Commercial Area Master Plan Effort to Begin Next Week

The Village is preparing a master plan for all undeveloped commercially zoned properties on the Island.  The purpose of the master plan is to create a framework to guide future commercial development related to buildings, parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, stormwater, and landscaping.  The plan may result in recommendations for enhancing the existing Code of … Continued

Updates and Reminders

Key Information: Yesterday’s Public Safety Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast honors two long-serving volunteers. Brunswick County Health Services will be administering flu shots on BHI next Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Please participate in the NC TOWERS Stakeholder Survey on offshore wind energy (deadline 11/7). An update on Duke Energy’s power grid improvement project. Upcoming special meetings on … Continued

Updates from the Island Package Center and Post Office

Below are a few items the Island Package Center and Post Office would like to inform our customers about as we get closer to the busy holiday season. Package Notifications – As you may know since the recent software upgrade was implemented, only customers who have a post office box are receiving package notifications directly … Continued

Monitored Smoke Detection Systems

A Guide for BHI Property Owners A previous Village communication (read HERE) explained the importance of having a monitored smoke detection system in residential structures on Bald Head Island.  These alarms can cut the response time significantly minimizing the potential threat to life, property, and loss of the island’s protected maritime forest.  Village Ordinance Section … Continued

Volunteers Needed for Master Plan Committee

The Village Council is creating a committee to represent island stakeholders. The committee will work to promote and express the public’s concerns to the planners, Cole, Jenest, & Stone (CJS), during the master plan design process. Members of the committee will be responsible for participating in approximately five (5) presentation/progress meetings over the next six … Continued

Fire Prevention Week

The Village’s Department of Public Safety would like to remind everyone that this week is Fire Prevention Week.  The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has sponsored Fire Prevention Week for 100 years!  More information on the history of the longest-running public health observance in our country HERE. This year’s theme is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan … Continued

System Pressure Advisory Rescinded

The Village of Bald Head Island Utilities Department has rescinded its October 2, 2022 system pressure advisory issued to ALL consumers on Bald Head Island. Bacteriological analysis results of the drinking water sample collected shows NO Coliform bacteria present. The system has resumed normal operations. View notice HERE.

System Pressure Advisory for All of BHI

ALL water consumers of Village of Bald Head Island Utilities, in Brunswick County, NC experienced a period of low pressure in the distribution system due to the loss of power to the system’s high pressure pump. Power has since been restored, but the period of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the … Continued

Post Ian Information

The Village’s public works crew was on the first ferry over this morning to perform post-storm debris removal of the Village’s wynds.  If you are on the island today, please stay clear of their vehicles and equipment.  We appreciate your patience as they work their way around the island. All utilities are in working order … Continued