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Skip the endless lines and the alphabet and numerical soup of tickets that a standard trip to the DMV brings.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two final site plans, one for Red Cedar Farms, a housing development
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As part of his statewide tour of Delaware towns during his last year in office, Senator Tom Carper spent a
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A bill that would help cannabis-related businesses with financing and accounting was passed unanimously by the state House Thursday. House
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After yet another long public hearing March 27 about the Homeless Bill of Rights legislation, the House Judiciary Committee recessed
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A bill aimed at reducing the widespread problem of sexual assault on college campuses soared through the House Education Committee
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A bill that would permit scholastic track and field competitions to include the javelin event passed the Senate Tuesday –
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After pushback about how Delaware will pay for it, a bill creating a rebate program to help residents buy electric
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This story includes major corrections. The Milford Planning and Zoning Commission’s vote to recommend all agenda items at the monthly
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A law that would put Delaware in a class with seven other states offering a unique burial method passed the
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A bill that would allow Delawareans to have alcohol shipped directly to their home had its “part 2” Tuesday after
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A public hearing on both the Milford Corporate Center industrial park and Red Cedar Farms final major subdivision proposals will
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State officials this week laid out the way they expect transmission lines from an offshore wind farm to be installed
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A week after the Milford School District was placed on lockdown and subsequently closed to ensure student safety, a new
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A new sporting event could be adopted into track and field competitions across the state. Senate Bill 211, sponsored by
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The Delaware House of Representatives will be the first to take a look at a new bill that will redefine
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The Board of Elections announced in its monthly meeting Monday afternoon that poll workers are getting a raise. Inspectors, judges
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Twice delayed because of rain,  a ribbon cutting for two new electric vehicle charging stations in downtown Milford finally took
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Rehoboth, Dewey and Bethany beaches are increasing parking rates this summer, with Rehoboth and Dewey officials citing increased health insurance
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Delaware’s lawmakers got their first taste Thursday of a landmark, 200-page report from the American Institutes for Research that suggested
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Dozens of of DART routes are being changed starting May 19, affecting prominent destinations like Delaware Park, Christiana Hospital, Christiana
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A proposed law in Delaware would provide free breakfast and lunch to all students – with a price tag of
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Prostitution and gun ammo were the odd couple of topics to be handled in Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing. House
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On the day Gov. John Carney preached the impact of working together in his State of the State address, the
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Whether it be buying tickets to a favorite artist or sports team, paying a parking ticket, or even gifting a
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A task force charged with updating the state’s definition of “firearm” plans to take one more look next week at
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A proposed law in Delaware would punish residents who lie about their animal being a service or assistance animal. Sponsored
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A new bill headed to the General Assembly would immediately provide next of kin of Delaware National Guard, fire or
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A decision has not been made on whether to allow a homeless village and will not be made  until there
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Money was a frequent topic at this week’s Milford City Council meeting. The council heard that the city will get
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Milford police will move closer to having a Behavioral Health Unit staff on the job after receiving a $363,000 federal
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Every incumbent in Milford’s April 27 city elections will face opposition. Mayor Arthur J. Campbell’s city seat is being contested
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The Department of Justice announced Tuesday it will move to appeal a Superior Court judge’s ruling on absentee and early
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A ruling by the Delaware Superior Court that restricts early and absentee voting – a highly contentious aspect of the
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Milford plans to refine its comprehensive plan and continue to build the park at the center of this month’s controversial
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The Milford City Council Wednesday night ended its attempt to take property from Annette Billings to use for a park
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The City of Milford issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that explains how the controversial Annette Billings eminent domain case came
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Milford City Council will hold a special  meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall Council Chambers, partly to deal
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Editor’s note: This report has been updated to reflect that Medicaid is not overseen by Public Health The Delaware Division
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The city of Milford is opposing a move by Annette Billings to postpone a March 1 hearing on the eminent
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“WANTED – MILFORD CITY COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED THEFT” says a billboard featuring photos of Milford’s mayor and seven council members
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Education – what one legislator called the most important investment by the state – consumed Wednesday’s Joint Finance Committee hearing
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The Milford City Council workshop on a tiny house village for the homeless has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. Feb.
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Larry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of
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Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at
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This story has been updated to correct tax and licensing information. Marijuana – and the implications of its legalization in
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The April 27 Milford elections will see two names on the ballot for mayor. The deadline to file a city
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  This report has been updated. The Milford City Council has voted to condemn eight acres of a widow’s property
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When Gov. John Carney announced last week that his Fiscal Year 2025 budget proposal included more than $93 million in
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With striped bass coming into the Delaware River and bay earlier in the year as the weather warms up earlier,
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Delaware’s lawmakers are ironing out the details of an increasingly popular way Americans have dealt with death: allowing the body
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The Economic Vitality Committee for Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) has arranged for a workshop that will provide details on the
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Another marijuana law – sponsored by the apparent champion of cannabis in the state legislature, received some opposition in the
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Laws that would establish a Bill of Rights for student loan borrowers and adjust the transfer of leave days for
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A Milford City Council hearing on a proposed tiny house village for the homeless packed the council chamber, lobby and
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The discussion in a House committee Tuesday got testy in response to a bill that would hold porn websites liable
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The annual State of the State Address has been rescheduled after Gov. John Carney had to cancel last week’s originally
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Recently, the City of Milford announced that electric rates would be increasing due to an increase passed on to the
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With beach replenishment expected to be needed more often and rising costs of providing it, DNREC is developing recommendations for
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About 80,000 Delaware children are eligible to receive $120 extra in federal food benefits this summer to replace free lunches
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The annual State of the State Address from Delaware Governor John Carney has been postponed. Thursday’s 2 p.m. meeting is
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Extracurriculars ruled the day in Wednesday’s House Education Committee meeting.  House Bill 244, sponsored by Rep. Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek,
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A bill that would adjust the pension calculations for Delaware’s police officers and firefighters faced opposition from those very groups
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A proposed law that intends to hold state legislators accountable for unethical behavior was showcased in the second of a
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Todd Culotta, Councilman for Ward 2 has announced his bid to run for Mayor of Milford.   Mr. Culotta has served
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The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the
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Delaware state senators and representatives didn’t revolt when they got their first bite at recommendations for higher educator pay that
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A bill that would allow Delawareans 65 or older to obtain a medical marijuana card without their doctor’s approval got
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It’s 8 o’clock somewhere! That’s what state senator Laura Sturgeon, D-Hockessin, said with exuberance after a law expanding the hours
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City Council approved a conditional use request for a new building they plan to construct across from their current location.
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council accepted the recommendation of the Finance Committee to hire two new dispatchers and
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The town of Smyrna has a multimillion dollar budget deficit that it will try to combat by raising the taxes
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In an election that sometimes became heated, the Town of Ellendale elected three new council members on Saturday, January 6.
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Kim Patterson Luton of Dover got a Christmas present nobody would want: A letter detailing the new reassessment of her
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The City of Milford will host a Marshall Street Bike Path Striping Project Open House on Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed starting the process to update the city charter. According to City Solicitor
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City Finance Manager Lou Vitola provided council with an update on the FY22 Audit. There has been a delay in
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At a recent finance committee meeting, Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe requested four additional dispatchers and one crime analyst be
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A Delaware Department of Transportation unit has received a federal grant of up to $500,000 to study bringing back passenger
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Thursday’s election to replace Representative Ruth Briggs King – the only Republican woman in the Delaware General Assembly – and
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Delaware is part of a national  $700 million agreement with Google in its lawsuit about Google’s anticompetitive conduct with the
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Delaware Democrats filed new legislation Thursday that would enhance patient access to medical marijuana and revamp the framework of the
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a zoning change for lands owned by Randall Kenton. The land will
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Starting Monday, New Castle County 911 operators will be able to ask callers if they would be willing to let
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Lots of packages are arriving on the doorsteps of Delawareans. None are permitted to contain a certain adult beverage, and
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With a crowd of local, state and national dignitaries in attendance, the City of Milford held a ribbon cutting for
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Military families will have a three-day opportunity to explore Veterans benefits and new eligibility requirements at a one-stop-virtual-shop. From Dec.
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The City of Milford is excited to announce the completion of the new Police Department located at 401 NE Front
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to take on costs originally to be paid by the Knight’s Crossing
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A Sussex County retired nurse will run for the Delaware House of Representatives District 37 seat vacated last week by
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A special election to fill the now-vacant 37th Delaware House of Republicans seat in will take place Dec. 21. The
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At a recent meeting, a request from Burris Foods to change the Comprehensive Plan as well as to rezone a
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Over the past few years, residents of West Shores at New Milford, a development located near Bayhealth Sussex Campus, have
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sit with USDA loan officers and sign documents
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to amend the Comprehensive Plan and to rezone areas in the new
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City Council approved a request from Milford Housing Development Corporation to construct 27 townhomes on property located on the northwest
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After the third presentation by Public Works Director Mike Svaby, Milford City Council approved the purchase of a prefabricated restroom
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At a recent meeting, a discussion about adding city sidewalks in a section of southeast Milford at city expense sparked
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield informed council that DelDOT had agreed to review sections of Route
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Two Delaware lawmakers are looking to reinstate the death penalty for criminals convicted of the murder of a law enforcement
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For the second time, Milford City Council voted to table options that would bring a downtown bathroom to Milford. At
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Several months ago, Springboard Collaborative, who operates a transitional housing pallet village in Georgetown, provided information to Milford City Council
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The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is inviting all interested parties to a virtual workshop to discuss the replacement of Bridge
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on
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The City of Milford will host a N. Rehoboth Boulevard and N. Walnut Street Corridor public input meeting on Wednesday,
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The City of Milford is celebrating Public Power Week (#PublicPowerWeek), Oct. 1-7, along with more than 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit
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Gov. John Carney has signed a law requiring a state agency for child services to explore joining a federal program
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With the recent legislation passed by the State of Delaware which would make recreational marijuana use legal in the state,
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One of the items requested in a recent survey of needs for the downtown area was a public restroom. At
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After tabling the measure several times in order to obtain additional public input, Milford City Council approved a report created
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Food Bank of Delaware for a conditional use
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Milford School District moved one step closer in finalizing plans for the new Milford Middle School. The Lakeview Avenue property
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Milford Police Department is warning motorists that the traffic signal at Southeast 2nd Street and Marshall Street will become a
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On the heels of Delaware tallying a record 165 lives lost on its roads in 2022, the state Office of
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council agreed to adjust deed restrictions related to signage for lots purchased in Independence
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The new playground in Memorial Park broke ground several months ago and the city has been working diligently to get
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Nathaniel McQueen Jr., Secretary of the Department of Safety and Homeland Security, announced Major Elmer C. Harris as the Chief
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The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS), The Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) along with the Delaware State Police and local law enforcement are
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In the wake of an uptick in reports of financial exploitation of seniors, Attorney General Kathy Jennings and the Delaware
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The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Department has been working with City contractors all summer on the new Memorial
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Recently, social media sites have had multiple comments about an increase in City of Milford property taxes. Some residents claim
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At a recent workshop, Sonia Marichic-Goudy, Associate Vice-President of Century Engineering, presented potential changes to South Walnut Street between McCoy
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council adopted a strategic plan that is designed to guide activities for the next
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The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control has issued a temporary emergency variance for air quality to allow for
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When he and a group of investors purchased the former Carlisle Fire Company on Church Street, Dan Bond explained that
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Brad Dennehy, Parks and Recreation Manager, authorization to move forward with converting
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard from Judson Malone, Executive Director of Springboard Collaborative, about a pallet village
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Milford City Council will review a final concept plan of the South Walnut Street Traffic Calming and Bike/Pedestrian Improvement Project
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Public Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Milford will take public comment on the
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Military spouses in the First State have a new service to help them land jobs. The Military Spouse Transition Network’s
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Backyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council streamlined the approval process for subdivision of land while also putting an expiration
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council expanded the acreage of the Downtown Development District, a program offered through the
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Milford City Council recently awarded two bids to KCI Technologies for the design and construction of updated streetscapes in downtown
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with a draft of the updated Strategic Plan prepared by the
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Under Milford City Code, the mayor and the city clerk must officially sign a tax warrant authorizing the city to
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved requests from two developers. Cypress Hall through their parent company Shawnee Farm
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After construction vehicles struck the upper portion of the historic bridge on two separate occasions almost exactly one year apart,
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The Delaware Division of Small Business will offer two webinars to assist businesses in applying for the Encouraging Development, Growth
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According to DelDOT, testing has begun on the Mispillion River drawbridge after months of repairs to the historic structure. The
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The Milford Housing Development Corp. has been awarded a fedral $940,000 federal grant that will allow it to build 24
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Recently, there have been social media comments regarding permit fees in the City of Milford, especially when it comes to
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Parks and Recreation Director Brad Dennehy told Milford City Council at a recent meeting that the new pickleball courts located
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard suggestions from Century Engineering to improve traffic flows and pedestrian safety in
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Public Works Director Mike Svaby provided council with an update on the Walnut Street bridge decking project to City Council.
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At a recent meeting, Public Works Director Mike Svaby was questioned by council about continued complaints from constituents about trash
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The Postal Service is reminding customers that metallic mercury and devices containing metallic mercury are always prohibited in the mail
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Milford City Council recently approved a resolution that would include the city in a national Vision Zero program. The main
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The State Employee Benefits Committee retiree subcommittee is considering more options to save the state money on healthcare over the
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Milford City Council approved an increase in residential solid waste fees by $1.00 per month starting July 1, 2023. The
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Milford City Council voted to approve a Downtown Streetscape plan that was presented at the June 12 meeting. The request
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After decades of no regular property assessments, all three Delaware counties likely will be required to conduct them every five
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Milford City Council chose to table a request to approve proposed downtown streetscape upgrades at a recent meeting. Due to
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Milford City Council approved a purchase order that allows Century Engineering/Kleinfelder to evaluate whether the traffic signal at the corner
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Milford City Council approved a Capital Improvement Plan that will guide the city over the next five years. If all
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed plans for gateway improvements as well as redevelopment in front of City
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Milford City Council discussed changes to the rental permit code at a recent meeting, considering a waiver of the rental
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City Council learned at a recent meeting that the Downtown Development District (DDD) could be expanded by 15 acres. Expanding
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Over four nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads
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Over three nights, Milford City Council held budget hearings, gaining an understanding of the 23-24 budget from various department heads
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At a recent City Council meeting, John Jackson, a member of the Delaware Military Order of the Purple Heart, spoke
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Shae Parks, Milford, Delaware, and a teacher at Milford Senior High School will travel to Washington, D.C. this June to
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The Grant Assistance Program at the University of Delaware celebrates its first successful grant application, bringing vital bipartisan infrastructure funding
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The City of Milford is hosting its Annual Touch-A-Truck Community Event – its first since COVID – on Saturday, May
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Milford City Council recently continued discussing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the next five years. The plan includes capital
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The City of Milford recently announced that their Electric Department has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from
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Milford City Council recently made changes to their public comment code to allow members of the public to speak about
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council learned the results of an electric rate study conducted by Utility Financial Solutions
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council viewed a presentation by Rick Kane of KCI Technologies regarding potential streetscape improvements
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Gov. John Carney said Friday that even though he disagrees with legalizing marijuana and creating a regulated and taxed industry,
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Milford City Council approved a funding rate for the Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District plan at a recent meeting. The
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A recent opinion released by the Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings found that the Town of Ellendale’s council violated several
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Milford City Council recently approved an Ecotourism and Resilience Investment Strategy. The strategy was the culmination of the Waterways Infrastructure
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Mayor Archie Campbell, in partnership with Governor Carney, has announced a new initiative to close the digital divide in Delaware.
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Recently, the City of Milford held a public workshop where they presented plans for upgraded streetscapes in Milford. The public
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed proposed Transportation Improvement District (TID) plans provided by the Delaware Department of
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Milford City Council agreed to extend city services to Colony South and West despite the fact that the property had
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After much discussion about pedestrian safety, the City of Milford recently passed an ordinance that would prohibit a pedestrian to
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The City of Milford broke ground on a new playground and pickleball courts on Saturday, March 4. The city received
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The City of Milford announced that it will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the new pickleball courts and children’s
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Carlisle Fire Company recently provided information to Milford City Council regarding the need for the fire siren as well as
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Milford Annual Election scheduled for April 22, 2023 has been canceled. Prior
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Two requests to extend water and sewer lines outside city boundaries were tabled by Milford City Council at a recent
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The Delaware Judiciary welcomed its first “facility” or comfort dog to the Leonard L. Williams Justice Center in partnership with
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On Monday, February 13, Milford City Council appointed their first female police chief. Chief Cecilia Ashe will be offered an
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City Council approved a request to construct a flex-style storage and office building on East Masten Circle. The request also
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The City of Milford received information from Uptown Services regarding the installation of broadband throughout Milford that would be managed
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Milford City Council continued their discussion about implementing a pedestrian safety ordinance at a recent workshop. The ordinance will appear
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The Mispillion Bridge, located on Rehoboth Boulevard, has been inoperable since it was damaged by a truck towing construction equipment
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Just before the Christmas holiday, Milford Advocacy for the Homeless and the City of Milford learned that property on East
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In December 2022, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development informed Milford City Council that her organization was seeking
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The City of Milford recently held a public workshop designed to present concepts for slowing traffic on South Walnut Street.
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On January 3, residents of the Pine Haven development, located on Pine Haven Road near Lincoln, took complaints of unsafe
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Several employees with the City of Milford recently completed the Delaware Municipal Supervisory Management Academy. This is a program the
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Sara Bluhm, Economic Development and Community Engagement Administrator for the City of Milford was recently selected to participate in Leadership
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At a recent meeting, City Council approved the audit report for the year ending June 30, 2021, compiled by Zelnekofske
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On December 12, Milford City Council approved the last items necessary to submit to the USDA in order to finance
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council was presented with employees who were recognized for 2022 Excellence Awards. Jamesha Williams,
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UPDATE 12/23/22 – Sara Bluhm of the City of Milford announced that, thanks to the efforts of Mayor Archie Campbell,
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The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the
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Milford City Council approved a bid award to Thompson and Sons Construction to install upgraded handrails with lighting along the
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At a recent City Council meeting, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development and Housing Department, spoke about the
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The former Josephine Keir LTD building which has also been known as the Derrickson Building at 27 South Walnut Street
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Milford City Council recently approved a conditional use for a self-storage business, operated by First State Self Storage, on South
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Milford City Council recently approved waiver requests from the Food Bank of Delaware related to the new building they are
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The City of Milford will host a public input meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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The City of Milford will welcome the holiday season on Saturday, Nov. 26 at 5pm with its Annual City Hall
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a preliminary major subdivision plan for Red Cedar Farms which will be
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In some areas north of Milford, residents and businesses are dealing with some water pressure issues. These issues have led
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Milford City Council decided at a recent meeting to reject two bids that would contract out solid waste services for
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Milford City Council recently passed a measure that would provide tax relief for those who are 65 and older. The
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Milford City Council approved a final subdivision plan for Knight’s Crossing, a development which will be located on Beaver Dam
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On Monday, October 24, Milford City Council approved a plan that would redistrict the four wards within the city. Redistricting
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At a recent City Council meeting, Milford Public Works Director Mike Svaby told council that changes were coming to downtown
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  At a recent board meeting, Milford City Council heard an update on the Milford Corporate Center which is planned
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At a recent City Council workshop, Larry Lutz, Chairman and CEO of HydroCorp, Inc. about changes to DNREC regulations regarding
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City council recently heard from James Puddicombe, City Engineer, regarding updates to the street improvement plan. The updates included the
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Milford City Council continued its discussion regarding homelessness in Milford at a recent workshop. City Manager Mark Whitfield explained that
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The City of Milford, a community electric utility powered by the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), will be increasing the
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Milford City Council voted unanimously to approve Gateway Construction as the contractor to install recreational upgrades in downtown parks. The
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The United States Postal Service announced critical investments in personnel, technology and the postal network footprint that have been made
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Milford City Council discussed several upcoming DelDOT projects, including a request to the state agency to re-investigate the possibility of
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University of Delaware Fellow Melody Barger presented Milford City Council with details on the upcoming process for the strategic plan
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In an effort to promote recruitment for the Milford Police Department, Milford City Council approved a program that would allow
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On Monday, September 12, Milford City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to designate Monday, October 31 as Trick
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Just one statewide incumbent and eight sitting members of the Delaware General Assembly will have a primary opponent when the
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With Delaware’s primary election just days away and early voting underway, time is running out to answer any questions you
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For more than four years, the City of Milford has worked with Efficiency Smart. As a member of DEMEC, who
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council continued a discussion about whether they would require all new houses built in
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The City of Milford will host an Open House to discuss the Milford Corporate Center concept plan on Tuesday, September
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After Milford City Council approved a conditional use permit for Feebs Distilling recently, the tasting room, located at 733 McColley
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Two interns with the University of Delaware, Alexander “AJ” Nash and Nate Wolhar presented information on two public bathrooms that
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council reviewed plans for the new Milford Corporate Center which will be constructed on
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Milford City Council heard from the president of Davis, Bowen & Friedel, Ring Lardner, regarding plans to redistrict the wards
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Milford City Council awarded Jaquez Concrete Company a contract in the amount of $380,760 to complete the remaining sidewalk repair
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Milford’s Public Works Department has identified several issues with one-way traffic on Southwest Front Street. Many of the issues, according
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The City of Milford will kick off a KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® campaign at National Night Out on Tuesday,
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Requests from three developers were approved by Milford City Council at a recent meeting. Cypress Hall asked for approval of
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Milford City Council presented retiring Chief Kenneth Brown with a proclamation signed by Mayor Archie Campbell at a recent meeting.
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Former Councilman Doug Morrow, who served on Milford City Council for 32 years before stepping down when he moved to
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Delaware’s environmental control agency will begin a $2.3 million emergency dredging project on the Murderkill River with the aim of
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On Wednesday, July 27, city and state officials broke ground for the new Milford Police Station which will be constructed
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At a recent meeting, Milford City Council completely removed their bicycle and skateboard restrictions, deciding to use state code to
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Recently, City of Milford residents were notified that their trash, recycling and yard waste pickups may be delayed. The delay
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At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed changing rules for downtown density. The discussion related to potential multi-use developments
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Although they tabled a vote on changes to the code, Milford City Council has asked staff to evaluate the Bicycle,
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Despite several workshops on the matter over the past few months, Milford City Council voted to table a vote that
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The last traffic light between I95 near Wilmington and Route 9 in Lewes will be a thing of the past
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A bill that would allow medical marijuana patients to obtain a firearm will head to the Senate floor. The bill,
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Milford City Council recently updated its council meeting policies and procedures in order to streamline the meetings and to allow
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On Monday, June 13, Milford City Council passed a balanced budget for FY2022-23. The $53.8 million budget included a one
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At a recent workshop, Kimberly Schlichting, CEO of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC), warned of a possible rate increase
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At a recent workshop, Chris Comer, Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs for the Comcast Beltway Region, provided Milford City
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The City of Milford recently hired Tony Chipola as the new Electric Director.  In this role, Chipola is responsible for
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Milford City Council approved a change to the 2018 Comprehensive Plan that would preserve areas around Deep Branch and Herring
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Over three nights, Milford City Council reviewed the FY2022-23 budget with presentations from various department heads regarding revenue and expenditures.
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With a vote of 6 to 1, Milford City Council denied a request from Country Life Homes and Mr. Wiggles
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Chief Kenneth Brown, who took the job as Milford’s police chief in January 2016, has announced he will step down
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Joseph Balog The City of Milford recently hired Joseph Balog as the new Arborist/Urban Forestry Coordinator.  In this role, Balog
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by Terry Rogers     A survey sent to Milford residents revealed reductions in satisfaction in some areas In January,
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council continues to work out meeting protocol changes Milford City Council continued to
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Mike Boyle was sworn in after winning the only contested race for Milford City Council. Also sworn in were Brian
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by Terry Rogers     At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard details from Solicitor David Rutt about clarifications
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by Terry Rogers     The City Capital Improvement Plan includes two new public restrooms as well as investigating the
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Milford City Council on Monday evening approved the Food Bank of Delaware’s application to build a new campus on an
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The 340-unit subdivision off Williamsville Road was approved by City Council Monday. Milford City Council on Monday evening unanimously approved
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A memorial tree and plaque will be unveiled during a Delaware COVID-19 memorial ceremony. Photo by Pascal Muller/Unsplash   The
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Mike Boyle has won re-election to Ward 1 of the Milford City Council. Incumbent Milford City Councilman Michael Boyle has
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Dough4872/Wikimedia Commons Masks are no longer required on Delaware’s public transit buses.  A federal judge in Florida on Monday ruled
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The City of Milford will host an Open House on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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Photo/Getty Images Delawareans will soon receive $300 checks thanks to a bipartisan direct relief bill signed Thursday by Gov. John
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by Terry Rogers     This section of South Walnut Street could see traffic calming devices which may include all-way
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council recently approved changes to their street and sidewalk code Milford City Council
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The Fry Farm The City of Milford recently received approval for their Site Readiness Fund application from the State of
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Milford City Council recently consolidated its fee schedule. The move for the consolidation was prompted by an Aid-In construction fee
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council recently consolidated its fee schedule. The move for the consolidation was prompted
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by Terry Rogers Michael Boyle Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls to vote for one of their representatives
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by Terry Rogers   Linda Bretzer On Saturday, April 23, residents in Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls
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by Terry Rogers     Milford’s Finance Director, Lou Vitola, presented the first draft of the city’s financial statement audit
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by Terry Rogers     An electric vehicle charges. Photo courtesy of Nikon Corp. on Unsplash. At a recent workshop,
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council voted unanimously to notify DelDOT that they support the repair of the.
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Thursday announced a plan to give every Delaware taxpayer $300 in direct economic relief. The
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by Terry Rogers     Milford could see a grant in the amount of $500,000 from Sussex County In early
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by Terry Rogers     DEMEC provided the City of Milford with their annual renewable energy portfolio The Delaware Municipal
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council discussed the purchase of a replacement truck for the water department at
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City of Milford residents will begin receiving surveys UPDATE:  This survey is now closed. It was included accidentally in the March
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The Delaware Division of Public Health now plans to text you if you have COVID-19. The DPH Contact Tracing Team
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A bipartisan bill released from committee today would allow disabled officers and firefighters to earn more money without being penalized.
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If passed, Delawareans living in 45 out of the state’s 57 municipalities would no longer have to register with the
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by Terry Rogers     A bail bond office request was denied at this address by City Council At a
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by Terry Rogers     Milford First Baptist Church received approval to expand their parking lot (Photo courtesy of Facebook)
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford continued their discussion on a requirement for newly constructed residences to
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford is considering a plan to eliminate sidewalk gaps in the city
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Gov. John Carney on Tuesday will lift his emergency order about schools and masks. Gov. John Carney will end his
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford entered into an MOU with Tsionas Management and Emory Hill to
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council approved a request to move the financial report to the second week
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford tabled a change that would have created council liaisons instead of
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The Selbyville Public Library will be able to construct a new building, thanks to American Rescue Plan money. Thanks to
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Released by City of Milford   The MyMilford app will allow citizens to report issues they find, such as building
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford will now use state voter registrations for city elections (Photo courtesy
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by Terry Rogers     This parking lot may undergo reconfiguration under the city’s Capital Improvement Plan At a recent
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by Terry Rogers     Several street projects are included in the City of Milford’s Capital Improvement Plan Milford’s Capital
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford Capital Improvement Plan includes several water and wastewater projects (Photo credit:
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council heard details on funding for several Capital Improvement Projects At a recent
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  Signs in some Delaware courts today detail a trial program allowing people to bring cell phones into the building.
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Gov. Carney’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire Friday, Feb. 11/Getty Images Delaware’s universal indoor mask mandate will expire at
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council heard an update about the Customer Service Department at a recent meeting
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by Terry Rogers     City of Milford residents may no longer have to register to vote separately with the
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by Terry Rogers The City of MIlford wants residents to be prepared for the issues that can occur during a
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In preparation for a severe winter storm set to impact the State of Delaware, Gov. John Carney on Friday issued
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford has updated several sections of the building code Milford City Council
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A new committee focused on improving water quality in Delaware offered a glimpse into some of the projects it hopes
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by Terry Rogers   Randomly selected residents will receive quality of life online surveys to provide information to city leaders.
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by Terry Rogers     Although safe for vehicle traffic, an accident has damaged mechanisms that will allow the Mispillion
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council voted to change its meeting schedule as well as the process for
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council approved economic development incentives to encourage low-income housing construction that will lead
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by Terry Rogers     City of Milford offices are closed to the public for the month of January due
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by Terry Rogers   The City of Milford is considering a sprinkler requirement in their building code for new construction
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford is considering changing the Comprehensive Plan to designate properties on Rehoboth
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by Terry Rogers     Artist rendering of what the new Milford Police Station may look like At their Mon.,
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Delaware will be under a state of emergency effective Jan. 3, 2022. (Getty Images/Kameleon007) Gov. John Carney on Thursday declared
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Several activities and facilities will be closed or operate under reduced hours throughout January due to the COVID-19 omicron variant.
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    Chart with details on how electric rates in Milford may change The City of Milford, a community electric
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by Terry Rogers     On Monday, December 13, Milford City Council voted to increase compensation for City Council and
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by Terry Rogers     In 2018, the City of Milford began an Excellence Award Program, establishing the Reward and
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by Terry Rogers     At a recent workshop prior to the regular meeting, Milford City Council discussed a proposed
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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council discussed a possible policy change that would prohibit employees from holding a
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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford is updating its code to manage wireless facilities like these At
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by Terry Rogers     USPS wants customers to be aware of package mailing deadlines for the holiday season For
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Two I95 exits will close over the weekend; Barley Mill Road will close Wednesday. Photo by Nico Smit/Unsplash The City
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Nirmala Samaroo will serve as Third Ward Councilwoman until 2023 by Terry Rogers   On November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was
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by Terry Rogers This vacant lot will soon have a duplex after council approved a request by KD Properties KD
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by Terry Rogers   Dover Kent MPO Parklet at Dover’s First Friday Recently, Milford City Council heard a presentation by
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by Terry Rogers     Northern Loop of a proposed Bicycle Master Plan adopted by the City of MIlford. Milford
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by Terry Rogers At a recent City Council meeting, Angele Yazbec, Senior Human Resources Consultant for Evergreen Solutions, presented the
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by Terry Rogers     A bill printing issue led the City of Milford’s past due accounts to rise above
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by Terry Rogers   At a recent City Council meeting, Brad Dennehy, Director of Milford Parks & Recreation, presented council
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by Terry Rogers   At a recent council meeting, City Manager Mark Whitfield mentioned in his monthly report that he,
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by Terry Rogers As part of a settlement agreement with pharmaceutical distributors of opioids, the State of Delaware agreed to
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Robert “Bob” Longo will help Townsend restart its own police department.   After decades without a police force, the town
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Milford City Council held a public hearing on Monday, November 8 to provide information about the Delaware Community Development Block
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At the regular City Council meeting on November 8, Nirmala Samaroo was sworn in as Third Ward Councilperson. Samaroo will
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Some interpreted a DOE regulation to mean masks would be permanently required in schools. Photo by Rodnae Productions on Pexels.
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Ruth Ann Minner, Delaware’s first female governor, died Thursday at age 86. Photo courtesy of the Office of the Governor.
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Milford City Council approved interim financing for the new police facility in order to minimize costs. According to Lou Vitola,
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In early October, Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) came before the City of Milford asking that $45,860 in funding approved during
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Since February, the Milford Planning Commission has worked with the City Solicitor to update zoning codes in the city. The
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Notice is hereby given that the City of Milford Third Ward Special Election scheduled for November 9, 2021 been canceled.
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  The General Assembly will convene Monday, Nov. 1 to consider redistricting legislation that will define Delaware’s House and Senate
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  The General Assembly will convene Monday, Nov. 1 to consider redistricting legislation that will define Delaware’s House and Senate
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Greg Fuller Sr. Former Sussex County register of wills and longtime Democrat Greg Fuller Sr. announced Friday that he is
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Expedited redistricting process draws ire of open-government groups, concerned citizens House Democratic leadership has held the second and final public
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Jamesha Williams was recently awarded the DFIT Award The DeLea Founders Insurance Trust has awarded Jamesha Williams, Milford’s human resources
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State Auditor Kathleen McGuiness   Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives won’t pursue the impeachment of State Auditor Kathy
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Sussex County House districts will change a lot if proposed plan goes forward.   House Democratic leadership has released their
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Slaughter Beach’s mayor said she’s fearful the town will lose progress it’s made on climate and infrastructure issues if it’s
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Two all-way stops may be installed on Seabury Avenue once DelDOT completes a traffic study Milford City Council authorized James
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On Monday, October 11, Sara Pletcher, Economic Development and Community Engagement Coordinator for the City of Milford, provided City Council
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Delaware State Auditor Kathy McGuiness pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Tuesday after turning herself in to authorities at the
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At a workshop prior to the regular City Council meeting on October 11, Milford City Council underwent Freedom of Information
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Delaware Attorney General Kathleen Jennings announces indictment of state Auditor Kathy McGuiness. Delaware Auditor Kathleen K. McGuiness has been indicted
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Utility bills for September will be delayed in the Milford due to staffing issues at the billing company The City
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In November 2020, Vice Chancellor J. Travis Laster ordered all three counties in Delaware to reassess property by 2024 as
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City of Milford Special Election Filing Deadline for City of Milford Third Ward Council Seat Notice is hereby given that
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230-plus people file out of Tuesday’s Patriots of Delaware election fraud meeting in Milford.     Patriots for Delaware on
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In the spring of 2021, Disability Access Consultants (DAC) began a comprehensive review of programs, services, activities, policies, buildings, parks
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City council approved changes to the Comprehensive Plan for two parcels of lands owned by Joel Blessing In a unanimous
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City Council approved comprehensive plan changes to land owned by John R. Lynch City Council approved changes to the comprehensive
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Sara Pletcher, Economic Development & Community Engagement Administrator with the City of Milford, provided City Council with her first update
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City Council voted to approve changes to the comprehensive plan as well as zoning for the R&C Fry Farm After
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Lewes resident Harry Farreny says he will fly the U.S. flag this way for 13 weeks to honor soldiers killed
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(Ken Mammarella photo) Georgetown native Brian Pettyjohn remembers the past, when Delawareans in the same telephone exchange could call each
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At their regular meeting, Milford City Council heard from Mike Svaby, Public Works Director, who explained how it is becoming
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Vince Adell will take over the role as Electric Supervisor with the City of Milford. The City of Milford recently
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The City of Milford is offering grants to non-profits as part of their ARPA funding The City of Milford Council
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The City of Milford will conduct a feasibility study to determine the costs to install a sewer pump station in
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Waivers requested by the Wickersham developers were approved by City Council. Milford City Council approved a request from CCM-Koelig, developers
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City Council approved the purchase of the Fry Farm which will be used as an industrial park City Council approved
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Blue Jays are among the birds being affected by a mysterious illness.   The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and
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The Milford Riverwalk now has mile markers installed thanks to intern Dylan Graham The City of Milford Parks & Recreation
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Former Councilman Owen Brooks stands with the handpainted map presented to him by council in recognition of his 38 years
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The City of Milford is facing the same hiring challenges to fill vacancies as many other municipalities and businesses are
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The National Guard’s Innovative Readiness Training programwill offer medical, dental, optometric and mental health exams for free in Dover.  
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Lands of Walter and Sharon Feindt were annexed into the City of Milford and zoning changed to C1 Milford City
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A Thursday’s dedication of a handcap-accessible restroom at the Delaware State Fair are, from left, fair Treasurer Doug Crouse, Janet
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Wetlands in Sussex County. Photo by Joann Kingsley/Delaware Community Lens   A bipartisan bill aimed at addressing wastewater and drinking
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    Nate McQueen, secretary of the Delaware Department of Safety, leads applause for police officers during a ceremony that
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Sen. Ernie Lopez   Republican State Senator Ernie López will not be seeking re-election in 2022, according to a press
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$16 million has been allotted to help DNREC dredge inland Sussex County waters. Archival photo courtesy of DNREC   By
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A conditional use has been denied for this home on Meadowbrook Lane On July 12, Sussex County Board of Adjustments
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Proposed site plan for new Milford Police Department facility As part of the design and construction process for the new
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Milford City Council, at a workshop held Monday, July 12, heard from Lou Vitola, Finance Director, about the funds provided
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This National Weather Service map shows the predicted path of Elsa as of Thursday morning.   The National Weather Service
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The General Assembly passed Delaware’s Bond Bill, which funds construction projects, last week but there’s still no list of the
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Knight’s Crossing received final approval for Phase I of a development that will be constructed near the former marina on
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The Milford City Council will sit in the Council Chambers at Milford City Hall (201 S. Walnut St.) as a
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A solar light has been installed at the entrance to Mattlind’s Estates using CTF funds to improve safety in the
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Milford City Council approved updates to the Kent County Hazard Response Plan On June 14, Milford City Council approved the
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The City of Milford renewed their contract with First State Inspection Services At their regular meeting on June 14, Milford
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On June 14, Milford City Council adopted the proposed FY2021-22 budget as presented as of June 9. The budget is
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Early printing of paper money. (Photo from New York Public Library). Inflation has arrived with many of its hallmark indicators.
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The City of Milford, in partnership with Downtown Milford, Inc.’s Riverwalk Farmers Market, is sponsoring a free weekly vaccine pop-up
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City Council reviewed a final version of the FY2021-22 budget which includes a tax increase. A workshop was held for
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Aerial view of Fry Farm purchased by the City of Milford as an industrial park The City of Milford City
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The Honorable Reneta Green-Streett is sworn in as a Judge of the Superior Court of the State of Delaware The
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Proposed improvements in the Southeast Milford TID plan Rendering of proposed roundabout at South Rehoboth Boulevard and Kirby Road as
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The former Josephine Keir location in downtown Milford will soon house four retail spaces and three luxury apartments On May
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The former office of Dr. William Kaplan, located at 302 Polk Avenue, has been rezoned as residential On May 24,
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Jane Brady, back to camera, talks to Republicans Saturday at state convention. Photo by Ethan Lang   Jane Brady was
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City Council completes review of Capital Improvement Projects, tables action Milford City Council held a second workshop on Apr. 26
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After hearing presentations by City Manager, Mark Whitfield, City Financial Director, Lou Vitola and department heads of the FY2021-22 budget
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Fire damaged home located on Seabury Avenue to be demolished Rob Pierce, City Planner for the City of Milford, submitted
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The City of Milford reviewed DelDOT’s Southeast Milford Transportation Improvement District recommendations In March, the City of Milford entered into
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The Barker House was approved for a conditional use On April 26, Milford City Council approved a conditional use application
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After hearing a brief overview of the FY2021-22 budget on Monday, Milford City Council returned to discuss each section of
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In March, the City of Milford entered into an agreement with DelDOT to review the area surrounding the new Bayhealth
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Milford City Council held a second workshop on Apr. 26 to discuss planned Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) through FY2026. This
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‘Folks need to take that step and start looking for jobs,’ the governor said. ‘That will be part of the
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On Monday, May 17, the Milford City Council began two nights of budget hearings. As in the past, the first
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Darlene Simmons owned her own home prior to her husband’s death in 2016. Circumstances required her to sell that home
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Gov.  John Carney on Friday announced that – effective Friday, May 21 – the State of Delaware will lift its
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Over the winter, after the state of Texas dealt with significant power outages due to winter weather, Councilman Brian Baer
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In April, Milford City Council unanimously approved an annexation request from Walter and Sharon Feindt, referring the request to the
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The City of Milford recently hired 2004 Milford High School graduate, Sara Pletcher, for the newly created Economic Development &
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ABD now is advocating for fully opening up Delaware so families, kids and businesses can heal
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To celebrate Earth Day today, the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control cut the ribbon on its new
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Following New Castle and Kent Counties, Sussex County agreed on April 13 to reassess the value of all real property,
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This week, the United States Postal Service announced that it was seeking public input regarding the potential relocation of the
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Across several Facebook groups,  people posted about long lines and the excitement and disbelief at the surf tag craze.
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