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Town News This Week - August 23, 2024 |
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Bringing community residents and Town leaders together is a great way to learn, listen, and collaborate as we share ideas. In the coming weeks, we have two events planned where we’ll connect with residents in the Jonesville and Muddy Creek/Bryant Road neighborhoods. We're inviting those who live in these areas to join us and learn about the Town's initiatives to enhance their communities. Residents will have the opportunity to meet Town staff from Planning, Engineering, Fire Rescue, Public Safety, Administration, and the Gullah Geechee Community Development Corporation. We’re eager to hear your thoughts and answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you there! Details are below.
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Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: The Old Stable Grounds, 200 Jonesville Road
Share your thoughts and learn about ongoing projects in your community, including:
- Roads, Parks, Open Spaces & Pathways
- Stormwater Management & Driveway Access
- Zoning, Districts, Community Character & Home Safety Repair
- Home Safety Repair, Sewer Connections & the Design Studio
- Public Safety, Fire Rescue Services and more!
Enjoy a delicious cookout (hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages). Come out, share your ideas, and connect with neighbors as we work together to shape the future of the Jonesville neighborhood. We look forward to seeing you there!
For more information:
Sharonica Gavin, Principal Planner-Historic Neighborhoods
843-715-4307
SharonicaG@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
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Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Time: 5 – 7 p.m.
Location: 30 Bryant Road
Come learn about the following:
- Town’s vision for the 7-acre Site at 30 Bryant Road
- Efforts to address issues within and enhance the Muddy Creek Neighborhood
- Roads, Parks, Open Spaces & Pathways
- Stormwater Management & other environmental programs
- Driveway Access & Property Addressing
- Zoning, Districts, Community Character & Density
- Home Safety Repair, Sewer Connections & the Design Studio
- Public Safety, Fire Rescue Services and more!
Plus, enjoy a delicious cookout with hamburgers, hotdogs and beverages while engaging in meaningful conversations with Town leaders and fellow residents.
For more information:
Quincy White, Chief Housing Officer
843-715-8244
QuincyW@hiltonheadislandsc.gov
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The Coastal Discovery Museum is getting much-needed enhancements to its pavilion, grounds, and other facilities on the Honey Horn property, with work underway this month.
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We are filled with pride for our Deputy Fire Chief, Joheida Fister, who has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Presidential Award from Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International (APCO). This esteemed recognition highlights her unwavering commitment to excellence in public safety and her exceptional leadership within our Fire Rescue Department. Becky Neugent, the former Communications Manager for Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue and the current President of APCO International, presented the award. The ceremony took place this month at the annual APCO International Conference in Orlando, Florida, where public safety leaders from around the country gathered to celebrate achievements in emergency communications and management.
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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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We had an amazing turnout at our recent "Money Talks" seminar. It was a fantastic opportunity for small businesses to meet with TD Bank experts and learn about day-to-day business operations. They shared information about resource allocation, task management, and informational technology. Sponsored by the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation and TD Bank, the business workshops are aimed at providing valuable insights and practical advice.
We invite business owners to attend the remaining sessions or only the ones that apply to their unique situation. There is no charge to attend. Up next in the series is a seminar on unlocking your access to capital. It will be held on Wednesday, September 25, at 5 p.m. at the Island Recreation Center, 20 Wilborn Road. For more information, call (843) 341-3097.
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As the November 5th general election approaches, the Town of Hilton Head Island is reminding political candidates and their supporters to adhere to the regulations regarding the placement of campaign signs.
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 In observance of Labor Day, the Town of Hilton Head Island Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, September 2, and reopen at 8 a.m., September 3.
The Beaufort County Convenience Center at 26 Summit Drive will also be closed on Monday, September 2, and will resume their normal operating schedules on Tuesday, September 3. Town emergency services and the Hilton Head Island Airport will remain available and operational during the holiday.
On behalf of our Mayor, Town Council, Town Manager, and Town staff, we wish everyone a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!
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The Town of Hilton Head Island presents the 2nd Annual Hilton Head Island 2024 Songwriter Festival. Come out from September 18th–22nd to see over 30 incredible artists live. The full schedule for the festival includes 20 shows set across multiple iconic venues, including the serene Liberty Oak and the vibrant Lowcountry Celebration Park. Stay tuned and follow us on social media for all the event details.
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Last week, our Town Manager Marc Orlando and the Town's senior leaders teamed up with The Outside Foundation and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources for the Community-based Oyster Shell Recycling and Bed Restoration project at Long Cove.
The primary goal of this project is to initiate grassroots, community-wide oyster shell recycling by returning the shells to the ecosystem through reef and shoreline restoration projects. Through their volunteer efforts, the Town leaders not only enhancing the natural beauty of our Island but also contributed to its preservation for future generations.
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 Our Mayor, Alan Perry, addressed the lessons learned from Tropical Storm Debby, successful emergency communication, and future storm preparations in a recent interview on WHHI-TV's news segment.
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 Our Historic Neighborhoods - Principal Planner, Sharonica Gavin, addressed the Town's efforts to preserve historic neighborhoods and improve infrastructure. She also provided an overview of Town lead programs such as Home Safety & Repair, Sewer Connection, and Permitting and Design Studio in a recent interview on WHHI-TV's news segment.
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