A restaurant inspired by Zack and Marissa Kingâs love of fondue celebrated its first anniversary on Thursday, March 21 with a ribbon cutting. fondue., located in Penny Square at 39 North Walnut Street, features cheese, entrĂ©e and chocolate fondue. âWe are so happy to have Zack and Marissa in Milford,â Jo Schmeiser, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce for …
Doors open on Milfordâs first meadery
Milfordâs first meadery opened its doors on Saturday, March 23 with a ribbon cutting and soft opening held on Friday, March 22. What to Ferment (WTF) Meadery offers locally brewed meads as well as beer, wines and canned cocktails. âWe are excited to be here and welcome Dave and Jen Wade to downtown Milford,â Sara LeBright, Executive Director of Downtown …
Milford Middle School project moves into construction phase
Milford School District recently announced that demolition on the Milford Middle School project on Lakeview Avenue ended and that the construction phase would begin. Demolition of the wings of the school began on September 8, 2023, on target with a projected timeline provided by the district last year. âThe project remains on schedule and is expected to open in fall …
Bit oâIrish brings crowds to Milford
Milford was teeming with people sporting their shamrocks and green garb for the Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) Pub Crawl. Almost 1,000 people wandered around downtown, checking out bars, restaurants and even a few businesses offering tastings, drink and food specials along with music. Two buses transported revelers from the downtown area to Surf and Turf, Mispillion River Brewing and EasySpeak …
LeBright becomes DMI Executive Director
After searching for a new Executive Director after the retirement of Janne Collins in February, Downtown Milford, Inc discovered that the person they needed in the job was right under their noses. On March 5, 2024, the board voted to hire Sara Isaacs LeBright as the Executive Director of the organization. âWe received a few resumes, but after watching Sara …
Slip into 1920s with Cured Plateâs unique dining experience
Servers wearing 1920s attire. Light-up menus. Customer-designed charcuterie boards. The Cured Plate, which opened Feb. 13, is providing one of the most unique dining experiences in the area, and itâs proven popular with diners in the region. The charcuterie-based restaurant, which sources locally, has not had an empty seat since the doors opened. and customers are posting rave reviews on …
Library to offer line dancing, history talk, medical testing
The month of March at the Milford Public Library is filled with fun events, some designed to get your body moving and others to move your mind. The month begins with free line dancing with Lisa. âThis is a great way to have fun and exercise at the same time,â Carolyn Tabor, Program Coordinator at the library, said. The free …
DMI shifts Third Thursday to First Friday
Downtown Milford Inc. recently changed its popular Third Thursday events to First Friday, partly because Friday kicks off the weekend and most adults are arenât working Saturday and children are out of school. , Third Thursdays began as a way to encourage more people to visit, shop and dine downtown. âAlthough we found that Third Thursday was a great way for …
Milford Rotary Club to offer 7 scholarships, 2 renewals
The Milford Rotary Club Educational Foundation will offer seven scholarships to 2024 high school students in the greater Milford area, and two scholarship renewals. New this year is a $2,500 scholarship for a student studying for a job in the trades. âWe recognize that community college offers trade education, but they do not cover all the costs,â said Jim OâNeil, …
Milford Parks and Recreation announces spring sports
With the weather heating up, thoughts naturally turn to outdoor recreation, and Milford Parks and Recreation is ready to help people âspringâ into action with their recently announced seasonal sport lineup. âWe will bring back some of our most popular sports,â said Brad Dennehy, director of Parks and Recreation. Outdoor soccer, flag football and field hockey are always popular, he …