BHITA MEETING TOMORROW AT 9:15 A.M.

The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (BHITA) will be meeting tomorrow, November 17, 2021, at 9:15 a.m. The public can access the open session portion of the meeting online using the information below: Join by phone (dial or tap)+14156550001,24290567676# US Toll+442031988143,24290567676# UK Toll Join with the following meeting link:Click or tap to Join the meetingNote: … Continued

Contractor Services Improvement Project Update

Significant progress has been made with the Contractor Services improvement project.  The offices are for Development Services and Contractor Services personnel are now open.  The breakroom and restrooms are open to the public. The move-in date for storage unit rentals is Monday, November 15, 2021. There is still much work that needs to be done … Continued

Reminders for the Remainder of This Week and Next

Village Office Closed Tomorrow – Village offices will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 11, 2021, in observance of Veteran’s Day.  This includes the Island Package Center and Post Office. PSA Annual Chili Supper is Friday – The Public Safety Auxiliary’s annual Chili Supper Fundraiser is this Friday, November 12, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 … Continued

Village updates face-covering policy for employees and visitors

In follow up to Brunswick County’s recent announcement regarding its face-covering policy, the Village will be following the County’s lead.  Face coverings will be voluntary for employees and visitors in all Village facilities effective today, November 4, 2021. This includes buildings such as the Island Package Center/Post Office, Village Hall, Contractor Services, and Public Safety.  … Continued

Duke Energy and Village Officials Meet to Discuss Multi-Year Project and Outages

Last week, Village officials met with Duke Energy representatives to discuss Duke’s multi-year grid improvement project, recent power outages, outage impacts to the Village’s lift stations, and a few other items that came up in discussion.  It was a very productive meeting, and the Village would like to share some of the information that was … Continued

Update on New Village Hall Project

The Village received bids for the construction of a new Village Hall on Friday, October 22, 2021. Two bids were received, and both were significantly higher than the projected cost of $1.9M.  In addition to being above budget, the lowest bidder did not submit the required bid bond and that bid was considered “non-responsive.”  Therefore, … Continued

Video and Slides Available from GO Bond Town Hall

The Village would like to thank everyone who attended the GO Bond Town Hall yesterday.  The presentation slides are available online HERE.  A recording of the meeting has been uploaded to the Village’s YouTube channel and can be viewed HERE.  The Town Hall consisted of a presentation followed by a Q&A session.  The positive aspects, … Continued

REMINDER GO Bond Town Hall Tomorrow

The GO Bond Town Hall is taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Space is limited due to social distancing, so attendees are encouraged to attend via Zoom. Zoom information is HERE.   The town hall will consist of a short presentation followed by a Q&A session.  In-person attendees will be given the opportunity … Continued

Isolated Power Outage

Approximately 412 customers on Bald Head Island have been without power since yesterday afternoon. Duke Energy is working to get power restored as soon as possible. With power out for that length of time, lift stations could be affected. The outage has impacted the Ibis Roost and Sabal Palms Village areas and the VIllage is … Continued

More GO Bond Referendum Info Available

The Village would like to thank Islanders for submitting their questions about the GO bond referendum.  The GO Bond Town Hall is on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.  Space is limited due to social distancing, so attendees are encouraged to attend via Zoom. Zoom information is HERE.   The town hall will consist of … Continued