At a recent meeting, Milford City Council discussed restricting the use of eminent domain in its charter. The discussion was prompted by a statement made by Senator Dave Wilson prior to the meeting regarding legislation he plans to present at the state level. âThis legislation was inspired by the recent event that transpired with the Annette Billings case and the …
MilfordLIVE Weekly Review â February 27, 2024
This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Milford will continue with park at center of eminent domain case Milford manâs WWII service took him around world, into D-Day invasion Mispillion Art League spotlights artist Michael Fleishman Waterfowl organization raises funds for KSI Renovation complete on Watson-Carlisle House MHS Drama Club Presents Spring Musical âThe Addams Familyâ Click on the image below to …
Milford will continue with park at center of eminent domain case
Milford plans to refine its comprehensive plan and continue to build the park at the center of this monthâs controversial eminent domain case, the city manager said Friday. Mark Whitfield said he’s neither shocked nor surprised by the decision this week to terminate the eminent domain action on Annette Billingsâ land. âI’m here to facilitate what they ask me to …
City to court: Don’t postpone March 1 eminent domain hearing
The city of Milford is opposing a move by Annette Billings to postpone a March 1 hearing on the eminent domain case that would take 8 acres of her property for a park and bike trail. The city argues in a document filed Monday, Feb. 19, that Billings has launched a âcampaign to besmirch and disparage the city of Milford, …
MilfordLIVE Weekly Review â February 20, 2024
This Weekâs Top Headlines Include: Milford goes green Award-winning photographer works available for purchase at Milford Museum Food Bank programs look beyond handing over box of groceries State programs like EDGE help women-owned businesses grow Billboard mocks Milford mayor, council as wanted for theft Education groups costing â of state budget face JFC Bayhealth to build new childcare center in …
Billboard mocks Milford mayor, council as wanted for theft
âWANTED – MILFORD CITY COUNCIL – ATTEMPTED THEFT” says a billboard featuring photos of Milfordâs mayor and seven council members that went up Friday on Del. 113 at the south end of town. Itâs the most recent reaction to the council condemning eight acres belonging to Annette Billings and then using eminent domain to take her property for $20,000. Thatâs …
Milford Council limits comments on eminent domain case
Larry Passwaters chided the Milford City Council Monday night over its decision to declare eminent domain over 8 acres of property owned by a chicken-raising widow so it could create a park. âIf this was a Hallmark movie, youâd be the bad guys,â Larry Passwaters scolded council members. His comment was met with cries of support from the crowd of …
Milford moves to condemn widow’s property for bike path
This report has been updated. The Milford City Council has voted to condemn eight acres of a widow’s property and pay her $20,000 for it, so the city can access the adjoining acres that it paid her brother more than $500,000 for. Milford wants the property to install bike and pedestrian paths that would help connect the town to …