Jordan Dutton was recently selected as the new Assistant Principal at Milford Central Academy. Dutton comes to Milford from Lake Forest School District where he last served as Assistant Principal. Dutton is married and has two young children. “I was born and raised in Milford and currently live in Lincoln,” Dutton said. “I was a Milford School District student up …
The City of Milford will kick off a KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® campaign at National Night Out on Tuesday, August 2 (6-8pm) in Bicentennial Park. Residents who live on a 25-mph road within city limits can apply through MyMilford (http://cityofmilford.com/535/MyMilford) for a branded yard sign to be placed in their yard. The mission of KEEP KIDS ALIVE DRIVE 25® …
After a lengthy discussion, changes were approved to the Milford School District Student Code of Conduct at a recent meeting. Much of the conversation surrounded the use of restorative practices as part of the discipline policy and whether they were effective in changing student behavior. “Restorative practices are deliberate and intentional tools and strategies that facilitate the building of healthy …
At a recent school board meeting, Milford School District Board of Education heard details on changes to curriculum that must be implemented by August 2023 due to legislative action. On July 23, 2020, Governor John Carney signed HB 318, also known as the Holocaust Education Bill, into law and, on June 17, 2021, signed HB 198 into law. The second …
On the second Friday of each month, the First Presbyterian Church of Milford holds “2nd Friday,” an informational gathering designed to provide information to area residents. Previous events have included presentations by local artists and authors, including Rosemary Connelly whose recent book “Two Years in Italy,” chronicles the years she and her late husband, Bob, spent living in Italy after …
At a recent Milford School Board of Education Meeting, Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds, Mike Sharp informed the board that the Milford Middle School project was moving along. The district was preparing for program meetings that will be set up in the near future as BSA+A, the architectural engineering firm as well as Davis Bowen & Friedel, continue working on …
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Ladybug Festival, sponsored by Downtown Milford Inc. in partnership with Gable Entertainment, was a phenomenal success. The downtown area was packed with people dancing in the street and enjoying music performed by female-led acts. “Ladybug was fantastic!” Miranda Collins, Events Manager for DMI said. “I especially love seeing the way …
Requests from three developers were approved by Milford City Council at a recent meeting. Cypress Hall asked for approval of Phase I of their project, Wickersham requested approval for a revised site plan while Milford Ponds requested approval for an extension. Public hearings were held for the Cypress Hall and Wickersham requests. “We are only reviewing Phase I tonight even …
Milford City Council presented retiring Chief Kenneth Brown with a proclamation signed by Mayor Archie Campbell at a recent meeting. Chief Brown will retire on August 1 after being with the force since 1986. “Chief Brown was born and raised in Milford, starting his career with Milford Police Department in 1986 as a part-time dispatcher and later was hired as …
Former Councilman Doug Morrow, who served on Milford City Council for 32 years before stepping down when he moved to Wilmington. Councilman Morrow represented the Third Ward, a seat now held by Nirmala Samaroo. “Whereas many impressive accomplishments had taken place during his 32 year tenure, some involving essential transportation improvements, major utility expansions, the redevelopment of vacated subdivisions throughout …
