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Public hearing scheduled for Pender County shellfish lease proposals
MOREHEAD CITY – NC Division of Marine Fisheries will hold a public hearing by web conference on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13.
Topsail Sound Shellfish, LLC (Ronald Sheffield, agent) has applied for a 1.29-acre shellfish bottom and water column lease in Seaside Areas near Topsail Sound.
Soundside Oyster Farms, LLC (Thomas Cannon, agent) has applied for a 0.75-acre shellfish bottom lease in Banks Channel.
Coastal Roots Oyster Company, LLC (David Roughton, agent) has applied for a 1.09-acre shellfish bottom and water column lease in Seaside Areas near Green Channel.
The public may participate in the hearing online or by telephone. To facilitate comments, the division is asking those who wish to speak during the meeting to pre-register here by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12.
Also, the public may comment on the proposed shellfish leases in writing. Written comments will be accepted until 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14 and may be submitted two ways:
- Online Comments – Written comments will be accepted through an online form available here.
- Mailed Comments – Written comments may be mailed to NC Division of Marine Fisheries, Shellfish Leases, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, N.C. 28557.
Public hearing information, including the web conference link and call-in telephone number, presentation slides, and biological investigation reports can be found here.
For more information, contact Marla Chuffo, with the division’s Habitat and Enhancement Section, at 252-808-8048 or Marla.Chuffo@ncdenr.gov.
| WHO: | N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries |
| WHAT: | Public hearing on proposed shellfish leases in Pender County |
| WHEN: | Thursday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. |
| WHERE: | Meeting by Web Conference
Click Here for Meeting Link and Phone Number |
Voluntary Water Restriction lifted
Pender County Utilities rescinded its Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert effective Nov. 20. This notice affects all Pender County Utilities water customers.
The voluntary water conservation alert was originally issued Nov. 5, as a precaution following the identification of a leak in a Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority (LCFWSA) raw water transmission main. No public action such as boiling water is required.
Pender County adopts Digital Inclusion Plan
In the Nov. 15 meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners, the board unanimously adopted the Pender County Digital Inclusion Plan.
The Digital Inclusion Plan will make Pender County eligible for the maximum amount of broadband expansion funding – funding that could pay for construction to bring internet access to practically every citizen of the County without access.
To learn more about the place, click here.
Pender County adopts Digital Inclusion Plan
In the Nov. 15 meeting of the Pender County Board of Commissioners, the board unanimously adopted the Pender County Digital Inclusion Plan.
The Digital Inclusion Plan will make Pender County eligible for the maximum amount of broadband expansion funding – funding that could pay for construction to bring internet access to practically every citizen of the County without access.
To learn more about the place, click here.
Pender County Update, Nov. 12, 2021
Every two weeks, the departments within Pender County Government submit updates on activities and projects. Here is the latest update.
County Update - November 12, 2021Pender County Update, Nov. 12, 2021
Every two weeks, the departments within Pender County Government submit updates on activities and projects. Here is the latest update.
County Update - November 12, 2021County seeks Legal Services for Land Use Regulation, RFP ## 211108-210
Pender County requests for proposal (RFP) for legal services to be provided to Pender County for the Fiscal Year 2022. Legal services requested are primarily in the field of land use regulation and enforcement of related ordinances as well as grant administration. Only attorneys who are currently licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina and maintain an office in North Carolina or law firms including such attorneys, may respond to this RFP. Reponses are due December 6, 2021 by 4pm to Travis Henley, Planning & Community Development Director, at 805 S. Walker Street, Burgaw, NC, 28425. Click here to view the full RFP # 211108-210. The county reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.
EOC Audio Visual Update, RFP # 211109-211
Pender County is soliciting proposals on the replacement of all audiovisuals needed for use in the EOC. Proposals should include equipment, installation and the first year of support services. Vendors are required to quote equipment that is a current model and still supported by the manufacturer, not approaching end of life. Initial training on usage of your solution should also be included. It is important to note that the County is not interested in significantly modifying the layout of the EOC or conference room. Click here to view the full RFP # 211109-211. A tour of the EOC will be offered on November 17, 2021. Sealed Proposals are due to via mail, courier or in person to Pender County EOC, Attn: Sarah Taylor, 805 Ridgewood Ave. #28, Burgaw, NC, 28425 by December 14, 2021 at 2pm EST. The county reserves the right to reject any/all proposals.
Addendum 1 is being issued for clarification, to answer questions on the RFP and to provide additional EOC photos. Click here to view Addendum 1.
A new tradition begins with a Christmas Tree Lighting in Hampstead Kiwanis Park
HAMPSTEAD – For the first time, Hampstead Kiwanis Park and the Hampstead community will celebrate a Christmas Tree Lighting event on Dec. 3, starting at 6 p.m. Holiday music will begin with a local choir and a soloist at 6:30 p.m.
“Pender County Parks and Recreation is pleased to start a new holiday tradition at the Hampstead Kiwanis Park with an annual Christmas tree lighting event for the Hampstead community,” Zach White, Pender County Parks and Recreation supervisor, said.
The new Christmas tree will be decked out in bright LED lights.
“Of course, we can’t light up a Christmas tree without Santa’s help,” said White. “Santa Claus will visit with children. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras or smartphones for photos with Santa.”
The Pender County Parks and Recreation Department will host children’s activities that include cookies and crafts along with a community Christmas carol sing-along.
Admission is free.
For more information visit the Pender Parks and Recreation Facebook page.