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Town News This Week - Jan. 9, 2024 |
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The Town is hosting meetings to gather public feedback and share information about its Districts Planning Project. The information will help create plans for areas of the Island that are not part of the 11 largest master planned communities (Hilton Head Plantation, Palmetto Hall, Port Royal, Indigo Run, Spanish Wells, Wexford, Long Cove Club, Palmetto Dunes, Leamington, Shipyard, and Sea Pines).
The project is divided into distinct planning districts across the Island, each characterized by unique land uses, neighborhood features, accessibility, and geography. These district-specific plans will serve as a framework for guiding infrastructure investments, shaping zoning regulations, determining land use, and implementing programs and policies that influence the future of each area. Additionally, these plans will align with and complement the Town’s Comprehensive Plan, Our Plan.
The first meeting will focus on the Skull Creek District and is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Hilton Head Island Boys & Girls club, 151 Gumtree Road. Check out the Town’s meeting calendar for upcoming meeting dates.
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In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Town of Hilton Head Island administrative offices will be on closed Monday, January 20. Offices reopen at 8 am on Tuesday, January 21.
Town emergency services will be available. The Beaufort County Convenience Center, located at 26 Summit Road on Hilton Head Island, will be closed on Monday. Normal operating hours will resume at 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21.
In celebration of Dr. King’s legacy, we encourage everyone to participate in the events organized by the Hilton Head MLK Committee for Justice.
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Starting Jan. 13, a field crew from Thomas & Hutton Engineering Co. will begin field mapping and surveying services to create a comprehensive inventory of Hilton Head Island's storm drainage infrastructure.
Work will take place in neighborhoods along and near Pope Avenue, Cordillo Parkway, Greenwood Drive, Office Park Road, Tanglewood Drive, Nassau Street, Deallyon Avenue, Lemoyne Avenue, Hickory Lane, Myrtle Lane, Firethorn Lane, South Forest Beach Drive, various side streets in South Forest Beach, and within the Lawton Woods and Sea Pines communities. The project is expected to continue through April. Residents are encouraged to stay alert and exercise caution when traveling through these areas.
For questions, concerns, or additional information about the purpose or schedule of the work, please contact Kelli Uyesugi, Senior Storm Water Project Manager for the Town, at 843-341-4602 or kelliu@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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Tree pruning and other forestry and safety efforts are underway at Jarvis Creek Park, 50 Jarvis Creek Road, from now until Jan. 15, 2025. The project, a part of the Town’s environmental sustainability efforts to enhance visibility and safety in the park, will focus on:
- Raising low tree canopies around parking areas and pathways.
- Pruning dead wood from tree canopies.
- Removing dead trees and heavy vines near the parking lot and pathways.
- Selective rejuvenation pruning of native plant species.
- Controlling invasive species and saplings.
The work will help prevent falling branches and promote the growth of native species, benefiting the ecosystem and wildlife in the park. Work will begin near the parking lot and field playground area, with minimal temporary parking space closures. To ensure visitor safety, temporary partial closures of pathways may occur during overhead canopy pruning.
The restroom facilities, pavilions, main playground, outdoor workout area, and dock will remain open throughout the project. Signage will be placed to guide visitors and highlight active work zones. Please use caution while visiting the park during this period of work.
We appreciate your patience as we enhance Jarvis Creek Park for your safety and enjoyment. For more information, contact communications@hiltonheadislandsc.gov.
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The Town is making repairs on the pedestrian/ bike pathways located on New Orleans Road, Point Comfort Road, Dillon Road and Burkes Beach Road. Work is expected to wrap up by Jan. 21. Please exercise caution when walking or cycling on the pathways during the repairs and follow traffic directions from work crews.
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Next weekend, we're hosting a Community Cleanup Day in the Jonesville neighborhood! Town staff, residents and volunteers will unite to make a significant difference in our community and foster a cleaner and healthier environment for all to enjoy. We will be joined by several community partners including i2 Recycle, the Hilton Head MLK Committee for Justice and the Outside Foundation. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Our 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators answered 59,914 calls, resulting in 10,015 incidents – an increase of 455 incidents compared to 2023. That’s a 5% increase in incidents, showcasing the growing needs of our community and our commitment to keeping Hilton Head Island safe. We are immensely proud of our team and their tireless efforts to respond, protect, and serve every call, every time. The team looks forward to continuing to serve our community in 2025. Thank you for your continued support of Fire Rescue!
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As chilly weather continues to move through our area, Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue reminds you of these important tips to keep you and your home safe and warm.
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Heather Woolwine, Director of Communications, shared details on the Town 's upcoming beach renourishment project during this week's Power Hour on Zoom, hosted by the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce.
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