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Town News This Week - February 1, 2024 |
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Introducing Town News
We're excited to share our new bi-weekly newsletter, "Town News." Unlike the former quarterly "Our Town" we published in a local newspaper, Town News will be delivered electronically. Our aim is to bring you updates on all we're doing to enhance our community. Stay tuned for regular reports and features on Town projects, intriguing individuals, and Island locales. Your feedback is important as we enhance our communication with you. Send us your comments about "Town News" and topics you'd like to read about to communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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 Finding Home: One Year Later
Home is irreplaceable. Our dedication to the Finding Home initiative, highlighted by the Northpoint project in collaboration with One Street Residential, aims to create quality living spaces and a workforce housing neighborhood. Our one-year progress report reflects our efforts to advance this initiative.
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 Main Street: Preparing for Hometown Charm
Every American hometown boasts a Main Street, and Hilton Head Island's, now owned by the Town, is set to radiate charm. The Town has taken over ownership from the Main Street Commercial Property Owners' Association and has initiated repairs along this bustling roadway and adjacent side streets.
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Small businesses and enterprises owned by women and minorities, known as "disadvantaged businesses," help enhance the community's economic prosperity and overall well-being. That's why we're committed to leveling the playing field. We've taken deliberate steps to ensure they have the opportunity to participate in the Town's procurement process for goods and services. Our dedicated program is designed to encourage their full and active involvement. |
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To commemorate February as Black History Month, we are thrilled to showcase the rich stories of individuals and locations that resonate with the historical tapestry of our island—both past and present. Follow our Facebook page for special highlights celebrating African American contributions, including features on Fort Howell, Joe Pope Cemetery, the Squire Pope Tabby, and the renowned Hilton Head Island Blue Jays baseball team. |
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Share your thoughts in the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods CDC Survey. Your input matters! The Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation wants to hear from you. Take a few minutes to participate in our quick survey and help influence the CDC's strategic action plan for 2024-2026. |
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The Town of Hilton Head Island, in partnership with CivicPlus, has introduced an advanced agenda and meeting management solution to enhance functionality, efficiency, and transparency in Town public meetings.
As part of this transition, a new integrated notification system for posting meeting agendas has been implemented. As of January 1, 2024, we have moved away from the agenda e-subscription service previously used to notify the public about meetings and their related agendas. To ensure that you continue receiving notifications for meeting agendas, we encourage you to sign up on our website today at hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
We're excited about the improvements we are making to streamline our meeting management process and the additional features the new solution offers. If you have any questions,contact Kimberly Gammon, Town Clerk, at KimberlyG@hiltonheadislandsc.gov or 843-341-4701.
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The business license renewal period has begun. All business licenses must be renewed by April 30, 2024.
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Hilton Head Island native Harold "TJ" Jett brings a wealth of experience in environmental program management to his role as the Town's new Chief Environmental Officer. |
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Quincy White, a forward-thinking leader known for impactful housing initiatives on the Virginia Peninsula, is the new Chief Housing Officer for the Town. |
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Upcoming Meetings
February 5 - Gullah Geechee Land & Cultural Preservation / 1 PM
February 8 - Public Planning Committee / 10 AM
February 12 - Community Service & Public Safety Committee / 10 AM
February 13 - Finance & Administration Committee / 10 AM
February 14 - William Hilton Parkway Gateway Corridor Independent Review Advisory Committee / 1 PM
February 15 - Housing Action Committee / 10 AM
All meetings are held at the Hilton Head Island Town Hall, unless otherwise noted. Please visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov for more info on these and other meetings.
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Upcoming Arts & Cultural Events
Visit CultureHHI.org to learn about arts and cultural activities happening around Town this month, including the annual Gullah Celebration that highlights Hilton Head Island's treasured Gullah Geechee history and the annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival that celebrates the region's fresh seafood and provides meaningful support for local causes.
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