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North Church Street Update

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

The City of Milford Public Works Department is updating residents that ongoing water system work on North Church Street has been delayed due to issues in meeting required chlorine levels in a new water main that has not yet been connected to the system. As a result, the street has remained under construction, and water services have not been transferred, …

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Public hearing planned regarding retail marijuana sales

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

The City of Milford is inviting the public to provide input during a public hearing on October 28, 2024 beginning at 6:00 PM at City Hall, 201 S. Walnut Street, Milford, DE. The City is considering an ordinance to amend the City’s zoning code to address the sale, testing, cultivation and production of medical and recreational marijuana. The public hearing …

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Milford looking at regulations for recreational marijuana retail outlets

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines

With the deadline looming for municipalities to determine where they will allow retail outlets for recreational marijuana, which is March 2025, Milford City Council heard a presentation from City Planner Rob Pierce regarding the options available and recommended timeline for creating an ordinance related to the issue. Pierce provided information that showed medical marijuana and recreational marijuana as well as …

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City considers establishing historic preservation commission

Terry RogersCulture, Government, Headlines

At a recent workshop, City Planner Rob Pierce provided Milford City Council with an update on creating an historic preservation ordinance for the city. Pierce provided a brief overview of a presentation before council in March as there are now several new council people who may not have seen the previous presentation. “Back in 2018 one of the goals of …

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City defers late tax payment penalties for one month

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council voted to defer penalties for late property tax payment from October 1 as written in City Code to November 1 for 2024. The reason for the deferment is due to a new property tax billing system that prevented acceptance of payment through the online portal and a delay in mailing the bills to …

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Trick or Treat scheduled for October 31

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Culture, Headlines

Milford City Council voted to approve Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 31. The event will take place between the hours of 6 and 8 PM. Based on the City Charter, council must approve the date that Trick or Treat may take place. “Whereas the children of Milford are free to enjoy the fun and festivity associated with the observance …

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Free public Wi-Fi available in downtown Milford

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

The City of Milford announced recently that a project that had been two years in the making was now operational. The Riverwalk Public Wi-Fi, powered by Comcast and Cisco Meraki access points, the free Wi-Fi, named “Milford-Free,” allows individuals to stay connected for various activities such as e-commerce, checking emails, browsing the web and completing homework. It will also be …

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Council hears details on homeless issue at the Willows

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Kim Wills of the Milford Homeless Action Committee spoke during the public comment portion to Milford City Council about issues facing the residents of The Willows development, located along Airport Road. Residents of the development, formerly known as The Cascades, were dealing with a significant homeless population living in the surrounding woods. “I understand that they …

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Milford Museum to take over old police station

Terry RogersCulture, Government, Headlines

Milford City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement with the Milford Museum which will allow the museum to move into the former police station on Northeast Front Street. The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford would move into the building with the museum in order to create a visitor center. Mayor Todd Culotta asked what the lease relationship would be …

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Two street issues brought before council

Terry RogersAbove the fold, Government, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard information about two street issues in the city. The first was related to the West Shores development and the second was on Southeast Fourth Street between Marshall and Fisher Streets. “We put this on the agenda. There are issues with West Shores and the paving of the roads. All of you are …