Foley making crosswalks safer near schools, downtown on U.S. 98
Crossing U.S. 98 in downtown Foley will soon be safer for school children and other pedestrians as the city moves forward with improvements at several key intersections. The Foley City Council approved funding for pedestrian safety upgrades at Cedar Street, Oak Street, Pine Street, Chicago Street and the Perry Wilbourne Antique Rose Trail crossing. The project will improve crossings used daily by students traveling to and from Foley Elementary School, Foley Middle School and Florence B. Mathis Elementary School. The improvements will include flashing pedestrian beacons at several intersections to alert motorists when [...]
New Foley library opens Aug. 4 with expanded services, activities
When Foley's Public Library reopens in a new building Tuesday, Aug. 4, the new center will not just have twice the space of its former home, but will offer more services and activities in its expanded facility. The new library will be about 40,000 square feet in size. The expanded center includes a sensory room, separate children's and teens’ activity areas. The facility will feature a special area for young readers, the Children's Story Grove. The new library building will include a sensory room, separate children's and teens’ activity areas, a STEAM-STEM lab, [...]
Tropical Storm Bertha expected to begin affecting Foley today
Foley is under a tropical storm warning as the effects of Tropical Storm Bertha are expected to begin affecting the region Tuesday. The City of Foley is monitoring Tropical Storm Bertha as the system moves across the northern Gulf of Mexico. A tropical storm warning means that winds of at least 39 miles per hour are expected within 36 hours. The winds may be accompanied by storm surge, coastal flooding and river flooding. At 7 a.m. Monday, July 21, the storm was about 175 miles southeast of Mobile. At 10 a.m., the storm [...]
Foley Lowers Speed Limit on Irwin Street to Improve Access for Low-Speed Vehicles
The City of Foley has reduced the speed limit on Irwin Street to make the roadway accessible to state-approved low-speed vehicles while improving connections to nearby areas. The Foley City Council gave final approval to an ordinance lowering the speed limit on Irwin Street from 40 mph to 35 mph. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the change allows low-speed vehicles to legally travel the roadway under Alabama law. "That will make that street consistent with the requirements for these vehicles," Hellmich said. "Any low-speed motor vehicle that's approved by the state will be able [...]
Foley City Council agenda set for July 20 meeting
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, July 20. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: A public hearing to declare weeds and the accumulation of junk to be a public nuisance and ordering its abatement on West Fig Avenue. A public hearing to declare weeds, trash and stagnant water to be a public nuisance and ordering its abatement on West Palm Avenue. The presentation of Foley Revitalization and Beautification Awards. Monthly [...]
Foley Hurricane Preparedness Expo July 14
The city of Foley will host its first Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Tuesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. The free community event will bring together local businesses, emergency response agencies and city departments to help residents prepare before, during and after a storm. Whether attendees are new to the Gulf Coast or longtime residents, the expo will offer practical information and preparedness resources to help them develop or update their emergency plans. "Preparedness is one of the most effective tools we [...]
Foley completing Highway 59 sidewalk extension
Construction is underway on the final segment of a nearly four-mile sidewalk network along Alabama 59, marking another milestone in the City of Foley's long-term commitment to improving connectivity, pedestrian safety and quality of life. The project will complete the remaining 1.25-mile gap between Azalea Avenue and Pride Drive near Foley High School. Once finished, residents and visitors will have access to a continuous sidewalk stretching from Miflin Road (Baldwin County 20), south of Tanger Outlets, to Peachtree Avenue in north Foley. The project represents years of planning, design work and coordination by [...]
Access road to be temporarily closed
Beginning immediately, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway located between Tom Thumb and Whataburger will be temporarily closed. The closure is necessary due to deteriorating pavement conditions. While the roadway is privately owned, the City has received multiple reports regarding the pavement's condition and has taken steps to notify the property owner. As part of those efforts, the City has also begun the appropriate escalation process. To help reduce the potential for damage to vehicles, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway will remain closed until repairs are completed by [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, July 6. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: A public hearing to rezone property owned by Harold Motter from residential single family, R-1A, to local business, B-3. A public hearing to rezone property owned by Vulcan Inc. from light industrial, M1, to local business, B-3. A public hearing to amend the Foley Zoning Ordinance. A public hearing to declare the accumulation of junk, trash and [...]
Foley continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Foley continues to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of events around the city. The Graham Creek Nature Preserve is presenting Foley's Flags of Freedom celebration. The event is a self-guided tour of American flags placed across the preserve. The preserve includes more than 600 acres of natural landscape with extensive walking trails, boardwalks and other features. As the July 4 holiday approaches, Foley has more than 250 additional flags flying on the streets of the city. Banners also adorn many city buildings and other facilities, including the pedestrian bridge over Alabama [...]