New police facility opens to public

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

With a crowd of local, state and national dignitaries in attendance, the City of Milford held a ribbon cutting for their new police facility. The building, which was constructed for around $17 million, under the $20 million approved by a referendum in 2021, not only includes space for the officers, but also community areas such as conference rooms. “The need …

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Mayor authorized to sign USDA loan documents for police station

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Police & Fire

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council authorized Mayor Archie Campbell to sit with USDA loan officers and sign documents officially borrowing the funds for the new police station. The loans are in two segments with one for $8.5 million and a second at a later date for $8 million, a total of $16.5 million to cover the cost of …

Council takes action on police related matters

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

At a recent meeting, Milford City Council took action on two items related the police department. The first was a request by Chief Cecilia Ashe regarding take home vehicles and the second involved funding for the new police facility. “As you all are aware in March, I came before city council to request that the police department be able to …

Ground broken for new Milford Police Station

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Headlines, Milford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Wednesday, July 27, city and state officials broke ground for the new Milford Police Station which will be constructed across the street from the current station. Construction is expected to be completed by March 2023. “This is a big day for Milford,” Mayor Archie Campbell said. “It is great for us to be building this police station right here. …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 11, 2022

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines New Police Facility project goes out for bid Carney: Universal indoor mask mandate in effect 8 am Tuesday Culture Mispillion Art League’s 19th Annual Judged Show Music abounds in the Milford area Business Milford home to two female distillery owners Government & Politics Pre-filed bills offer glimpse into legislature’s plans Health DBCC hosts 24th …

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New Police Facility project goes out for bid

Terry RogersGovernment, Police & Fire

by Terry Rogers     Artist rendering of what the new Milford Police Station may look like At their Mon., Jan 10 meeting, Milford City Council voted unanimously to allow Richard Y. Johnson, the construction management company for the new police facility, to send out bids for the new building. After the Police Facility Citizen’s Oversight Committee agreed to send …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – December 21, 2021

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Former M&T Bank under new ownership Culture Milford couple to celebrate 50th anniversary with ride through town Mispillion Art League’s 2022 Classes Government & Politics Employees recognized by City Council Salaries increased for Council and Planning Commission Carrying firearms may be prohibited by city employees City considers medical marijuana restriction City to update right-of-way …

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Chief updates council on new police facility

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by Terry Rogers     Chief Brown updated council on the new police facility progress At a recent City Council meeting, Milford Chief of Police Kenneth Brown provided information on the new police facility progress. According to Chief Brown, the Citizen Police Facility Advisory Committee has been working with Becker Morgan to narrow down options for the new facility. “Becker …

Site plan for new Milford Police Department building

Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee mission outlined

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Milford Headline Story

Milford City Council reviewed details on the mission of the newly established Police Facility Citizens Advisory Committee at their regular meeting on Mar. 8. The committee is tasked with oversight of the design and costs for the new police facility whose funding was approved by referendum in January. “Over the past two weeks, we have drafted and solidified the mission …