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Town News This Week - October 18, 2024 |
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Through the Beaufort County Green Space Sales Tax Program, and with support and collaboration from Beaufort County, the Town of Hilton Head Island has purchased 26 acres of land on the Island’s north end for $11.745 million. Town and County leaders finalized the property acquisition on Oct. 3.
The land, which is part of the Mitchelville settlement, represents a major step towards preserving a significant portion of this historic neighborhood and preventing future growth. The acquisition was made possible through funds provided from the Green Space Sales Tax Program, which voters approved in November 2022, and the Town’s Real Estate Transfer Fee that is used to acquire land.
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Through October 31, contractors for the Town of Hilton Head Island will be resurfacing street approaches, replacing concrete curb ramps, and constructing center medians along William Hilton Parkway between Beach City Road and Dillon Road. These improvements are aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety in the area.
The project will require some daytime closures of side roads, driveway lanes, and minor turn lanes on William Hilton Parkway. Night-time lane closures and partial pathway closures will also occur at certain times. Affected intersections include William Hilton Parkway at Gardner Drive, Palmetto Parkway, Northridge Drive, and the Northridge/Sea Turtle Marketplace entrances.
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The Hilton Head Island Town Council emphasized the importance of educating residents on managing flood risks by adopting the 2024 Repetitive Loss Area Analysis at a recent council meeting. Dig into this analysis to learn how you can safeguard your property from future flood risks.
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The Town of Hilton Head Island took a significant step forward with the approval of a new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) policy. It formalizes our commitment to environmentally responsible and sustainable landscaping practices that minimize the risks to human and animal health.
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Date: Monday, October 21 – Saturday, November 2. (Closed Sunday October 27.)
Hours: Early voting centers are open 8:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Locations:
Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration & Elections (15 John Galt Rd. Beaufort)
Bluffton Recreation Center Gymnasium (61 Ulmer Rd. #A Bluffton)
USCB Hilton Head, Classroom #115 (1 Sand Shark Dr. Hilton Head Island)
For more details on ballots and voting, please visit scvotes.gov.
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Small business entrepreneurs who attended our recent "Money Talks" seminar gained insight into funding options, business lines of credit, and term loans. The final session of this five-part series, co-hosted by the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation and TD Bank, will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 5 p.m. at the Island Recreation Center, 20 Wilborn Road. Join us to learn about commercial lending for large projects. For more information, please call (843) 341-3097.
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 The Town of Hilton Head Island's Office of Cultural Affairs and the Arts Council of Hilton Head, are excited to present the eighth annual Crescendo Celebration of Arts & Culture, which will run from now until November 23.
This year's Crescendo Celebration will feature over 100 distinct arts and cultural programs. Highlights include free concerts featuring award-winning musical artists, theatrical performances of Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-nominated plays, interactive museums, galleries, inspiring poetry readings, captivating dance shows, historical tours, and vibrant cultural festivals.
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In honor of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we proudly supported “Wear It Pink Day” to raise awareness for breast cancer, the most common cancer affecting women. By wearing pink, we show our support for those fighting this disease, honor the survivors and remember those who have lost their lives to this complex disease. Let’s continue raising awareness and contributing to the cause - because every action helps make a difference.
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 Stay updated on the latest columns from Mayor Alan Perry.
"Celebrate National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, With Gratitude"- featured in the October issue CH2 Magazine
"Beyond the call: Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue's Lifesaving Innovations, Community Outreach and Educational Initiatives"- Featured in the October issue of the Hilton Head Sun
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 Our Community Risk Reduction & Outreach Program Coordinator, Cinda Seamon, discussed Halloween safety for kids and pumpkin carving in a recent interview on WHHI-TV.
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