Maryland Secretary of Housing and Community Development Jake Day returned to his hometown of Salisbury on Tuesday to celebrate state funding for a number of major projects in Wicomico County.
Day served as mayor of Salisbury from November 2015 to January 2023 before resigning to join the cabinet of Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
The major projects funded by the department were highlighted during Day’s tour of Salisbury, which was attended by leaders including Mayor Randy Taylor, City Council President D’Shawn Doughty, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano and Wicomico County Council President John Cannon.
Here are the awards celebrated during Day’s visit.
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TidalHealth Church Street Clinic
DHCD provided $1 million in Seed Community Development Anchor Institution funding to support the transformation of the former Hotel Ester site into a multi-purpose care center for underserved communities.
Broadband in Wicomico County
Wicomico County and Simple Fiber: DHCD is providing Wicomico County with $1.6 million from the Office of State Broadband’s Home Stretch program to improve broadband service in the region.
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SBY Market Center (Lot 30)
DHCD has supported the mixed-use residential multifamily project with more than $18 million.
Salisbury City Centre (Plot 1)
DHCD has provided $500,000 in Community Legacy funds to the Salisbury Town Center project.
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Grants for small businesses in Salisbury
DHCD provided $525,000 in funding to Salisbury small businesses through several departmental grants, including Project Restore 2.0, Business Boost and Main Street Improvement.
