An Update from Interim Town Manager Angie Stone 2/2/2021 View a Video Update at www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYmuGNEotx8 Get Help Scheduling a COVID-19 Vaccine Shot Area hospitals and pharmacies continue to work on providing vaccines for COVID-19. A part of getting vaccinated is properly scheduling yourself for an appointment. Members of the Hilton Head Computer Club and Hilton Head Regional Healthcare are hosting two events to help local residents who are 70 and older and do not have an email address or a device to connect to the internet in order to register for a COVID-19 vaccine shot. The events will be held from …
Owner Updates (1/22/21)
Weekly Owner Updates 1/22/21 The beach walkway project is well underway, and we appreciate your cooperation so far. Please continue to use caution in the area. Please be good neighbors and pick-up after your pets. There have been several complaints lately, so we are asking for your cooperation. Upcoming Owners Only Days are January 28th, February 5th, and 11th. Please call (843) 842-3507 or email beachclub@shipyardhhi.com if you wish to make reservations. Locker waiting list letters were mailed out today. If you are on the waiting list and do not receive your notice by 2/1/21, please email passes@shipyardhhi.com. These were delayed …
Turtle Trackers
Have you heard about Turtle Trackers? Did you know there are over 350 turtle trackers on Hilton Head, many of whom are right here in Shipyard? In fact, the Shipyard chapter is in its fourth year this season. Sea Turtle nesting season begins in May. The Turtle Trackers are a 501c3 non-profit organization whose mission is “to assist with the preservation efforts for endangered sea turtles nesting on Hilton Head Island, and to educate the public for the protection of our sea turtle hatchlings heading to the ocean.” There are currently 6 chapters island-wide: Sea Pines (the founding chapter), Forest …
Owner Updates (1/15/21)
Weekly Owner Updates 1/15/21 As we have advised in prior emails, please be aware that there have been attempted break-ins in automobiles and unlocked homes within Shipyard. Shipyard has access from the beach and across the golf course, so we are not able to secure the entire perimeter. We need you to make sure that you are not inviting theft by leaving cars or homes unsecured. Also, please notify security if you see suspicious activity. We are working with Beaufort County on these issues and reviewing camera footage for clues as to who might be the perpetrators. We have revised foot and …
Update from Interim Town Manager 1/13/2021
An Update from Interim Town Manager Josh Gruber 1/13/2021 View the Video Update: yPVpukHwycQ Here’s an update on what’s happening around Town: We know many residents in our community want to sign up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. With the opening of registration for appointments for South Carolinians aged 70 and older, there has been an extremely large volume of requests. Officials with the S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) and Hilton Head Hospital, which is managing appointment requests, are asking for your patience with this process. Here is what you need to know about the registration process for the …
An Update from Interim Town Manager Josh Gruber 1/11/2021
An Update from Interim Town Manager Josh Gruber 1/11/2021 View the Video Update at https://youtu.be/fGS5Mu0WBps Here’s an update of what’s happening around town. COVID-19 is still in front of us. We continue to fight the spread of the virus and the vaccine is available. We have received a number of calls from residents asking when can they get the vaccine. The SC Department of Health and Environmental Control is handling vaccine distribution in our state and is working with healthcare providers across South Carolina to administer shots. This is being done in phases. Individuals who fall into Phase 1a category are …
An Update From Your Managers 12/31/20
Good morning. As the year comes to an end, we just wanted to take a moment to keep you in the loop about upcoming projects, initiatives, and other POA news. Please be advised that the Welcome Center will close at noon today through tomorrow. We will have normal weekend office hours (Saturday/Sunday from 8 am -noon) this weekend in the event you would like to validate decals, etc. If you need passes after noon today, or anytime tomorrow, please call either gate (Parkway – (843) 785-4776 or Pope – (843) 785-3776) for immediate assistance. There has been a recent rash …
Owner Updates (12/2/20)
Weekly Owner Updates Courtesy of Your POA Management Team We hope that you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and that all are staying well. We have a few reminders to share in hopes of keeping everyone in the loop regarding activities for the remainder of the year. The owner decal and beach hangtag validation process for 2021 will begin on Monday, December 7th. Welcome Center hours will be 8am-2pm Monday through Friday and 8am-noon on weekends. Please do not discard your current blue beach hangtags or decals, as you will be issued validation stickers for each. You do not need to bring your vehicle registrations …
Update from Deputy Town Manager 12/1/20
An Update from Deputy Town Manager Josh Gruber Here’s an update on what’s happening around Town: Town Review of Plans and Permit Submissions May Be Delayed Due to High Volume of Requests Due to a high volume of permit requests and plan submittals for development activity throughout Hilton Head Island, applicants may experience delays in plan reviews, permit issuances and inspections by Town staff. Also, please be aware that you may reach the Town’s voicemail system when calling the main Community Development Information Center line at 843-341-4757. Should you reach the voicemail, please provide the address, permit number and any …
Update from Deputy Town Manager 10/30/2020
An Update from Deputy Town Manager Josh Gruber 10/30/2020 View a Video Update at https://www.youtube.com/watchv=gmd2eavN668&feature=emb_logo October 31 Marks Official End of Sea Turtle Nesting Season October 31 marks the official end of sea turtle nesting season. This year, the Hilton Head Sea Turtle Patrol reported nearly 46% fewer nests on Hilton Head Island beaches. They documented 291 nests for 2020 compared to 463 nests in 2019. They noted a 76% success rate with nest hatches. Unfortunately, 38 nests became misoriented due to violations with beachfront lighting. Beachfront lighting is an issue we are continuing to work on. Our Town Council’s …
