To gauge public sentiment on whether to implement an elected school board, the Wicomico County Council will hold four public hearings.

County residents are encouraged to attend a convenient hearing, listen to the various options and offer their opinions.

County Council members and appropriate council staff members will be in attendance.

The locations for the dates selected by the Council for holding public hearings:

• Thursday, Sept. 10 -- Midway Room, Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.
• Tuesday, Sept. 22 --        Delmar Elementary School, Foskey Lane, Delmar.
• Tuesday, Sept. 29 -- First Baptist Church, 529 Booth St., Salisbury.
• Wednesday, Oct. 15 -- Pittsville Fire Hall, 7442 Gumboro Rd, Pittsville.

All of the public hearings will begin at 6 p.m.