Posts Tagged ‘Salisbury Mayor Jake Day’
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day Resigns – Appointed MD Secretary of Housing & Community Development
Tuesday morning Salisbury Mayor was appointed by Maryland Governor-elect Wes Moore as the state’s new Secretary of Housing and Community Development. Day says that the Governor-elect asked and he said yes. At 6pm, Day spoke to Salisbury residents from City Hall to announce his resignation and the new job he would be moving to in…
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“Idol” Finalist Jay Copeland To Perform At Homecoming Celebration
A Salisbury University graduate who had a thrilling run on “American Idol” will return to the Crossroads of Delmarva for a free performance, accompanied by food trucks and other activities.Jay Copeland will take the stage outdoors Friday June 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the intersection of Times Square and South Division Street. Copeland’s run on…
Read MoreOff To The Races: Salisbury Schedules Inaugural River Race Day
Races on the river come to Salisbury for the first time.The Inaugural River Races for kayakers and paddleboarders will take place on the Wicomico River June 18th. “We are thrilled to bring the first-annual River Races to Downtown Salisbury,” Salisbury Mayor Mayor Jake Day said. “It’s not every day that you get to have kayaks…
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 More8,100 Housing Units Coming Through Salisbury’s “Here is Home” Program
New Community Center Opens In Salisbury
Salisbury has a new community center. The Newton Community Center offers programs for children and adults, starting this summer with children’s arts and crafts, creative writing, poetry, music, movies and more. After-school programs and homework assistance will also be available when school resumes. Additionally, Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury University, Wicomico Public Libraries are collaborating with…
Read MoreOfficial: National Folk Festival Returns To Salisbury
The National Folk Festival has confirmed that it will return to downtown Salisbury in September. The festival was postponed last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions. The 80th National Folk Festival also marks the third year of its residency in Salisbury. Entertainment will be offered at three outdoor stages, and there will be…
Read MoreSalisbury Mayor Jake Day Promoted In US Army While Deployed
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, currently deployed with the U.S. Army in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, has been promoted to the rank of Major. The ceremony took place on a C-130 Hercules near Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Day is serving as Deputy Director of Information Operations and Special Technical Operations Chief for Combined Joint Task Force…
Read MoreSalisbury Mayor meets with businesses affected by coronavirus
Salisbury Mayor Jake Day is holding a roundtable discussion with businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Greater Salisbury Committee, the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce, and Salisbury-Wicomico Economic Development are hosting a special Business Roundtable Tuesday with Mayor Jake Day as the featured guest. Mayor Day appeared LIVE on WGMD Tuesday morning where he…
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