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Vehicle Decals
2010 Vehicle Decals are now available. Click here to download an application form. Homeowners are allowed up to four decals at no charge. There is a charge of $10 for each additional decal. Any decals obtained after May 31, 2010 will be $10 each.
Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting
The Board held its Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall's Public Assembly. At the meeting the Board:
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Heard the Police Report presented by Officer Angela Jordain;
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Adopted a proclamation by Governor Beverly Perdue designating April 17th - May 1st as "Litter Sweep" time in North Carolina and encouraging citizens to take an active role in making their communities cleaner;
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Approved Resolution 10-03, Resolution to Protect the Room Occupancy Tax;
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Requested that Town Manager Hewett provide more information on current water bill regulations before they make a decision amending the current water billing ordinance;
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Granted permission to the Mostly Bluegrass Society of Brunswick County to utilize the Pavilion on May 29th for the Mostly Bluegrass Spring Festival.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on April 13th at 7PM in the Town Hall Public Assembly.
Ahoy Mateys
The Town is hosting a two-day pirate event. The fun begins on Thursday, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Public Assembly with the viewing of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl, PG-13. Then join the Town on Friday, April 9th at 2:00 p.m. for a Pirate Treasure Hunt. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register. Look for the big pirate sign at the beach accessway across from Castaways Raw Bar and Grill on Ocean Boulevard for the first stop on your treasure hunt adventure. Email recsvs@hbtownhall.com with any questions.
Bark at the Beach
The 4th Annual Bark at the Beach to benefit Easter Seals will be held on Saturday, April 3rd at 2PM. Registration begins at 1:30PM under the bridge. Click here to download a registration form.
Holden Beach Property Owners Association - 2010 Spring Membership Meeting During Easter Weekend
HBPOA will have its next membership meeting on Saturday, April 3rd at 10:00AM at the Holden Beach Town Hall. All members and non-members are invited to attend. This is an important meeting for Holden Beach property owners so please plan to attend. If you wish to join the HBPOA you can do so at the business meeting. Annual dues are only $15 per year.
Holden Beach Flip Flops
Celebrate the advances made in Breast Cancer treatment and meet the men and women who walk for a cure at Paradise Cafe on Wednesday, March 10th from 5:30PM - 7:30PM.
Blooming for a Cause
The General Federation of Woman's Club of Holden Beach is holding their Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser on Saturday, April 17th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at 101 Stone Chimney Place. Proceeds will benefit local charities to include Providence Home and Hope Harbor. There is a $40 donation per person. Attend this event for a luncheon, fashion show and silent auction. Click here for more information.
Residential Yard Waste Service
Residential yard waste service will be provided twice per month by Waste Industries, Inc on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of March, April and May. Brush and limbs must be tied in bundles no more than 4' long and 70 pounds. Grass cuttings and other loose debris must be bagged in biodegradable bags. These bags can be purchased at Lowes, Food Lion or Walgreens. Yard waste should be placed at the street for pick-up.
Time Warner Drop-Off Site
For your convenience, you can now pick up Fed Ex boxes at the Town Hall for all of your Time Warner equipment returns. This service is offered free of charge.
Census 2010 Employment Opportunities
Be a part of the 2010 Census Team. As a member of the team you can earn good pay, get paid weekly, work flexible hours, receive paid training and receive reimbursement for authorized mileage and other work-related expenses. Census taker, crew leader, crew leader assistant, recruiting assistant and census clerk positions are now open. Help our community have a successful 2010 Census by applying today. Contact www.2010censusjobs.gov or call 1-866-861-2010 for more information.
Volunteers Needed
The Town is always looking for people to serve on our various boards and committees. Please stop by Town Hall and fill out a resume form or contact heather@hbtownhall.com if you have any questions. Click here to access the resume form online.
2010 Beach Access and Parking
Click here for a list of public beach accesses.
Click here for a list of public parking areas.
Bicycle Training Ride
A bicycle ride to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society will be held on Saturday, May 1st. This event will begin at 8:00 a.m. at the Holden Beach Pavilion, located at the end of Jordan Boulevard. Registration is $25 before February 15th, $30 February 16th - March 15th and $35 thereafter. Participants may choose between a 35-mile route, a 55-mile route and a 100-mile route. This event also includes a free five-mile family ride. Route details will be posted at a later date. This event will include activities for families and riders both during and after the ride. Proceeds benefit the National MS Society. Click here for more information and to register.
Audit Report Now Online
The Audit Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 is now online. Click here to view this document. on the financial information page.
Good Eats II
Good Eats II, a cookbook to benefit the Holden Beach Chapel is now available. This cookbook with 550 recipes can be purchased for $20. If you are interested in owning a copy, please contact Peggy Schiavone at mschiavone@atmc.net.
Holden Beach Renourishment Association
The Holden Beach Renourishment Association (HBRA) is a private, tax-exempt organization whose mission is to help fund Town projects relating to beach nourishment. Nourishment is a many-tiered program involving not just sand placement, but vegetation and other proven stabilizing methods which will actually allow the beach to grow to a healthy beach. You can assist HBRA's efforts by completing a membership form and sending them a tax deductible contribution. Click here to view a brochure that provides more information.
Terminal Groins - Your Assistance Required
Click here to view a press release on local government representatives' recent visit with Speaker of the House Joe Hackney and information on how you can support the proposed terminal groin legislation.
NC 20's Press Releases
NC 20 sees some improvement in the Beach Plan Bill. Click here to view their press release dated July 3rd to find out more information.
Fiscal Year 2009 - 2010 Budget Ordinance
Click here to view the budget ordinance for fiscal year 2009 - 2010 passed by the Board on June 23rd.
2008 Water Quality Report
The 2008 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available. Click here to read the report.
Support Terminal Structures Legislation
The Town of Holden Beach requests your support for Senate Bill 832 titled "CRC May Permit Terminal Structures." Please contact your hometown legislators and let them know you support terminal structures as a viable inlet stabilization mechanism. Click on the following links for relevant information to use in your discussions with your legislators: Talking Points and Save Our Sand. Click on the following to view the information in Word format: Talking Points and Save Our Sand.
NCBIWA
Please visit
http://www.ncbiwa.org/Spring09News.pdf to view the Spring 2009 edition of the North Carolina Beach, Inlet & Waterway Association quarterly newsletter. The newsletter contains information regarding current issues for the Town's citizens and property owners.Coastal Protection
The American Shore and Beach Preservation Association has learned the Office of Management and Budget has pulled funding for every beach nourishment project from the Stimulus list prepared by the Corps of Engineers. Click here to find out more and to send a message supporting reinstatement of federal funds to President Obama.
Jordan Boulevard
Click here to view the report submitted to the Board from the Audit Committee on the work completed at Jordan Boulevard.
Olden Holden Bike Tour
The implementation of the Olden Holden Bike Tour has been completed. The tour consists of three different bike routes, totaling approximately 20 miles, each with its own special beauty and history. Along the routes, you will find numbered signs, which signify special points of interest. Click here to view a copy of the brochure for the bike tour.
Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Alert Network
Click here to view information on how to receive instantaneous and proactive communication from local law enforcement.
Post Office
For your convenience, there is a full service Post Office located at 108 Jordan Boulevard, inside of Holden Beach Properties.
Free Mulch
Brunswick County is giving mulch to county residents only. The mulch will not be delivered, but will be loaded at the landfill in Bolivia only. For more information, call the Brunswick County Solid Waste Department at 253-2520.
Stranded Marine Mammals
Click here to view the contacts numbers to report a live or dead marine mammal stranded on the beach.
Special Needs for Emergency Situations
Please contact Heather at 842-6488 or at heather@hbtownhall.com if you know of any elderly or special needs homeowners that would need assistance in an emergency situation. Please provide the name, address and telephone number of the person.
Fee Schedule
Click here to view Resolution 08-19, Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for the Town of Holden Beach.
PAI Feedback
The Public Area Improvement Committee is seeking your input on the improvements you would like to see on the island. If you have any ideas or suggestions, please contact publicarea@earthlink.net.
First Call Network
The First Call Network Service allows the Town to contact homeowners with a prerecorded message during times of an emergency situation. If you have an unlisted number, but would like to be contacted by the First Call Network Service, you will need to visit www.firstcall.net and sign up for the service. If your number is listed, no action is necessary.
Emergency Team Volunteers Needed
Past members, current members and people interested in assisting during an emergency situation in any capacity need to contact Heather Finnell at 842-6488 or heather@hbtownhall.com. Please provide your name, telephone number and home and email addresses.
Water and Sewer Billing Amendment
An amendment was made to the water/ sewer billing policy at the Board Meeting of April 22nd. Meters will be read monthly and payments will be due at the end of the month. Auto debit accounts will now be deducted on the last day of the month. Payments received after the due date will be charged a late fee of ten percent of the total bill. Second notices will no longer be sent out. Your proceeding bill containing the past due balance from the prior month will serve as a second notice. To read the full ordinance, click here. Credit card payments will soon be accepted. Please check back for further information.
Channel 8
Requests for items to be shown on Channel 8 can be made in person to Heather Finnell, Town Clerk, email heather@hbtownhall.com or fax to 842-9315. Please click here for the application form that needs to be submitted.
Rental Home/ Trashcan Ordinance
The Board passed an ordinance during the November 27th meeting that requires rental homes to have a specific number of trashcans based on the number of bedrooms in the house. Please click here to view the ordinance.
Golf Carts and The Law in
Police Chief Wallace Layne has put together information about state requirements on golf cart use on the island. Please click HERE to read the information.
Water Meter for Irrigation
Don't forget that a second water meter can
be installed for irrigation systems. The Town recommends utilizing a second
meter to avoid being charged for sewer usage when watering your landscaping. A
fee of $300 will be charged to y-off your existing meter. A plumber will then
need to make the final connection to the meter.
Reminder: Beach Vitex
is Prohibited on
Just a reminder that the planting of beach vitex on
FEMA Revises Floodplain Maps
FEMA has revised floodplain maps for
Interested in Sponsoring a Decoration?
Another holiday season has passed, and we
received an overwhelming number of positive comments regarding our decorations
that were on the phone poles on
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The Town of
Town Encourages Vegetation and Sand
Fence
The Town of Holden Beach and the Shoreline
Protection Committee encourages oceanfront property owners to vegetate their properties and install sand fencing on the
dunes! This is a great way to protect your property and accumulate sand
on your dune. Please note the CAMA changes below that may affect your sand
fence installation.
Business License Reminder
A reminder from Town Hall that anyone
conducting business on
A Message from CAMA
A reminder that all work in the water, over the water, or within 75 feet of the water requires written authorization from the Town or the State of North Carolina Division of Coastal Management. Repair of existing pier/docks requires written authorization. Jet ski lifts require permits. Please contact the Division of Coastal Management at 910-395-3900 for specifics.
CAMERA VIEW OF THE OCEAN
Click below to view the ocean via Live Beach Cam. Compliments of Brunswickland Realty.
A Message From Waste Industries
PLEASE help keep
Awards
Click here to view information on awards Holden Beach has received.