Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival Celebrates Service, Camaraderie

The Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival, which returns Friday and Saturday, has become a staple in the Milford community since its inception 14 years ago. Read more: http://www.milfordbeacon.com/article/20140904/News/140909884#ixzz3CxXAmMqb By Maddy Lauria maddy.lauria@doverpost.com @Milford_Maddy Posted Sep. 4, 2014 @ 2:05 pm The Riverwalk “Freedom” Festival, which returns Friday and Saturday, has become a staple in the Milford community since its inception 14 years …

Tribute – 2014 Big League Softball World Champions

TRIBUTE 2014-10     2014 Big League Softball World Champions-Milford Little League     Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by dedicated coaching and strategic planning; Milford Little League has served the greater Milford area since 1960, promoting sportsmanship, leadership and excellence in athletics; The Milford Big …

City Increases Economic Development Funding

Article by Terry Rogers of MilfordLIVE.com, the entire article can be found at https://milfordlive.com/2014/07/29/council-discusses-water-treatment-economic-development/. Milford City Council voted unanimously to increase funding for economic development in the city. Mayor Bryan Shupe presented a proposal that would earmark proceeds of the sale of land at Independence Commons for economic development in the city. “For many years, the fund known as the …

City of Milford one step closer to owning Milford Armory

Milford city officials are just waiting for the governor’s signature before they can take over the Milford Armory and repurposed it for the city’s use. Earlier this year, Milford City Council agreed to purchase the Milford Armory, which was used by the Delaware National Guard until March 2013. To see the original article visit http://www.milfordbeacon.com/article/20140723/News/140729898.    By Maddy Lauria maddy.lauria@doverpost.com @Milford_Maddy …

Routes 1 and 30 Overpass Completed

Delaware Department of Transportation Routes 1 and 30 Grade Separated Intersection Project Completed Milford – The Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announced the Route 1 and Route 30 Grade Separated Intersection is open as of July 25, 2014. The project is located along the Route 1 corridor, just south of Milford at the intersection of Route 1 with Route 30, Wilkins …

Milford, TADD Mutual Benefactors In Group Marketing Effort

By Jeff Mitchell Milford Chronicle To view the entire article view http://delaware.newszap.com/southerndelaware/133616-70/milford-tadd-mutual-benefactors-in-group-marketing-effort. Updated July 17, 2014 MILFORD – Southern Delaware is well known for its many boardwalks and beaches. But there’s plenty more fun to be had and sights to see away from the coast. “You have the big places that always attract people, but you have smaller places that have …

City Officials, Council & Crews Hard At Work

City of Milford Update – 60 Days In Office ..City officials, council and crews hard at work Over the last two months I have been encouraged by the desire of Milford families to help the City and myself in this new role. City Hall has been busy as City Manager Richard Carmean, members of Council and myself have taken steps …

Local Companies Add 450 Positions To Milford’s Job Market

Local companies add 450 positions to Milford’s job market Two local Milford companies – Sitel and Perdue – are bringing 450 jobs to the city this year, with the opportunity for both entry-level and management positions.   By Maddy Lauria maddy.lauria@doverpost.com @Milford_Maddy Posted Jul. 1, 2014 @ 6:16 pm Milford, Del. Two companies are collectively brining 450 new jobs to …

Mayors Help Keep Business Wheels Turning

This article was featured in the Business Section of The News Journal on June 28, 2014: http://www.delawareonline.com/story/money/business/2014/06/28/mayors-help-keep-business-wheels-turning/11524285/ Delaware is known as a state where lawmakers go out of their way to work across the aisle. Even after a difficult election, we literally bury the hatchet on Return Day in Georgetown. This makes for a collaborative political atmosphere that we consider …

Milford To Retrofit Street Lights With LED

Carper, Coons, Carney Join USDA Rural Development to Announce Energy-Saving Initiatives in Seven Delaware Municipalities MILFORD, Del. – Today U.S. Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons and U.S. Representative John Carney (all D-Del.) joined USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce energy saving initiatives in New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties through the Rural Economic Development Loan and …