A solar light has been installed at the entrance to Mattlind’s Estates using CTF funds to improve safety in the area. The City of Milford Public Works Department recently partnered with Representative Bryan Shupe and his Community Transportation Funds (CTF) to make the Matlinds Estates neighborhood entrance safer for its residents by utilizing the Funds to purchase a solar light. …
City Council approves Kent County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Milford City Council approved updates to the Kent County Hazard Response Plan On June 14, Milford City Council approved the March 2021 Update of the 2015 Kent County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The update was the culmination of recommendations by a consultant hired by the Emergency Management Division of Kent County. “There was no cost to the city for this update,” …
City Council approves inspection service contract
The City of Milford renewed their contract with First State Inspection Services At their regular meeting on June 14, Milford City Council approved an inspection contract with First State Inspection Services. This was a renewal of an annual contract with the company. “This is for inspections of residential and commercial building plan and inspection services,” City Planner Rob Pierce said. …
Founder’s Folio: Heed lessons of history on money and inflation
Early printing of paper money. (Photo from New York Public Library). Inflation has arrived with many of its hallmark indicators. A charged-up economy stoked by shortages, price hikes, money printing and spending is fueling the modern inflation boom. Almost everywhere we look, we see increased prices from lumber and housing to food and clothing, not to mention ever-reducing product sizes …
City of Milford sponsors free vaccine pop-up at Riverwalk Farmers Market
The City of Milford, in partnership with Downtown Milford, Inc.’s Riverwalk Farmers Market, is sponsoring a free weekly vaccine pop-up starting Saturday, June 12. The pop-up will run every Saturday from 9am-1pm in the amphitheater behind the Milford Public Library. This is the first vaccine pop-up in the state to partner with a farmers market and the first in southern …
Carney ties jobless benefits to seeking a job, starting June 12
‘Folks need to take that step and start looking for jobs,’ the governor said. ‘That will be part of the way be we will take. That is the normal requirement.’
DNREC opens new Killens Pond boardwalk
To celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new Killens Pond State Park pedestrian boardwalk. The boardwalk will provide a safer trail connection along the eastern edge of Killens Pond, more appealing views while walking along the pond, and new fishing opportunities. Governor John Carney and DNREC Secretary Shawn …
Sussex County agrees to reassess property to settle lawsuit
Following New Castle and Kent Counties, Sussex County agreed on April 13 to reassess the value of all real property, the first assessment that has been done in the county since 1974. The decision was in response to a Chancery Court decision that all three Delaware counties violated the law by assessing property far below the market value. The lawsuit …
Long lines started overnight to grab surf tag vouchers Wednesday
Across several Facebook groups, people posted about long lines and the excitement and disbelief at the surf tag craze.
Delaware libraries give soundproof booths a trial run in Sussex
The wheelchair-accessible booths are equipped with computers to allow people to access telehealth services, online job interviews or even legal appointments.