Welcome to the City of Beaufort's monthly newsletter. Any feedback? Please send to Kathleen Williams, kwilliams@cityofbeaufort.org. | |
City manager to retire in January
City Manager Bill Prokop announced his retirement effective early January 2023 at the City Council meeting on Sept. 27.
Prokop was named City Manager in February of 2015, succeeding Scott Dadson. He began his tenure at the City of Beaufort in March 2014 as director of Human Resources. He came to Beaufort from Keene, N.H., where he had been an assistant city manager and HR director.
Read more here
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Shrimp Fest: Check out the fun Oct. 7-8 | |
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Get ready for one of Beaufort’s premiere – and fun! – events! The 28th annual Beaufort Shrimp Festival will take place on Oct. 7-8 at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
The festival will run from 5-10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
Participating restaurants will include Serg Group, Belly Full by Tyger, Sea Eagle, Cappys Farm Fresh, Megs Sweet Treats, Tout Sweet, Island Fudge, and Brusters – and a few others as well! Enjoy the bands, including an Elton John tribute band Friday night. The event is free -- plan to bring your family and have fun!
Read more here
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2 companies to open operations at Commerce Park; Landing Pad opens | |
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The City of Beaufort has made major strides in economic development recently:
- The spec building at Beaufort Commerce Park is fully leased to two companies, Norman USA and Critical Role. An even larger spec building, also to be developed by Magnus Development Partners, is in the works. Read more here.
- The Southern Carolina Landing Pad, on the second floor of 500 Carteret Street, offers out-of-state and global companies the opportunity to scope out development oppotunities in the Lowcountry. The City will hold a ribbon-cutting there at 2 p.m. Oct. 5. Read more here.
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Southside, Washington St.
Park plans move ahead
Improvements are on the way at two of Beaufort’s parks: Southside Park (above) and Washington Street Park.
On Tuesday, Sept. 14, City Council moved forward on both parks.
Read more here
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City joins with others on
Housing Trust Fund
The City of Beaufort has committed funding to a regional Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
“The Trust Fund will support the development of affordable housing in the region,” said City Manager Bill Prokop. “It will encourage public-private partnerships to create more affordable housing.”
Read more here
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Board openings
The City has openings on the Cultural District Advisory Board, Tourism Development Advisory Committee, and the Beaufort Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. If you are interested in serving your community, find out more here.
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Chief McDorman's Go Pink Challenge!
The Beaufort Police Department is excited to support breast cancer awareness during the month of October!
Since real men wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, Chief Dale McDorman has once again vowed to wear a hot pink extension in his hair if his goal of raising $500 is met.
All proceeds will go towards breast cancer services at Beaufort Memorial Hospital.
You can donate here.
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Meet the candidates
for City Council
Five candidates are running for two seats on Beaufort City Council in the Nov. 8 General Election.
The two top vote-getters will be sworn into office on Dec. 13.
Each of the candidates provided us with a brief bio, which you can find here.
Note: You must register to vote by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, to vote in the November election. To find out more information about registration, early voting, and day-of voting, go the the Beaufort County Board of Voter Registration and Elections website here.
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Work is wrapping up on
water main project
Work is wrapping up on the North Street Transmission main project. This project was to install a large-diameter water transmission main from the intersection of the Spanish Moss Trail and Robert Smalls Parkway, along North Street, then to the intersection of Hamar and Duke Streets.
Although major work is complete, many small items still need to be coordinated to put this line into service and to clean up the area.
Work is being coordinated with the homeowners and businesses along the route, as well as Beaufort Elementary School.
Read more here
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Prepare to be scared (for a good cause)!
The exchange Club of Beaufort is sponsoring the 28th Annual Ghost Tours to benefit the Child Abuse Prevention Association.The tours are scheduled for Oct. 14-16, 21-23, and 28-30.
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Holy Trinity 5K Oct. 15
Holy Trinity is excited to bring its annual Swing Bridge 5k to downtown on Oct. 15.
Join us at 6 a.m. under the pavilion for a sunrise prayer and after at Freedom Mall to start the 5k.
This run follows the certified 5k route.
Afterward, feel free to purchase breakfast at the food truck, Pitching Berries, in the Marina parking lot.
The Swing Bridge 5k is part of the Trifecta Race series.
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Free Halloween fest Oct. 22
Come join the City of Beaufort’s annual Halloween Celebration from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 22. This event will include a DJ, inflatable bounce house activities, games, arts and crafts, and trick or treat starting at 12:30 p.m.
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Hocus Pocus Oct. 15
Join the J.P. Signature Group with Keller Williams for a free movie night at Waterfront Park at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 15. Bring your blankets and chairs and watch the family fun movie “Hocus Pocus.”
The J.P. Signature Group will provide free popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages.
There will be food trucks in the Marina parking lot for food to purchase.
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Fall tour of homes Oct. 22-23
The Historic Beaufort Foundation is proud to continue the Fall Festival of Houses and Gardens Oct. 22-23. The walking tour consists of nine homes and gardens, visted at your at leisure, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get your tickets now by contacting the Historic Beaufort Foundation.
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Calling all writers & readers! | |
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The Seventh Annual Pat Conroy Literary Festival -- one of Beaufort's signature events -- will be held Oct. 28-30. Many of the events are free. Among the highlights:
Friday, Oct. 28: A celebration and program on the 50th anniversary of Conroy's The Water is Wide with a screening of the movie Conrack and a performance by Marlena Small.
Saturday, Oct 29: Interview with Thrity Umrigar, author of the novel Honor. Her earlier novel, The Space Between Us, was a book club favorite.
Also Saturday: An interview with George Dawes Green, an eighth-generation Savannahan and author of The Kingdoms of Savannah -- touted as the next Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by critics. He is founder of hugely successful storytelling project, The Moth.
Find the complete schedule here along with registration.
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5 p.m. Oct. 11 Work Session
7 p.m. Oct. 11 Regular Session
5 p.m. Oct. 25 Work Session
7 p.m. Oct. 25 Regular Meeting
Meetings will be held via Zoom and streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.
City calendar
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Historic Review Board, 2 p.m. Oct. 12
Design Review Board, 2 p.m. Oct. 13
Cultural District Advisory Board, 2 p.m. Oct. 19
Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24
Meetings are held in person and via Zoom and most are streamed on the City's Facebook page. You can find agendas closer to the date of the meeting on our website's Agenda Center.
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