At a recent workshop, Milford City Council learned more about community comments regarding their strategic plan from Bill McGowan of the University of Delaware Institute for Public Administration. McGowan was part of a process that began in November 2022 with community conversations and workshops held over a period of months. “What we heard during the process was that growth is …
In a press release issued by the State of Delaware on Friday afternoon, Governor John Carney announced he would not veto nor would he sign two bills into law that would make recreational marijuana legal in Delaware. The laws also establish licensing and regulation in the cannabis industry. Last year, Governor Carney vetoed a bill that would have legalized recreational …
Sunmed Your CBD Store recently opened in Milford Commons Shopping Center, located at 963 North Dupont Boulevard. The store offers a variety of CBD products as well as education regarding how CBD works and its benefits on overall health. “I have lived in Delaware my entire life and I was on four of five different medications,” Bobby Spencer, co-owner of …
Rachel Peterson, Head of Corporate and Product Communications for Michael’s announced on Thursday that they will be bringing a new store to Milford. The new craft store will be located next to Harbor Freight in the former Peebles Department store building. “We are thrilled to confirm that we plan to open a new location in Milford, DE, later this year” …
Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, announced at a recent Board of Education meeting that an updated design for the Milford Middle School would be presented at the May board meeting. In addition, updated costs will also be presented. “The May agenda will also include our strategic plan so we hope to have a good conversation about that as well,” Dr. Dickerson …
With April 22 falling on a Saturday, Mispillion River Brewing knew they had to do something to celebrate the town whose phone prefix has historically been “422.” As a result, they will hold the First Annual 422 Day, celebrating all things Milford. Vendors will be available from local organizations and businesses that make Milford special. “There used to be a …
Milford’s popular downtown event, the Bug and Bud Festival, is planned for April 29, According to Janne Collins, Executive Director of Downtown Milford, Inc., who puts on the festival, this year promises to be as exciting as it has been in the past. “Of course, we will have food and craft vendors,” Collins said. “This year, we are also offering …
Milford City Council approved a funding rate for the Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District plan at a recent meeting. The plan will add 30 percent to building permit fees that will be used to offset the cost of improvements to roads in the Milford’s southeastern area. The plan, which includes additional traffic signals and roundabouts, was approved in 2021 and …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council took action on two items related the police department. The first was a request by Chief Cecilia Ashe regarding take home vehicles and the second involved funding for the new police facility. “As you all are aware in March, I came before city council to request that the police department be able to …
At a recent council meeting, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) requested $55,000 from Milford City Council to cover the cost of the Ladybug Festival planned for September 2023. The request was $15,000 higher than requested for 2022 due to an increase in costs from Gable Entertainment. “They’re requesting two payouts one on July 1 for $25,000 and the second one on …
