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Council approves investigation of annexation request

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics

After a unanimous vote, Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to allow the Annexation Committee to investigate the annexation of three parcels of land on the east side of Rehoboth Boulevard, The property butts up against Windward on the River, a mixed-use development. “This land is currently zoned as Agricultural Residential (AR-1) and the land …

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City grants alcohol waiver for Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Government & Politics

At their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM)  for an alcohol waiver for Bicentennial Park, planned for Sept. 18, 2021. This will be the 20th anniversary of the festival as it was cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. “We are excited to be in front of you …

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City Council Begins Review of Capital Improvement Projects

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics

Milford City Council at a workshop prior to their meeting on April 12, began a review of capital improvement projects in the city for FY22 through FY26. Council discussed projects for electric, water, sewer, solid waste and public works. Due to the length of the workshop, council postponed discussion of projects for streets, City Hall, IT, police and Parks & …

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Milford Center Highlights Mary Gumrot

Terry RogersCulture

On April 7, Mary Gumrot would have turned 100 years old in the Milford Center, according to Patricia Tilghman, Life Enrichment Coordinator at the center. Unfortunately, Mary passed away suddenly two days prior to her birthday. “Mary had a loving, caring nature and this was demonstrated in the love she had for her two children, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren,” …

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Aquacare Physical Therapy Plans Grand Opening, Anniversary Celebration

Terry RogersHealth

Aquacare Physical Therapy is pleased to announce the grand opening/one year anniversary celebration of its newest location in Milford on April 28th, 2021.   Aquacare Physical Therapy, an established medical provider that continued to serve the community throughout the past year despite the pandemic and made the decision to open an additional location in Milford using strict protocols to protect clients …

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Scholarships still offered by Milford Rotary Club

Terry RogersDelaware Nonprofits, Education

Remote teaching and learning has not stopped this year’s graduating classes, and the Milford Rotary Club will be offering $12,000 in scholarships to this year’s graduating seniors. “We were able to provide these scholarships due to the generosity of the Rotary Club members and the many sponsors of the Rotary Flags for Heroes fundraiser,” said Jim O’Neill, the Rotary Educational …

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Bayhealth General Surgery, Sussex Campus Welcomes Francis Velez, MD, FACS

Terry RogersHealth

Bayhealth General Surgery, Sussex Campus is pleased to welcome board-certified general surgeon Francis Velez, MD, FACS. He joins David Cloney, MD; Francisco Rodriguez, MD; and Charles Frasso, DO, in the practice, which is part of the Bayhealth Medical Group, a partnership of highly trained physicians, their clinical staff, and an administrative support team that operates practices throughout central and southern …

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Milford Businessowner concerned about unemployment claims

Terry RogersBusiness

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Terri Rosetta, co-owner of Milford Diner says she has received at least a dozen unemployment claims for people who have never worked in their restaurant. Last week, Rosetta explained that she received three unemployment claims in one day for people she had never employed. A review of the claims revealed that all of them came from …