With tourism growing in the Milford area, there is a need to draw tourists to areas like the Riverwalk, Goat Island and other attractions in the city. Many partners and their front line employees have completed the Southern Delaware Tourism Ambassador training that can help promote the area as a place for tourists. “There is no question that tourism is …
The City of Milford announced recently that a project that had been two years in the making was now operational. The Riverwalk Public Wi-Fi, powered by Comcast and Cisco Meraki access points, the free Wi-Fi, named “Milford-Free,” allows individuals to stay connected for various activities such as e-commerce, checking emails, browsing the web and completing homework. It will also be …
On Friday, September 6, as part of Downtown Milford Inc. (DMI) First Friday celebration, a ribbon cutting was held for the newly installed Storywalk along the Mispillion River. Storywalk has pages of a children’s book placed along the Riverwalk that allow families to read the book as they enjoy a walk along the river. “We are so excited to have …
At a recent workshop, Milford City Council discussed changing rules for downtown density. The discussion related to potential multi-use developments in the downtown area. Ben Muldrow of Arnett Muldrow and Associates, a city planning company, presented council with options that could encourage growth in the downtown area. “We’re a Greenville, South Carolina based urban planning firm but as you know, …
Delmarva Discovery Tours recently began offering “A River Runs Through It,” a history-eco tour along the Mispillion River. The tour includes stops at the Milford Museum, DuPont Nature Center and Abbott’s Mill. Recently, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford (CCGM) and Delmarva Discovery Tours partnered to offer a special media tour in order to get information out to the …
by Terry Rogers Sample of a new guardrail system that may be installed behind the Santa House on the Riverwalk Milford City Council recently approved a request from Brad Dennehy, Director of Parks and Recreation, to install a new section of guardrail with a lighted handrail system along the Mispillion River. The section would replace current guardrail behind …
by Terry Rogers Concept plan for recreational projects in downtown Milford which will now be sent out for bid At a recent meeting, Milford City Council approved a request from Brad Dennehy, Director of Parks and Recreation, to move forward with the bidding process for several downtown recreational projects. The projects include pickleball courts, a pavilion and a …
Riverwalk mile markers have been nstalled The City of Milford Parks & Recreation Intern, Dylan Graham, is leaving his mark on the Downtown Riverwalk, with newly installed mile markers and directional signs. “Dylan has been a great asset as an intern to our Department over the summer, and we feel this project will be of great benefit to the users …
On Saturday, September 18, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford sponsored the 20th anniversary of the Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival. After cancellation last year due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, Chairperson Angela Dorey wanted this to be the very special and she was not disappointed. “I think the event was the best ever,” Dorey said. “It was so very special …
Build and play a drum created from ice cream tubs at the Drum Circle event at North Pole Creamery North Pole Creamery owner David Pickrell loves music as well as the arts and felt it would be a great idea to combine his love of music with his ice cream shop. As a result, a free Drum Circle event will …
