Officials in Taylorville are preparing for a number of projects in the near and more distant future.  From renovating the town square to completing the road work around the Taylorville Food Center, planners and construction workers will be busy.  City leadership is touting the long-term investment in these efforts towards the local economy and also the draw to Taylorville for visitors and even potentially future residents. 

Mayor Bruce Barry has his eyes on all of this, especially the work on the Taylorville square.  He expects the work will make this part of the city more attractive.

Construction around the Taylorville Food Center is in progress right now.  Mayor Barry acknowledges it has caused frustration with some locals.  However, he stresses they are working towards reopening the streets as soon as possible. 

There are other construction projects happening in the fall, as well.  They include work on West Main Street along with roads near the hospitals.  

Mayor Barry had the opportunity to visit the new spaces at Taylorville High School.  He is happy with the work there but says they must follow through with next steps. 

Find out more about the City of Taylorville by visiting www.taylorville.net.

Bruce Barry appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.