Milford Borough Council deals with the nitty-gritty of governance

Here’s a summary of the Milford Borough Council’s actions:

PennDOT has been asked to monitor the crosswalk at the intersection of Broad and Harford Streets to see if the borough could install a pedestrian-only crosswalk.

Currently, when the crosswalk button is pressed, vehicle traffic does not stop.

If PennDOT does not find that the crosswalk is justified, the borough will need to put up signs. PennDOT recently decided that a stop sign was not warranted at the Seventh Street crosswalk.

Spongy moth season is back, and it is expected to be another critical year. The borough is using the BTK (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki) chemical to spray the trees. It is considered safe for pets and humans. The sprayed trees will be monitored for two weeks afterward. If the problem persists, a secondary chemical will be used that becomes safe once it is dry. Daily treatment will cost the borough $2,500, taking two to three days.

Several special events received approval from their applications, including the Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by the Marine Corps League. Opera in the Park, Septemberfest, Toast to Milford, Oktoberfest, Log Tavern and the Black Bear Film Festival were all approved.

A new festival was approved as well. Milford will host its first Beer, Wine, and Food Truck Festival this year. The festival will take place around Ann Street Park. However, there could be construction going on as the park will receive its new playground equipment this summer.

The board voted to transfer $25,535 from Debt Service to the General Fund to cover the remaining balance on the new Milford Police Department truck.

There was also a donation made to the Milford Garden Club that might aid the club to continue doing amazing work for the community.

The Veteran’s Park Walkway Project was approved. They are hoping to be completed by Veterans Day.

There was a discussion to sign a letter to U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan regarding Re-Starring the Knob. The star, dark since 2017, was a fixture in the heart of Milford for many years.

The board will also apply for congressional earmark funds in hopes to support the sewage project. They will need to apply by Friday, April 25th.

Former Representative Cartwright previously allotted $3.4 million to the area in funds. The board must now apply through Bresnahan’s office.

The Route 209 bridge abutment redesign is still waiting for a permit to restart. The park service has recently lost a significant number of employees and the cuts to the workforce will likely add a substantial amount of time to the project.

The borough will be taking trash bin collection bids on May 5. There will hopefully be a vote on the same day. It will be open to the public at 9 a.m. There will also be an Emergency Preparedness Event on May 7 at 6 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Milford.