(July 13, 2017)
Sidewalks repairs
Maryland State Highway officials began work Monday to improve the sidewalks on South Main Street, from Tripoli Street to the cemetery, according to Town Administrator Laura Allen.
She said most of the work would address ADA accessibility issues.
“The quality of the sidewalk, especially on the left-hand side, is particularly bad,” Allen said. “[State Highway] are mindful of that and have indicated to us their commitment to make those sidewalks compliant.”
The improvements will cost the town nothing. Allen said work would probably last about 60 days and would not require significant road closures.
Decatur collaboration
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells is working with students from Stephen Decatur High School on a summer art project.
The students will help paint picnic tables used for the Third Thursday concert series in exchange for service learning hours.
Stephen Decatur High School teacher Mary Berquist attended a Historic District Commission meeting last month to talk about a possible partnership with the town. When the idea of painting downtown utility boxes fell through, an alternative project was found.
Members of the Historic District Commission said last week they were fully supportive of the town working with Decatur students.
William Street update
A notice to proceed with culvert work on William Street was issued last week to contractor Goody Hill Groundwork, Allen said. The culvert will be enlarged as part of a multiphase project to improve town stormwater systems.
The work is largely funded by a series of grants.
Baker Street update
Allen said the town recently received a concept outline from Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. for road repairs on Baker Street. The town will review the plan, then work with firm to develop a request for proposals. A contract will be selected and work should start after Labor Day.
The town budgeted $120,000 for the repairs.
Maryland State Highway officials began work Monday to improve the sidewalks on South Main Street, from Tripoli Street to the cemetery, according to Town Administrator Laura Allen.
She said most of the work would address ADA accessibility issues.
“The quality of the sidewalk, especially on the left-hand side, is particularly bad,” Allen said. “[State Highway] are mindful of that and have indicated to us their commitment to make those sidewalks compliant.”
The improvements will cost the town nothing. Allen said work would probably last about 60 days and would not require significant road closures.
Decatur collaboration
Economic and Community Development Director Ivy Wells is working with students from Stephen Decatur High School on a summer art project.
The students will help paint picnic tables used for the Third Thursday concert series in exchange for service learning hours.
Stephen Decatur High School teacher Mary Berquist attended a Historic District Commission meeting last month to talk about a possible partnership with the town. When the idea of painting downtown utility boxes fell through, an alternative project was found.
Members of the Historic District Commission said last week they were fully supportive of the town working with Decatur students.
William Street update
A notice to proceed with culvert work on William Street was issued last week to contractor Goody Hill Groundwork, Allen said. The culvert will be enlarged as part of a multiphase project to improve town stormwater systems.
The work is largely funded by a series of grants.
Baker Street update
Allen said the town recently received a concept outline from Davis, Bowen & Friedel Inc. for road repairs on Baker Street. The town will review the plan, then work with firm to develop a request for proposals. A contract will be selected and work should start after Labor Day.
The town budgeted $120,000 for the repairs.