At a recent board meeting, Milford School District Superintendent Dr. Kevin Dickerson reported that a member of the Ellendale Town Council had reached out to him about growth in the Ellendale area. Dr. Dickerson explained that the councilperson questioned whether Milford would consider a new school in the southern part of the district due to this growth. Dr. Dickerson provided …
At a recent meeting, Milford School District Board of Education approved a name for the Milford High School Auditorium in honor of Dr. Jerry Thompson who passed away recently. This was in response to requests from former students to name the auditorium in Thompson’s honor. Several names were presented to the board. “I make a motion that we name the …
by Kevin Eickman Ryan Deeney was a key part of the 2008 Milford class, which the stars shined on. Even further, he was a leader both on and off the field. Deeney played center and linebacker on that squad, playing through both pain and injury, sometimes even having to be dragged off the field for his own safety. “Deeney …
At a recent City Council meeting, Milford Public Works Director Mike Svaby told council that changes were coming to downtown Milford intersections. Traffic signals will soon be converted to four-way flashing red rather than operational signals. The changes were part of recommendations from DelDOT as well as a recent study of traffic signals that will be turned over to DelDOT. …
Milford School District is excited to partner with Insight Education Group to implement a survey to engage stakeholders throughout the entire district-community to help guide the district in its strategic planning process. The strategic plan will be used to prioritize goals and create a road map for the district for years to come. The survey will remain anonymous, and the …
At a recent board meeting, Milford City Council heard an update on the Milford Corporate Center which is planned for the Fry Farm property, located at the corner of Milford Harrington Highway and Canterbury Road, the city purchased last year. The new center will offer warehouse and office space. The update was after a workshop meeting, open to the …
Milford Public Library will present “Holocaust Program of Remembrance: The End of Illusions” on Thursday, October 20 at 6 PM in Lions Room A. This program will provide insight into the atrocities committed in Europe during World War II. The program is presented by Cantor George Mason and his wife, Carole. “The Holocaust is not a good story, it really …
The Waterways Infrastructure and Investment Network (WIIN) is completing its final report on their Nature Based Investment Strategy, hoping to connect the towns of Slaughter Beach and Milford using the Mispillion River in order to promote eco-tourism and conservation. The final report will be provided to City Council this winter. “We’ve undertaken an assessment of risks to natural hazards, particularly …
At recent city council meetings, there has been significant discussion about homelessness and panhandling in areas of the city. Council members are receiving complaints from businesses downtown about the many homeless in downtown areas, some of whom are impacting foot traffic in the area. Around the highway shopping centers, there are several homeless people who are panhandling, creating a dangerous …
At a recent City Council workshop, Larry Lutz, Chairman and CEO of HydroCorp, Inc. about changes to DNREC regulations regarding backflow prevention in an effort to prevent water contamination. Some of the changes will require additional water testing by the City of Milford. “Last year, the state of Delaware passed a regulation requiring that all regulations must have a comprehensive …
