo courtesy Reading Time: 2 minutes
Street scaping and parking lot changes planned in Milfordby Terry Rogers This parking lot may undergo reconfiguration under the city’s Capital Improvement Plan At a recent Reading Time: 3 minutes
Several street projects included in CIP for Milfordby Terry Rogers Several street projects are included in the City of Milford’s Capital Improvement Plan Milford’s Capital Reading Time: 3 minutes
Milford CIP Plan includes water projectsby Terry Rogers The City of Milford Capital Improvement Plan includes several water and wastewater projects (Photo credit: Reading Time: 6 minutes
Council hears details on funding for on Capital Improvement Projectsby Terry Rogers Milford City Council heard details on funding for several Capital Improvement Projects At a recent Reading Time: 4 minutes
Delaware courts to test allowing public to bring in cell phones Signs in some Delaware courts today detail a trial program allowing people to bring cell phones into the building. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Delaware mask mandate to expire Friday, Feb. 11Gov. Carney’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire Friday, Feb. 11/Getty Images Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire at Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council hears update on Customer Service Departmentby Terry Rogers Milford City Council heard an update about the Customer Service Department at a recent meeting Reading Time: 6 minutes
Voter registration process in City of Milford to changeby Terry Rogers City of Milford residents may no longer have to register to vote separately with the Reading Time: 5 minutes
City of Milford provides tips for winter stormby Terry Rogers The City of MIlford wants residents to be prepared for the issues that can occur during a Reading Time: 2 minutes
Severe snowstorm to hit DE; driving restrictions take effect at 10 p.m.In preparation for a severe winter storm set to impact the State of Delaware, Gov. John Carney on Friday issued Reading Time: 3 minutes
Code changes approved in City of Milfordby Terry Rogers The City of Milford has updated several sections of the building code Milford City Council Reading Time: 5 minutes
Wells among concerns at first clean water committee hearingA new committee focused on improving water quality in Delaware offered a glimpse into some of the projects it hopes Reading Time: 4 minutes
City of Milford Residents to Receive Surveyby Terry Rogers Randomly selected residents will receive quality of life online surveys to provide information to city leaders. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Large boats must find detour around Mispillion River bridgeby Terry Rogers Although safe for vehicle traffic, an accident has damaged mechanisms that will allow the Mispillion Reading Time: < 1 minute
New meeting schedule and minute process for City Council approvedby Terry Rogers Milford City Council voted to change its meeting schedule as well as the process for Reading Time: 12 minutes
Council adopts economic incentives for affordable housingby Terry Rogers Milford City Council approved economic development incentives to encourage low-income housing construction that will lead Reading Time: 3 minutes
City Offices closed to the public through Januaryby Terry Rogers City of Milford offices are closed to the public for the month of January due Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford considers adding residential sprinkler requirement in building codeby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is considering a sprinkler requirement in their building code for new construction Reading Time: 7 minutes
Council to discuss changes to Comprehensive Planby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is considering changing the Comprehensive Plan to designate properties on Rehoboth Reading Time: 5 minutes
New Police Facility project goes out for bidby Terry Rogers Artist rendering of what the new Milford Police Station may look like At their Mon., Reading Time: 3 minutes
Gov. Carney declares state of emergency over omicron waveDelaware will be under a state of emergency effective Jan. 3, 2022. (Getty Images/Kameleon007) Gov. John Carney on Thursday declared Reading Time: 4 minutes
DNREC to close facilities, reduce hours due to omicron variantSeveral activities and facilities will be closed or operate under reduced hours throughout January due to the COVID-19 omicron variant. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Understanding the Upcoming City of Milford Power Cost Adjustment Chart with details on how electric rates in Milford may change The City of Milford, a community electric Reading Time: 2 minutes
Salaries increased for Council and Planning Commissionby Terry Rogers On Monday, December 13, Milford City Council voted to increase compensation for City Council and Reading Time: 2 minutes
Employees recognized by City Councilby Terry Rogers In 2018, the City of Milford began an Excellence Award Program, establishing the Reward and Reading Time: 3 minutes
Carrying firearms may be prohibited for city employeesby Terry Rogers At a recent workshop prior to the regular meeting, Milford City Council discussed a proposed Reading Time: 9 minutes
City considers medical marijuana restrictionby Terry Rogers Milford City Council discussed a possible policy change that would prohibit employees from holding a Reading Time: 5 minutes
City to update right-of-way codesby Terry Rogers The City of Milford is updating its code to manage wireless facilities like these At Reading Time: 5 minutes
USPS offers limited expanded hoursby Terry Rogers USPS wants customers to be aware of package mailing deadlines for the holiday season For Reading Time: 2 minutes
Street projects planned in MilfordTwo I95 exits will close over the weekend; Barley Mill Road will close Wednesday. Photo by Nico Smit/Unsplash The City Reading Time: 3 minutes
Samaroo joins City CouncilNirmala Samaroo will serve as Third Ward Councilwoman until 2023 by Terry Rogers On November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was Reading Time: 2 minutes
Duplex approved for North Washington Streetby Terry Rogers This vacant lot will soon have a duplex after council approved a request by KD Properties KD Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council hears MPO presentationby Terry Rogers Dover Kent MPO Parklet at Dover’s First Friday Recently, Milford City Council heard a presentation by Reading Time: 4 minutes
Bicycle Master Plan approved by councilby Terry Rogers Northern Loop of a proposed Bicycle Master Plan adopted by the City of MIlford. Milford Reading Time: 4 minutes
City employees could see pay increases after wage studyby Terry Rogers At a recent City Council meeting, Angele Yazbec, Senior Human Resources Consultant for Evergreen Solutions, presented the Reading Time: 6 minutes
Milford dealing with over $1 million in past due accountsby Terry Rogers A bill printing issue led the City of Milford’s past due accounts to rise above Reading Time: 4 minutes
Parks & Recreation to receive DNREC grantby Terry Rogers At a recent City Council meeting, Brad Dennehy, Director of Milford Parks & Recreation, presented council Reading Time: 2 minutes
City approached about Tiny House placementby Terry Rogers At a recent council meeting, City Manager Mark Whitfield mentioned in his monthly report that he, Reading Time: 3 minutes
Opioid settlement could result in $2.1 million to Milfordby Terry Rogers As part of a settlement agreement with pharmaceutical distributors of opioids, the State of Delaware agreed to Reading Time: 2 minutes
Townsend to restart police department, with Milford man as chiefRobert “Bob” Longo will help Townsend restart its own police department. After decades without a police force, the town Reading Time: 5 minutes
Community Block Grant Program provides funding for home improvementsMilford City Council held a public hearing on Monday, November 8 to provide information about the Delaware Community Development Block Reading Time: 3 minutes
Third Ward Councilperson sworn inAt the regular City Council meeting on November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was sworn in as Third Ward Councilperson. Samaroo will Reading Time: < 1 minute
Permanent school mask mandate is on hold – for nowSome interpreted a DOE regulation to mean masks would be permanently required in schools. Photo by Rodnae Productions on Pexels. Reading Time: 3 minutes
Former Gov. Ruth Ann Minner dies at 86Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware’s first female governor, died Thursday at age 86. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor. Reading Time: 3 minutes
Interim financing for police building authorizedMilford City Council approved interim financing for the new police facility in order to minimize costs. According to Lou Vitola, Reading Time: 2 minutes
DMI to receive city fundsIn early October, Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) came before the City of Milford asking that $45,860 in funding approved during Reading Time: 6 minutes
City to update zoning codesSince February, the Milford Planning Commission has worked with the City Solicitor to update zoning codes in the city. The Reading Time: 5 minutes
City Ward Three special election cancelledNotice is hereby given that the City of Milford Third Ward Special Election scheduled for November 9, 2021 been canceled. Reading Time: < 1 minute
The General Assembly will meet Monday to pass a redistricting bill. Here’s what to expect. The General Assembly will convene Monday, Nov. 1 to consider redistricting legislation that will define Delaware’s House and Senate Reading Time: 3 minutes
The General Assembly will meet Monday to pass a redistricting bill. Here’s what to expect. The General Assembly will convene Monday, Nov. 1 to consider redistricting legislation that will define Delaware’s House and Senate Reading Time: 3 minutes
‘Long overdue:’ Longtime Sussex Dem Greg Fuller switches partyGreg Fuller Sr. Former Sussex County register of wills and longtime Democrat Greg Fuller Sr. announced Friday that he is Reading Time: 2 minutes
Proposed voting maps lead to talk of city splitting, edge incumbentsExpedited redistricting process draws ire of open-government groups, concerned citizens House Democratic leadership has held the second and final public Reading Time: 5 minutes
Milford HR administrator wins leadership awardJamesha Williams was recently awarded the DFIT Award The DeLea Founders Insurance Trust has awarded Jamesha Williams, Milford’s human resources Reading Time: 2 minutes
Dems, others call for McGuiness to resign or take leave of absenceState Auditor Kathleen McGuiness Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives won’t pursue the impeachment of State Auditor Kathy Reading Time: 3 minutes
Proposed House redistricting offers more changes than SenateSussex County House districts will change a lot if proposed plan goes forward. House Democratic leadership has released their Reading Time: 3 minutes
Slaughter Beach mayor asks Dems to rethink moving town to new Senate districtSlaughter Beach’s mayor said she’s fearful the town will lose progress it’s made on climate and infrastructure issues if it’s Reading Time: 3 minutes
DelDOT to review traffic safety upgrades in MilfordTwo all-way stops may be installed on Seabury Avenue once DelDOT completes a traffic study Milford City Council authorized James Reading Time: 3 minutes
DMI funding approval tabledOn Monday, October 11, Sara Pletcher, Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Milford, provided City Council Reading Time: 4 minutes
McGuiness pleads not guilty; bail set at $50,000Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Tuesday after turning herself in to authorities at the Reading Time: 5 minutes
Milford City Council receives FOIA trainingAt a workshop prior to the regular City Council meeting on October 11, Milford City Council underwent Freedom of Information Reading Time: 6 minutes
Delaware auditor Kathy McGuiness indicted on five countsDelaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announces indictment of state Auditor Kathy McGuiness. Delaware Auditor Kathleen K. McGuiness has been indicted Reading Time: 4 minutes
City of Milford announces September utility bill delayUtility bills for September will be delayed in the Milford due to staffing issues at the billing company The City Reading Time: < 1 minute
Sussex County provides information on property reassessmentIn November 2020, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster ordered all three counties in Delaware to reassess property by 2024 as Reading Time: 4 minutes
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATESCity of Milford Special Election Filing Deadline for City of Milford Third Ward Council Seat Notice is hereby given that Reading Time: 2 minutes
Patriots for Delaware says it found proof of election fraud230-plus people file out of Tuesday’s Patriots of Delaware election fraud meeting in Milford. Patriots for Delaware on Reading Time: 5 minutes
Milford begins ADA Transition programIn the spring of 2021, Disability Access Consultants (DAC) began a comprehensive review of programs, services, activities, policies, buildings, parks Reading Time: 3 minutes
Blessing Frisco lands comprehensive plan designation changedCity council approved changes to the Comprehensive Plan for two parcels of lands owned by Joel Blessing In a unanimous Reading Time: 2 minutes
Changes to comp plan approved for Lynch landsCity Council approved comprehensive plan changes to land owned by John R. Lynch City Council approved changes to the comprehensive Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council hears economic development updateSara Pletcher, Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator with the City of Milford, provided City Council with her first update Reading Time: 3 minutes
Council approves zoning change for Fry FarmCity Council voted to approve changes to the comprehensive plan as well as zoning for the R&C Fry Farm After Reading Time: 4 minutes
Lewes man flies flag below black pants to honor U.S. soldiersLewes resident Harry Farreny says he will fly the U.S. flag this way for 13 weeks to honor soldiers killed Reading Time: 3 minutes
Get ready, Del.: 10-digit dialing requirement starts Oct. 24(Ken Mammarella photo) Georgetown native Brian Pettyjohn remembers the past, when Delawareans in the same telephone exchange could call each Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford staff shortages affecting trash collectionAt their regular meeting, Milford City Council heard from Mike Svaby, Public Works Director, who explained how it is becoming Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford hires Adell as new Electric SuperintendentVince Adell will take over the role as Electric Supervisor with the City of Milford. The City of Milford recently Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford Announces Community Grant ProgramThe City of Milford is offering grants to non-profits as part of their ARPA funding The City of Milford Council Reading Time: 3 minutes
City approves feasibility study for sewer projectThe City of Milford will conduct a feasibility study to determine the costs to install a sewer pump station in Reading Time: 2 minutes
Wickersham revision request approvedWaivers requested by the Wickersham developers were approved by City Council. Milford City Council approved a request from CCM-Koelig, developers Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford Council Approves Two Land PurchasesCity Council approved the purchase of the Fry Farm which will be used as an industrial park City Council approved Reading Time: 2 minutes
State says it’s now OK to use bird feeders and bathsBlue Jays are among the birds being affected by a mysterious illness. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Reading Time: 2 minutes
City installs mile markers on RiverwalkThe Milford Riverwalk now has mile markers installed thanks to intern Dylan Graham The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Reading Time: 2 minutes
Former Councilman Owen Brooks RecognizedFormer Councilman Owen Brooks stands with the handpainted map presented to him by council in recognition of his 38 years Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford staffing shortage impacting resident servicesThe City of Milford is facing the same hiring challenges to fill vacancies as many other municipalities and businesses are Reading Time: 2 minutes
Guard offering free medical, dental, eye exams in Dover through SundayThe National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training programwill offer medical, dental, optometric and mental health exams for free in Dover. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council approves annexation and zoning change requestLands of Walter and Sharon Feindt were annexed into the City of Milford and zoning changed to C1 Milford City Reading Time: 3 minutes
Student activist convinces State Fair to build more accessible bathroomA Thursday’s dedication of a handcap-accessible restroom at the Delaware State Fair are, from left, fair Treasurer Doug Crouse, Janet Reading Time: 3 minutes
$80 million Clean Water Act sets up trust to direct cash into projectsWetlands in Sussex County. Photo by Joann Kingsley/Delaware Community Lens A bipartisan bill aimed at addressing wastewater and drinking Reading Time: 3 minutes
Bill to mandate police body cameras signed into law Nate McQueen, secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety, leads applause for police officers during a ceremony that Reading Time: 3 minutes
Sen. Ernie Lopez will not seek re-election in 2022Sen. Ernie Lopez Republican State Senator Ernie López will not be seeking re-election in 2022, according to a press Reading Time: 2 minutes
Fishermen, scientist praise increased dredging in Sussex waters$16 million has been allotted to help DNREC dredge inland Sussex County waters. Archival photo courtesy of DNREC By Reading Time: 5 minutes
Board of Adjustments approves variance, denies conditional useA conditional use has been denied for this home on Meadowbrook Lane On July 12, Sussex County Board of Adjustments Reading Time: 5 minutes
Construction management company chosen for new police facilityProposed site plan for new Milford Police Department facility As part of the design and construction process for the new Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council hears status of ARPA fundsMilford City Council, at a workshop held Monday, July 12, heard from Lou Vitola, Finance Director, about the funds provided Reading Time: 3 minutes
Greatest impact of Elsa is expected to be overnightThis National Weather Service map shows the predicted path of Elsa as of Thursday morning. The National Weather Service Reading Time: 2 minutes
List of Bond Bill’s community projects still unpublishedThe General Assembly passed Delaware’s Bond Bill, which funds construction projects, last week but there’s still no list of the Reading Time: 4 minutes
Knight’s Crossing receives final major subdivision approvalKnight’s Crossing received final approval for Phase I of a development that will be constructed near the former marina on Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford Property Tax Appeals Session Set for July 26The Milford City Council will sit in the Council Chambers at Milford City Hall (201 S. Walnut St.) as a Reading Time: < 1 minute
City of Milford Utilizes CTF to Provide Neighborhood SafetyA solar light has been installed at the entrance to Mattlind’s Estates using CTF funds to improve safety in the Reading Time: 2 minutes
City Council approves Kent County Hazard Mitigation PlanMilford City Council approved updates to the Kent County Hazard Response Plan On June 14, Milford City Council approved the Reading Time: 2 minutes
City Council approves inspection service contractThe City of Milford renewed their contract with First State Inspection Services At their regular meeting on June 14, Milford Reading Time: 2 minutes
City Council approves FY2021-22 budgetOn June 14, Milford City Council adopted the proposed FY2021-22 budget as presented as of June 9. The budget is Reading Time: 2 minutes
Founder’s Folio: Heed lessons of history on money and inflationEarly printing of paper money. (Photo from New York Public Library). Inflation has arrived with many of its hallmark indicators. Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford sponsors free vaccine pop-up at Riverwalk Farmers MarketThe City of Milford, in partnership with Downtown Milford, Inc.’s Riverwalk Farmers Market, is sponsoring a free weekly vaccine pop-up Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council reviews final version of budget during workshopCity Council reviewed a final version of the FY2021-22 budget which includes a tax increase. A workshop was held for Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford enters agreement for possible purchase of land for industrial/business parkAerial view of Fry Farm purchased by the City of Milford as an industrial park The City of Milford City Reading Time: 2 minutes
The Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as Superior Court JudgeThe Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware The Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford moves forward with TID PlanProposed improvements in the Southeast Milford TID plan Rendering of proposed roundabout at South Rehoboth Boulevard and Kirby Road as Reading Time: 3 minutes
Avery Properties to renovate historic buildingThe former Josephine Keir location in downtown Milford will soon house four retail spaces and three luxury apartments On May Reading Time: 3 minutes
City Council approves change of zone requestThe former office of Dr. William Kaplan, located at 302 Polk Avenue, has been rezoned as residential On May 24, Reading Time: 2 minutes
Brady re-elected Delaware GOP chair amid talk of party unityJane Brady, back to camera, talks to Republicans Saturday at state convention. Photo by Ethan Lang Jane Brady was Reading Time: 4 minutes
City Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables actionCity Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables action Milford City Council held a second workshop on Apr. 26 Reading Time: 5 minutes
City Council continues to discuss proposed FY21-22 budgetAfter hearing presentations by City Manager, Mark Whitfield, City Financial Director, Lou Vitola and department heads of the FY2021-22 budget Reading Time: 7 minutes
Council approves demolition of fire damaged homeFire damaged home located on Seabury Avenue to be demolished Rob Pierce, City Planner for the City of Milford, submitted Reading Time: 3 minutes
City Council reviews Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement DistrictThe City of Milford reviewed DelDOT’s Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District recommendations In March, the City of Milford entered into Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford approves conditional use applicationThe Barker House was approved for a conditional use On April 26, Milford City Council approved a conditional use application Reading Time: 3 minutes
City Council completes budget hearingsAfter hearing a brief overview of the FY2021-22 budget on Monday, Milford City Council returned to discuss each section of Reading Time: 4 minutes
City Council reviews Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement DistrictIn March, the City of Milford entered into an agreement with DelDOT to review the area surrounding the new Bayhealth Reading Time: 2 minutes
City Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables actionMilford City Council held a second workshop on Apr. 26 to discuss planned Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) through FY2026. This Reading Time: 5 minutes
Carney ties jobless benefits to seeking a job, starting June 12‘Folks need to take that step and start looking for jobs,’ the governor said. ‘That will be part of the Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford considers tax increaseOn Monday, May 17, the Milford City Council began two nights of budget hearings. As in the past, the first Reading Time: 6 minutes
Local resident praises “Kiss Your Landlord Goodbye” program through DSHADarlene Simmons owned her own home prior to her husband’s death in 2016. Circumstances required her to sell that home Reading Time: 3 minutes
Carney: Mask mandate ending FridayGov. John Carney on Friday announced that – effective Friday, May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its Reading Time: 2 minutes
Council hears DEMEC rate stability measuresOver the winter, after the state of Texas dealt with significant power outages due to winter weather, Councilman Brian Baer Reading Time: 3 minutes
Annexation Committee recommends limit to property requestIn April, Milford City Council unanimously approved an annexation request from Walter and Sharon Feindt, referring the request to the Reading Time: 2 minutes
City of Milford hires Pletcher as new public information officerThe City of Milford recently hired 2004 Milford High School graduate, Sara Pletcher, for the newly created Economic Development & Reading Time: 2 minutes
A Better Delaware names new executive director to head political advocacyABD now is advocating for fully opening up Delaware so families, kids and businesses can heal Reading Time: 3 minutes
DNREC opens new Killens Pond boardwalkTo celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Reading Time: < 1 minute
Sussex County agrees to reassess property to settle lawsuitFollowing New Castle and Kent Counties, Sussex County agreed on April 13 to reassess the value of all real property, Reading Time: 2 minutes
Milford, Lincoln Post Offices could relocateThis week, the United States Postal Service announced that it was seeking public input regarding the potential relocation of the Reading Time: 3 minutes
Long lines started overnight to grab surf tag vouchers WednesdayAcross several Facebook groups, people posted about long lines and the excitement and disbelief at the surf tag craze. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Delaware libraries give soundproof booths a trial run in SussexThe wheelchair-accessible booths are equipped with computers to allow people to access telehealth services, online job interviews or even legal Reading Time: 3 minutes
Council approves investigation of annexation requestAfter a unanimous vote, Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to allow the Annexation Committee Reading Time: 2 minutes
City grants alcohol waiver for Riverwalk “Freedom” FestivalAt their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) for Reading Time: 3 minutes
City Council Begins Review of Capital Improvement ProjectsMilford City Council at a workshop prior to their meeting on April 12, began a review of capital improvement projects Reading Time: 4 minutes
1,000 more surf tags to go on sale as state introduces new off-peak surf permitsOff-peak permits only can be used Mondays through Fridays June 1 through Sept. 3, except holidays., then all the time Reading Time: 3 minutes
City to conduct ADA AssessmentAs required by the federal government, City of Milford staff began working on an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Kent County Levy Court offers online permittingKent County Levy Court recently announced the launch of My Government Online (MGO), a suite of programs that will allow Reading Time: 3 minutes
Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee mission outlinedMilford City Council reviewed details on the mission of the newly established Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee at their regular Reading Time: 3 minutes
Finance Committee Receives Update on Capital ProjectsOn Mar. 8, the City of Milford Finance and Public Works Committee received an update on capital projects as well Reading Time: 3 minutes
Finance Committee receives sidewalk updateThe City of Milford Finance Committee was provided a sidewalk update by Mike Svaby, Director of Public Works and James Reading Time: 2 minutes
Delaware libraries continuing policy of waiving fines, late fees during pandemic Have you been doing some extra reading while stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, there’s good Reading Time: 3 minutes
City of Milford, Delaware Nature Society Enter PartnershipOn Monday, Feb. 22, Milford City Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delaware Nature Society. Reading Time: 4 minutes
This state program can help people earning up to $98,000 buy a homeThose earning $98,280 or family of three or more earning up to $122,850 can get help in Kent, Sussex counties. Reading Time: 3 minutes
Land exchange approved between City, LibraryOn Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to complete a land exchange between the city and the Milford Public Library. Reading Time: 2 minutes
Police chief requests revocation of conditional use permitOn Feb. 22, a request to revoke a conditional use for property located at 350 Milford Harrington Highway was presented Reading Time: 2 minutes
City Council reviews annual audit reportOn Feb. 22, Milford City Council reviewed the annual audit report compiled by Rob Griffin of Gold Gerstein Group, LLC. Reading Time: 3 minutes
State opens second-dose slots for residents who got 1st shot anywhere before Jan. 23Also, 2,000 people vaccinated Jan. 30 at the Chase Center are being contacted to schedule their second there Feb. 27. Reading Time: 2 minutes
City expands Efficiency Smart programOn Feb. 8, Milford City Council heard a presentation by Tom Coyle of Efficiency Smart, the company that provides energy Reading Time: 3 minutes
Mispillion River drawbridge to be closed during maintenanceDelDOT announces to motorists that the drawbridge over the Mispillion River will be closed on Rehoboth Boulevard between Northeast Front Reading Time: < 1 minute
Founder’s Folio: Peaceful transitions of power and the importance of states’ rightsWhen John Adams conceded to Thomas Jefferson in 1800, the concept of a peaceful transition was set. Reading Time: 3 minutes
Delaware announces first child has died from COVID-19With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died from Reading Time: 2 minutes
Governor Carney Appoints Ellen Magee as Sussex County Register of WillsGovernor John Carney on Saturday announced that he has appointed small business owner and farmer Ellen Magee to serve as Reading Time: 2 minutes
DSP Lt. Col. Melissa A. Zebley Named Superintendent Of Delaware State PoliceSTATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY P.O. BOX 818 DOVER, DELAWARE 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: July 9, Reading Time: < 1 minute
Capitol Police Lieutenant Michael Hertzfeld Assumes Command of Delaware Capitol PoliceState of Delaware Department of Safety and Homeland Security P.O. Box 818 Dover, Delaware 19903-0818 NEWS RELEASE Date: December Reading Time: < 1 minute
Capitol Police receive inaugural Beau Biden Outstanding Criminal Justice Program AwardWilmington, Del.- The Criminal Justice Council is pleased to announce that the Delaware Capitol Police’s Violence Intervention Program has received Reading Time: < 1 minute