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Town News This Week - Feb. 7, 2025 |
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Our 2025-2026 Hilton Head Island Beach Renourishment Project is moving forward. At their Feb. 4 regular meeting, the Town Council authorized Town Manager Marc Orlando to sign and execute the permit obtained through an application process that involves the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. The Town will proceed with the project once the permit is received.
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In the coming months, you will be able to follow our progress on beach renourishment with daily location updates, an interactive map, photos, FAQs, and more. Here is how you can connect with us for this project:
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In observance of Presidents' Day, the Town of Hilton Head Island administrative offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The Beaufort County Convenience Center at 26 Summit Road will also be closed on Monday, Feb. 17, with regular operations resuming on Tuesday, February 18.
Town emergency services will remain available throughout the holiday.
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Join your Town Council, Town staff, and fellow community members on Feb. 26 & 27 for the 2025 Strategic Planning Workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa, 2 Grasslawn Ave. Hear about the great progress made to date on the 2023-2025 Strategic Action Plan. Learn what Town leaders will prioritize in the months ahead and share your thoughts during the public comment segments. The meeting can be viewed on the Town’s YouTube Channel, the Beaufort County Channel, and Spectrum Channel 1304.
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Engage. Meet. Share your opinion. We’re asking residents to do that at our Districts Planning Project meetings. Information about each district and the district planning process is available on our website. Upcoming community meetings will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on the following days:
Feb. 13 - Main Street District Plan
Feb. 20 - Forest Beach District Plan
March 6 – Bridge to the Beach District Plan
March 13 – Chaplin District Plan
If you live in or work around these areas, we invite you to attend and share information that the Town staff will use to create district-specific plans for these areas. These 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.
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The Town of Hilton Head Island was recently recognized with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its Fiscal Year 2025 budget.
The award represents a significant achievement by the Town. It reflects the Town Council’s and Town staff’s commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To receive the budget award, the Town had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as:
- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operations guide
- a communications device
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The Town's business license renewal period has begun. All business licenses must be renewed by April 30, 2025.
Following the renewal process, the Town will issue a new license, valid for 12 months from May 1 to April 30.
Here’s what you need to know about renewing your business license:
- The business license tax is calculated based on the gross revenue reported on your prior year's federal income tax return.
- The business license renewal fee must be received or postmarked by April 30.
- Any business operating without a valid license may face penalties as stipulated in Town code, with fines of up to $500 per day for non-compliance.
For more information on renewing or obtaining a new business license, please contact the Town’s Revenue Services Office at 843-341-4677 or click the link below.
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Looking for a way to make a difference in Hilton Head Island? The Town is seeking dedicated volunteers to share their expertise, insights, and ideas by serving on our Town Council-appointed boards and commissions. Current vacancies include:
- Design Review Board
- Board of Zoning Appeals
- Planning Commission
Our volunteers play an important role in shaping the future of our community by providing valuable citizen input that helps guide Town Council decisions. If you're passionate about contributing to Hilton Head Island’s growth and development, we encourage you to apply! Learn more about vacancies, responsibilities, and requirements here.
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The Town begun stormwater maintenance work this week on the drainage channel and the Jarvis Creek Pump Station at 4 Nature’s Way, between William Hilton Parkway and Nature’s Way. This work involves excavating accumulated sediment within the channel to restore drainage capacity and routine maintenance on the pump station. The project is expected to last up to a month.
During this time, a portion of the pathway will be closed while work takes place. Additionally, the westbound lane of Nature’s Way will be intermittently closed at the pump station as work progresses. Traffic control measures will be in place to redirect motorists around the equipment. Please exercise caution while traveling in the area.
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On Facebook, Instagram, and X (formally known as Twitter), throughout this month, the Town of Hilton Head Island is asking those who love our island oasis to define that love through a fun social media campaign called “MyHHILove.”
It’s simple: Take a photo, share a video, write a post, pick a favorite quote, or find another creative way to share your love for Hilton Head Island. Then post it on social media as #MyHHILove, and challenge three friends, family members, neighbors, or coworkers to do the same.
Our Town communications team will keep track of the challenge through the hashtag and will select winning contributions to the campaign that demonstrate one or more of these community core values: environmental sustainability, parks and recreation, inclusive community, right-sized infrastructure, and modernized economy. We will celebrate the winners via follow-up posts in early March.
How will you define your love for our community? Ready, set, share the love!
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 In celebration of Black History Month, we are honoring Hilton Head Island's rich Gullah Geechee culture. Throughout the month, participate in a series of amazing events hosted as part of the Island's annual Gullah Celebration!
Discover more incredible Black History Month celebrations at exploremitchelville.org and gullahcelebration.org.
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Each month, Mayor Alan Perry updates residents on Town initiatives and community events through his columns published in the Hilton Head Sun and CH2 Magazine.
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