Over the winter, after the state of Texas dealt with significant power outages due to winter weather, Councilman Brian Baer asked City Manager Mark Whitfield if council could hear what protections Milford has in place to prevent such a disaster from happening. On Mon., May 10, Kimberly Schlicting, COO of Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) provided City Council with details …
Annexation Committee recommends limit to property request
In April, Milford City Council unanimously approved an annexation request from Walter and Sharon Feindt, referring the request to the Annexation Committee for review. On May 10, the Milford Annexation Committee approved the annexation request, but in a two to one vote, recommended that the property remain zoned as R1, residential, and not C1, commercial as the applicant requested. “I …
City of Milford hires Pletcher as new public information officer
The City of Milford recently hired 2004 Milford High School graduate, Sara Pletcher, for the newly created Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator position. In this role, Pletcher is responsible for planning, directing, and administering comprehensive economic development and business assistance programs for the City. She will also work closely with the business community/civic organizations and serves as the City’s …
A Better Delaware names new executive director to head political advocacy
ABD now is advocating for fully opening up Delaware so families, kids and businesses can heal
Milford, Lincoln Post Offices could relocate
This week, the United States Postal Service announced that it was seeking public input regarding the potential relocation of the Milford Post Office. The current post office was built in 1962. “The move has been prompted by the need to expand the floor space for our carrier units at the current location,” Melissa Lomax, USPS Corporate Communications, said. “Retail operations …
Council approves investigation of annexation request
After a unanimous vote, Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to allow the Annexation Committee to investigate the annexation of three parcels of land on the east side of Rehoboth Boulevard, The property butts up against Windward on the River, a mixed-use development. “This land is currently zoned as Agricultural Residential (AR-1) and the land …
City grants alcohol waiver for Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival
At their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) for an alcohol waiver for Bicentennial Park, planned for Sept. 18, 2021. This will be the 20th anniversary of the festival as it was cancelled for 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. “We are excited to be in front of you …
City Council Begins Review of Capital Improvement Projects
Milford City Council at a workshop prior to their meeting on April 12, began a review of capital improvement projects in the city for FY22 through FY26. Council discussed projects for electric, water, sewer, solid waste and public works. Due to the length of the workshop, council postponed discussion of projects for streets, City Hall, IT, police and Parks & …
1,000 more surf tags to go on sale as state introduces new off-peak surf permits
Off-peak permits only can be used Mondays through Fridays June 1 through Sept. 3, except holidays., then all the time after Labor Day.
City to conduct ADA Assessment
As required by the federal government, City of Milford staff began working on an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan. According to Mike Svaby, Public Works Director, the development of the transition plan requires several steps. “We hired a consultant to do an evaluation of all our programs and facilities,” Svaby said. “They did a field evaluation, looking at city-owned …