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Town News This Week - February 15, 2024 |
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 We Got Gold Again !
Ride your bikes proudly our friends. Once again, we've earned Gold-level designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community committed to making bicycling safer, better and accessible to all. Thanks to the League of American Bicyclists for bestowing this prestigious award on our Town.
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 New Pathway Brings Safer Connectivity
Right on the heels of our Bike Friendly Community Gold-level award, we're adding a new pathway at Islanders Beach Park. It will provide a safer connection for pedestrians and bicyclists, from Folly Field Road to the beach park.
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 Main Street: Have You Noticed a Difference Already?
By the end of this month, Island residents traveling on Main Street will have a smoother ride thanks to repairs the Town of Hilton Head Island is making along this busy thoroughfare and adjoining side streets.
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Living on a dirt road can be a bumpy experience, but the Town is here to change that! If you're eager to see your dirt road transformed into a smooth, paved surface, now's your chance to learn more about our program. Reach out to our dedicated Project Manager, Karla Vincent, at 843-341-4779, to determine if your road meets the requirements for paving. |
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On Saturday, February 11th, members of the Town staff took part in the Historic Cemetery Cleanup Project, organized by the Hilton Head Island MLK Committee for Justice. Thank you to this organization and dedicated volunteers for rolling up your sleeves to clean up Jenkins Island and Spanish Wells cemeteries, ensuring these significant sites remain well-maintained for generations to come.
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Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue Fire Chief Chris Blankenship and members of Fire Rescue had the privilege of honoring several Island Recreation Center staff members for their remarkable actions on January 12, 2024. Heather Bruner, amidst a bustling swimming lesson, noticed a swimmer in distress at the bottom of the pool. Without hesitation, she sprang into action, swiftly bringing the individual to safety at the pool's edge. David Lowman then assisted by pulling the swimmer out, assessing their condition, and placing them in the recovery position, while Jackson Simmons promptly dialed 911 for help. Heather, David, and Jackson's rapid thinking and decisive actions led to a positive outcome of this incident, and we thank them tremendously.
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Congratulations to Hilton Head Islander and local radio host, Monty Jett. He has the honor of leading Hilton Head Island's 39th St. Patrick's Day Parade as the grand marshal, marking his dedication to our community since 1988 when he started JOY 108 FM. Be sure to save the date for this year's exciting parade at 2 p.m. on March 17, and come see Monty!
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Upcoming Meetings
Tuesday, February 20 at 3 p.m.
Hilton Head Island Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, February 21 at 10 a.m.
Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods CDC Meeting
Wednesday, February 21 at 2 p.m.
Planning Commission
Monday, March 4 at 1 p.m.
Gullah Geechee Land & Cultural Preservation Task Force Meeting
Tuesday, March 5 at 3 p.m.
Hilton Head Island Town Council Meeting
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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Now Hiring
Are you in the market for a new job that is meaningful and offers challenging work? Are you looking to work for a Town with exciting opportunities to make our home – our community – better? Check out these positions with the Town of Hilton Head Island.
Assistant Town Manager
Finance Director
Senior Project Manager
Visit hiltonheadislandsc.gov to learn about all the available positions and Town benefits.
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Upcoming Arts & Cultural Events
Visit CultureHHI.org to learn about the many arts and cultural activities happening around Town this month, including the annual Gullah Celebration that celebrates 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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