Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Council postpones vote on sprinkler requirement Culture CCGM raises funds to prevent childhood hunger Business DMI receives 2022 Main Street America accreditation Banners recognizing Milford’s military available from DMI Government & Politics Ground broken for Milton overpass Education McKenzie receives national recognition Teacher Academy …
Council postpones vote on sprinkler requirement
Despite several workshops on the matter over the past few months, Milford City Council voted to table a vote that would require sprinkler installation in all newly constructed homes in the city. During public comment, council heard from several contractors who claimed the requirement would be too expensive and could make it more difficult for lower income families and first …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – May 3, 2022
This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Milford Bug and Bud Festival returns after two years Culture Council provided options for homeless populations Business City Council approves 340-unit Westwood subdivision Government & Politics City approves Capital Improvement Plan through 2027 Council provided FOIA rules, considers public comment at meetings Weed, taxes, police reform likely to dominate end of GA session Education …
City Council OKs 11-acre Food Bank of Delaware campus
Milford City Council on Monday evening approved the Food Bank of Delaware’s application to build a new campus on an 11-acre parcel in Independence Commons Business Park on Airport Road. The facility will include Food Bank of Delaware offices, greenhouses, growing space, a grocery store-like operation and an orchard. The garden and greenhouses will be used to grow produce for …
City Council approves 340-unit Westwood subdivision
The 340-unit subdivision off Williamsville Road was approved by City Council Monday. Milford City Council on Monday evening unanimously approved an application by Ribera Development to develop a planned community on the north side of Williamsville Road. The 130-acre parcel, located behind United States Cold Storage, was already zoned for R-2 residential development – the second least-dense residential zoning type. …
Incumbent Mike Boyle defeats challenger, others win unopposed
Mike Boyle has won re-election to Ward 1 of the Milford City Council. Incumbent Milford City Councilman Michael Boyle has won re-election. Boyle triumphed over challenger Linda Bretzer in the Ward 1 election Saturday, winning 99 of the 119 votes. Five of the nine council seats were up for election, but incumbents Andrew Fulton, Brian Baer, Katrina Wilson and Mayor …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Feb. 22, 2022
This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Fry Farm industrial park MOU signed Culture Milford’s political star: John M. Clayton Business Peachy Keen Salon open for business Downtown Milford, Inc. Announces New Executive Director Passwaters opens permanent makeup studio Government & Politics City of Milford Launches MyMilford App Council liaison assignments tabled due to FOIA questions Council discusses changes to meeting …
Fry Farm industrial park MOU signed
by Terry Rogers The City of Milford entered into an MOU with Tsionas Management and Emory Hill to begin development of the Fry Farm On Monday, February 14, Milford City Council agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tsionas Management and Emory Hill to provide professional services for a new industrial park planned for the Fry Farm. …
Council sees preliminary plan for Walnut Street Bridge
by Terry Rogers An artist rendering of what the Walnut Street bridge could look like after upgrades At a Council workshop, City Manager Mark Whitfield and Public Works Director, Mike Svaby, provided Milford City Council with a preliminary design for the Walnut Street bridge. The goal is to create a speed deterrent, a pedestrian crossing and ADA access …
Tiny Homes offered to Milford for homeless
by Terry Rogers An artist rendering of what one of the tiny homes being offered to Milford could look like At a recent City Council Workshop, Sylvia Carson, Director of Positive Points as well as Tim Lamberto, Vice-President of Property Management and Joe Hill, Maintenance Specialist for Arbor Management, presented council members with details on a tiny home …