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From the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: “The area north of CR 311 at Camp Run Parkway is targeted for a new town center that would allow multiple uses, improve connectivity, define the community’s character, and create a destination within Sellersburg. The town is planning an extension of Camp Run Parkway that would connect CR 311 to IN 60 at Poindexter Lane…”

“The town center has the opportunity to define the character and create a distinct image for Sellersburg. Design standards should be used to direct development in terms of building materials, building orientation, setbacks, height, lighting, signage, landscaping, parking, and pedestrian amenities.”

In early 2022, through the Redevelopment Commission, the Town broke ground on the Camp Run/American Way project. A $4.5M road project to connect SR60 and CO 311 through the Town Center District. Together with INDOT funding the $2.5M intersection improvement on SR60, this area will be the focus for attracting new business and entertainment for the residents of Sellersburg and surrounding communities.

Below is a news story from 9/2/2022 featured on WRDB News.

SELLERSBURG, Ind. (WDRB) — Officials in Sellersburg hope a massive project under construction that will connect Highway 60 to Highway 311 helps the town realize its vision of attracting people to visit, work, play and live. 

Camp Run Parkway, right off of Highway 60, has been called the “road to nowhere.” But now, it’s on its way to becoming a road to better places. 

American Way, which is the name of the new road that will connect Highway 60 and Highway 311, features the newly paved road, sidewalks and a large roundabout at the turn. It’s a $4.5 million project that’s funded by a private donor.

While the road appears close to being finished, it won’t completely open until the Indiana Department of Transportation installs a $2.4 million stoplight at the entrance of American Way at Highway 60.

“A lot of people are going to try to think that this is going to be a cut through,” Sellersburg Town Council President Brad Amos said. “It’s not necessarily our desire. Our desires are for people who want to come in here and shop and work and enjoy their family times.”

Due to Sellersburg’s lack of a main street area, the town created American Way with intentions of it becoming a town center district.

“This will be the area we expect people to come to if they want to walk with their kids, if they want to bicycle through here, if they want to come in and visit boutiques or small businesses along the way,” Councilman Terry Langford said.

Visions for the area include boutiques, shops, restaurants and other small businesses.

“We don’t want a bulging business industrial back in here,” Langford said. “We want to keep it down. We want a Main Street USA-type feel.”

Town officials expect the road to open sometime next spring, and they believe businesses will follow soon after. 

The project is keeping up with its town’s growth.

“I think, at the end of the day, everybody will see the exciting things we have in mind,” Amos said.

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Bean Road will be closed as part of the $20M Sellersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvement Project.

The closure is expected to run from August 29th through September 9th. Please use the Progress Way connection as an alternate detour route.

The Town of Sellersburg will be conducting storm water pipe repairs under Poindexter Ln. and Mayfair Dr. on August 17th & 18th.

These repairs require road cuts and excavation work that will require temporary road closures beginning Wednesday morning of August 17th lasting through early evening of Thursday August 18th.

Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience while we work to do these repairs.

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Users of Poindexter Ln. west of Windsor Dr. will have to detour to County Line Rd. from Hwy 311 (Charlestown Rd.) or West St. Joe Rd.

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Mayfair Dr. will be closed at the creek crossing between Windsor Dr. and Newberry Rd.

Poindexter Ln. will be closed just west of Windsor Dr.

Residents of Mayfair Dr. west of the closure will need access Poindexter Ln. from Windsor Dr.

While the official final day for normal swimming is 7/31/22, there will be a BONUS Saturday August 6th from 2-6pm. We would like to stay open long into the season, we do not have enough available life guards to cover an extended season past schools going back into session. The Annual Pooch Plunge is scheduled for August 14th from 2-4pm.

As previously announced, the Town was to begin an improvement project at Mosley Park with help from the Federal Land and Water Conservation (FLWC) Grant. Originally planned to begin by the end of August; the project included ADA improvements, the addition of a splash pad play area, a new basketball court, a playground, and parking improvements. Unfortunately, the lowest bid for the project came in $400,000 over budget due to costs being driven up by material/labor shortages and unprecedented inflation from the time of the grant approval to the time of bidding.

The Parks Board and Town Council are currently working to review the bid tabulations to re-scope and re-bid to move this project forward. All of this is being done while staying within the requirements of the FLWC Grant and what is available within the Parks Board’s budget. Once a decision is made, there will be an update to this post as it relates to the Mosley Park improvements.

Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding as we work to improve this community asset and continue to reinvest into our Town!

Join us at the Sellersburg Pool at Mosley Park on Tuesday and Thursday nights through the pool season from 7-7:45pm for Water Aerobics.

For more information, please visit Sellersburg Parks | Facebook

Paving crews will begin working through some Town streets the next few weeks, milling and paving.

Milling is scheduled to begin May16th with paving scheduled to begin soon after.

• Popp Avenue from US-31 to Utica Street
• Broadway from US-31 to Utica Street
• S. Fern from US-31 to Utica Street
• Dold Avenue from Fern to Broadway

Please watch out for NO PARKING signs along the paving routes. Signs are marked with approximate dates for work to happen. During these times, residents are asked not to park on the street to allow crews to swiftly work through your area. If you need somewhere to park temporarily, please use the parking Town Public Park Lot located at the corner of New Albany and Utica Street during the time crews are working.

In the event a vehicle is not moved, every effort will be made to contact the owner by the contactor and the Town of Sellersburg. If vehicles are not relocated and we are not able to get in contact with the owner, there will be no choice but to tow vehicles out of the roadway so crews so paving work can continue.

Thank you in advance for your assistance and patience during these improvement projects!

April 18^th – 22^nd from Sellersburg Water Plant (located on Holmans Ln in Jeffersonville) north through the Town of Sellersburg and surrounding areas.

April 25^th – 29^th from Sellersburg Water Plant (located on Holmans Ln in Jeffersonville) south through the Jeffersonville service area.

Twice a year, Sellersburg Water flushes the pipes in its water distribution system. This is an essential part of our system maintenance program, which helps us to continue to provide you with high-quality water service. Although a regular part of our water distribution system, we do receive questions from time to time about why we flush. Because hydrant flushing is an important benefit, we’d like to tell you about it.

WHY FLUSHING IS IMPORTANT

Flushing our system helps to clean out any build up of mineral deposits and sediment inside the pipes. These deposits can occur when there is a reduced water demand. We also flush our hydrants to confirm they are operational and to check fire flows in our system.

HOW WE FLUSH OUR PIPELINES

Flushing involves simultaneously opening fire hydrants in a specific area to create increased water flows. When our crews are on your street or nearby, this process usually takes about one hour.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When crews are in your area, you may notice a drop in water pressure or discolored water. Discolored water may occur, because the sediment in water mains get stirred up when the fire hydrants are used and when the flow of water in mains is changed. This is normal. If this happens, it is not harmful. Simply let your water run until it is clear.

WHAT TO DO TO PREPARE FOR FLUSHING

• Draw water for cooking ahead of time.
• Store a large bottle of water in the refrigerator for drinking.
• Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher.

ADDITIONAL CUSTOMER TIPS

• Avoid running your tap water and using the washing machine or dishwasher while crews are flushing in your area.
• If discolored water occurs, simply run the cold water for a few minutes until it clear. This will allow the sediment to work its way through your pipes.
• Check for discolored water before using the washing machine or dishwasher. Wait until the water runs clear at the tap before doing laundry or running the dishwasher. NOTE: If your laundry becomes stained, DO NOT PUT YOUR LAUNDRY IN THE DRYER. Rewash clothes immediately using detergent and add a rust remover. Most rust removers can also be used on stained fixtures.

In some cases, slight discoloration might linger for a few hours. This discoloration only affects the appearance of the water and does not affect water quality. No health hazards are associated with discolored water from hydrant flushing. If water pressure or water volume seems low after flushing has been completed, check your faucet screens for trapped particles.

The Town of Sellersburg is searching for qualified individuals. To review the Job Descriptions for the current openings, please click the link below:

To apply, please complete then drop off the application found within the link below to Town Hall prior to 4/8/2022:

Yard Waste Collection

Yard Waste is collected on recycling days between March and December.
Please be aware of the weight of containers because they are manually handled by the collection crew.

Vegetative material can either be placed in two (2) 32-gallon cans, clearly marked YARD WASTE on the side of the cans or three (3) biodegradable paper yard waste bags. There is a Two (2) can or Three (3) bag limit per pick-up. Yard Waste is vegetative materials only.

DO NOT PLACE DIRT, ROCK, CONCRETE, ANIMAL WASTE, TRASH, PLASTIC, OR ANY OTHER NON-VEGETATIVE MATERIALS in yard waste containers. Any of these materials will result in non-collection.

Limbs should be bundled in 4-5 ft. lengths tied securely with baling string or cord. There is a limit of Two (2) bundles per pickup up to 15 larger limbs, with a diameter no larger than 3 inches. These may be placed at the curb with the cut end toward the street.
For large amounts of yard waste, may dispose of it at Earth First on Hwy 403. For more information, please call them directly at (812)248-0712.

In the fall, the Town provides leaf pickup on a weekly basis, beginning around mid- October, leaves must be placed in paper bags and placed at the curb. There is no limit to this service, but we encourage mulching or composting leaves, if at all possible. Please note, open burning in the Town of Sellersburg is NOT permitted.
This service terminates on December 1st

Town of Sellersburg offices will be closed Monday February 21, 2022 for observation of President’s Day.

Town of Sellersburg Trash Collection Schedule: Monday’s Trash as normal.

Have a safe and happy weekend!