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Welcome to the City of Beaufort's monthly newsletter. Any feedback? Please send to Kathleen Williams, kwilliams@cityofbeaufort.org. |
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We 'strongly encourage' masks |
The City of Beaufort’s mandatory mask/face covering ordinance, implemented last year to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, is no longer in effect. City Council, at its April 27 meeting, passed an emergency ordinance strongly encouraging individuals to continue to wear masks in buildings opened to the public going forward. This went into effect on May 1.
The City continues to seek guidance from doctors and leadership at Beaufort Memorial Hospital as it modifies its emergency ordinances related to Covid-19.
Vaccines are readily available in Beaufort County for anyone 16 years old or above, and the South Carolina Department of Health & Environmental Control estimates that 48% of Beaufort County residents (in that age range) have received at least one vaccine. The number of new cases of Covid in the county has also dropped significantly.
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Mossy Oaks ribbon cutting set for May 6 |
A ribbon-cutting will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 6, to celebrate the completion of the Mossy Oaks Stormwater Project. The ceremony will be held at the Spanish Moss Trail where it crosses Rogers Drive. The $8 million project, which came in under budget, involved installing large drainage pipes at correct elevations throughout the neighborhood to better direct drainage. Two tidal flap gates were installed on Battery Creek along the Spanish Moss Trail to control the flow of water into and out of the marsh during heavy rains.
There is limited parking at the site. A bus will run from Southside Park parking lot to the site at 9:15 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. The public is welcome to attend.
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Milner team starts update
to Preservation Manual
Brad Roeder, above, a senior associate at John Milner Architects, was in town last week as the Milner team begins the process of updating both the Beaufort Preservation Manual and Beaufort's list of contributing structures to the Historic District.
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Good news on flood insurance
A year from now, property owners in the City of Beaufort who are in the National Flood Insurance Program should be paying a lower amount for their flood insurance.
The City of Beaufort was recently notified that it had received additional credits under the flood program’s Community Rating System (CRS), resulting in a CRS classification of 6, compared to Beaufort’s previous rating of 7.
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BJWSA sets up next streets |
Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority continues its work in various neighborhoods of Beaufort to replace galvanized pipes in the water system with PVC pipes. This ambitious project started earlier this year and will proceed in phases.
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Fire Department will help
you install smoke alarms
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A reminder from our awesome Fire Department:
Smoke slarms save lives! Smoke alarms should be on every level of your home, in every bedroom, and all sleeping areas. Smoke alarms should never be more than 10 years old.
Call the Fire Department today for any smoke alarm assistance: 843-525-7055.
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Join a board and help shape Beaufort! |
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If you want to help shape the direction of Beaufort, you can do that by serving on one of our several boards. We have openings on various boards, and in some cases are looking for specific expertise.
The Boards and Commissions page on our website lists the boards with current openings, and has an application form at the bottom of the page.
Police Advisory Committee
The Beaufort Police Department has launched a Community Advisory Committee and is looking for members to help it shape programs that will improve the quality of life and have a positive impact within our communities. If you would like to help the Police Department improve its service to the community as a member of the committee, please email a brief introduction, including your address, and ideas you can bring to the table for consideration. Please send your email to beaufortpd.recordsadmin@cityofbeaufort.org with the words “Community Advisory Committee” in the subject line.
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Museum welcomes board
members, seeks docents
The Beaufort History Museum welcomes four new directors to its board: John Warley, James Millard, Ginnie Kozak, and Ryan Copeland. Robb Wells, chief executive officer of the Beaufort-Port Royal Convention & Visitors Bureau, is now an ex-officio board member.
The museum has openings for docents and offers regular training. If you would enjoy sharing with visitors the fascinating history of this area, then being a docent may be the perfect fit for you! Find out more here
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HBF to celebrate Verdier House reopening
Congratulations to the Historic Beaufort Foundation (HBF) , which is holding a ribbon-cutting to celebrate its newly painted (in the original colors) and renovated John Mark Verdier House!
Come celebrate with HBF at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8. Free tours of the Verdier House will be offered until 3:30 p.m. that day.
The Verdier House is at 810 Bay St.
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Celebrating National Historic Preservation Month! |
The City of Beaufort, in partnership with HBF, has proclaimed the month of May 2021 as National Historic Preservation Month in the City of Beaufort.
Historic preservation is a major component in the City’s tourism economy, with more than 750,000 visitors annually who are attracted to the Beaufort’s riverfront location, climate, architecture, and history.
HBF invites the community to come learn about Beaufort’s rich architectural history by visiting the John Mark Verdier House Museum in May. We are proud to promote the slogan of the National Trust for Historic Preservation as we say: This Place Matters!
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New benches pay tribute to
Beaufort's culture and history
The City of Beaufort and the Beaufort Cultural District will unveil on May 6 the six new benches that will be added to the Cultural District’s Bench Project. The event will be held at 5 p.m. on the lawn at USCB’s Center for the Arts, and the public is invited to attend.
The Bench Project began in 2019, when six artists were sponsored by various Beaufort organizations to design benches that celebrated the art, history and culture of the Beaufort region. One of the current sponsors is the Tabernacle Baptist Church. The Rev. Johnnie Simmons, in photo, a Gullah artist known for his paint and wood-burning techniques, memorializes the historic nature of the the church in his bench design.
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This First Friday is all about Mom |
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Come downtown from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 7, and enjoy First Friday's 'Salute to Mom'! Merchants will be hosting a retail runway to show all the great gifts they have for Mom! Event info here
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Job Fair and vaccine clinic May 4 |
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The Beaufort Area Hospitality Association is holding a Hospitality & Tourism Job Fair Tuesday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beaufort Memorial Hospital will be offering a free on-site Covid-19 vaccine clinic at the Job Fair. |
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Every month we'll feature the new businesses that have opened in Beaufort, as described in the owners' own words. |
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Lowcountry Counseling Associates
2707 Allison Road
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Appointment only
(864) 707-1913
Lowcountry Counseling Associates offers mental health services to support and enhance the personal growth and development of clients. Our services are tailored to assist clients in meeting their personal wellness goals while maintaining the high standards of counseling and mental health therapy.
We are professionally trained in the following areas: Stress, depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges and relationship issues.
Please contact us if you need help deciding if we are the best place for you and your family, or if you have any other questions.
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5 p.m. May 11 Work Session
7 p.m. May 11 Regular Meeting
5 p.m. May 25 Work Session
7 p.m. May 25 Regular Meeting
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Beginning May 11, City Council meetings will be held in person at Council Chambers. They will also be streamed live 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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Neighborhood Association, 10 a.m. May 4
Historic District Review Board, 2 p.m. May 12
Design Review Board, 2 p.m. May 13
Metropolitan Planning Commission, 5 p.m., May 17
Cultural District Advisory Board, 2 p.m., May19
Zoning Board of Appeals, 5:30 p.m. May 24
Historic District Review Board, 2 p.m. May 26
As of now, 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.
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