ABOUT MILFORD BOROUGH
Milford Borough History
The Borough of Milford, New Jersey, is an eco-tourism destination located along the banks of the Delaware River, known for the Milford Bluffs; bed races at Milford Alive, the Halloween Parade, and Christmas in Milford, complete with Santa and the local train. Fun for everyone!
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The Borough of Milford, New Jersey, was incorporated on April 15, 1911, from portions of Holland Township covering a total area of 1.27 square miles and borders the municipalities of Alexandria Township and Holland Township in Hunterdon County; and Bridgeton Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania across the Delaware River in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are represented by the 7th Congressional District, part of New Jersey's 23rd state legislative district.
Milford Borough Form of Government
The Borough of Milford, New Jersey, is governed under the Borough form of municipal government. The governing body comprises the Mayor and the Borough Council, with all positions elected at large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council is comprised of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.
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Notes of Appreciation
Milford Borough appreciates the talents of one of our residents, Linda Castagna, for many of the photographs used on the Borough website. Linda is co-manager with Rob of the local Chestnut Hill On The Delaware Country Inn. Visit https://chestnuthillnj.com.
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The Drone Department of the Warren County Community College graciously provided video of the Borough of Milford. The team dedicated a day to film the area on a not-too-blustery day. Thank you. https://www.warren.edu.
