February 9, 2018 – Milford Mayor Bryan W. Shupe has filed to run for the 36th District seat in the Delaware House of Representative following the announcement from current State Representative Harvey Kenton that he will not seek another term. “I have given this opportunity much consideration and would be honored to continue serving my community and Sussex County at …
2018 – Better Roads, Cleaner Communities & more Public Input
2018 – Better Roads, Cleaner Communities & more Public Input One of my favorite moments from 2017 was joining hundreds of families in downtown Milford as we sang Happy Birthday to celebrate Milford’s 230th anniversary as a city. The collective enthusiasm and spirit of that night was inspiring and a great reminder of what makes Milford such a great place …
Mayoral Update – Fall 2017
from the desk of Mayor Bryan W Shupe As families start the new school year, they may notice some changes around the city as their local government has been busy in the third quarter of this year. Large economic development projects, rehabilitation of major infrastructure and roads, an increase in private and public investments in commercial and residential development and …
Bayhealth Celebrates Topping Off Ceremony
Posted: Jul 14, 2017 8:49 PM By Brianne Talocka/WRDE A crowd gathers as Bayhealth Sussex Campus celebrates its topping off ceremony. Terry Murphy, President and CEO of Bayhealth, explains that the ceremony commemorates the final steel being added to the hospital frame. The new hospital location will be offering specialty care Southern Delawareans need. Milford Mayor Bryan Shupe explains what …
Milford works to improve pedestrian traffic
Jul 12th, 2017 · by Jennifer Antonik · Milford Chronicle With improving Milford in mind, the city recently installed additional pedestrian crosswalks and new trashcans, according to City Manager Eric Norenberg and Public Works Director Mark Whitfield. Although the city regularly refreshes the markings on crosswalks around town, he added, Milford Mayor Bryan Shupe asked staff to look into additional …
Topping Out Ceremony Celebrates Construction Milestone
Today, Bayhealth celebrated a milestone in the construction of the new Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus with the ceremonial “Topping Out” of the steel structure. Located in Milford, the 440,000 square foot hospital is slated to open in early 2019. “This day takes us one step closer to fulfilling the promise we made to southern Delaware,” said Bayhealth President and CEO …
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 …