Milford LIVE Weekly Review – June 1, 2021

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Open the Weekly Review PDF Here This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Milford School Board hears tax rate presentation Culture Milford Food Bank location to construct new building Education Milford School District receives federal COVID-19 funding Business East Gate Farm opens for second season Avery Properties to renovate historic building Government & Politics Milford moves forward with TID Plan City …

The Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as Superior Court Judge

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Milford Headline Story

The Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware The Honorable Reneta Green-Streett was sworn in as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 3 p.m. in a small, private ceremony at the Kent County Courthouse in Dover. Judge Green-Streett …

Milford moves forward with TID Plan

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics

Proposed improvements in the Southeast Milford TID plan Rendering of proposed roundabout at South Rehoboth Boulevard and Kirby Road as part of the Southeast Milford TID At their regular meeting on May 24, Milford City Council held a workshop regarding the proposed Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District (TID) plan presented by Susan Coakley, AICP, Principal Planner for DelDOT on May …

Another sign of normalcy: Milford’s 3rd Thursday events return

Betsy PriceBusiness, Entertainment

Crowds welcomed 3rd Thursday back after its COVID-19 hiatus.   Downtown Milford sprang back to life in a big way this month with the return of its 3rd Thursday event.  A solid turn-out of people shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or catching up with friends and acquaintances in the downtown Riverwalk area welcomed its return May 20. With two …

Brady re-elected Delaware GOP chair amid talk of party unity

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Headlines

Jane Brady, back to camera, talks to Republicans Saturday at state convention. Photo by Ethan Lang   Jane Brady was re-elected as chair of the Delaware Republican Party Saturday, beating 2020 gubernatorial candidate Julianne Murray to hold on to her office. The vote came during the party’s convention, which featured a spirited debate between Brady and Murray, as well as …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – June 1, 2021

Betsy PriceMilford-live, Weekly Review

Open the Weekly Review PDF Here This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Milford School Board hears tax rate presentation Culture Milford Food Bank location to construct new building Education Milford School District receives federal COVID-19 funding Business East Gate Farm opens for second season Avery Properties to renovate historic building Government & Politics Milford moves forward with TID Plan City …

City of Milford approves conditional use application

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Headlines

The Barker House was approved for a conditional use On April 26, Milford City Council approved a conditional use application for 219 South Walnut Street. The building has housed Lofland Funeral Home, People’s Place and, most recently, the medical offices of Zarraga and Zarraga. “We kind of fell in love with Milford,” Brad Schlotterbeck, who is in the process of …

Whales, surfers share Delaware waters in wake of storm

Betsy PriceBeaches, Headlines, Outdoors

Surfers, dolphins and a whale shared the waters off Cape Henlopen Saturday. Photo by Mike Powell.   A special guest had a whale of a time with surfers at Cape Henlopen State Park over the weekend. Mike Powell snapped photos of a whale just several yards from surfers on Saturday. Surfers and the whale, along with several dolphins, enjoyed the …

Carney: Mask mandate ending Friday

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Headlines, Health

Gov.  John Carney on Friday announced that – effective Friday, May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its requirement that Delawareans and visitors must wear face coverings anytime they are indoors with others outside their household. Delawareans should instead follow masking guidance issued on Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for all indoor and outdoor activities. …