City of Milford approves conditional use application

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Headlines

The Barker House was approved for a conditional use On April 26, Milford City Council approved a conditional use application for 219 South Walnut Street. The building has housed Lofland Funeral Home, People’s Place and, most recently, the medical offices of Zarraga and Zarraga. “We kind of fell in love with Milford,” Brad Schlotterbeck, who is in the process of …

Council approves investigation of annexation request

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Milford Headline Story

After a unanimous vote, Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to allow the Annexation Committee to investigate the annexation of three parcels of land on the east side of Rehoboth Boulevard, The property butts up against Windward on the River, a mixed-use development. “This land is currently zoned as Agricultural Residential (AR-1) and the land …

Milford Museum provides annual report to Council

Terry RogersCulture

Claudia Leister, Executive Director of the Milford Museum, presented an annual report to Milford City Council at their regular meeting on March 22. City Council requires all non-profit organizations who receive funding from the city to present an annual report on their activities throughout the year. “First, I want to thank Mark Whitfield and the city for allowing the museum …

Land exchange approved between City, Library

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Milford Headline Story

On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to complete a land exchange between the city and the Milford Public Library. This exchange was related to a survey prepared in 2009 filed with the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds. “The northern part of the library parking lot is owned by the city while a portion of the amphitheater is owned by …

City Council reviews annual audit report

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics

On Feb. 22, Milford City Council reviewed the annual audit report compiled by Rob Griffin of Gold Gerstein Group, LLC. According to Lou Vitola, Finance Director for the city, the independent auditing company issued a “clean” opinion on the city’s financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2020. “The audit says we are in great condition,” Councilman Jason James, …

Carlisle Fire Company explains funding to Council

Terry RogersPolice & Fire

At a workshop prior to the regular Milford City Council meeting, Tor Hazzard, President, and Duane Fox, member of Carlisle Fire Company presented information on how the company utilized $140,000 in grants provided annually by the city. “Tor was voted president in November, but I told him I would sit with him through this and help him since I have …