News
September 16, 2021
Annexation Petition Update
Town Council has heard and respects the community’s concerns regarding the Andell West Annexation Petition and Planned Development application from Haulover Creek Development Company, LLC, (an affiliate of the Goodwin Family Holdings (owner of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort) and Riverstone Properties). While the annexation process and planned development review are separate processes, Town Council has […]
September 08, 2021
Planning Commission Workshop Update
After engaging the Applicant and hearing community input, the Planning Commission and Haulover Creek Development Company, LLC, agreed to an additional workshop where more detailed information about the Planned Development will be discussed and reviewed. The next workshop date will be released once it is finalized. All previously released dates will be amended and released. The […]
September 07, 2021
Annexation Petition Update | Planning Commission Workshop | Ways to Participate
Today, Town Council approved the first reading of the annexation petition made by Haulover Creek Development Company, LLC, (an affiliate of the Goodwin Family Holdings (owner of the Kiawah Island Golf Resort) and Riverstone Properties). This action does not ensure annexation but is required for the applicant to engage with the Town’s Planning Commission. Tomorrow, […]
September 06, 2021
Annexation Petition Q&A and Ways to Participate
The Town has received a number of questions regarding the upcoming annexation petition. Provided below is a summary of common questions and answers about the petition. The public is encouraged to attend the Town Council meeting tomorrow (9/7/21) and will be able to give comments during the citizen’s comments portion of the agenda. If you cannot attend, the […]
September 01, 2021
Site Work Scheduled to Begin for Luxury Senior Living Facility Seafields at Kiawah Island
Big Rock Partners, developer of the luxury senior living facility at Freshfields Village, has notified the Town they have closed on the property and received their notice to proceed. In September, they will begin the preliminary site work and construction of the turn lane on Seabrook Island Road. The facility construction phase is not expected […]
August 18, 2021
Arts and Cultural Events Season Planner Released
The Town of Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council is pleased to announce the release of the 2021/2022 season planner. Download your copy today or view the calendar online here.
August 18, 2021
Fall Migration Banding Begins
The 13th season of fall migration bird banding began on August 15 and will continue through November. Birds are sensitive to ecological changes and are considered indicators of environmental health. Town biologists use bird banding data to monitor and diagnose the health of our ecosystem while also tracking migration patterns and monitoring populations. To learn […]
August 13, 2021
2021 Quarter 3 Town Notes Published
The 2021 Quarter 3 edition of the Town’s newsletter Town Notes is now available. Read it online hereIn this issue: New Mobile App Solid Waste Notices Mayor’s Corner – The Town’s Role in Community Development Hurricane Preparedness & Procedures Charitable Grant & State Accommodation Tax Funding Parkway Improvement Project Completion Beach Monitoring Summary 2021 Bobcat Collaring Update & SGA Testing […]
August 06, 2021
Integrated Watershed Study
Provided by the Kiawah Conservancy Tidal estuaries and marshes are the most biologically productive habitats globally and provide many benefits to humans and wildlife. Water resources in coastal habitats are dynamic and can be impacted by various contributing factors to water quality. Rainfall accumulation and stormwater runoff significantly influence the quality of water resources on […]
August 06, 2021
Kiawah Island Bobcat and Rodenticide Study
The Town of Kiawah Island is excited to announce a new research project that will begin this winter, collaborating with Clemson University’s Wildlife and Fisheries Department and Town Biologists. This Ph.D. research project will take place over four years and will include three years of intensive fieldwork. The project’s overall goal is to better understand the […]