May 2022 | Issue 5 | Archives| Webpage| Jobs | Our Mission

Dear residents and business owners, I welcome you to browse through the May edition of my monthly e-brief. Summer is right around the corner, and families will be spending more time together as school is out. Outdoor activities abound this time of year, and I invite you to discover the best that Mount Pleasant has to offer. To stay updated on our latest news and projects, subscribe via Notify Me. For more information about our happenings, visit us online, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter. Regards, Eric DeMoura TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Citadel Corps of Cadets Regimental Commander, A Mount Pleasant Native Mayor Will Haynie met with the Citadel’s newest Regimental Commander of the South Carolina Corps of Cadets, Brandon Johnson, Friday to congratulate him and discuss the time-honored responsibility. More on Cadet Johnson >

Hurricane Preparedness Being prepared with these four basic tips for hurricane preparedness: make an emergency plan, gather hurricane supplies, know your evacuation route, and understand how to evacuate safely. More Hurricane Preparedness >

Vegetation Mgmt. Workshop As part of their five-year cycle to maintain the safety, resiliency, and reliability of the electric system, Dominion Energy will begin safeguarding overhead distribution lines from dangerous vegetation. Learn More About This Workshop >

Town Main Calendar Find out about our meetings and special events here. Sign up to be notified here

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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO

4th of July Blast Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Blast is back for 2022. Enjoy food trucks, fireworks, and live music at the most patriotic location in South Carolina. A free landside party will begin at 6:00 p.m. For an enhanced viewing option, USS Yorktown flight deck tickets will be sold. MORE INFO & FAQ

2022 Sweetgrass Festival Save the date for this important event. Join us on July 23 at Memorial Waterfront Park for the 18th Annual Sweetgrass Festival. The art of sweetgrass baskets and art weaving in the Lowcountry originated in Mount Pleasant. SWEETGRASS FEST INFO

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RECYCLE RIGHT WITH CHARLESTON COUNTY

Charleston County Recycling Center Tips

The Charleston County Recycling Center accepts the following items: Paper Plastic bottles and containers Paperboard and cardboard Aluminum and steel Glass bottles and jars Cartons

‌ Plastic bags (shopping bags, cereal bags, trash bags) Plastic wrap (thin plastic food wrap or shrink wrapping/product packaging) Styrofoam packaging or food containers Household garbage Shredded paper Food waste Yard waste Bulky plastic items (i.e. toys, hangers) Batteries Light bulbs MORE ITEMS HERE

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT CURBSIDE COLLECTION GARBAGE - TRASH - RECYCLING

Town of Mount Pleasant Curbside Collection Calendar The Waste Management Division performs weekly curbside collection of garbage and trash.  Garbage and Trash are collected on the same day and must be curbside by 7 am. Household Garbage is collected in your brown container. Trash debris consists of bagged yard debris (grass clippings and small items must be placed in brown paper yard bags), tree limbs, household appliances, and household furniture. CURBSIDE COLLECTION INFO

Town of Mount Pleasant Limited Recycling Program The Town offers drop-off recycling of used oil, and oyster shells at the Six Mile Maintenance Facility, 1355 Sweetgrass Basket Parkway. The Town collects E-waste, (your old TVs and computers) for recycling. Please place them at the curb separately for your trash collection day. These electronics are not allowed in the landfill and must be processed separately. TOWN RECYCLING INFO

RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONIES & BIZ UPDATES

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MORE ABOUT THIS RIBBON CUTTING

How Do Businesses Have Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies? Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies are just one of the business programs that the Town offers. These ceremonies celebrate new businesses that have been open for three months or less. Learn more about our ribbon-cutting ceremonies, how to request one, and check out our other business programs. BUSINESS PROGRAMS AND MORE

New E-Newsletter for Local Business Owners The Town of Mount Pleasant has a new e-newsletter specifically for local business owners. Stay up to date on local business news, trends, and events. SUBSCRIBE NOW

RECREATION NEWS AND EVENTS

Summer Camps It's camp season! From basketry to baking, cheer to chess, soccer to science, we'll enrich your child's summer! Discover more with MPRD Summer Camps! Register online at MtPleasantRec.com. SUMMER CAMPS 2022

Camp Gladiator Program Get in summer shape with Camp Gladiator and the Town of Mount Pleasant. Join a 4-week program of 60-minute full-body workouts for all fitness levels. Classes available June 27-July 22 REGISTER NOW

Stay Up To Date With Rec. News Receive exclusive news and updates from the Town's Recreation Department by subscribing to the Recreation Newsletter. SUBSCRIBE NOW

TIPS FROM STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

Pond Wildlife Management Urges Against Feeding Ducks Bread Bread is essentially junk food for ducks. It has no nutritional value for them. If they eat too much bread they miss out on the more nutritious foods they need in their diets. It’s best to let ducks and other waterfowl rely on their natural food sources to keep them healthy. However, if you must feed our fine feathered friends, here are some alternatives: Grapes Cracked corn, barley, or birdseed Frozen peas and corn (defrosted) Duck feed pellets

DID YOU KNOW?

Town Council Meetings Are Available Online Stay informed on your community's happenings by streaming our Mount Pleasant Town Council Meetings live here or signing up to be notified here. SEE MORE

Mobile Office Hours I host drop-in mobile office hours at various locations around Town in order to better connect with residents about Town issues and concerns. Click the button below to find my 2022 schedule. For more information about this program, call (843) 884-8517. SEE MORE

Town of Mount Pleasant Mission Statement: "To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations."

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