Milford City Council approved a request from Nuevo Amanecer Spanish Church of God to extend water service outside of city limits. The church is currently designing a 300-seat building on Rehoboth Boulevard across from Horseshoe Drive. “The city has received a request for water service to a property outside of the city limits and staff is seeking guidance from council. …
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a proposal from KCI to design a proposed 300,000 gallon water tower for the Milford Corporate Center. The approval was for no more than $60,000 which covers Geotech investigations, site permitting, soil borings, tank design and construction document preparation. An additional $10,000 was approved for permit fees and contingencies, an amount that …
After a couple of briefings on the landmark December 2023 report on school funding that says Delaware should invest up to $1 billion more into it, the state legislature is moving to take action. Tuesday, the Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 201, sponsored by Sen. Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin and chair of the Senate Education Committee, which establishes the Public Education …
A controversial topic that has swept the nation – transgender athletes – will show up in the Delaware General Assembly Wednesday. Dubbed the “Fairness in Girls’ Sports Act,” Senate Bill 191 is on the agenda of the Senate Education Committee and if approved would force a trans student athlete to compete only with others who share their biological gender. Sponsored …
When you first arrive at the Milford Garden Club’s Garden of the Month for June, a beautifully patterned brick walkway greets you. As you stroll down the walkway toward the two-story house, eye catching garden areas unfold. To the far right is a whimsical bench surrounded by pink vincas and ornamental iron birdhouses. The main garden lies ahead and features …
Main Street America in partnership with American Express recently announced that Trauma Specialists of Delaware in Milton were recipients of a $10,000 grant through the Backing Small Business program. Later this year, the company will have an opportunity to apply for an additional $30,000 enhancement grant that will be awarded to 25 small businesses. “We are truly thrilled to provide …
The Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (DSADE) is seeking a paid lifeguard and 15 volunteers to assist with this year’s iCan Swim camp, sponsored by DSADE. iCan Swim is a program of iCan Shine, a nonprofit organization that provides quality recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. The camp focuses on teaching individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities to learn …
After Milford City Council approved a tax refund up to $1,000 for members of Carlisle Fire Company who owned and resided in property within city limits in 2023, the city and the fire company were required to update the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties. “Last year when City Council created a residency incentive for those firefighters who own …
At a recent meeting, Mayor Todd Culotta appointed the final council members to various subcommittees. At his first meeting in the seat, Mayor Culotta made appointments but since no one had been appointed to the seat he vacated when he became mayor, some of the positions were left open. Now that Councilwoman Nadia Zychal occupies that seat, Mayor Culotta filled …
A member of the state task force that’s trying to improve student behavior and school environments in schools said that tiered mental health programs are killing Delaware classroom productivity. “They don’t need all the fancy stuff,” said Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, said. “They don’t need the interventions. They don’t need the couches, they don’t need the specialists. They just need …
