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Carlisle presents annual report to Council

Terry RogersPolice & Fire

by Terry Rogers     Rising costs of apparatus like these as well as rising salary costs have led to Carlisle Fire Company requesting additional funds from city council Carlisle Fire Company presented its annual report to Milford City Council on Monday, March 28. According to President Ryan Knowles and Treasurer Joe Morris, the fire company has seen a significant …

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Boyle running for Ward 1 council seat

Terry RogersGovernment, Government & Politics, Headlines

by Terry Rogers Michael Boyle Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls to vote for one of their representatives on City Council. Michael Boyle and Linda Bretzer both filed to run for the seat. Mayor Archie Campbell as well as Councilmen Andrew Fulton and Brian Baer along with Councilwoman Katrina Wilson also filed but will run unopposed for their …

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Bretzer running for Ward 1 council seat

Terry RogersGovernment, Government & Politics, Headlines

by Terry Rogers   Linda Bretzer On Saturday, April 23, residents in Milford’s Ward 1 will head to the polls to vote for one of their representatives on City Council. Michael Boyle and Linda Bretzer both filed to run for the seat. Mayor Archie Campbell as well as Councilmen Andrew Fulton and Brian Baer along with Councilwoman Katrina Wilson also …

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Milford looks at installing EV charging stations

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     An electric vehicle charges. Photo courtesy of Nikon Corp. on Unsplash. At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed the possibility of installing charging stations for electric vehicles (EV). Public Works Director Mike Svaby presented information on the growing popularity of EVs as well as details on what it would require for Milford to install …

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City Council supports repair of Mispillion drawbridge

Terry RogersGovernment

by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council voted unanimously to notify DelDOT that they support the repair of the. Mispillion drawbridge which was damaged several months ago by a construction vehicle. DelDOT has indicated they may not repair the bridge, making it unable to open to boat traffic. “I’ve had a discussion with DelDOT, they would like to have …

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Bail Bond Office denied approval

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     A bail bond office request was denied at this address by City Council At a recent City Council meeting, Shelly Maloney was denied a request to use a portion of her home as a bail bond office. The request met resistance from several residents who lived in the area despite Maloney’s assurances that her clients …

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Council approves restaurant and retail on Route 1

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Buffalo Wild Wings and a retail store will be constructed between Grotto’s and Microtel After City Council approved a request from William Allen Property Management LLC at a recent meeting, Buffalo Wild Wings will be coming to Milford. The company applied for and received a conditional use for land along the east side of Silicato …

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Milford First Baptist Church parking lot expansion approved

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines, Religion

by Terry Rogers     Milford First Baptist Church received approval to expand their parking lot (Photo courtesy of Facebook) Milford City Council recently approved a request from the Milford First Baptist Church, located at 6062 Old Shawnee Road, to expand their parking lot. The expansion would provide the church with 87 additional spaces. “The sidewalk will require the construction …

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Council discusses changes to meeting procedures

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford City Council approved a request to move the financial report to the second week of the month, but tabled other procedural changes Milford City Council recently discussed making changes to their meeting procedures. This included changes to what week some staff reports would be provided to council, executive session procedures and public comment. “There …

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Milford approves ADA Transition Plan

Terry RogersHeadlines

by Terry Rogers     The City of Milford approved their ADA Compliance documents for publication Milford City Council approved an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan at their regular meeting held January 24, 2022. The city is required to have a transition plan to address any deficiencies that have been identified in the city with a plan for …