City of Milford Strengthens Emergency Communications – RAVE Technologies

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The City of Milford is implementing a new emergency communication system from RAVE technologies. This is to prioritize resident safety and will allow the City to directly reach residents with critical information during emergencies – including power outages, flooding or other threats. This system will help to keep everyone informed during emergencies. Look for an…

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Milford City Manager Announces Retirement

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Milford City Manager Mark Whitfield has announced that he will retire on May 1st of 2025. Whitfield’s contract expires on April 30th. He has served as the town manager since 2020 – before that serving as the Milford Director of Public Works from 2016 to 2019 and interim City Manger from January 2020 to April…

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Todd Culotta Elected Milford Mayor

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Unofficial results of Saturday’s municipal election will bring some change to the city. In the Mayor’s race, Todd Culotta received 706 votes to 606 for incumbent Archie Campbell. Lori Connor won the Second Ward, Michael Stewart will represent the Third Ward and longtime councilwoman, Katrina Wilson retained her Fourth Ward seat. The First Ward race…

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City of Milford invites Public to Springboard Village Public Hearing

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Milford City Council will hear a presentation on Monday, January 22nd from Springboard Collaborative about their plans to bring one of their villages to the City. The public is invited to make public comments at the City Council meeting beginning at 6pm. Springboard villages stabilize and engage those experiencing unsheltered homelessness and economic hardship throughout Delaware, according…

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Customers to See Power Cost Increase in Milford Next Month

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Customers will see the new rate on City of Milford utility bills in February. This power cost increase is primarily due to a Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation (DEMEC) budget adjustment. The passthrough results in a 4.8 percent increase in electric bills for the average household and small business accounts in Milford. Commercial accounts in Milford…

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City of Milford Receives Excellence in Public Power Communications Award from APPA

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The City of Milford has received an Award of Merit in the video category of the Excellence in Public PowerCommunications Awards from the American Public Power Association for their video showcasing the electric department. The video can be view online at https://bit.ly/COMelectric. 67 public power electric utilities and utility organizations earned Excellence in Public Power…

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City of Milford Memorial Park Upgrades – Construction Update

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Progress on the new Milford Memorial Park upgrades has been delayed. During construction of the playground, additional drainage has been recommended along the back of the playground as well as building a small retaining wall to the rear of the climbing apparatus. Both items will require a change order to the original contract. Mayor Campbell…

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New Milford Police Chief Ashe Sworn In Monday

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Milford’s new – and first female – Chief of Police was sworn in Monday. The City performed a nationwide search – Chief Cecilia Ashe comes from the Wilmington Police Department where she was assigned the Inspector of Operations. Chief Ashe has over 27 years of law enforcement experience, including time spent as a police officer…

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Downtown Intersection Changes Coming to Milford

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Traffic changes are coming to Milford with upcoming improvements on the Southwest Front Street bridge. The City and DelDOT are working to allow two-way traffic on Southwest Front Street to better serve the business community. Traffic signals at Southeast/Southwest Front Street and South Walnut Street and Causey Avenue and South Walnut Street will change to…

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Milford Police Break Ground for New Headquarters Building

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Construction is about to begin on a new Milford Police station.The facility will replace an existing, outdated building that opened in 1979.A groundbreaking ceremony took place Wednesday.Milford voters approved a proposal to authorize the city to borrow money for a new police station in a referendum in January, 2021. The effect on local property taxes…

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Community Parade Returns In Milford

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Milford will host the popular fall community parade this evening (Wednesday). In preparation for the procession, parking restrictions will begin at 4:00 p.m. along North and South Walnut Streets, as well as Northeast 10th Street and Seabury Avenue. Other road closures will take effect closer to parade time. The City of Milford provided these details…

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Milford PD & City Officials Warn Utility Customers of Scam

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The City of Milford and the Milford Police Department wish to warn utility customers of the City about an ongoing scam. Billing personnel with the City of Milford learned that several customers have been contacted saying Delmarva Power and the City have teamed up and customers need to pay a fee to keep their electric…

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