Finance Director explains property tax increase

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Recently, social media sites have had multiple comments about an increase in City of Milford property taxes. Some residents claim their city taxes are now three times higher than their county taxes. In an effort to be transparent, Mayor Archie Campbell asked City Finance Director, Lou Vitola, to explain what the increase included. “What I instantly thought Mayor when you …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – Jan. 3, 2023

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Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Efforts underway to relocate homeless from Tent City property Culture How to recycle your Christmas tree into rich soil New Year, New You: How to set goals for the new year you will actually achieve Business Delaware’s minimum wage to rise again Jan. 1 …

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Council approves Letter of Intent to USDA for new police station

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

On December 12, Milford City Council approved the last items necessary to submit to the USDA in order to finance the new police facility. Council approved unanimously to submit the USDA RD Obligation of Funds & Letter of Intent to Comply with Police Facility Letter of Conditions. “A handful of materials were delivered in early December to the regional and …

Milford LIVE Weekly Review – April 26, 2022

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This Week’s Top Stories Include: Headlines Incumbent Mike Boyle defeats challenger, others win unopposed Culture City of Milford, Downtown Milford, Inc. to Unveil Photo Stop Business Delaware’s affordable housing crisis affects middle class, too Education Conservatives marshal forces as school board elections near Health Champions for Children’s Mental Health opens in Milford Wellness Village Bayhealth Spotlight: Kristen Gun COVID cases, …

Site plan for new Milford Police Department building

Milford police facility architect contract awarded

Terry RogersMilford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Feb. 22, Milford City Council voted to award Becker Morgan with the architectural contract for the new police facility that was approved by voters on Jan. 26. Becker Morgan has been working with the city throughout the referendum process. The contract will include additional work necessary for the design of the new police station such as complete site planning …

Site plan for new Milford Police Department building

Milford voters pass police station referendum

Terry RogersMilford Headline Story, Police & Fire

On Tuesday, Jan. 26, voters in the City of Milford passed a bond referendum allowing the city to borrow up to $20 million to build a new police station. There were 577 votes cast in the referendum with 390 (68%) cast for the bond bill and 187 (32%) cast against the measure. “I am so enlightened right now,” Mayor Archie …