The City of Salisbury has observed a fish kill at City Park Lake, which refers to the sudden, unexpected death of a large number of fish. City staff and the contracted management team are actively investigating the cause of this incident.

As a precaution, fishing in the lake is not permitted until further notice. Additionally, any fish caught in the past several days should be discarded and not consumed, as a safety measure.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

As part of the adopted Fiscal Year 2025–2026 budget, the City of Salisbury will update several fee schedules beginning October 1, 2025.

Salisbury will celebrate local community agencies, neighborhoods and law enforcement partnerships at a combined Back-to-School Community Resource Fair and National Night Out event, Tuesday, Aug. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. at Bell Tower Green. Food will be served.

The City of Salisbury invites residents to apply for the 2025 Citizens Academy, a free, ten-week program designed to offer a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works. This year’s Academy will be held every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., beginning September 4 and concluding with a graduation ceremony on October 30.