The city of Taylorville is preparing for construction projects expected to take up much of the year.  They include the work to be done on West Main Cross as well as within the city square.  In addition, there is an opening in the city council, and eligible residents will have the opportunity to put their name forward for consideration. 

Taylorville Mayor Bruce Barry is keeping an eye on the construction plans.  He expects the work to take about a year to complete. 

The mayor adds that this year’s work is just part of a larger effort to improve the city’s aesthetics ahead of its bicentennial.

In city council news, Alderman Chris Skultety’s seat will open up as he announced his resignation last month.  He represented the second ward, which is in the northwest part of the city.  The council is looking for residents in that ward who are interested in serving on the board.

The replacement would serve until May of next year. 

More information on the City of Taylorville is available at www.taylorville.net.

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