Milford removing lead water lines

Terry RogersHeadlines, Health

by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford is removing lead pipes within the city system. (Photo credit: Pan Xiaozhen, Unsplash) One of the projects discussed at a recent City Council workshop dealt with the replacement of water lines that contained lead throughout the city. The removal of those lines is anticipated to cost just over $1 million throughout …

Milford CIP Plan includes water projects

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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford Capital Improvement Plan includes several water and wastewater projects (Photo credit: Michael Matlon, Unsplash) The City of Milford Capital Improvement Project (CIP) plan includes many projects related to water in the city. These projects include addressing water issues in Southeast Milford as well as abandoning concrete asbestos pipe throughout the city. …

Council hears details on funding for on Capital Improvement Projects

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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council heard details on funding for several Capital Improvement Projects At a recent workshop, Milford City Council heard details on the status of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) approved in late 2020. The projects include those dealing with water, sewer, streets and more. The presentation began with financial data presented by City Financial Director, …

Council hears update on Customer Service Department

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by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council heard an update about the Customer Service Department at a recent meeting At a recent workshop, Milford City Council learned from City Manager Mark Whitfield, Financial Director, Lou Vitola and Cash Operations and Revenue Manager, Suzannah Frederick, about how the city’s Customer Service Department had overcome obstacles over the past few months. …

NOTICE OF SOLICITATION OF CANDIDATES

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  2022 City of Milford Municipal Election Filing Deadline of Candidates for City of Milford Municipal Election   The City of Milford Annual Election will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The term of office for the following seats will expire in May 2024: Office of Mayor – Two Year Term Beginning May 2, …

Winter Storm Kenan keeps crews busy over weekend

Terry RogersHeadlines, Weather

by Terry Rogers     Winter Storm Kenan blew into the Milford area in the late evening hours of Friday, January 28, dropping as much as 14 inches of snow in some places. Gusty winds throughout the night and into early Saturday afternoon caused drifting snow which led to road hazards in Milford and the surrounding areas. “At about 8 …

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Voter registration process in City of Milford to change

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by Terry Rogers     City of Milford residents may no longer have to register to vote separately with the city On Monday, January 24, City Clerk Terri Hudson introduced an ordinance that would change the process for voter registration in the City of Milford. The new ordinance would allow Milford residents who are registered to vote in state and …

City of Milford provides tips for winter storm

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Weather

by Terry Rogers The City of MIlford wants residents to be prepared for the issues that can occur during a winter storm. Photo courtesy of Scott Newhouse The City of Milford crews proactively prepared for the winter storm that swept over the area Friday night into Saturday.  In an effort to assist residents, the City of Milford offered tips for …

Milford approves ADA Transition Plan

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by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford approved their ADA Compliance documents for publication Milford City Council approved an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan at their regular meeting held January 24, 2022. The city is required to have a transition plan to address any deficiencies that have been identified in the city with a plan for …