DelDOT and Arby’s are working to create an intersection plan that may bring an Arby’s location back to Milford A realtor sign placed at the former location of Shore Distributors indicating the property had been sold with another sign asking, “Curly Fries?” caused significant excitement in Milford. Since the fast-food chain, Arby’s, is known for their spiced curly fries, speculation …
Milford School District outlines need for upcoming referendum
The former Milford Middle School property may get new life if a referendum passes in October. In 2013, Milford Middle School, located at 612 Lakeview Avenue, was permanently closed due to health and safety concerns related to the school environment. Since the closure, the district attempted two referendums to deal with the sealed building. In one referendum, they proposed demolition …
City of Milford staffing shortage impacting resident services
The City of Milford is facing the same hiring challenges to fill vacancies as many other municipalities and businesses are presently facing. The City is hiring in several departments, including Electric, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Customer Service, IT, Police and Solid Waste. Due to staff vacancies, and the use of temporary labor, residents may see a delay in service. …
Milford businesses deal with staffing shortages
Businesses in all industries are struggling to find employees for vacant positions Over the past few months, businesses of all types have reported staffing shortages and, although the restaurant industry seems to be the hardest hit, all industries are seeing a shortage of applicants for vacant positions. Even the City of Milford recently warned of delays in service due to …
Prepare for fall planting with East Gate Farms
East Gate Farms suggests planting in the fall to help plants thrive Although many people view spring as the time to begin planting, Tony Condurso of East Gate Farms explains that fall is actually a better time to get plants in the ground. Condurso stated that planting in the fall helps plants establish stronger roots and there is less maintenance …
DPH return to school guidance presented to school board
Milford School District Board of Education received information at their most recent meeting regarding recommendations for districts, charter and private schools for the 2021-22 school year based on information provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Delaware Department of Public Health (DPH). According to Dr. Kevin Dickerson, Superintendent, the district is moving forward with the presented protocols …
Walmart bag policy changes
Customers in Walmart may soon have to ask for plastic bags due to changes in the single-use plastic bag ban voted into legislation in July. Recently, social media posts announced that the Milford and Camden Walmart stores no longer offered bags to their customers at checkout. This change seemed to occur overnight as both stores had been providing the thicker, …
Back to School Post-Pandemic: Let’s Talk Mental Health!
After navigating an unusual school year, children who will be returning to a full-time, in-person school setting may face some emotional and mental challenges. For parents, helping children navigate these feelings is important to their overall wellbeing and success in the classroom. Bayhealth Pediatrician Colleen Allorto, DO, offers tips for helping children adapt seamlessly and addressing the nervousness and stress …
MPD to hire full-time Behavioral Health Specialist
Milford City Council voted to approve the hiring of a full-time Behavioral Health Specialist for the Milford Police Department. The full-time position was a request from Chief Kenneth Brown who has been using a part-time specialist to assist the department for the past year. “We need to expand this from a part-time person to a full-time person,” Chief Brown said. …
Council approves annexation and zoning change request
Lands of Walter and Sharon Feindt were annexed into the City of Milford and zoning changed to C1 Milford City Council approved a request from Walter and Sharon Feindt to annex vacant property on South Rehoboth Boulevard and to change the zoning from AR1 to C1 residential. The property is currently under contract for purchase by the developers who are …









