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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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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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The wheelchair-accessible booths are equipped with computers to allow people to access telehealth services, online job interviews or even legal
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After a unanimous vote, Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to allow the Annexation Committee
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At their regular meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM)  for
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Milford City Council at a workshop prior to their meeting on April 12, began a review of capital improvement projects
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Off-peak permits only can be used Mondays through Fridays June 1 through Sept. 3, except holidays., then all the time
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As required by the federal government, City of Milford staff began working on an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Transition Plan.
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Kent County Levy Court recently announced the launch of My Government Online (MGO), a suite of programs that will allow
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Milford City Council reviewed details on the mission of the newly established Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee at their regular
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On Mar. 8, the City of Milford Finance and Public Works Committee received an update on capital projects as well
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The City of Milford Finance Committee was provided a sidewalk update by Mike Svaby, Director of Public Works and James
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  Have you been doing some extra reading while stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, there’s good
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On Monday, Feb. 22, Milford City Council agreed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Delaware Nature Society.
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Those earning $98,280 or family of three or more earning up to $122,850 can get help in Kent, Sussex counties.
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On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to complete a land exchange between the city and the Milford Public Library.
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On Feb. 22, a request to revoke a conditional use for property located at 350 Milford Harrington Highway was presented
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On Feb. 22, Milford City Council reviewed the annual audit report compiled by Rob Griffin of Gold Gerstein Group, LLC.
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Also, 2,000 people vaccinated Jan. 30 at the Chase Center are being contacted to schedule their second there Feb. 27.
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On Feb. 8, Milford City Council heard a presentation by Tom Coyle of Efficiency Smart, the company that provides energy
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DelDOT announces to motorists that the drawbridge over the Mispillion River will be closed on Rehoboth Boulevard between Northeast Front
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When John Adams conceded to Thomas Jefferson in 1800, the concept of a peaceful transition was set.
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With new COVID-19 cases trending up after the December holidays, Delaware health officials have announced a child has died from
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Governor John Carney on Saturday announced that he has appointed small business owner and farmer Ellen Magee to serve as
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