The Village sent THIS LETTER to the NC Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) in support of Bald Head Island Transportation Inc.’s MOTION to resume ferry operations at full capacity. In the letter, Mayor Sayre indicated that the increase in ferry usage from seasonal visitors has already caused extremely long lines and bumped passengers.  He explained that in addition to vacation travel and tourism, the capacity limit has burdened … Continued

Key information: BHI barge will run tomorrow, limited ICE vehicle traffic has been authorized Road closures near the Village Chapel this Sunday Village offices and the IPC/PO will be closed tomorrow in observance of Good Friday Barge – The barge will be running tomorrow which is also a Village holiday. The Village has authorized ICE … Continued

Key information: AT&T/Bell South service disruption planned for Thursday, April 1st North Carolina continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions and announces accelerated timeline for Group 4 and 5 REMINDERS: Contractor Services Project, Wilmington Harbor Maintenance Dredging Project update, Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) survey, golf cart registration enforcement, Village offices will be closed on April 2, 2021 … Continued

As reported last week, at the March 19, 2021 Village Council Meeting, Mayor Sayre made the following statement on behalf of the Village Council, “After much consideration and public input, the Village Council is unanimously committed to pursuing the Village’s acquisition of the transportation system.  The Village will send a letter to the State Treasurer … Continued

Key Information: Further instructions for solid waste and recycling during barge shutdown Severe weather event Thursday afternoon/evening Solid Waste & Recycling – The Village is preparing for the upcoming major barge service interruption which is scheduled to take place from March 20, 2021 through March 28, 2021.  This is an unusual circumstance that our community … Continued

Key information: Major barge service interruption March 20 – March 28, please assist the Village by reducing your household waste during this time Increased golf cart registration enforcement Provide input on the county’s transportation system via a survey recently released by the NCDOT COVID-19 Update NC remains under an executive order including a mask mandate … Continued

Key information: Major barge service interruption March 20 – March 28 USACE Colonels tour Wilmington Harbor Maintenance Project COVID-19 Update NC remains under an executive order including a mask mandate through March 26, 2021 Vaccinations are still being given to Groups 1 through 3, Group 4 set to begin 3/24. Brunswick County Case Numbers Reminders: … Continued

BHITA Questions & Answers – The Village has received the Question and Answer documents from the Bald Head Island Transportation Authority. There is one main Q & A document and several exhibits. You can view these documents by going to the usual BHITA Documents webpage HERE or access them directly on THIS subpage. Phishing Scams … Continued

Key Information: COVID-19 Update: Governor Cooper has issued an Executive Order which eases some COVID-19 restrictions, modified stay at home order lifted, mask mandate still in effect Vaccinations have moved to Group 3 starting today Brunswick County Case Numbers Other Updates: Contractor Services project awarded today, update on Village projects BHITA meeting recording now available, … Continued

Key Information: BHITA special meeting and public hearing tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. Village Council special meeting Friday, February 19, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Wilmington Harbor Inner Ocean Bar Project update PSA Drive-Thru Chili Supper was a success! Reminders: BHI Department of Public Safety is now on Facebook Utility bills are arriving late via USPS Road … Continued