During a recent city council meeting, resident Joe Schiaffino voiced his concerns regarding the deteriorating condition of sidewalks in the Pinehurst neighborhood, highlighting significant safety issues that have persisted for years. Schiaffino, who relocated to Salisbury from Pennsylvania, expressed his eagerness to engage with the community but noted a lack of response to his previous communications regarding these quality of life concerns.

In his address, Schiaffino detailed his personal experiences, emphasizing that as someone with low vision who relies on walking for transportation, the hazardous state of the sidewalks has led to multiple trips and falls. He described uneven surfaces with level differences of one to two inches and areas where concrete is cracking, which he believes pose a serious risk to pedestrians.

Despite raising these issues in an email to the city council back in 2020, Schiaffino reported that he has not received any feedback or seen any improvements in the infrastructure over the past five years. His appeal underscores the urgent need for city officials to address public safety and enhance the walkability of the community for all residents.