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2011 Vehicle Identification Decal Application
Click here to print an application for the 2011 Vehicle Identification Decals. Decals are now available. Completed applications can be submitted in person, or mailed, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to 110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462. Property owners may obtain up to four decals at no charge until May 31st. Additional decals and decals obtained after May 31st are $10 per decal. Decals are for island residents only.
Informative Briefing from Dr. Spencer Rogers, NC Sea Grant
Did you miss Dr. Rogers presentation on how to lower you wind insurance rates by making home improvements? Click here to view his slideshow and video of his presentation.
Board of Commissioners' Regular Meeting
The Board held their Regular Meeting on April 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Public Assembly. At the meeting the Board:
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Heard a presentation from Spencer Rogers, NC Sea Grant on how to lower your insurance rates with new construction methods. Look for video of the presentation to be posted soon;
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Heard the Police Report from Detective Justin Hewett;
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Requested that the Planning & Zoning Board review the Town's existing ordinance on keeping livestock within the Town limits;
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Approved Ordinance 11-04, Ordinance Amending Chapter 157.025, Bulkheads on Canal Lots;
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Approved Ordinance 11-05, Ordinance Amending Ordinance 10-07, the Revenues and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 (Amendment No. 6)
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Approved a preliminary schedule for the Fiscal Year 2011 - 2012 Budget process. The first meeting is scheduled for April 26th at 9AM.
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Approved Ordinance 11-06, Ordinance Amending Ordinance 10-07, the Revenues and Appropriations Ordinance for Fiscal Year 2010 - 2011 (Amendment No. 7);
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Approved contracts to purchase parcel numbers 232NG009 and 232NG008.
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on May 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Public Assembly.
Residential Yard Waste Service
Waste Industries picks up residential yard waste service on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of March, April and May. They will only pick up the following per residence: 1 bundle of brush and limbs that are tied in a maximum length of 5' and 50 pounds in weight, 1 96 gallon cart of yard waste and 5 biodegradable bags of loose yard waste or 10 biodegradable bags of yard waste and no cart. No pick-ups will be made on vacant lots.
Blooming for a Cause
The GFWC of Holden Beach is hosting "Blooming for a Cause," a charity luncheon, fashion show and silent auction on Saturday, April 16th from 11:30AM - 2PM. The event benefits Hope Harbor and Providence Home. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by contacting Carolyn Sweatt at (910) 842-2850. Click here for more information.
Terminal Groins
Session Law 2009-479 required the Coastal Resources Commission to conduct a study on terminal groins and present a report to the Environmental Review Commission and the General Assembly. Click here to see the final report.
Brunswick County Cooperative Extension - 2011 Needs Assessment
Cooperative Extension is a partnership between Brunswick County, NC State University and A&T State University to provide information to county citizens. They need your help charting their course for the next 3 - 5 years by completing an online survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Brunswick_Cooperative_Extension or picking up a hard copy at Town Hall. Call (910) 253-2610 for more information.
Beach Access and Parking
Click here for a list of public beach accesses.
Census Bureau Interactive Map Widget
Visit the Census Bureau's interactive map widget that enables users to view the history of apportionment and our country's changing population through the past century.
Residential Rollout Cart Trash Service
Pick-up is provided every Tuesday. Please bag all trash before placing it in the cart.
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.
Emergency Plan
Will your family be ready in the event of a hurricane? Make sure you a emergency plan in place. Visit http://readync.org/ for assistance with making a plan.
FirstCall Network Emergency Notification System
The FirstCall Network allows homeowners to be contacted by a pre-recorded message in the event of an emergency. Listed numbers are already registered. If you have an unlisted phone number or would like your cell phone to be contacted, you need to register the number. Visit www.firstcall.net and click on the Citizen Registration Link in the top right corner.
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.
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.
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.
Jordan Boulevard
Click here to view the report submitted to the Board from the Audit Committee on the work completed at Jordan Boulevard.
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.
Fee Schedule
Click here to view Resolution 08-19, Resolution Establishing a Fee Schedule for the Town of Holden Beach.
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.
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.
FEMA Revises Floodplain Maps
FEMA has revised floodplain maps for
Sign-Up for E-Mail News
Please visit news sign-up to register for the updates. We are asking for this
information so that we can better serve you. E-mail news will be
especially useful during weather emergencies.
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.
Awards
Click here to view information on awards Holden Beach has received.