Milford may receive up to $500,000 from Sussex County

Terry RogersGovernment, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Milford could see a grant in the amount of $500,000 from Sussex County In early March, Sussex County Council voted to earmark more than $12 million in realty transfer taxes (RTT) to assist municipalities throughout the county. Milford was notified that they were eligible for between $100,000 and $500,000 that may be used for public …

City Council continues to discuss proposed FY21-22 budget

Terry RogersGovernment & Politics, Milford Headline Story

After hearing presentations by City Manager, Mark Whitfield, City Financial Director, Lou Vitola and department heads of the FY2021-22 budget last week, Milford City Council held a workshop on May 24 to discuss the proposal, which totals $47.7 million, an 8.43 percent increase from FY2020-21. The proposal also includes a potential 14.13 percent tax increase as well as a possible …