Milford Secures Hometown Grant to Improve Downtown Accessibility and Visitor Experience Milford has been selected as one of the newest recipients of the T-Mobile Hometown Grant, securing funding that will allow the city to install fully accessible public restrooms in the downtown district. The City of Milford shared the announcement on its official Facebook page, writing: “We are honored to …
Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Highlights: Department Reports, Planning Update, Infrastructure Actions
Milford City Council December 8 Meeting Milford City Council met this week to review a wide range of departmental reports, recognize staff contributions across the city, and vote on several key ordinances and agreements that will guide future planning and infrastructure work. Employee Recognition and Clerk’s Report Council opened the meeting by acknowledging the work of numerous city departments and …
Milford Public Library Adds “Library of Things” to its Offerings
Milford Library Introduces New Borrowing Options Beyond Books The Milford Public Library is broadening what it means to borrow from the library. Beginning this month, patrons can check out more than just books thanks to a newly launched Library of Things, a collection of nontraditional items ranging from tools and kitchen gadgets to games, musical instruments, hobby equipment, and more. …
Milford City Council Rejects Truitt Avenue Townhome Proposal
Milford City Council: Truitt Avenue Development Proposal Denied Following a detailed presentation and an extended public hearing, Milford City Council voted down a proposal from Carlisle Lane LLC that would have merged five parcels on Truitt Avenue and redeveloped them into 39 townhouses and a single-family home. The nearly five-acre site, located between NW 3rd and NW 6th streets, would …
Milford City Council November 10 Highlights: Police Updates, Event Planning, Infrastructure Projects
Milford City Council November 10 Meeting Milford City Council received updates from multiple departments during its November 10th meeting, covering public safety, upcoming holiday events, major infrastructure work, and several budget approvals. Below are the key highlights. Police Report The Milford Police Department responded to 1,309 calls for service throughout the month of October. During October’s DEA Drug Takeback event, …
KSI Welcomes New Director of Facilities Management
MILFORD — Milford-based nonprofit Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) has named Robert Smith as its new Director of Facilities Management, following the retirement of longtime director Shawn Bowman. Smith joins KSI with more than a decade of experience in facilities oversight, most recently serving 13 years as Facilities Manager for Goodwill Industries, where he managed 21 properties across Pennsylvania and Delaware. …
Milford City Council October 27 Highlights: New Officer, Annexation Approval, and Community Initiatives
Milford City Council met on October 27 to discuss a range of topics including a new police department hire, an annexation request for a local church, community safety concerns, and several new business authorizations supporting education and city infrastructure. New Employee Introduction Milford Police Chief Cecilia Ashe introduced Jessica Licari as the newest member of the Milford Police Department. Licari, …
Milford City Council October 13 Highlights: Safety, Community, and Growth
The Milford City Council met on October 13 to review updates from city departments and vote on several resolutions impacting the city’s growth, infrastructure, and public services. From public safety updates to major planning decisions, the meeting reflected the city’s ongoing efforts to address community needs, prepare for future growth, and celebrate strong partnerships at every level. Police Department: Community …
Milford Museum to Highlight African American WWII Hero in Upcoming History Program
MILFORD — The Milford Museum’s American History Series will continue next month with a presentation on one of the lesser-known heroes of World War II. On Saturday, November 8 at 1:00 p.m., the Museum will host the program “Dorie Miller: Hero of Pearl Harbor” at the Milford Public Library, located at 11 S.E. Front Street. Honoring a Pearl Harbor Hero …
Milford Corporate Center, set to hold 27 businesses, breaks ground March 4
The city of Milford is set to have nearly 30 businesses fill up a brand new corporate center that will undergo construction in a couple weeks. It will serve as a business park and the city in partnership with Emory Hill will sell 27 available lots to business owners to build their own built-to-suit. The property is 180 acres, and …

