We are excited to kick off our new fiscal year on July 1, 2024! On June 4, the Town Council approved a $166.9 million consolidated budget for fiscal year 2025, marking our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. The fiscal year, representing our new budget year, will run through June 30, 2025. We are eager to see the positive impact of these investments in our community.
Meet Derrick Coaxum, Director of Facilities Management
As our new Director of Facilities Management, Derrick will oversee and manage Town properties, facilities, parks, beaches, public services, and more. Derrick comes to us with over 25 years of experience, including an extensive tenure with the Town of Hilton Head Island, where he began working as a Facilities Technician in 1999 and rose to Assistant Facilities Manager 10 years later. We are excited to have Derrick back on our team.
The Town of Hilton Head Island Administrative Offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in honor of Independence Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, July 5.
The Beaufort County Convenience Center at 26 Summit Drive will also be closed on Thursday, July 4, and will return to its regular schedule on Friday, July 5. Throughout the holiday, Town emergency services will remain fully operational.
On behalf of our Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and Town staff, we wish everyone a safe and happy 4th of July!
Salute From The Shore on July 4th
Join Salute From The Shore on July 4th. Beginning at 1 p.m., you can watch military planes like F-16s and a C-17 fly down the coastline. Check out locations below where you can see this spectacular salute on Independence Day.
Heading to Coligny Beach this weekend? Here's where you can park
We encourage Coligny Beach visitors to use the parking lot at the USCB Campus on Sand Shark Drive (off Pope Avenue) during weekends and holidays. Take advantage of the FREE beach shuttle provided by Palmetto Breeze. It runs every 15 minutes to transport you, your family, and your belongings to Coligny Beach.
Town Staff (L to R): Lexi Buckalew & Robin Swift
Party in the Park + Maker’s Fair
Enjoy our beautiful Lowcountry Celebration Park with the Party in the Park and Maker's Fair. Town Staff will be there each week promoting Town initiatives and hosting fun activities. This weekly event features live music, bounce houses, and unique handmade art pieces. Stop by our table to say hello!
Location: Lowcountry Celebration Park, 97 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island's annual Juneteenth celebration attracted attendees to commemorate "Where Freedom Began" with music, dancing, and local cuisine. Check out the event gallery below to view photos from the celebration.
Thursday, July 4 Town Hall closed in observance of the 4th of July
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.
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.
