Charleston County Mosquito Control spraying scheduled for Thurs. April 18th - Fri. April 19th4/17/2024
PUBLIC NOTICE Charleston County Mosquito Control has scheduled a spray truck for Zone "K2," which includes the Town of Seabrook Island. The treatment is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours beginning after 11:00 PM on Thursday April 18, and will be completed prior to 7:00 AM on Friday April 19 (weather permitting).
As a reminder, mosquito treatment requests may be submitted at any time through the town's website at https://www.townofseabrookisland.org/mosquito-control.html. For more information about the Mosquito Control program, please visit Charleston County Mosquito Control. Beach Patrol personnel will be on the beach daily between April 1st and September 30th. Below is a breakdown of the times they will be on the beach for the 2024 season:
April 1 – May 23: 9:45 AM to 4:15 PM May 24 – August 15: 8:45 AM to 7:15 PM August 16 – September 30: 9:45 AM to 4:15 PM For non-life threatening situations or to report a code violation, Beach Patrol may be reached by phone or text at (843) 718-6083. For police, fire or medical emergencies on any of the town's beaches (even when in doubt), DIAL 911. As of April 1, 2024, the town’s “peak” season rules pertaining to pets on the beach are now in effect. Pursuant to Section 32-44 of the Town Code, also known “Beach Rules for Pets Ordinance,” the beaches of Seabrook Island are divided into three zones. The requirements for each zone during the “off-peak” season are provided below:
Restricted Area (Red)
Limited Restriction Area (Yellow)
General Beach Area (Green)
As a reminder, when an animal is allowed to be off-leash, it must be effectively controlled by a competent person from:
When a pet is required to be on a leash, it must be restrained using a physical restraint made of cord, rope, strap, chain or other material effective for restraining the type and size of animal to which it is attached. In addition, the physical restraint must be no more than sixteen (16) feet in length, secured to the animal’s collar or harness, and continuously held by a competent person physically capable of restraining the animal. Animals under voice control, or under control of remotely operated devices (such as electronic collars), are considered to be “off leash.” The beaches of Seabrook Island are actively patrolled by code enforcement officers employed by the town, as well as by designated personnel from the Seabrook Island Beach Patrol. Individuals who are found guilty of violating any ordinance of the town may be subject to fines up to $1,087.50 per offense (including court fees) upon conviction. To report a violation, please contact the town's Beach Patrol by phone at (843) 718-6083. The town’s “peak” season rules will remain in effect until September 30, 2024. The Town of Seabrook Island is excited to announce the hiring of Abby Grooms as our new Communication & Events Manager. In her new role, Abby will serve as the lead communication and event manager for the town. She will be responsible for managing the town’s existing communication channels while continuing to seek new and innovative ways to engage and inform residents, visitors and property owners. She will also be responsible for planning and executing a variety of town events, including the Chow Town Food Truck Rodeos, Disaster Awareness Day and the annual Holiday Extravaganza. Abby joins the Town of Seabrook Island from ABC News 4, where she served for seven years as a news producer. She worked every shift and produced nearly every show for the station. Most recently, she was the senior producer for the 5:00 p.m. news broadcast. She regularly wrote and posted content on the station’s social media channels as a digital producer, and also coordinated the station’s college internship program. Keeping people up-to-date with accurate information is a skill she learned throughout her seven years in broadcasting, especially during hurricane season. Abby has produced dozens of storm events during her time at the station and understands the importance of effective communications in keeping people safe during an emergency. She was also the head producer for the station’s Hurricane Special, where she established important connections with public safety leaders throughout the state and region. “We are thrilled to have someone of Abby’s caliber join our team,” said Joe Cronin, Town Administrator for the Town of Seabrook Island. “With her extensive background in broadcast news, she understands the importance of producing content that not only informs, but also engages our audience. As we continue to grow and expand our communication and engagement efforts, I am confident that the town will benefit from Abby’s knowledge and creativity.” Abby has a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of South Carolina. She is a native of the Lowcountry and grew up attending Camp St. Christopher on Seabrook Island. She is looking forward to working with residents, community groups and businesses to grow her local connections and is excited to work with the Mayor, Council and fellow staff members to expand and enhance the town’s communication efforts. The Special Committee on ARPA Expenditures is seeking your thoughts on a project to use the ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) funds that will benefit the Seabrook Island community. Please submit your comments below by February 28, 2024 for the committee to review during the committee's March 5th meeting. Thank you for your comments! We have received them and the committee will be discussing them on March 5 at 6:00 PM. ** Please note that all submissions will become part of the public record and may be subject to release under the requirements of the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act **
During a special called meeting on January 4, 2024, Seabrook Island Town Council voted to establish three (3) new special committees:
Each special committee will have a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of nine (9) members and will meet on such dates and times as are scheduled by the chair or a majority of the committee’s membership. All meetings will be held at Seabrook Island Town Hall, unless otherwise advertised, and will be open to the public. Interested in Serving?
Individuals who are interested in serving on a special committee (or any other town board, commission or committee) are encouraged to complete an online Volunteer Application Form as soon as possible. Town Council is scheduled to make committee appointments during its next regular meeting on Tues. January 23rd, so preference will be given to applications which are received by 12:00 pm on Friday, January 19th. For more information, please contact Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at info@townofseabrookisland.org. The town will host a swearing-in ceremony for Mayor-Elect Bruce Kleinman, Town Council Members Dan Kortvelesy, Raymond Hamilton, Darryl May, Gordon Weis, and Utility Commissioner Robert Aaron on Tuesday, January 2, 2023, at 12:00 PM. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road). The ceremony will be open to the public, and light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the event.
For more information, please contact Seabrook Island Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org. After this weekend's storm, Seabrook Island has seen some damage to some structures and landscape. Along with this damage, there were several vehicles also impacted from the storm.
A quick assessment by the town noted there were some downed limbs from the wind and quite a bit of vegetative debris from the flood waters. Several vehicles were stuck in the flood water and were rescued by SJFD and some inoperable vehicles were seen scattered throughout the island in areas which sustained heavy flooding. The Town Hall has not sustained any structural damage, however several Christmas decorations sustained some damaged. After assessing the beach areas, there is extensive erosion, with the worst being located between Boardwalks 2 and 3. During the review of the beach, it was noted that several private boardwalks and walkovers have been damaged or destroyed. There is a bit of damage near the beach club, particularly the terrace area. Because of extensive damage across the area, Charleston County has set up a damage report survey where citizens can provide information on the extent of damage to their dwellings. For anyone that has any damage please go to the County survey listed below. The county has set up a Citizen Damage Report Form for residents to report damage from the storm. 2024 Tide Tables are now available at Seabrook Island Town Hall (2001 Seabrook Island Road) and the SIPOA Office (1202 Landfall Way). Residents may stop by either location during regular business hours to pick up a free copy. The 2022 Tide Tables may also be viewed or downloaded on the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) Website. The 2022 Tide Tables are provided free of charge to residents of the Town of Seabrook Island by SCDHEC’s Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM). For more information, please contact Town Hall by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at info@townofseabrookisland.org.
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