This Week’s Top Stories Include: Council to review ADU impact fees Delaware Nature Society receives Chamber of Commerce award KSI’s Sussex Campus Presents Silver and Gold Level Attendance Certificates for November Council approves resolutions related to potential debt Resources available when holidays are not happy Click on the image below to view the PDF
The holidays are a time when many families come together to celebrate with gifts, comfort foods and laughter. However, for some, the holidays may not be filled with pleasant memories. Domestic violence and suicides increase during the holidays while many are dealing with grief, loss or homelessness. On average, police interventions related to domestic violence rise by 20 percent in …
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 …
Milford City Council will discuss a proposed tiny home village for the homeless at a workshop 6 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. A council vote on the village is expected Feb. 26 during the regular council meeting, Campbell said. “We know we need to help people,” said the mayor. If approved by council, the tiny homes village will be developed …
For the past several years, Milford Public Library has invited local businesses and organizations, not only in Milford but the surrounding area as well, to participate in the annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. This year, the theme for the popular event is “Peace, Joy and Community.” “The Christmas tree symbolizes the unbridled excitement, revival and hope the season offers,” Carolyn Tabor, …
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Ladybug Music Festival Artist Spotlight: Kerry Hallett MAH seeking bicycle donations Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness this October Milford XC finishes top-five overall at Lake Invitational Masten begins new chapter after retirement Click on the image below to view as a PDF
Milford Advocacy for the Homeless is currently asking for donations of bicycles to help the homeless population move toward permanent housing. According to Martha Gery, CEO of MAH, a bicycle can be a lifeline to someone who is trying to end the cycle of homelessness. “It’s more than just a bike,” Gery said. “Most of us see a bicycle as …
Milford Advocacy for the Homeless (MAH), has planned two events designed to assist Milford’s homeless population. The first is a candlelight vigil in Bicentennial Park to celebrate those lost to an overdose. The event will be on Thursday, August 31 from 7 to 8 PM. “Brandywine Counseling is handling the vigil in the park and they are going to offer …
Just before the Christmas holiday, Milford Advocacy for the Homeless and the City of Milford learned that property on East Masten Circle was sold to a developer who planned to clear the land in early January. The land was the location of Tent City, a small homeless encampment with approximately 40 people living in tents on the property. Through the …
In December, property located on East Masten’s Circle was sold to a developer who plans to build warehouse space. Unfortunately, the land has been the site of Tent City, a homeless encampment, for several years. The new owner plans to clear the land in early January, requiring the relocation of the homeless population who reside there, according to Martha Gery, …
