Milford City Council approved a bid award to Thompson and Sons Construction to install upgraded handrails with lighting along the Riverwalk. The new handrails would be placed on the Mispillion Greenway in the area of the Riverwalk between North Walnut and North Washington Street. “This is a much needed project,” Brad Dennehy, Director of Public Works, said. “It has been …
At a recent City Council meeting, Brandy Nauman, Director of Sussex County Community Development and Housing Department, spoke about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), a program offered to low income residents for home repairs. Nauman explained that the program would award more than $2 million to Kent and Sussex County on a competitive basis. “One requirement of the program …
The former Josephine Keir LTD building which has also been known as the Derrickson Building at 27 South Walnut Street was recently approved for a new conditional use. The building was approved for a conditional use when it was purchased by the Parker Group several years ago, but it has recently been sold again to Zack and Marissa King. “It …
Milford City Council recently approved a conditional use for a self-storage business, operated by First State Self Storage, on South Dupont Boulevard. The conditional use included changes from an initial plan whose approval had expired. The changes made required the owner to return to council for additional approvals. City Planner Rob Pierce explained that the Board of Adjustments approved an …
One of the things Marissa King realized that Milford needed was a spa designed to pamper both men and women in the Milford area. When she and her husband, Zack, purchased Penney Square, her goal was to bring businesses to the building that Milford did not already have and a spa was at the top of her list. “It is …
With the Christmas season underway and children line up to give Santa their Christmas wishes, it is a great time to remember the Santa Houses in Milford from years gone by. Around 1939, Al Humes, owner of Humes Hardware, built a small house that was designed specifically for Santa in downtown Milford. The house was known as the “Storybook House” …
Thanks to the efforts of Carlisle Fire Company, Santa will once again make his rounds through the Milford area. After receiving Santa’s travel plans, the fire company announced that the jolly old elf will again climb aboard one of the company engines and travel around, much to the excitement of children in the area. “Santa has checked his travel plans …
As the holidays approach, the Milford Public Library has many fun events planned that are sure to keep all the members of your family entertained. The month begins with a matinee of the “Miracle on 34th Street, according to Carolyn Tabor, Program Director.” “The matinee of “Miracle on 34th Street,” which is a Christmas classic, will be presented December 2 …
Enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas in charming Milford, DE at the annual Holiday Stroll & Christmas Market on Saturday, December 3 from 3 to 8 PM. Milford will close 2 blocks of Walnut Street & 1 block of Park Avenue so everyone can stroll to the shops, restaurants, bakeries, art galleries and library for seasonal treats, store sales, children’s activities, Christmas …
What began as a way for Poncho and Lisa Johnson to teach their son, Colby, that Christmas was not just about getting gifts when he was five years old will continue this weekend at Benvenuto. The annual Milford Police Department Toy Drive will be held at the restaurant on Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10 during the restaurant’s regular …
