DNREC Issues Temporary Emergency Variance for Air Quality to Perdue Foods’ Milford Processing Plant

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for the construction and operation of a rental boiler at Perdue Foods, LLC’s Milford poultry processing facility until a temporary permit can be issued following a public notice to appear Sunday, Sept. 3.  On Sunday, Aug. 27, plant managers at Perdue …

City to look into upgrading Mispillion River bulkhead

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

When he and a group of investors purchased the former Carlisle Fire Company on Church Street, Dan Bond explained that there was an intention to give the city a strip of a land along the Mispillion River in order to make the Riverwalk contiguous in that area. At the time, Bond was very open about the fact that a concrete …

New park coming to Rehoboth Boulevard

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Live, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting 19 acres of land, known as the Sharp property, into a city park and trail system. The city purchased the land, located next to the former Rookery North, several years ago. “The idea is grounded in Outdoor Recreation, Parks and …

Workshop discusses pallet home village

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from Judson Malone, Executive Director of Springboard Collaborative, about a pallet village constructed in Georgetown designed to address the homeless issue. Springboard Collaborative works in partnership with other agencies, including First State Community Action and others to not only provide housing for those who are experiencing homelessness, but also help them reach …

City of Milford invites Public to S. Walnut Street Streetscape Public Hearing

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford City Council will review a final concept plan of the South Walnut Street Traffic Calming and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project from Century Engineering at their monthly workshop on Wednesday, August 23.  Public comments are not permitted at Council Workshops.  Council will then vote on the plan after hearing public comments at the Monday, August 28 City Council Meeting.  The public …

City seeks public input before adoption of Strategic Plan

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the proposed and updated Strategic Plan for the City of Milford on Monday, August 28, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. The Strategic Plan creates an organizational framework to drive effective decision-making for City Council and Management through the next five years. This …

The new program will help military spouses find employment.

New program helps on-the-move military spouses find jobs

Jarek RutzGovernment, Headlines

Military spouses in the First State have a new service to help them land jobs. The Military Spouse Transition Network’s new career program is a partnership between Delaware and the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE), an organization dedicated to improving the communication and exchange of information among state government personnel executives nationwide. The program is designed to help …

Chickens not permitted in city limits under new zoning changes

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Backyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses within city limits. One of the changes would have allowed a limited number of hens within city limits but roosters would remain prohibited. Other changes included the allowance of tiny homes, description of pallet villages and an increase in the …

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Subdivision approval process streamlined

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council streamlined the approval process for subdivision of land while also putting an expiration on preliminary review comments. The changes were designed to align the subdivision review process with site plan review. “So, final site plan reviews currently are reviewed and approved administratively by the planning director, city engineer and city manager. We would …

City expands Downtown Development District

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council expanded the acreage of the Downtown Development District, a program offered through the Delaware State Housing Authority. Those who are accepted into the DDD program are eligible for a refund of up to 20 percent of qualified real property investments made on residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use buildings within the boundaries. “If you …