by Terry Rogers On Monday, January 13, Milford City Council discussed water, wastewater and solid waste rates for the next five years. The rates were recommended by Dawn Lund of Utility Financial Solutions at a meeting on December 9, 2019. The rates for 2020 will take effect March 1st to allow enough […]
by Terry Rogers Acting City Manager Mark Whitfield sees a bright future for Milford in 2020 and beyond with a commitment of over $21 million in private investment in the City currently under construction or expected to break ground this year. The private investment leveraged over $2.4 million in state rebates and $230,000 […]
by Terry Rogers On Monday, December 9, Milford City Council received the results of a rate study focused on water, wastewater and solid waste rates in the City. The study was similar to one conducted on electric rates several years ago to determine that rates charged are adequate to cover the cost of […]
by Terry Rogers In September, many Delaware residents were surprised to learn that dogs were not permitted in restaurants in the state, even on outdoor patios, due to Division of Public Health regulations. The rule had been on the books for over 10 years but was rarely enforced and only came to light when the […]
The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces that the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) has ranked Delaware as the 6th most bicycle friendly state in the nation. Delaware was previously ranked 7th in the previous report issued in 2017 and has ranked in the top ten since 2012. The Bicycle Friendly State ranking provides a ranking […]
The Delaware Department of Agriculture honored five Delaware farm families for their continued commitment to farming the same land for a century or more. “I don’t think many people realize how few farms there are across the United States that have actually have been in the same farm family for 100 years,” said Delaware Secretary […]
by Terry Rogers On Monday, December 9, Milford City Council voted to give Downtown Milford, Inc. $30,000 for the Ladybug Music Festival planned for September 2020. In it’s initial request, DMI asked for $15,000, half what they expect to spend to put on the Festival. “The week after last year’s Ladybug Music Festival, I […]
NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES 2020 City of Milford Municipal Election Filing Deadline of Candidates for City of Milford Municipal Election The City of Milford Annual Election will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020. The term of Office for the following seats will expire in May 2022: […]
The Delaware Forest Service is looking for motivated recruits to enroll in wildfire training classes starting in February at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Camden, DE. There is no cost for training and no previous experience needed. Classes will be held over two weekends: February 1 and 2, and February 15 […]
by Terry Rogers On Monday, November 26, Milford City Council voted in support of a letter drafted by Public Works Director Mark Whitfield not to remove damaged trees located in alleys or on other property not belonging to the City. A petition signed by residents living on Delaware Avenue requesting that trees be removed […]
