City produces balanced 2017-18 budget

Milford City Council unanimously adopted the City’s 2017-18 municipal budget during the June 12, 2017 City Council meeting. The $42,802,504 spending plan covers the General Fund and Enterprise Funds (Water, Electric, Solid Waste and Wastewater) from July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and includes no increase in property taxes. “I am pleased that we have once again passed a …

Milford Approves Plan to Lower Electric Rates

The Milford City Council approved a new three-year electric rate design at its May 8 City Council meeting. The new, lower City of Milford electric rates go into effect June 1. “Our costs for electricity from our wholesale power provider [DEMEC] have gone down this year, so we are able to pass along those savings to our customers,” stated City Manager Eric Norenberg. …

Mayor Honors Youth for Public Service

Youth Receive Prestigious Jefferson Award for Their Achievements Individuals from Lake Forest High School Jobs for Delaware Graduates, Lake Forest High School Interact Club, Loving Hands Community Outreach, Milford High School Jobs for Delaware Graduates, and Greater Milford Boys and Girls Club will be honored tonight during a City Council Meeting at 7:00PM by Mayor Bryan Shupe for their outstanding …

Spring 2017 City of Milford Update – Mayor Bryan Shupe

News from the Mayor’s Office       Providing for a quality way of life, we encourage you to explore our magnificent Mispillion Riverwalk, a series of pedestrian and bicycle paths that allow families to enjoy the views of the beautiful Mispillion River. Whether you are seeking to open a business, raise a family or retire, the opportunity for prosperity …

Bayhealth Finds Buyer for Milford Memorial Hospital Building

WBOC Posted: Mar 08, 2017 10:52 PM EST Updated: Mar 08, 2017 10:52 PM EST With The new Bayhealth Medical Center in Milford currently under construction, there have been questions as to what would happen to Bayhealth’s current Milford Memorial hospital on Clarke avenue Those questions were answered Tuesday when Bayhealth President and CE0 Terry Murphy announced that the company would be selling the …

Grants spur improvements in downtown Milford

Mar 8th, 2017 · by Jennifer Antonik As spring begins to bloom in Milford, so do the ideas of entrepreneurs focused on downtown revitalization. “The outlook is very optimistic with what’s happening downtown,” City Manager Eric Norenberg said. “It’s fun to keep up with so many great things happening right now.” The Milford City Council saw several applicants during its …

Nationwide Healthcare to purchase Milford Memorial Hospital

Released by Bayhealth Medical Center After many months of interviews and discussion with community members, local business owners, key stakeholders, city officials and interested parties, Bayhealth announced today it has reached an agreement with Nationwide Healthcare Services for the sale of the grounds that currently house Bayhealth Milford Memorial Hospital on Clarke Avenue. Nationwide plans to transform the 22-acre site …

Steel Begins Rising on Health Campus Project Site

Health Campus Project | February 22nd, 2017 The first pieces of structural steel are in place on the site of Bayhealth’s new health campus project as full construction of the new $300 million hospital and outpatient center is underway in southern Delaware. “This is an exciting milestone for Bayhealth. Over the past few years we’ve asked you to imagine a …

Legislators give updates at Milford luncheon

Jan 13th, 2017 · by Jennifer Antonik, The Milford Chronicle MILFORD — Legislators gathered at Rookery North Wednesday afternoon with Chamber of Commerce for Greater Milford members with lunch and updates on their mind. Newly appointed president of the chamber’s executive board Cheryl Doucette introduced the panel, adding that the ease of access to local legislators is a benefit to …

Milford Community Growing With Grant From Delaware

WRDE Posted: Jan 10, 2017 4:41 PM By A.J.Clemente Mayor Bryan Shupe along with Governor Jack Markell announced the recipients of the Delaware Downtown Development District Grant at the old M&T bank on Front Street. Soon to be Touch of Italy received one of the grants The grant will allow the restaurant to receive up to 20 percent of their …