Posts Tagged ‘City of Salisbury’
City of Salisbury Road Work at Russell & West College Avenues to begin Wednesday
Work to replace concrete at the intersection of Russell and West College Avenues in Salisbury will begin on Wednesday morning around 6am and should be completed by 5pm on Monday, March 20th. Drivers should expect some minor periodic traffic delays due to traffic pattern modifications. This work is being done by a private contractor. Should…
Read MoreSalisbury City Administrator Tapped for State Appointment
Salisbury Police Chief Barbara Duncan Announces Retirement
After 13 years as the Chief of Police in Salisbury, Barbara Duncan has announced that she is retiring. Duncan was hired when Salisbury’s crime rates were the highest in the city’s history. During her time as Chief, Salisbury saw a significant decrease in both violent and Part 1 crime. She brought change to the department…
Read MoreUpgrade to Raw Water Line & Traffic Pattern Change Along Naylor Mill Rd in Salisbury
Beginning Monday, expect a change in the traffic pattern along Naylor Mill Road. The City of Salisbury will begin upgrades to a raw water line after it was found that higher than normal rain amounts and unusual temperatures have caused the pylons that support the line to shift and decay faster than anticipated – compromising…
Read MoreA New Chapter About to Begin for Salisbury Mayor Jake Day
Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore has appointed Salisbury Mayor Jake Day as the state’s new Secretary of Housing and Community Development. Mayor Day will deliver a message on the appointment by Livestream on the City of Salisbury’s Facebook at 6pm tonight.
Read MoreDevelopment Begins on Former Campbell Soup Factory in Salisbury
There will be new life at the shuttered former Campbell Soup Factory on West Road in Salisbury. The City and Davis Strategic Development have acquired the building. The 310,000 square foot space will utilized by a number of local businesses and anchored by Chesapeake Shipbuilding as a secondary location for their building operations – joining…
Read MoreSalisbury – West Main Street Closed 7am to 2pm Tuesday, Nov 22
On Tuesday, November 22, West Main St. will be closed between Market St. and Division St. from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow for the removal of non-functional Christmas lights from Downtown buildings. No traffic will be permitted on the street during this time. No on-street parking will be permitted in this area during…
Read MoreMaryland Folk Festival Dates Set for Salisbury
The National Folk Festival is moving on to a new host city after spending the past 5 years in Salisbury. However this coming September – the Maryland Folk Festival will be held in Salisbury – and like its predecessor – will be free and open to all ages. The Maryland Folk Festival will take place…
Read MoreSalisbury to Remove Traffic Light at E Church & E Isabella Streets
City of Salisbury Releases Citizen Sustainability Survey
The City of Salisbury, in conjunction with Salisbury University Environmental Studies students, have released a survey to gather citizen input about what steps the City should take for future environmental sustainability. The survey, which consists of 19 short questions, covers a range of topics from neighborhood dynamics to desired community sustainability activities. Responses will help…
Read MoreSalisbury Creates Arts, Business & Culture Development Department, Hires Director
The City of Salisbury has hired a Director for its new Arts, Business and Culture Development Department, which will go about producing “signature events, facilitating business incentives, and collaborating with stakeholders, working as the bridge between arts, business and culture.” Allen Swiger has ten years of management and local government experience, and most recently has…
Read MoreSalisbury WIN – Water Incentive Program – Introduced
Salisbury is opening a new Water Incentive Program to help individuals and families afford their water and / or sewer bills.The WIN program will consider applications for one-tine payment assistance of up to $2,000.Mayor Jake Day said this will help to lighten the financial load for for renters and homeowners who meet certain income guidelines.“We…
Read MoreUPDATED: State of Emergency and Snow Emergency LIFTED for City of Salisbury
UPDATED -1/29/22 5:20pm – Mayor Jake Day announced that as of 5:00 p.m., the state of emergency and snow emergency which have been in effect for the past 24 hours have been lifted. Citizens are reminded that City law requires all property owners adjacent to any street within City limits to remove the snow from…
Read MoreSalisbury Hires New Director of Human Resources
Mayor Jake Day is pleased to announce that the City of Salisbury has hired Megan Caton to lead its Human Resources Department after conducting a thorough national search for candidates. Caton currently serves as the TidalHealth Foundation’s Assistant Director and joins Team SBY with a Masters Degree in Business Administration in Human Resources from Columbia…
Read MoreSalisbury Launches Tree & Park Item Donation Program
The City of Salisbury is pleased to announce the launch of a tree and park item donation program, which will give citizens a way to memorialize or commemorate a loved one, organization, or special event by installing a tree, bench, or other park item. The tree and park item donation program offers a unique and long…
Read MoreSalisbury Amends Gathering Sizes
Some changes in Salisbury with the State’s continuation of Phase 2 reopening of Maryland. The City of Salisbury will now limit the number of people at a gathering within the city limits from 10 to 50 – for events like parties, recreation, leisure, weddings and funerals – but does NOT apply to restaurants business or…
Read MoreSalisbury Zoo & City Playgrounds Closed Until Further Notice
City of Salisbury Cancels Salisbury Marathon & RunSBY Festival and Other Activities
The City of Salisbury announces the following temporary actions aimed at minimizing the impact of COVID-19 in our community. The City of Salisbury Emergency Operations Center is now at a Level 2 Activation (Watch). This level of activation indicates that an event may occur and City department heads and critical staff are monitoring and reporting…
Read MoreWicomico River Dredging Underway from Upper Ferry to City of Salisbury
Dredging has begun on the upper portion of the Wicomico River. The Army Corps of Engineers began the work this week to ensure vessels can continue to safely carry fuel, materials and agricultural supplies to and from Eastern Shore communities. About 100,000 cubic yards of material will be removed from the channel – and taken…
Read MoreSalisbury to Repair Water Main at Hobby Lobby Shopping Center Saturday Morning
On Saturday, December 8, the Salisbury Department of Field Operations will repair a water main located at 2722 North Salisbury Boulevard – the Hobby Lobby shopping center. Seven business may be affected and patrons are asked to park well away from the barricaded work area. The work will begin around 7am and should be finished…
Read MoreResurfacing Work on Harbor Pointe Drive in Salisbury this Week
As part of the City of Salisbury’s ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements within the City of Salisbury, please be advised that a private contractor will be affecting the flow of traffic on Harbor Pointe Drive while resurfacing the street. The work began this morning, Monday, December 3rd at 7:00 AM, and is…
Read MorePart of Union Ave in Salisbury to Close Tuesday
Beginning Tuesday morning, part of Union Avenue will be closed while a private contractor performs utility and paving work. This will be done in the area of 300 Union Avenue – between 8am and 5pm and is expected to be completed on Wednesday. Detours will be set up and the closed section will NOT be…
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