City Council learned at a recent meeting that the Downtown Development District (DDD) could be expanded by 15 acres. Expanding the area could bring more investment into the downtown area, according to Rob Pierce, City Planner. “The State of Delaware in November of 2022 updated their Downtown Development District program guidelines, which increased the local district acreage for municipalities our …
Over four nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads as well as City Manager Mark Whitfield and Finance Director Lou Vitola. Council was presented with a balanced budget totaling over $59 million. “We did have one meeting and I basically challenged all the department heads and said either you …
Harbor Freight officially opened its doors on May 30, filling half the space that previously housed Peebles and Gordman’s in the Milford Plaza Shopping Center. A grand opening is planned for June 17. “This is our second store in Kent County,” Craig Hoffman, Director of Communications, said. “We’re excited about this new location because it is more convenient for customers …
A diagnosis of breast cancer at any age can be frightening and stressful, but for younger women, learning you have breast cancer can be especially devastating. The Young Survivors in Action (YSIA) program through Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is designed to help people between the ages of 20 and 40 who have been diagnosed with the disease. “We have …
Over three nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads as well as City Manager Mark Whitfield and Finance Director Lou Vitola. Council was presented with a balanced budget totaling over $59 million. The budget includes a 9 percent tax increase, some of which is due to debt service related …
Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) recently announced that Third Thursday will return starting June 15. The theme for the first event is Downtown Superheroes. “Bring your mask and cape,” Janne Collins, Executive Director for DMI said. “As a business in our downtown district, you are welcome to have a spot on Walnut Street or Park Avenue during the event at no …
Milford Conversation, an informal group that meets each month at the First Presbyterian Church of Milford, will feature the new Milford Police Chief, Cecelia “CC” Ashe. The meeting is planned for Thursday, June 1 at 8:30 AM in the library of the church. “This is a free, family-oriented program open to the entire community,” John Huntzinger, moderator of the group, …
Milford Public Library has announced their events calendar for June. One of the featured events is a Super Local Author Event on June 15 from 5 to 7 PM in the Smith Room. “Local authors from all age groups will be in attendance,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Manager, said. “Each author will have their books available to purchase. We hope to …
At a recent meeting, Dr. Bridget Amory, Director of Student Learning, presented the first draft of the updated District Strategic Plan. The plan was compiled with input from students, staff, caregivers and community members. “We’ve agreed upon a path forward,” Dr. Amory said. “In keeping with our Buccaneer theme, we agreed that we will be ‘Charting a Course to Excellence’ …
At a recent City Council meeting, John Jackson, a member of the Delaware Military Order of the Purple Heart, spoke during the 15-minute public comment section to ask that council agree to name Milford as a Purple Heart City. Agreeing to be included as Purple Heart City would allow the order to provide plaques stating that fact as well as …
