Month: October 2020
October 28, 2020
Community Flood Rating and New Flood Maps
The Town of Kiawah Island is a part of the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System which is a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum program requirements. Kiawah has a class 5 rating, and residents should qualify for a 25% discount on their rates. Contact your insurance provider for specific […]
October 27, 2020
Potential New Threat to Kiawah’s Maritime Forest | Invasive Species Alert
Invasive Species Alert – Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) State and federal officials are asking Lowcountry residents for help in locating and stopping the spread of a new exotic pest in our area. The Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) was first detected in the United States in 1996 and likely arrived via wooden shipping crates or dunnage […]
October 27, 2020
General Election Voting
The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. It will include voting for president and vice-president, 1/3 of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. State and local races are also on the ballot. (Does not include TOKI municipal election, which is on December 1.) Early Absentee Voting Charleston County has opened four satellite voting locations […]
October 26, 2020
Arts & Cultural Events Season Update
In June, the Town of Kiawah Island canceled the first half of the Arts & Cultural Events season with the hope that events could resume safely in early 2021. The Arts & Cultural Events Council, in coordination with the Town, has begun evaluating events planned for 2021 on an incremental basis. There are no events being […]
October 21, 2020
Beach Leash Ordinance Seasonal Change
November 1 – March 15 – Pets are allowed to be off-leash from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. everywhere on the beach except in the critical habitat area. Pets must be leashed from 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Owners must remain with their pet, have the pet under control, and have a leash in their possession […]
October 20, 2020
Kiawah Island Parkway Traffic Notice
Beginning Wednesday, October 21, through the remainder of the week, crews will be working in the evenings from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the Kiawah Island Parkway from Freshfields Village to Cassique. Traffic control will be in place. Residents should allow more time for travel and expect minor traffic delays on the roadway and […]
October 19, 2020
Q4 Town Notes Published
The Quarter 4 edition of Town Notes is now available. Read it online. In this issue: Municipal Election Candidate Biographies Mayor’s Corner Judge Strauch Announces Retirement Community Flood Rating and New Flood Maps Charitable Contributions Spotlight Arts Council Update This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition will receive a […]
October 13, 2020
Town Seeks New Municipal Judge
Judge John Strauch has announced his plans to retire from his position as the Town’s Municipal Judge at the end of his term on March 1, 2021. With Judge Strauch’s upcoming retirement, the Town is seeking a new municipal judge to train under Judge Strauch’s direction until his term expires in March. The Town is […]
October 12, 2020
Town Council Passes Environmental Resolution and Proclamation
Town Council has passed Resolution 2020-04 strongly discouraging the use of anticoagulant rodenticides to protect Kiawah’s wildlife and ecosystem and adopting Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as the best pest management practice for the island. They also request that residents, businesses, and pest control companies take the Bobcat Guardian pledge at www.savekiawahbobcats.com Save Kiawah Bobcats Week Proclamation Mayor Weaver […]
October 08, 2020
Emergency Ordinance 2020-09.1
On October 6, 2020, Town Council passed amended Emergency Ordinance 2020-09.1, which extends existing requirements including face coverings and other emergency restrictions to address COVID-19 until December 5. A summary of the requirements is provided below. Face Coverings: Required for all persons, including employees, entering or waiting to enter any restaurant (including persons waiting to […]