BILLBOARD

City of Milford details its side of eminent domain case

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

The City of Milford issued a statement Wednesday afternoon that explains how the controversial Annette Billings eminent domain case came about. It says Billings is only the trustee for the property, among other things. It also says the council finally voted for eminent domain because it felt obligated to in order to meet resident request for parkland and recreational opportunities. …

City Council to meet tonight to discuss legal issues

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

Milford City Council will hold a special  meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall Council Chambers, partly to deal with legal issues. Attendees are welcome to participate virtually or in-person, and there will be a 15- minute time slot for public commentary at the meeting’s start. The council and their lawyer David Rutt will discuss “pending or potential” litigation. …

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Milford Council limits comments on eminent domain case

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

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. “If this was a Hallmark movie, you’d be the bad guys,” Larry Passwaters scolded council members. His comment was met with cries of support from the crowd of …

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Council homeless workshop Wednesday; vote set for Feb. 26

Katie KazimirGovernment, Headlines

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 …

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Milford moves to condemn widow’s property for bike path

Betsy PriceGovernment, Headlines

  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 …

Milford Councilman for Ward 2 announces candidacy for Mayor

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Todd Culotta, Councilman for Ward 2 has announced his bid to run for Mayor of Milford.   Mr. Culotta has served on the city council for almost 6 years, and runs his own company, Bay Pro Contracting LLC, which focuses on commercial fit-outs, and historic preservation. “I thoroughly enjoy serving as Councilman for the 2nd Ward of Milford, and I look …

Conditional use approved for Southern States Milford

Terry RogersBusiness, Government, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

City Council approved a conditional use request for a new building they plan to construct across from their current location. The new building will include a retail showroom, storage as well as wash and service bays. Although the wash bays will only be used to clean tractors before they are delivered to a customer or serviced, in order to avoid …

Walnut Street bridge project moves closer to completion

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved two requests from City Engineer James Puddicombe that will bring upgrades to the Walnut Street bridge in downtown Milford to fruition. Council awarded a construction oversight contract to Greenway-Pederson, Inc. as well as the bid for construction to Mumford and Miller Concrete. “Greenman-Pederson has a local office for their engineering firm here …

Council approves zoning change for Kenton lands

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a zoning change for lands owned by Randall Kenton. The land will now be zoned as C3, Highway Commercial as opposed to I1 and I2, which are industrial. The land is located at the corner of North Rehoboth Boulevard and Northeast Front Street. “As you may recall, the applicant received a Comprehensive …

New police facility opens to public

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

With a crowd of local, state and national dignitaries in attendance, the City of Milford held a ribbon cutting for their new police facility. The building, which was constructed for around $17 million, under the $20 million approved by a referendum in 2021, not only includes space for the officers, but also community areas such as conference rooms. “The need …