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November General Election Voting

Election day is almost here, but you don't have to wait to cast your ballot. Charleston County has opened four satellite voting locations for in-person absentee voting. Every voter is qualified to vote absentee in the November General Election. Each location offers in-person voting, curbside voting (for those age 65 years or older, or persons who are physically disabled), and paper ballot drop-off.

The closest satellite locations to Kiawah are Seacoast Church West Ashley (2049 Savannah Hwy.) and the Main Library Downtown (68 Calhoun St.). Voters are not required to complete an application prior to arrival. Voters may also cast their vote at the polls on election day at the Sandcastle from 7 a.m - 7 p.m. More

Municipal Election Candidate Biographies

The Quarter 4 edition of Town Notes is now available and includes Municipal Election candidate biographies. Read it online .

This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition will receive a mailed issue.

Biologists Collar Female Bobcat

Last week, Town Biologists collared Bobcat 450 at Captain Sam's Spit. A familiar face to Kiawah bobcat enthusiasts, this adult female was first collared in April 2008, making her at least 13 years old! She weighed 13 lbs, 3 oz and was last collared in 2013. Biologists now have two collared bobcats on the island.

Biologists sent blood samples from Bobcat 450 for anticoagulant rodenticide testing and the Town will share the results with the community. Photos: Filipe DeAndrade

Kiawah Island Parkway Project Phase 2 Begins

Phase two of the Kiawah Island Parkway Improvement Project has begun, which will make landscaping improvements between the roundabout and the main gate. The project is anticipated to be complete in December 2020. Conceptual renderings are provided here.

The project will utilize more than 80% native plants and incorporate strategies to reduce and filter stormwater runoff, minimize the use of pesticides, and enhance wildlife habitat.

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 if there is a need to leash their pet or if requested by other beachgoers or by Beach Patrol. Violators could be ticketed. Electronic leashes are prohibited. More at www.kiawahisland.org/beaches.

Invasive Species Alert

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. ALB populations are currently in Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, and as of May 2020 in South Carolina. The initial discovery in our state was in Hollywood, about 11 miles northwest of Kiawah, and since that time the beetle has also been found in West Ashley and on Johns Island. More

Kiawah Turtle Patrol Makes Rare Discovery

Last week Turtle Patrol made an amazing rare discovery of a single leucistic hatchling while inventorying the last nest on the island. Leucism is a condition where animals have reduced pigmentation. Leucism is different from albinism as albino animals have a complete loss of pigment, leaving them completely white with red or pink eyes. This story has been around the world, being featured by the New York Post, People Magazine, Fox News and more. Photo: Alison Frey, Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol

Arts & Cultural Events Season Update

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 considered until after January 2021. More

Municipal Judge Applicant Deadline October 30

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. Interested persons should contact Town Administrator Stephanie Tilllerson at stillerson@kiawahisland.org

by October 30. More

COVID-19 Updates

The Town continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19 in our area, and has created comprehensive webpage with resources pertaining to COVID-19 including updated statistics and DHEC reporting links, emergency orders and more.

Hurricane Season

June 1 through November 30.

Guides

South Carolina

Charleston County

Town of Kiawah Island

Notification

Make sure you are signed up for the Town’s emergency notification outlets here.

Notices

Office Closure

November 11 - Veterans Day

Previously Mentioned

You have seen these announcements before, but here it is one more time in case you missed it.

Mark Clark Extension Update

Community Flood Rating and New Flood Maps

In-Person Absentee Voting Locations for November Election

Committee Meetings

Town Council - November 3 | 2 p.m. (live-streamed)

Planning Commission - November 4 | 3 p.m.

Arts & Cultural Events Council - November 5 | 2 p.m.

Public Works Committee – November 9 | 10:00 a.m.

Environmental Committee – November 10 | 2 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals – November 16 | 3 p.m.

Public Safety Committee – November 18 | 11:30 a.m.

Ways and Means Committee – November 24 | 2 p.m.

Meeting Changes

During the height of COVID-19, the Town live-streamed all committee meetings as they must be made available to the public. Some committees are returning to in-person meetings. This will change what the Town live-streams as we transition back to our standard format.

Town Council is meeting in-person and will be live-streamed per usual.
Committees that conduct their meetings over video conference will be live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel.
Committees that conduct their meetings in-person where the public can attend will not be live-streamed.

Agendas are available here and will reference the location of the meeting. Meeting dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website .

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