On Monday, Feb. 22, Milford City Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delaware Nature Society. The city and Delaware Nature Society have long partnered to provide hands-on programming for Pre-Kindergarten to fifth grade students in Milford School District. “We’ve been working on an MOU which is a formal agreement between Parks and Recreation and the …
Senior Corporal Timothy “TJ” Webb was named as the 2020 Officer of the Year by Milford Police Chief Kenneth Brown. Webb began with Milford Police Department in 2007. “TJ started with us as a patrolman,” Chief Brown said. “From 2012 to 2017, he partnered with Henk, a K9 officer. The two of them had many apprehensions and drug seizures. In …
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On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to complete a land exchange between the city and the Milford Public Library. This exchange was related to a survey prepared in 2009 filed with the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds. “The northern part of the library parking lot is owned by the city while a portion of the amphitheater is owned by …
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s Young Survivors in Action program helps younger women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer navigate their diagnosis, treatment, and post-treatment pathways. These young survivors have access to networking, support, education, and activities that encourage them to continue to survive and thrive. Young Survivors in Action takes a holistic approach to the activities, support, and …
On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to award Becker Morgan with the architectural contract for the new police facility that was approved by voters on Jan. 26. Becker Morgan has been working with the city throughout the referendum process. The contract will include additional work necessary for the design of the new police station such as complete site planning …
On Feb. 22, a request to revoke a conditional use for property located at 350 Milford Harrington Highway was presented to Milford City Council. The request was made by Chief Kenneth Brown after an incident on Jan. 30, 2021. “I have been informed by the landlord that the tenant has been evicted,” Chief Brown said. “If this is the case, …
Fr. Johnny Laura Lazo focuses on providing guidance to 200 Hispanic families attending St. John the Apostle Catholic Church in Milford. Fr. Johnny explained that the Hispanic community is growing rapidly with the majority of families coming from Mexico and Guatemala. “My job here is to understand this community and speak with them in their native language,” Fr. Johnny said. …
On Feb. 22, Milford City Council reviewed the annual audit report compiled by Rob Griffin of Gold Gerstein Group, LLC. According to Lou Vitola, Finance Director for the city, the independent auditing company issued a “clean” opinion on the city’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2020. “The audit says we are in great condition,” Councilman Jason James, …
Staytonville Methodist Church and Cemetery, located about six miles south of Milford, is in need of support, according to Milford historian Dave Kenton. Located in what is now just a crossroads where Staytonville Road, Memory Lane and Sun Street meet, the small church and cemetery have a rich history that could be lost to future generations without intervention. “This cemetery …
