Surf and Turf opens in Milford

Betsy PriceBusiness

Surf and Turf Steakhouse in Milford is now open to the public with a full menu The long-anticipated Surf and Turf Steakhouse opened with a invitation-only soft opening on May 24 and 25, with the official opening to the public held on May 27. The initial opening offered a limited menu that was well-received by those who came out to …

Another sign of normalcy: Milford’s 3rd Thursday events return

Betsy PriceBusiness, Entertainment

Crowds welcomed 3rd Thursday back after its COVID-19 hiatus.   Downtown Milford sprang back to life in a big way this month with the return of its 3rd Thursday event.  A solid turn-out of people shopping, grabbing a bite to eat, or catching up with friends and acquaintances in the downtown Riverwalk area welcomed its return May 20. With two …

Avery Properties to renovate historic building

Terry RogersBusiness, Government & Politics

The former Josephine Keir location in downtown Milford will soon house four retail spaces and three luxury apartments On May 24, Milford City Council approved a request to convert a retail single occupancy property in downtown Milford to a mixed-use development. The building, located at 27 South Walnut Street, currently houses Josephine Keir Ltd., but Avery Properties has purchased the …

The Nest rebuilds after devastating fire

Terry RogersBusiness

Hillary Brock, owner of The Nest Spa & Skincare Boutique, is grateful for the support of her customers and the community over the past few months. In Sept. 2020, a fire on the 100 block of Federal Street in Milton caused by an electrical malfunction destroyed her business and several others. Although no one was injured despite people being inside …

La Vaquitas Butcher Shop opens in Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Milford Headline Story

Guadalupe Hernandez along with her husband, Luis, owners of Bibi’s Restaurant in Milford, noticed that there were not many butcher shops in Milford, especially those who may not have adequate transportation could walk to for fresh meats. When Pavlik’s Sub Shop went out of business, they realized this could be the perfect location for a butcher shop with a Latin …

MHS Job Fair connects employers with applicants

Terry RogersBusiness, Milford Headline Story

On Tuesday, May 3, Milford High School held a job fair outside the school, with about 40 employers who were seeking applicants for open position. The district reported that about 140 people attended the fair, which was open to the public as well as students for three hours. “It has been very difficult to find applicants,” Effie Williams, District Manager …