Borough News

Milford Borough, was one of thirty-one area nonprofits awarded grant funds from the Richard L. Snyder Fund at Greater Pike Community Foundation. The Foundation's generosity and commitment to beautification and preservation once again helps the Borough to maintain its historic architecture. The 2026 grant award will pay for the restoration of the historic wrought-iron fence on East Ann Street. The Borough is ever grateful to the Greater Pike Community Foundation for its conti

Hey Milford Borough, we have been invited to enter the Hallmark Channel's “Merriest Christmas Towns” contest. The town that shows they go above and beyond to make the holiday season unforgettable will be officially crowned Hallmark's Merriest Christmas Town and featured in a Hallmark holiday original movie! This is our opportunity to spread cheer and put our beautiful hometown, local businesses, and community spirit in the national spotlight. Please send the following to:...

Celebrating our nation's 250th anniversary, Milford Borough proudly presented a float that reflects the beauty, history and community spirit that make our hometown so special. The floats design was inspired by Milford's designation as the "Home of the Milford Rose" by showcasing vibrant roses on lush greenery, recognition of Tree City USA with two tall trees and the "Welcome to Milford Borough" sign that has become the symbol of our Borough. A special thanks to all the pe

The Milford Borough Building has regained one of its recognizable historic features with the return of the mast and trout to the cupola. Carefully restored and reinstalled, the iconic weathervane once again stands proudly above the Borough Building. The project preserves an important piece of the Borough's history while restoring the buildings distinctive appearance for residents and visitors to enjoy for years to come.

Milford Star Volunteers Wanted! Interested in helping keep the Milford Star shining for years to come? Let us know you'd like to volunteer and be sure to sign up using the link below. We'll keep you informed about upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways to get involved. Thank you for helping preserve this special Milford tradition! VolOppRecord

For citizens to come on our nation's 250th anniversary by Chuck O'Neil, Milford Borough Poet Laureate 1 We were the new blood once And this place Was the world of our days Like you in your century We cared for the things That those who came before us Left when they left Parks buildings businesses Monuments markers signs street trees An old bluestone fountain Hill-woods the glen The creeks the river Ordinances public hearings Meeting minutes code

America 250 Semiquin-Centennial Parade will take place in Milford Borough on Saturday, July 4, 2026 starting at 12:00pm. To learn more about the parade you can visit the web page at www.pikepa.org/pike250

Dear Milford Borough Residents, The Milford Shade Tree Commission has received a grant for 19 trees from Tree Pennsylvania and will be holding Milford Arbor Day on April 16th. If you would like to volunteer to plant the trees alongside the Tree Commission, please meet us in the parking lot at 200 3rd Street at 9am on April 16th and bring a shovel! We will be planting the bare root trees around the Borough and any help will be appreciated. If you have any questions, please

Milford Borough Parks & Recreation Committee along with the Milford Fire Department presents Easter Egg Hunt, Pictures with the Easter Bunny and Touch a Truck. The fun starts Saturday, April 4th at 10am at Ann Street Park.

Yard waste pickup is resuming! Place yard waste (leaves, weeds, branches, grass clippings, etc.) in the alley adjacent to your property for pickup by 7 am on Mondays. Properties without an adjacent alley should place yard waste on the street side. Only three 32-gallon cans (not exceeding 50 lbs.) may be placed out for pickup in a week. Additional yard waste must be bundled or placed in biodegradable bags. Yard waste must be put in cans, paper bags, or bundled so it can be e

Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when moving their clocks ahead one hour for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Functioning and properly placed smoke alarms can decrease the risk of dying in a home fire by as much as half . Dead or missing batteries are the most common cause of a smoke or CO alarm malfunction. Pennsylvania often leads the nation in fire dea

License Your Dog. It’s the Law: All dogs three months or older, or upon transfer, must be licensed by Jan. 1 of each year Owners of non-licensed dogs can be cited with a maximum fine of $500 per dog plus court costs Dog wardens randomly canvass neighborhoods to ensure all dogs are licensed; violators may be fined If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau

From the Pike County Commissioner’s Office: On the morning of February 22, 2026 Pike County became aware of additional roadway cracking adjacent to the upstream parapet wall of the Broad Street/Constitution Avenue Bridge over the Vandermark Creek. The County Engineer reviewed the conditions and determined the deterioration of the road surface has worsened recently, and this condition is likely a direct result of the continued movement of the parapet wall. As a result, the Cou

Milford Borough Council was awarded $307,857 for the installation of pedestrian crossing lights at eleven borough intersections. You can learn more about the grant award from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation press release.

Full-time students interested in law enforcement careers will receive valuable experience at a dynamic, independent municipal police department. The internship program offered by the Milford Borough Police Department is managed by the chief of police and the sworn officers. The experience will include, but will not be limited to, administration, operations, ride-along patrols, communications, special events, records, and investigations. Interns may or may not receive compensa

February 2026 - Congressman Bresnahan's office announced a $1,250,000 grant award for the Eastern Pike County Sewer Extension Project. “The resources being provided by Congressman Bresnahan via Community Project Funding monies will go a long way toward providing long-overdue sewer infrastructure improvements to Matamoras and Milford Boroughs and Westfall Township in Pike County,” said Joseph Dooley, Milford Borough Council President. “This joint sewer plan will enable our co

Join the Milford WinterFest's 16th Annual Chili and Mac Cookoff and support the Ann Street Park Ice Skating Rink Fundraiser. When: Sunday, February 15th, 12-3 PM Where: St Patrick’s Church Hall, Milford, PA 10$ Per Person Donation - Kids 7 & Under Eat For Free Volunteers Needed See the Winterlights flyer for additional details.

Milford Borough residents: The Department of Public Works is picking up real Christmas trees for disposal. Trees should be free of all lights, decorations, and tinsel. Please place trees STREET SIDE at the edge of your property, not on the street. Thank you, MDPW

Milford Borough has been awarded $186,500 from the LSA Statewide Grant for Phase 2 of the Ann St. Park Renovation. These funds, along with the $200,000 awarded last year, will allow us to finish the playground, the fencing, and the gazebo inside the playground area. Work on Phase 2 will begin in Spring 2026.