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.
Are you interested in serving on a town board, commission or committee? The Mayor and Council are currently soliciting applications from citizen volunteers for appointment to the following bodies: Accommodations Tax (ATAX) Advisory Committee
Board of Zoning Appeals
Community Promotions & Engagement Committee
Environment & Wildlife Committee
Planning Commission
Public Safety Committee
Public Works Committee
If you are interested in being considered for appointment, please submit a Volunteer Application Form by clicking the link below: Applications will be kept on file with the Town Clerk for a period of two years. If you have any questions about volunteering with the town, please contact us by phone at (843) 768-9121 or by email at kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org. The Town of Seabrook Island values equity and inclusion and seeks to appoint board, commission and committee members that reflect the diversity of our community. The Town of Seabrook Island does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, age, race, color, national origin, religion, military/veteran status, or disability
Bulk items can be left curbside by 7:00 am. Place items including furniture, appliances, grills, lawn furniture, or other similar household items where you would normally leave your trash and recycling.
Hazardous waste such as old paint cans, electronics, batteries, fluorescent lights, and old yard or household chemicals can be taken to the Maintenance Area (adjacent to the Community Garden) that morning between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Hazardous materials must be handed directly to the attendant on duty. The materials cannot be left on the ground. Before you put your used furniture or other items on the curb for Brown & White Pickup on Friday, consider recycling them with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Restore. Contact the store at 843-559-4009 for more information and to arrange for free pick up of large items. Click here for the 2023 SIPOA Garbage, Recycling, Yard Debris Pickup Schedule. Governor Henry McMaster has proclaimed that South Carolina Winter Weather Preparedness Week for 2023 will be observed from November 26 through December 2, 2023.
The South Carolina Emergency Management Division, the National Weather Service and the agencies comprising the State Emergency Response Team encourage everyone in South Carolina to prepare for severe winter weather by checking supplies and safety plans. Snowfall, ice storms and extreme cold can immobilize an entire region. Even areas that normally experience mild winters can be hit with an ice storm or extreme cold. Winter storms can cause a range of hazards, including closed highways, blocked roads, black ice, downed trees and power lines, hypothermia, and possible flooding in coastal and inland areas. Residents should take the proper winter weather precautions now during milder temperatures while winter emergency supplies are in low demand:
Download the SC Emergency Manager mobile app and Severe Winter Weather Guide The SC Emergency Manager app is designed for users to create their own emergency plans, manage their supplies, and stay connected to loved ones. With the app, users can easily locate the nearest open emergency shelter. The tools section features a flashlight, locator whistle and the ability to report damage to emergency officials. The app is available for free in the Apple App Store and on Google Play for Android (http://onelink.to/dn92rx). Developed by SCEMD and partner agencies specifically for South Carolina, the Severe Winter Weather guide contains tips on what to do before, during and after a major winter storm. It includes check lists, information on how to get the current status of government offices and more. The S.C. Severe Winter Weather Guide is available for download at scemd.org. |
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