With a vote of 6 to 1, Milford City Council denied a request from Country Life Homes and Mr. Wiggles LLC to change the 2018 Comprehensive Plan. The change would have changed over 110 acres of land located on the east side of Route 1 from Low Density Residential in the future use Comprehensive Plan to Commercial. City Planner Rob …
Milford City Council approved a request from Clark Service Group to change the former Milford Florist location on North Walnut Street to a contractor’s establishment. Council was required to issue a conditional use for the property even though it was already zoned commercial. After rules for public hearings were read into the record by City Solicitor David Rutt, City Planner …
Local musicians, spoken artists and writers are asked to come out to the Milford Library on June 18 from 6 to 9 PM and share their talents at an Open Mic night. The event will be held in the Richard M. Johnson Amphitheater. “This is intended for an adult audience and performers,” Carolyn Tabor, Program Coordinator for the Milford Library, …
In preparation for discussion about school tax rates for the upcoming year, Dr. Sara Croce provided the Milford School District Board of Education with details on the main components that make up school taxes. Each rate is determined separately and provides funding for different district needs. “We are still waiting through the state budget year process, so the final operating …
With the permission of his wife, Colleen, Paula Bragg submitted a request to rename the Milford High School auditorium The Dr. Gerald W. Thompson Center for Performing Arts. Dr. Thompson, who passed away in September 2021, served as band director and music teacher in the district. “Just honestly, I expected there to be public comment on this tonight, based on …
Downtown Milford Inc. in partnership with the City of Milford and WSFS revealed two new plaques located on the Walnut Street bridge that identify the dividing line between Kent and Sussex Counties. The new plaques are designed as a photo opportunity for those who come to downtown Milford. “We are grateful that all of you are able to be with …
Downtown Milford Inc.’s first Third Thursday event of the year was a success with many people wandering around Walnut Street, shopping in local stores, enjoying live music and eating at several food trucks. “We really did kind of put this together at the last minute,” Janne Collins, Executive Director of DMI, said. “I think from the time we decided to …
Sally has just bought a copy of the final book in her favorite series of novels. But, if she finishes reading it, will the magic…..be over? As she sleeps on it, Sally drifts off to dreamland to Frogbull Academy of Sorcery in this final installment of the series. Directed by Michael Forrest, Deanna Forrest and Guy Crawford this children’s theater …
The American Cancer Society reports that there will be 1,010 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2022, making it the number one cancer diagnosis in the state. They also indicate that around 160 people will lose their battle with breast cancer this year, often because of delayed diagnosis. “The Women’s Health Screening Program managed by the Delaware Breast Cancer …
Chief Kenneth Brown, who took the job as Milford’s police chief in January 2016, has announced he will step down as of August 1. Chief Brown took over the department after the retirement of Chief E. Keith Hudson who served as chief since 2002. “Last year, I got married and my wife has a funeral home down in Laurel,” Chief …
