In celebration of National Dessert Day, several downtown merchants have teamed up for Milford’s Downtown Dessert Tour on Saturday, October 14. Participating bakeries include Fortunata’s, Rosita’s Bakery, Dolce and My Sister’s Fault. “This began before COVID,” Angie Robles of My Sister’s Fault, who is spearheading the event, said. “We could not wait to bring it back. We reached out to …
Council asks for additional options for downtown bathroom
One of the items requested in a recent survey of needs for the downtown area was a public restroom. At a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby brought a request before council to approve the purchase of a prefabricated restroom at a cost of $155,000 that would include two unisex stalls that would be placed in Memorial Park, across …
South Walnut Street report approved by council
After tabling the measure several times in order to obtain additional public input, Milford City Council approved a report created by Century Engineering that would add traffic calming measures as well as a shared bicycle and pedestrian path along South Walnut Street between Maple Street and McCoy Street. The report was approved in order for staff to begin the design …
Food Bank sign request approved by council
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Food Bank of Delaware for a conditional use related to signage for the new location in Independence Commons Business Park. The Food Bank was requesting a conditional use for specific signage on the loading dock as well as an electronic message center monument sign. On September 11, based …
Milford Conversation to feature Kent Sussex Industries
The Milford Conversations Group will be meeting, Thursday, October 5th at 8:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 101 South Walnut Street. The speaker for this meeting will be Alicia Hollis of Kent-Sussex Industries. “This is an informal group made up of those who are interested in learning more about the city of Milford as well as those …
Trick or Treat scheduled for October 31
Milford City Council voted to approve Trick or Treat on Tuesday, October 31. The event will take place between the hours of 6 and 8 PM. Based on the City Charter, council must approve the date that Trick or Treat may take place. “Whereas the children of Milford are free to enjoy the fun and festivity associated with the observance …
Escapades Travel offers a wide range of travel options
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting Celebration with Shawn Harris, of Escapades Travel, LLC Shawn Harris of Escapades Travel LLC can provide assistance with arranging your dream vacations and making your bucket list a reality! Shawn specializes in vacations by rail, cruises (ocean and river), all-inclusive vacation packages and group travel. She can assist …
Above Expectations opens in Harrington
The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford, friends and family recently celebrated a Ribbon Cutting and with the owners of Above Expectations at their location at 321 Delaware Avenue, Harrington, DE. “Every person deserves the chance to reach their full potential, Sherri Robinson, owner, said. “This started as a vision of mine as I cared for my two special needs children until they passed away. I …
Milford Middle School site plan approved
Milford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property is currently under construction with demolition of the newer wings while the original 1929 structure will be preserved. Milford City Council approved a site plan for the project at a recent meeting, paving the way for new construction over the …
Conditional use approval could bring Chipotle to Milford
At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a conditional use request from Helmick Fast Food that could bring Chipotle to Milford. The request was a renewal of a conditional use that was approved in 2022 but expired. Initially, when asked who the tenants would be in the new building which would include one fast food and one drive-thru business, …