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Town News This Week - May 23, 2026 |
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The Town recently completed the sale of the former Modern Classic Motors site at 355 William Hilton Parkway to Novant Health for $4.34 million.
Novant Health plans to construct a new medical facility on the 4.57-acre site, bringing expanded access to healthcare services to the Island. The project represents another significant step in Novant Health’s long-term commitment to Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry communities.
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In observance of Memorial Day, our administrative offices will close on Monday, May 25, and reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26. Town emergency services will remain available during the holiday.
In honor of the holiday, we encourage you to attend the Hilton Head Military Veterans Coalition's 33rd Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony on Monday, May 25, at 9:30 a.m., at the Veterans Memorial at Shelter Cove Community Park, 59 Shelter Cove Lane. This free event is a tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom.
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With beach season fast approaching, we wanted to take a moment to share the Town’s beach regulations regarding our furry friends.
These rules are in effect from the Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Dogs are NOT allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
From 5 p.m. - 10 a.m. dogs are WELCOME but must be on a leash or under voice control.
Please remember to always clean up after your pets, keep your dog under control, and respect others’ space while enjoying the beach.
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This Week’s Progress (May 16-22)
Our contractor, Marinex Construction, made great progress on South Beach this week. They finished pumping sand on the stretch of beach between Royal Tern Road and Surf Scoter Road, and removed the remaining pipes that were used for renourishment in the central beach area. Thumbs up to the crew for their work in these areas!
Looking Ahead (May 23-29)
Even though it’s Memorial Day Weekend, the Marinex crew will keep working to make sure the project stays on schedule. They will continue moving south along South Beach, placing sand on the beach between Belted Kingfisher Road (beach marker 16) and Beach Side Drive (beach marker 8). No additional sand placement is planned beyond beach marker 8, which is located at the sharp bend near the toe of our shoe-shaped Island.
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As of Monday, May 18, beach parking fees are in effect at Chaplin Community Park (Burkes Beach Access) from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seasonal parking enforcement will continue through Sept. 7, following the conclusion of the youth sports season. Please plan ahead and allow extra time when visiting the beach this summer. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to a safe and enjoyable beach season for all.
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This month, we’re recognizing our Planning & Community Development team members who work every day to help keep Hilton Head Island safe and resilient. Their work helps ensure our homes, businesses, and coastal infrastructure are built to last while preserving the unique natural environment and character of our Island. Join us in thanking them, and our inspectors, plan reviewers, and administrative staff for their dedication to our community. We appreciate all that they do!
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 May is South Carolina Hurricane Preparedness Month, and while hurricane season isn’t anyone’s favorite topic, it’s essential to take time now to prepare your family and home in case a storm threatens our area. The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June 1 through November 30. The best way to protect yourself, your loved ones, your home or your business is to create a disaster plan and assemble an emergency kit in advance.
To help, we’ve created a comprehensive Guide to Emergency Preparedness packed with information on prepping for hurricanes and other emergencies. You can download a copy from our website or pick one up at Town Hall.
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Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue has bid farewell to PulsePoint and has launched its new Fire Rescue App, now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. With the new app, users can to view active and recent calls, access safety information, stay informed about upcoming events, find resources, and more! Download the app today to stay connected with Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue!
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Congratulations to the outstanding students who received the Mayor’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards. This year, 179 students volunteered over 20,000 hours on Hilton Head Island, making a significant impact in our community. At a recent ceremony at Hilton Head Island Beach & Tennis Resort, Mayor Alan Perry presented each student with a certificate of achievement and recognized their commitment to service and to improving Hilton Head Island. We are proud of the many ways these students support their schools, neighborhoods, and local organizations, and we thank them. The award program was established 15 years ago to recognize the valuable contributions youth volunteers make in our community and to encourage more young people to volunteer.
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When the Mayor’s Youth Volunteer Service Award Program was launched 15 years ago, Town leaders envisioned it as a way to recognize students’ commitment and inspire greater involvement in volunteer service. One recipient, Zoe Biles, chose to study the program’s impact on student volunteerism for her Advanced Placement research project this year. She surveyed fellow award recipients and examined whether their motivations were primarily intrinsic or extrinsic.
“Ultimately, I found that participants in my study demonstrated stronger intrinsic motivation,” Zoe explained. “My research also suggested that while the award often serves as an important starting point for students to begin volunteering, many continue because of the meaningful experiences and connections they form along the way. This highlights the positive role the Mayor’s Call to Service Award plays in introducing students to service opportunities and strengthening long-term engagement within the community.”
A student at Hilton Head Preparatory School, Zoe has earned the award throughout high school. She has volunteered extensively at community events and with organizations such as the Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC), TidePointe, and others. In 2024, Zoe launched the Warm Hearts, Full Plates program, providing warm coats and Thanksgiving meals to NOC students.
Thanks Zoe for this wonderful research and for being an amazing volunteer!
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The Coligny Beach Parking Shuttle is ready to roll as beach season gets underway. Residents and visitors can park at the USCB campus, located at 1 Sand Shark Drive, and hop aboard for a quick and convenient ride to Coligny Beach Park.
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As visitors leave Hilton Head Island, they can help feed local families by donating unopened groceries instead of throwing them away.
Sponsored by Second Helpings, the Post-Vacation Food Donation program encourages visitors to drop unopened, nonperishable items in a Second Helpings donation bin before heading home. Volunteers collect the food and deliver it to local pantries and soup kitchens. By Memorial Day, 24 donation bin locations will be available across the Island, making it easy for visitors to help reduce food waste while supporting those in need.
Second Helpings is a nonprofit food rescue organization serving the South Carolina Lowcountry. Click here to learn more about its Post-Vacation Food Donation Program and where people can drop off food.
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