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Milford Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing, but Growth Debate Over Pace and Infrastructure Continues

Staff WriterBusiness, Government, Government & Politics, Headlines

For some, Mispillion Station represents renewal and opportunity. For others, it’s a sign that the city must pause and take stock before its growth outpaces its foundation. MILFORD, Del. — City and state officials broke ground Thursday on the second phase of Mispillion Station, a major affordable housing project in downtown Milford that underscores both progress and unease over the …

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Council to review ADU impact fees

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

As more homeowners consider building accessory dwelling units (ADU) on their property in Milford, the city is grappling with the fees charged for the tiny cottages. Brad Dennehy spoke to council at a recent workshop about the high fees he is incurring building a cottage for his mother-in-law. “I am removing my city hat tonight and putting on my resident …

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ADU options could address affordable housing crisis

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

  With rental prices between $1,500 and $2,500 per month, there is an affordable housing crisis in the Milford. The crisis is not limited to just Milford, however, as rental costs have skyrocketed over the past decade across the country. One way that Milford as well as Kent and Sussex County are addressing the high rent prices is the authorization …

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Windward Grove holds open house

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

A project that has been in development for more than a decade has finally come to fruition in Milford. Windward Grove, a townhome community, held an open house on Thursday, October 17. “This was an open house designed to allow those interested in the community to see what we had to offer,” Shelley Freeman, Program Manager, said. “We are planning …

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Splash Laundromat opens in former Rite Aid building

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

A building that served as a drug store for many years in Milford has been converted to a state-of the art laundromat with apartments on the second floor. The new Splash Laundromat opened officially on Friday, October 4 with a ribbon cutting. We’re here today at Splash Laundromat at 115 North East Front Street to welcome the Nunez family, Enrique …

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ADU fees discussed at council workshop

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed fees charged to residents who are constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) on their property. An ADU is a second residence either built new or constructed in an existing garage our outbuilding. The city changed their code last year to allow ADUs in city limits as long as either the main residence or …

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Chickens not permitted in city limits under new zoning changes

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

Backyard chicken coops were the discussion at a recent Milford City Council meeting as council reviewed updates to conditional uses within city limits. One of the changes would have allowed a limited number of hens within city limits but roosters would remain prohibited. Other changes included the allowance of tiny homes, description of pallet villages and an increase in the …

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City approves developer requests

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved requests from two developers. Cypress Hall through their parent company Shawnee Farm LLC, requested approval for a sign at the entrance of the development that did not meet code regulations while The Cascades requested a decoupling of Phase I and Phase II as well as approval of a site plan. “Just a …

MilfordLive Feb 7

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 7 2023

Sonja FreyHeadlines

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Jersey Mike’s to open Milford location Culture Regency Gala a huge success for Milford Museum Historic home to get facelift Milford Library to feature Black History presentation Business Affordable housing focus of recent CCGM luncheon 2nd Friday to feature the history of LD Caulk …

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Affordable housing focus of recent CCGM luncheon

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

It is difficult to develop a strong workforce without housing to support those who are employed at local businesses. Currently, Milford, like many cities in the United States, is dealing with an affordable housing crisis which is making it difficult for some employers to fill positions. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford will focus this year on methods to …