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Jan. 5-23: Detour on North Division Street for Drainage Project

As part of Salisbury Public Works’ ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements within the City of Salisbury, please be advised that beginning Monday, Jan. 5, the State Highway Administration (SHA) will implement a three-week street detour for motorists along North Division Street in Salisbury. The street closure will allow work crews to continue to make progress in significantly improving drainage in the Newtown neighborhood. SHA’s contractor will begin installation of upgraded drainage pipes and new, ADA compliant sidewalks at the intersection of North Division Street and William Street.  The work will also include replacement of City waterline and valves in the intersection.  Pipe installation will require about three weeks of work, 24-hours a day, Monday through Friday, in January. Traffic detours around the work zone will be established.  Southbound motorists on Division Street will turn right onto West Isabella Street, followed by a left turn onto Mill Street, then a left turn onto West Chestnut Street, returning motorists to Division Street.  Motorists travelling northbound on Division Street will turn right onto East Chestnut Street, then left onto Poplar Hill Avenue, then left again onto East Isabella Street, returning to Division Street. While SHA and its transportation partners work hard to maintain safe traffic mobility in work zones, each driver needs to actively modify his or her driving style to help prevent crashes. Drivers are asked to stay alert and look for reduced speed limits, narrow driving lanes and highway workers. 

Jan. 9-13: Carroll Street Multiple Lane Closures

As part of Salisbury Public Works’ ongoing effort to keep the public informed of improvements within the City of Salisbury, please be advised that a contractor working for Peninsula Regional Medical Center will close all but one westbound lane of Carroll Street for several days to install a large storm drain manhole and associated piping for the Peninsula Regional Medical Center’s loading dock expansion project. The work will require the closing of the sidewalk, all eastbound lanes, and one westbound travel lane of Carroll Street adjacent to the hospital.  This work is anticipated to start on Friday, Jan. 9. Working hours for the project will be from 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13.  The work is anticipated to be performed 24 hours each day until complete. Only one (1) westbound lane will remain open during this period.  Detours will be in place for vehicular traffic, and flaggers will be on-site to assist motorists. The use of alternate routes during this period is recommended.  Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding while this work is being performed. Should you have any questions or need clarification regarding this project, please contact Peter A. Boyer, Project Manager for A-Del Construction Co., Inc. at 1-302-453-8286 or Jason Miller with Salisbury Public Works at 443-235-0796.

Wicomico Classes Featured on 47 ABC (WMDT) Morning Pledge of Allegiance Segments

47 ABC (WMDT) is featuring a different class or group each morning to help its viewers start of the day with the Pledge of Allegiance. 47 ABC has visited classrooms in Wicomico County around Delmarva to tape students reciting the Pledge. On Jan. 14, Mrs. White’s 4^th grade class at Pinehurst Elementary will recite the Pledge. On Jan. 28, Mrs. Hudson’s 3^rd grade class at Delmar Elementary will do the Pledge. Tune in between 6:45-7 a.m. every weekday to see a class do the Pledge, or visit the 47 ABC website to watch ones that have recently aired. Videos of classes giving the pledge will be posted at www.47abc.com (look for Pledge under “All Sections”) for about a week.

Students, Adults Invited to Enter Artwork in AI&G’s “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Exhibit

The Art Institute and Gallery of Salisbury (AI&G) will present “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” a baseball-themed regional art exhibition, in April. Youth and adult entries are welcome. Works must be submitted 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 11; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, April 13; and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 14. There will be an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 17 (3^rd Friday in Downtown Salisbury), and the exhibit will continue through May 8. All media will be accepted. Artwork must be baseball themed. A juried exhibition for artists 18 years and older will have cash prizes. The youth exhibition will have selected prizes in the following categories: Little League (grades 3-5); Pony League (grades 6-8); and Big League (grades 9-12). The juried exhibition prize winners and selected works of the youth exhibition participants will be on display at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Sunday, April 26. Details and application forms will be available in January. Please visit www.aiandg.org or call 410-546-4748.

Nominate a Teacher to Be a 47 ABC/WMDT Teacher Who Makes A Difference

Local TV station 47 ABC (WMDT) supports teachers throughout the school year by giving Teacher Who Makes a Difference recognition, sponsored by Accurate Optical. WMDT receives nominations and surprises recipients in their classrooms. Submissions may come from students, parents, colleagues or anyone in the community. Nominate a deserving teacher today! http://www.wmdt.com/story/13589881/teacher-who-makes-a-difference

Wicomico NAACP Hosts County Executive, Wicomico County Council Jan. 22

The Wicomico County NAACP will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Chipman Cultural Center, 325 Broad St., Salisbury. County Executive Bob Culver and members of the Wicomico County Council have been invited to share their vision and and priorities. This meeting is open to the public. 410-543-4187