On Tuesday night, Milford Township Public Works Director Dave Winkler followed up efforts to analyze the materials used to repave roads in the township. Winkler had reported last month that suspected use of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), rather than virgin material, may be the reason Canary Road is coming apart.

            Canary Road, along with sections of Portzer and Mill Hill Road, were repaved in 2016.

            Bid specifications indicated the use of virgin materials. Winkler reported that he has been unable to find an entity to test the material to confirm whether the specified material was used.

            Township Engineer Pete Andersen reported that he has reached out to PennDOT for guidance and received word that they are currently exploring whether similar issues are occurring in other municipalities.

            "This may grow bigger than Milford," Andersen said.

            Supervisors also spoke to Mike Butler of Victory Gardens, Inc about a recent increase in mulch fires at their facility on Rosedale Road in the township. Butler explained that measures are in place to keep the mulch from combusting but added that heavy snow this winter produced an insulating effect that made temperature control more challenging.

            In other business, supervisors unanimously adopted a parking ordinance prohibiting parking along several roads in the township. The ordinance also ensures that only vehicles parked or stored on public streets or alleys are inspected and insured.

            Finally, Supervisor Thomas Courduff reported that AG Daze is scheduled for September 18. Courduff noted that the event is outdoors and that all COVID recommended protocols will be in place at that time. The annual event celebrating agri-business in the area was cancelled last fall due to the pandemic.