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May proclaimed Building Safety Month Posted City of Foley Community Development Director Miriam Boone and Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich. Photo by Jessica Vaughn
By Jessica Vaughn
FOLEY - Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich proclaimed May as Building Safety Month. Not only does the month encourage safe building practices, it also recognizes those who work in building and safety positions, fire prevention officials, architects, engineers, local code officials, builders and construction workers.
“Our city is committed to recognizing our growth and strength depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings, and infrastructure that serves our citizens both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster,” Hellmich said. “Our confidence in the structural integrity of these buildings that make u
FOLEY - During the May council meeting, Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich proclaimed Saturday, May 15, as Lemonade Day Coastal Alabama. The event began in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach via the Coastal …
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Foley applies for grant for intersection improvement project Posted
By Jessica Vaughn
FOLEY - The City of Foley has applied for a grant through the House Committee on Appropriations. The committee recently was accepting community funding project requests. Foley’s request is for intersection improvements at Foley Beach Express and Miflin. The city has asked for one million dollars to go towards the project.
“We looked at a lot of different projects and a lot of thought went into this,” said Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich. “We’re competing with all the other cities in Baldwin and Mobile Counties.”
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ALDOT prepares synchronization project along Highway 59 in Foley
Plans in place to synchronize entire 59 corridor Posted
By Jessica Vaughn
FOLEY - The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is preparing to begin a synchronization project on Foley traffic lights along Highway 59. The work will be part of ALDOT’s RTOP (Regional Traffic Operations Program.) After the new technology is installed, motorists can expect to find more traffic signals synchronized to be green simultaneously, allowing for improved traffic flow. These improvements will contribute to reduced wrecks, quicker evacuations during emergency situations, more consistency, less fuel used and less pollution.