As previously reported, the Village Council, during its February retreat, discussed policy changes to make the island as fireproof as possible in the wake of the Lighthouse Landing fire.  One of those policies regulates the use of pine straw and goes into effect on May 1, 2022.  A copy of the adopted ordinance can be … Continued

Key information: The second Blueprint Brunswick open house is next Thursday starting @ 2:00 p.m. Golf cart registration enforcement reminder. Village officials participate in the first annual Johnston Coastal Sustainability Symposium. The Village Chapel’s Re-CYCLE program is now accepting bikes. Update on shipwreck remains. Stormwater work on the Village’s side of the bypass lagoon was … Continued

On March 25, 2022, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for the Wilmington East Wind Energy Project, now named the Carolina Long Bay (CLB) wind project.  The FSN is the third step of four which will culminate with the lease of two areas within the CLB designated area. … Continued

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Blueprint Brunswick Open House on Wednesday.  If you were unable to attend, you still have the opportunity to participate in the process by filling out a comment card or survey.  Hard copies of the survey and the comment card are available at Village Hall and in … Continued

What are the most pressing issues the Village is facing? What are the opportunities that lie ahead for the Village? What are the priorities for the Village? Which place types do you support and where? You can provide this feedback at the drop-in open house this Wednesday, March 23, 2022,  between 10 a.m. and noon … Continued

Key Information: The Bald Head Island Transportation Authority (BHITA) is meeting tomorrow (3/16) at 9:15 a.m. COVID-19 mask guidance on the ferries has changed, still required in the cabin, optional outside. Road closure this Saturday (3/19) for the Badwater Cape Fear race. (see correction below) Marina channel maintenance began yesterday (3/14). Clarification on Blueprint Brunswick … Continued

Key Information: Join us on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, between 10 a.m. and noon for an open house to gather input for the Village’s comprehensive plan. New checked baggage limit announced by Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. Public Safety to conduct ICE permit saturation patrol starting at noon tomorrow. Ladder truck test drive postponed. Barge … Continued

The Village is very appreciative of the funds raised toward the purchase of a new ladder truck. Several folks have asked about the status of the purchase of the firefighting apparatus. Below is a timeline and synopsis of what the Department of Public Safety has accomplished: November 20, 2021 – Lighthouse Landing fire. December 5, … Continued

Today, the Village of Bald Head Island filed a petition with the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) to regulate the parking and barge operations of Bald Head Island Transportation, Inc. and Bald Head Island Limited, LLC. Currently, only the ferry and on-Island trams are regulated by the NCUC.  Any proposed changes to ticket and baggage pricing and scheduling for the … Continued

Key Information: Fitness Tree Services will be on the island next week to perform routine preventative maintenance on Village rights-of-way. Federally provided N95 masks are available at Village Hall (as supplies last). Free at-home COVID-19 tests. REMINDERS: A CodeRED system test will take place next Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The next Village … Continued