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Town News This Week - August 2, 2024 |
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On Tuesday, June 18, the Hilton Head Island Town Council voted to approve a Workforce Housing Development Agreement for an 11-acre tract of Town-owned land at Northpoint Circle. This decision followed a comprehensive analysis and legal review by the Town Council, Town Manager, Town staff, and the Town’s Northpoint Public-Private Partnership Housing Advisory Committee. This marks a critical step toward creating a sustainable workforce housing neighborhood on Hilton Head Island.
The Northpoint project reflects a public-private partnership in which the Town provides a 65-year ground lease, funds to support eligible project costs with contributions secured from the American Rescue Plan Fund, affordability covenants to maintain a workforce neighborhood in perpetuity, zoning entitlements, long-term programming support, and project vision. The Town’s development partner, OneStreet Residential, is responsible for design, permitting, financing, project management, construction, lease-up, property management, and long-term resident programming.
Over the coming months, OneStreet Residential will collaborate closely with Town leadership to finalize the next steps in the planning process, with construction targeted to commence in the fall of 2025. Construction is anticipated to last 18 months, with the first units being available to rent in late 2026.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions about Northpoint.
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The Breeze Trolley, Hilton Head Island's complimentary seasonal service, is taking steps to improve safety at its stops. Currently in a pilot phase, the initiative involved installing a solar-powered light atop the trolley signpost on Deallyon Road (Trolley Stop 6), where it’s especially dark after sunset. “These solar lights are specifically designed for transit operations. They are a wonderful new amenity to boost visibility and pedestrian safety. If all goes well after a six-month trial period, we hope to add solar lights at other trolley stops in darker areas,” said Brian Sullivan, the Breeze’s Director of Marketing and Communications.
Catch the Breeze
- The Breeze Trolley operates seasonally through Labor Day, seven days a week, from 1 pm to 10 pm, and until 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
- Trolleys arrive at each stop approximately every 30 minutes.
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Jarvis Park Playground, 70 Jarvis Park Road
The playground will undergo maintenance work from Monday, August 5th to Tuesday, August 6th. The playground equipment area will be closed during this period, but other amenities will remain open.
Bristol Sports Park, 4 Helmsman Way
From Wednesday, August 7th to Thursday, August 8th, maintenance work will be conducted on the Bristol Sports Arena skateboard ramps. The ramps will be closed during this time, but other amenities in the park will remain open.
For more information on either of these projects, please contact Michael Visokay, Facilities Maintenance Program Manager, at (843) 342-4582 or MichaelV@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
Driessen Beach Park, 64 Bradley Beach Road
Asphalt repair work on the beach parking lot will start on Monday, August 12, and is expected to continue throughout the week, weather permitting. The repairs will include full-depth patching, milling, and overlaying in damaged asphalt areas, and replacing pavement markings. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when entering and exiting the parking lot and navigating through the work zone. For more information, please contact Theresa McVey, Traffic Operations Manager, at 843-341-4778 or TheresaM@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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The Town of Hilton Head Island Emergency Management Division developed handy guides to help our residents, businesses, and guests prepare to face different emergencies safely. Everyone’s needs and abilities are unique, but everyone can take the necessary steps to better prepare for any situation. Having a plan is critical. Our guides, available in English and Spanish, offer valuable tips, sources, and details for putting together emergency supplies and kits.
Click below to download these important guides:
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 Emergency Preparedness Field Guide
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Emergency Preparedness Guide
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Local businesses are invited to participate in an exciting series of workshops designed to help them navigate the world of business financing, pursue access to essential capital, and manage day-to-day operations effectively. Sponsored by the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation (CDC) and TD Bank, these workshops will offer valuable insights and practical advice. The second of our five-part series will be held on Tuesday, August 13, at 5 p.m. at the Island Recreation Center, 20 Wilborn Road.
Industry experts from TD Bank will share their knowledge on day-to-day business operations for small businesses. Business owners can attend all the sessions or only the ones that apply to their unique situation. There is no charge to attend. For more info, call 843-816-8554.
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A group of 29 young girls spent a week in July finding out if they did at our first-ever girls' camp, hosted by our Fire Rescue Department in collaboration with the Hilton Head Island Rec Center. The response was fantastic. The five-day camp was held July 22-26, giving participants a unique opportunity to learn about firefighting and emergency medical services. Participants aged 12 to 18 engaged in firefighting drills and emergency medical scenarios and received instruction in vital life skills. The camp aimed to foster leadership, enhance confidence, build physical fitness, and strengthen mental resilience.
Kudos to our Fire Rescue team for organizing this amazing experience for young girls in our community. We're already looking forward to relaunching this program next year, and we can't wait to see more young girls join us. Check out this video to see just how awesome the week was!
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This week, we invited our community to Town Hall to meet our staff and learn about our free interpretation services, customer services, business licenses and permits, dedicated Spanish website, and more. We extend our appreciation to the Gullah and Latino Advisory Council and the Hispanic Business Association of the Lowcountry for their support in making this event a success. Thanks to all who attended.
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 Stay updated with Mayor Alan Perry's monthly columns published in CH2 Magazine and the Hilton Head Sun. Check out his latest piece, "Enhancing Public Engagement at Town Meetings," from CH2's August issue.
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Our Fire & Life Safety Educator, Cinda Seamon, addressed swimming lessons, learning CPR, and engineering techniques for a safe pool (locks, removing ladders when not in use, etc) in a recent interview on WHHI-TV's news segment.
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