Ben Sanders was sworn in as a part-time deputy marshal at Milford’s town council meeting Aug. 14. Pictured left to right: Jay Rigdon, Marshall Derek Kreider, Ben Sanders. Photo by Lilli Dwyer.

By Lilli Dwyer
Staff Writer

MILFORD — The Milford town council swore in a new police officer at its meeting on Monday, Aug. 14. Marshall Derek Kreider asked that the council approve the hiring of Ben Sanders for a part-time deputy marshal position, saying, “I believe that Ben will be an asset to the department and do an outstanding job of serving the people of the town of Milford.”

The council approved. Sanders, a U.S. Navy veteran with 19 years of law enforcement experience, was sworn in at the meeting by attorney Jay Rigdon.

The council also approved:
• Renewal of the town’s insurance
• Payment for wastewater pump repair, valued at $3,995
• Payment for the biannual iron bacteria treatment of Well 4, valued at $6,960
• Payment for new playground mulch to be put in by Myers Landscaping for $5,897
• Street cleanup occurring Thursday, Sept. 21 — Saturday, Sept 23.
• Signing of the bank reconciliation statement
• Extension of previously outlined wastewater utility credits
• Signing of the accounts payable voucher

After discussion on the need to replace a failing waterline between James Street and East Street, it was agreed that there were not sufficient funds to cover the replacement and it would have to continue being repaired. The need for replacement was taken under advisement by the council.

The council agreed to table a request for pre-approval to replace a waterline at 208 W 5th St., pending the homeowner’s decision to either repair or demolish the house.

It was also announced at the meeting that the downtown area of Milford will be blocked off for road painting starting at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug, 27. The area will remain blocked until the paint is dry.

The council’s next meeting will be held 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 11 at the Milford Community Building.