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Milford Eminent Domain Dispute Prompts New Legislation from Rep. Shupe

Staff WriterGeneral News, Government, Government & Politics, Government-Dev, Headlines

MILFORD, Del.   A high-profile property dispute in Milford has sparked new legislation aimed at protecting Delaware landowners from having their property seized for recreational development. On May 8, State Representative Bryan Shupe (R-Milford) introduced House Bill 146, a measure that would prohibit the use of eminent domain in Milford when the land is intended solely for recreational purposes such as …

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Duplex approved on Franklin Street

Terry RogersBusiness, Government-Dev, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford City Council recently approved a request from Bay to Beach Builders to construct a duplex on the north side of Southeast Second Street between Franklin and Montgomery Street. Each side of the duplex will be for a single-family dwelling. Council had to approve the request as a semi-detached dwelling is a conditional use in the property’s zoning. “We are …