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Boil Water Advisory for 11/21/17
On Tuesday, November 21, 2017, the Operations Department will be shutting off the water main along S. 3rd St. between Hamlet Ave. and Cape Fear Blvd. , between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The following properties will be affected: 106 S. 3rd St., 105 S. 3rd St., 102 S. 3rd St., 301 Charlotte Ave., and 8 S. 3rd St. The water services will be fully restored shortly after 1:00 p.m. A boil water advisory will be in place as a precaution. Periods of low or no pressure in the distribution system increases the potential for back siphonage and introduction of bacteria into the water system.
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Town Hall Closed for Thanksgiving
In observance of Thanksgiving, Town Hall will be closed on this Thursday, November 23rd and Friday, November 24th.
AT&T to install Fiber Lines in Wilmington Beach Area
AT&T will begin a project this week that will install fiber lines in parts of Carolina Beach known as the Wilmington Beach area. Any residents in the affected area will have a door tag hung at their home with details about the project (see below);
Please call the number on the door tag if you have any questions about the project.
Corps of Engineers to Begin Erosion Repairs at Snow's Cut
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District is urging the public to stay clear of construction along portions of Snow’s Cut for safety reasons as repairs for bank erosion begin the week of November 6, 2017."The portion of the Carolina Beach Recreational Trail from near the boat launch facility up to Bridge Barrier Road will be closed to the public until that portion of the project is completed,” said Wilmington District Navigation Program Project Manager Jim Medlock. “We ask that the public stay away from the construction area so that we can repair the eroded Snow’s Cut banks safely and as quickly as possible.”
Medlock anticipates that the contractor will likely close the recreational trail starting on or about December 1. The Corps estimates that repairs will continue through spring of 2018.
River Rd. Bridge Closure Scheduled Next Week
NOVEMBER 13, 2017 - MAY 11, 2018
Bridge Closure River Rd Over Lords Creek
(NH #19 on SR 1576)
The new bridge will have updated drainage structures to prevent ponding on the roadway. The bridge approaches will be reinforced to prevent washouts along with other maintenance issues.
The existing bridge was built in 1974 and considered structurally deficient and functionally obsolete. That means while it is still safe, it was built to the standards of its day and needs to be replaced.
Please use the following DETOUR routes during the closure:
- Northbound: Take US 421 (Carolina Beach Rd) to SR 1187 (Sanders Rd) back to SR 1576 (River Rd)
- Southbound: Take SR 1187 (Sanders Rd) to US 421 (Carolina Beach Rd) back to SR 1576 (River Rd)
Lake Dredge Project-Updates from the Manager 10-30-2017
Town Manager Michael Cramer, along with Mayor Dan Wilcox and Councilman Gary Doetsch, met with MOTSU officials today, October 30th, to discuss concerns and possible solutions for moving forward with the Lake Dredge Project. A summary of that meeting was presented in a letter to Council and Carolina Beach Residents.If you have any questions, please contact Michael Cramer. (910) 458-2994, or via email at michael.cramer@carolinabeach.org.
Lake Dredge Project-Update from Town Manager
A letter from the Town Manager to Carolina Beach Town Council and citizens was published today containing a summary of the Lake Dredging project suspension of work and related issues.If you have questions, please contact Michael Cramer, Town Manager, at (910) 458-2994, or by email at michael.cramer@carolinabeach.org.
Snows Cut Walking Trail to Temporarily Closed in November
Portions of the Carolina Beach Snows Cut recreational walking trail will be closed beginning sometime in November 2017. At that time, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) anticipates that a construction contract would be underway in Snows Cut to mitigate bank erosion caused Hurricane Matthew last year. Federal dollars have been appropriated for this project, and involves three areas of Snows Cut: two locations are on each side and east of the bridge, and one is near the NC Wildlife boat ramp.The project is expected to last through the end of Spring 2018. Diagrams of the project areas can be viewed by CLICKING HERE.
If you have any questions regarding this project, please contact Jim Medlock, Shallow Draft Navigation Program Project Manager, Wilmington District, US Army Corps of Engineers, at (910) 251-4836.
Re-Entry Town Identification Cards
In anticipation of possible severe weather within the next five days, Carolina Beach residents and property owners are encouraged to obtain their Town Identification Card (TIC) if they haven’t already. The purpose of these cards is to expedite re-entry to Carolina Beach once a mandatory evacuation order has been lifted. They are available to Carolina Beach property owners, agents, and permanent residents/business owners.
TICs may be picked up at Town Hall and the cost is $15.00
To obtain a TIC, a completed application and the following documentation is required:
Property Owners: Individuals, groups or corporations owning property within town limits may receive (2) two TICs.
- Valid State Issued ID and
- a copy of NHC Tax bill or a copy of a current utility, cable or phone bill identifying the individual and the property
Agents: Property Management Companies, Brokers or State Licensed Contractors identified by the property owner may receive (2) two TICs.
- Valid State Issued ID and
- a completed Emergency Property Security Authorization form, with the notarized signature of the property owner, and
- a copy of the Property Management Listing Agreement signed by the Broker in Charge or a copy of a valid NC State Contractor’s License
Permanent Residents/Business Owners: Individuals, groups or corporations identified by the property owner may receive (2) two TIC. Owners of boats docked at property within town limits may qualify as a Permanent Resident/Business Owner.
- Valid State Issued ID and
- a copy of a current lease for the property used as a residence, business or dock, or a copy of a current utility, cable or phone bill identifying the individual and the property, or valid Town Business Registration.
New Yard Waste Pick-up Schedule Posted
With the start of the 2017/2018 fiscal year, the Town of Carolina Beach has published an updated schedule for regularly scheduled yard waste pick-ups. Due to required equipment maintenance, changes were made for the last week of August and the month of September.CLICK HERE to view the updated schedule.
2107 Annual Waste Water Treatment System Report
The FY 2017 annual waste water treatment works/waste water collection system report for the Town of Carolina Beach will be available August 28, 2017. It may be viewed online by CLICKING HERE.Copies of the report will also be available by request by contacting Bill Raymond, WWT Superintendent, at (910) 465-1946.TEST RESULTS-NO GENX DETECTED IN CB WATER SAMPLES
Following the discovery of GenX, the Town of Carolina Beach decided to test its water source as a precautionary measure. Two independent companies were used to test random water samples from wells used for the Carolina Beach’s water supply. The companies were able to test for amounts as small as 2 to 4 parts per trillion (ppt). Both companies found no detection of GenX in the water samples.
In an effort to help provide context for health risks associated with GenX, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has established a health goal of 140 ppt. This goal is not a distinction between safe and unsafe levels, but is a level of contamination below which no adverse health effects would be expected over a lifetime of exposure.
If you have any questions, please contact Assistant Town Manager, Ed Parvin, (910) 458-2526.
GenX Testing in Carolina Beach
Over the past month the New Hanover County community has heard a lot of talk about the presence of an unregulated compound called GenX in the surface water of the Cape Fear River Basin. The study conducted by the NC State University professors and reported by The Star News are based on surface water and not ground water tests. GenX has not been found in groundwater used by the Town of Carolina Beach. The Town of Carolina Beach receives all of its drinking water from the Pee Dee and Castle Hayne groundwater aquifers. Read More ›GENX/DRINKING WATER INFORMATION
Over the past couple of weeks, the New Hanover County community has heard a lot of talk about the presence of an unregulated compound called GenX in the surface water of the Cape Fear River Basin. The study conducted by the NC State University professors and reported by The Star News are based on surface water and not ground water tests. GenX has not been found in groundwater. The Town of Carolina Beach receives all of its drinking water from the Pee Dee and Castle Hayne groundwater aquifers.
In the past, the Town of Carolina Beach has been part of many EPA authorized monitoring studies over the years in an effort to help identify and detect regulated and unregulated compounds in the Town’s water supply. In December 2014 and May 2015, the Town allowed our water to be tested by the EPA and Eurofins Eaton Analytical, Inc. for monitoring tests looking at 21 different types of chemicals, including those related to GenX. Only 1 of the 21 compounds, Strontium, resulted in a detection level at or above the testing level. Strontium is a naturally occurring element on the Periodic table and is present in most groundwater. GenX compounds were not detected in the Pee Dee or Castle Hayne groundwater aquifers used by the Town of Carolina Beach.
The Town of Carolina Beach drinking water continues to meet all state and federal drinking water standards and is safe to drink. For more information about the Town of Carolina Beach drinking water please review our Water Quality Report at http://www.carolinabeach.org/CCR2016.pdf.
Financial Transparency in Carolina Beach
2016 Water Quality Report Now Available
The 2016 Water Quality Report has been completed and is now available to view by CLICKING HERE. If you have any questions, please contact Operations at (910) 458-8291.HAZWAGON COLLECTIONS IN CAROLINA BEACH
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CAROLINA BEACH: Fridays at the Carolina Beach Mike Chappell Park (in the south side of the park across from the tennis courts), from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (this is a temporary location and the final location in Carolina Beach is to be determined)
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Mondays at the Ogden Park ball fields, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Wednesdays at Wrightsville Beach Municipal Complex, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
NCDOT Releases Draft 10-Year Transportation Plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation today releasedthe state’s draft 2018-2027 transportation plan, known as the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The plan is the department’s funding and construction schedule for transportation projects over the next 10 years.The document lists more than 1,400 projects across all transportation modes and in every county throughout the state. The plan includes 61 safety projects and 376 interstate maintenance and bridge projects that are prioritized based on data from technical experts. A breakdown of the projects in the draft plan, as well as changes from the previous STIP, are available at NCDOT.gov/STI.
2017 FREEMAN PARK ANNUAL PERMITS
The 2017 Freeman Park Annual permits are now on sale. The cost for an annual permit remains at $150 each, and may be purchased in person at the following locations:- Carolina Beach Town Hall - Billing Department
1121 N. Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM (910) 458-2999
- Town of Carolina Beach Parking Office
1204 N. Lake Park Blvd. Suite D Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM (910) 458-4614
- Island True Value Tackle & Hardware
801 N Lake Park Blvd. Carolina Beach, NC 28428
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 6AM-9PM (910) 458-3049
Annual permits may also be purchased online at https://freemanpark.clickandpark.com/ . Annual permits purchased online will arrive in the mail within 10 business days. Please note that a paper receipt from an online purchase is not valid at the gate and will not grant entry into Freeman Park. If you would like to pick up your annual permit in person and not receive it in the mail, you must call the Town of Carolina Beach Parking Office at 910-458-46143 at the time of purchase to make arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding the purchase of the 2017 Annual Freeman Park permits, please contact Town Hall at (910) 458-2999.
2016 Waste Water Report
The FY 2016 Annual Waste Water Treatment Works/Waste Water Collection system report for the Town of Carolina Beach will be available August 26, 2016. It may be viewed online by CLICKING HERE. Copies of the report will also be available by request. Please contact Bill Raymond, WWT Superintendent, at (910) 465-1946 to request a copy.
LOCAL POLICE OFFICERS RECOGNIZED
Corporal Donald Sacawicz and other local police officers were recently recognized on the Port City Heroes Facebook page.CLICK HERE to see more information.
Check out the new Carolina Beach Videos!
Check out the latest videos with information on Carolina Beach attractions, wildlife, and beach safety. CLICK HERE to view.Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan
Input needed to gather data for 2017-2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan!https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/cbparksandrec Read More ›
Side Loader Trash Collectors Now in Use
Carolina Beach Boardwalk Ranked #3 in America!
The votes are in! Carolina Beach Boardwalk was voted for and ranked #3 in USA Today's survey of the best boardwalks in America!CLICK HERE for more details!
Carolina Beach Ranked #4 in the Top 12 Anchorages!
Marinalife.com has rated Carolina Beach 4th out of 12 locations for cruising anchorage. Locations considered included areas up north in Massachusetts all the way down to Marsh Harbor in Great Abaco, Bahamas.
Read More ›Carolina Beach Awarded Pedestrian Planning Grant!
A group of eight municipalities, including Carolina Beach, and one county from across the state will receive assistance with bicycle and pedestrian planning, thanks to grants awarded this month by the N.C. Department of Transportation.
Carolina Beach Listed in Top 10 Smartest Cities in NC
Carolina Beach has been named as one of 10 Smartest Cities in North Carolina! CLICK HERE for details.Cape Fear Blvd. Project-Update
Several weeks ago Town Manager Michael Cramer and Operations Director Gil DuBois met with several citizens on Cape Fear Blvd to discuss the progress of the project and listen to citizen concerns.
Please CLICK HERE to read details of issues discussed, and updates to the project, including solutions to some of the problems encountered.
EVP Volleyball Special Event
Carolina Beach was chosen to host one of the East Coast EVP Volleyball Tournaments last month. CLICK HERE to check out the video showing clips of the professional volleyball contestants.Public Notice and Notice of Availability for Snow's Cut
Public Notice for the Environmental Assessment of the land classification change of the Army Corp of Engineer's Property bordering Snow's Cut. Read More ›Is Your Address Correct?
New Hanover County and the Town of Carolina Beach require all property owners to conspicuously post their address number on any house or building. In emergency situations, fire, police, and ambulance services can respond quicker when address numbers are correct and easily seen from the road.
CLICK HERE to view a database of Carolina Beach addresses. You can confirm that the number listed on your house is correct.
Final Decision Made for Island Greenway Project
A decision has been made for the Island Greenway Project Plans! Read More ›Carolina Beach Awarded Grant for Elevation of Residential Structures
This past November the Town of Carolina Beach was awarded a project sub-grant, through the Flood Mitigation Assistance program, by FEMA. Read More ›Town of Carolina Beach Launches App!
There really is an App for everything-including Carolina Beach!
Update-Waters of the US Rules
The US House approved a bill to stop the Waters of the US Rule Expansion! Read More ›Snows Cut/US Army Corps of Engineers Information Session
On Monday, September 29, 2014, the US Army Corps of Engineers held a public information session concerning the Snow’s Cut area.
Representatives from the Corps were present to answer questions from the public and communicate details relating to current and future plans they have for Snow’s Cut. Carolina Beach’s Mayor and Council Members were also be in attendance.
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