Civil and Municipal - Jan 2024

the state of Delaware with residential permits, and we lead the county and most of the time we lead the state in building permits,” boasts Town Manager, Jamie Burk. AN IDEAL LOCATION Situated at the crossroads of US Highway 113 and State Route 24, Millsboro is a busy intersection for travelers, and an advantageous location for the town, as Burk relays,“A good number of people travel through this area to head to Ocean City, Maryland, or Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, from points north and west. Many of them have stopped in Millsboro and then decided to make it their new home.” With close to 7,700 residents, Millsboro is gaining a reputation as a haven for retirees, due to its beneficial tax structure, location, and access to amenities. “We’ve got a highway commercial district, and then we also have a quaint downtown,” he highlights.“It’s a small-town charm, but then we also have a lot of the services that people expect on a commercial Interstate corridor.” The town’s location along the Indian River watershed holds historical importance, particularly for the Nanticoke people, who lived along the banks of the river for generations. Burk mentions Cupola Park, a popular recreation area in the town, which features historical markers showcasing the significance of the area to the community. “It’s a very important space for the tribe, and over the years, it’s been an important crossroads in Sussex County. These days it’s just increasing as the rest of the county, in density,” he remarks. DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS Ashleigh Sander, the Assistant Town Manager, talks about some of the key infrastructure projects taking place in Millsboro. These include the construction of a newpolice department, upgrades to the water plant, and plans for a wastewater plant to accommodate the town’s rapid growth. In collaboration with BeBee Hospital, the Millsboro bypass is also underway in an area north of the community. She elaborates, 223 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 5, ISSUE 01 MI LLSBORO, DELAWARE