Ryan Mavity

Milton Town Council is working up a resolution to be sent to the Delaware Department of Transportation requesting that a section of Harbeson Road between the entrances to Heritage Creek be changed from a 50 mph speed limit to 35 mph. Council will debate the resolution at its Monday, Oct. 5 meeting. NICK ROTH PHOTO

Painters stand on top of the new water tower in Milton, next to Milton Elementary School. NICK ROTH PHOTO

Michael of the Lē reads his poem "Out Of Focus," which was the winner of the Dogfish Head Poetry Heritage Award, during the Sept. 24 reception in Milton. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS

Milton officials are moving forward with a study examining safety improvements are traffic intersections around town. The study is being funded by a federal Safe Streets for All grant. NICK ROTH PHOTO

A particular favorite was the Mexican-inspired trio of (l-r) Sandra Ortiz, Alfredo Lara and Cristina Martinez, who all made sure to take pictures with children in attendance. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS

Milton Town Council tabled a vote on whether to accept or reject a report on the annexation of the Carey Farm property. NICK ROTH PHOTO

Milton Town Council is seeking a state grant to help pay for a master plan for Milton Memorial Park. NICK ROTH PHOTO

New property tax rates for Milton officially have gone into effect after town council approved them Oct. 5. NICK ROTH PHOTO

Kendall McCoach, a researcher from the University of Delaware, works on dating a section of the pecan tree that had stood at the intersection of Union Street Extended and Route 16 in Milton before it was felled in January. McCoach was able to date the tree as being 109 years old. RYAN MAVITY PHOTOS

The team behind the Milton Theatre is taking on a new revitalization project with the Millstone Theatre in downtown Millsboro. Interior rehabilitation work is expected to last through the winter with a targeted opening date in summer 2027. PHOTO COURTESY OF JP LACAP