New On-Site Childcare Aims to Support Bayhealth Workers in Milford Bayhealth marked the opening of a new on-site childcare facility for employees this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour at its Sussex Campus in Milford. The Bayhealth Ann L. Burton Center for Children is expected to open in the coming weeks and will provide childcare for Bayhealth team members …
Black History Month Program Highlights Unsung WWII Supply Operation in Milford The Milford Museum will mark Black History Month with a public program examining the role of African American soldiers in World War II’s Red Ball Express, a critical supply operation that helped sustain Allied forces after the D-Day invasion. The program, titled The Red Ball Express, will be presented …
Milford City Council January 12 Meeting Milford City Council reviewed and approved a conditional use application for a proposed fire station during its December meeting, along with hearing updates from city departments and authorizing several infrastructure and public safety projects. Conditional Use Application – Fire Station Council discussed the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Dec. 16 recommendation to approve a conditional …
Dr. Sara Hale Shares Plans for Milford School District As Dr. Sara Hale continues her campaign for the at-large seat on the Milford Board of Education, the former Milford School District chief operating officer is offering voters a clearer picture of how her experience and priorities would shape board decisions in the coming years. Hale, who spent 11 years in …
Food Bank of Delaware Celebrates Workforce Training Graduates in Milford Twenty-one graduates from two Milford-based workforce development programs were recognized Dec. 22 during a graduation ceremony hosted by the Food Bank of Delaware, marking the completion of training in manufacturing and culinary arts. Graduates from the Food Bank’s LOGIC manufacturing program and its Culinary School were celebrated during the event, …
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 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 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: 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 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, …
