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Sussex Tech Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Summer Work Program

Danielle VallettiDelaware Live, Education, Featured, Headlines, Milford-live

Eight students from Sussex Technical High School are spending their summer gaining valuable hands-on experience through the school’s Work-Based Learning (WBL) program. Hired after submitting letters of interest and completing interviews, the students are assisting with building and facility preparations for the upcoming school year. Working under the supervision of trained instructors, the students are actively engaged in HVAC, IT, …

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Downtown Milford Welcomes You Back to Walnut Street for First Friday

Danielle VallettiCulture, Featured, Headlines, Milford-live, Weekly Review

Mark your calendars — First Friday returns to Walnut Street on Friday, August 1, from 5 PM to 9 PM, and you won’t want to miss it! This will be an evening of music, culture, and community as we celebrate all that makes Downtown Milford special. Guests can look forward to a vibrant lineup of vendors highlighting a multicultural flair, …

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2nd Street Players’ ‘Secret Garden’ Sells Out: A Blooming Success for Milford’s Downtown Arts Scene

George RotschAbove the fold, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Arts E-News, Arts Spotlight, Delaware Arts, Headlines

   MILFORD, DE — Every seat is spoken for as The Secret Garden opens this weekend at the Riverfront Theater, with all three performances on July 18, 19, and 20 completely sold out. The Second Street Players’ summer musical has captured the hearts of local audiences, once again affirming the theater’s vital role in Milford’s cultural life. Based on the …

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Milford Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainable Growth Amid Resident Concerns

Danielle VallettiGovernment, Headlines, Milford-live

  In response to ongoing concerns from residents about the pace and impact of development in the area, the City of Milford has issued a detailed statement reaffirming its commitment to managing growth in a strategic, sustainable, and transparent way. City officials emphasized that Milford’s leadership is actively working to balance the needs of both current and future residents while …

Mark Whitfield Looking Back and Ahead

Mark Whitfield reflects on 2024, looks ahead at 2025

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines

City Manager Mark Whitfield took time to reflect on 2024 and look ahead at 2025. Whitfield joined city government eight years ago as public works director and became city manager in 2020. He told the Milford City Council in late 2024 that he would not seek a renewal of his contract and would retire this May. Related: Whitfield to retire …

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Winter Storm update for Monday night

Staff WriterGovernment, Headlines

🚛 Trash and recycling will be collected as usual this Tuesday. 🚜 Snow crews began work at 2 AM this morning, focusing on keeping two lanes plowed on all City streets. Crews from other departments will continue plowing through midnight tonight. A full crew will start at 1 AM to plow snow back to the curb, clean intersections, and apply …

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Code violation repeat offenders could face stiffer penalties in Milford

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

City Planner Rob Pierce, at the request of Milford City Council, recently presented a draft ordinance for their review to address habitual repeat offenders related to code violations. Pierce and his staff created the draft ordinance using research conducted among other municipalities. “First, we would need to identify what a habitual repeat offender is,” Pierce said. “We would define it …

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Milford employees recognized for excellence

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, employees with the City of Milford were recognized by council after receiving the 2024 Excellence Awards. According to Human Resources Director Jamesha Williams, this program has been in place since 2018. “The program allows us to recognize and promote positive behaviors by staff as we work toward the city’s mission, vision and values,” Williams said. “Nominations …

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Council approves resolutions related to potential debt

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford City Council recently approve two resolutions in preparation for possible issuance of debt related to a new water tower and the Milford Corporate Center. The cost of the water tower is estimated to be just over $7 million and would require a referendum. “The water tower has been in the CIP for a few years. Most recently, the engineering …

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Council approves procedural changes

Terry RogersGovernment

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved changes to procedures during meetings. These changes impact public comment, agenda items and the rules council  will follow in the meeting. “One of the changes we are proposing to add will allow council to remove any item from the agenda and the second is to move the finance report back to the …