Property Tax

Finance director discusses FY23 audit and billing issues

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, City of Milford Finance Director, Lou Vitola, provided council with an update on the FY23 audit as well as the transition between one bill payment module to another. The transition has caused some issues when customers try to pay bills in person or online. “The fiscal 23 audit. I’ve got good news there, the final adjusted …

Westwood Development

Council reluctantly approves Westwood development

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

After a public hearing with many members expressing concerns about the Westwood development planned for Williamsville Road, Milford City Council voted reluctantly to approve the final major subdivision plan for the 329-planned unit development. The property, which was formerly the Draper farm, was annexed into Milford in 2006 with the understanding it would be developed. The preliminary approval for the …

Code Enforcement Issues

Council discusses code violations for rentals

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

During the communication and correspondence section of a recent meeting, Milford City Council was made aware of a problem facing a long-time resident and a rental property next door that had multiple code violations. According to Councilman Michael Stewart, the resident reached out to him and indicated she had gotten no assistance from code enforcement. “A constituent reached out to …

Electric Lines

Council hears suggestions for modernization of city utilities

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council heard a presentation from the Shpigler Group, a strategy management consulting service, about options available to modernize city utilities. The report focused on electric and water services. “We engaged with them back in April to evaluate the current state of electric utility and also parts of the Public Works, specific to water and …

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Milford city clerk reflects on 45 years with the city

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At the end of June, Terri Hudson, Milford City Clerk retired from office, leaving a position she held since 1997. Over the years, Hudson has seen many changes come to the city. “When I responded to a newspaper ad for a crime analyst assistant in the Sussex Burglary Analysis Unit which was a federal program at Milford Police Department in …

Spanish Church Lot

City extends water service outside of limits

Terry RogersBusiness, Culture, Headlines

Milford City Council approved a request from Nuevo Amanecer Spanish Church of God to extend water service outside of city limits. The church is currently designing a 300-seat building on Rehoboth Boulevard across from Horseshoe Drive. “The city has received a request for water service to a property outside of the city limits and staff is seeking guidance from council. …

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Water tower referendum on the horizon

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a proposal from KCI to design a proposed 300,000 gallon water tower for the Milford Corporate Center. The approval was for no more than $60,000 which covers Geotech investigations, site permitting, soil borings, tank design and construction document preparation. An additional $10,000 was approved for permit fees and contingencies, an amount that …

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Carlisle Fire Company and city MOU updated

Terry RogersHeadlines, Police & Fire

After Milford City Council approved a tax refund up to $1,000 for members of Carlisle Fire Company who owned and resided in property within city limits in 2023, the city and the fire company were required to update the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties. “Last year when City Council created a residency incentive for those firefighters who own …

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Mayor appoints council to committees, expands Board of Adjustments

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

At a recent meeting, Mayor Todd Culotta appointed the final council members to various subcommittees. At his first meeting in the seat, Mayor Culotta made appointments but since no one had been appointed to the seat he vacated when he became mayor, some of the positions were left open. Now that Councilwoman Nadia Zychal occupies that seat, Mayor Culotta filled …

Downtown River

Milford sees business growth

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

  Milford has been named the third fastest growing city in the state and with recent business openings, it is clear that more companies are looking at the town to either open a new business or add an additional location for their existing company. Much of this has to do with a population explosion in the area. In 2022, Milford’s …