Mark Clark Extension Project
SCDOT and Charleston County have announced their intent to move the Mark Clark Extension Project forward with the preferred Alternative G. Details on the public involvement process are provided here. Residents are encouraged to participate in this process and submit their comments during the comment period that runs through October 15, 2021.

Upcoming Local County Meetings - No reservations required

Pop-up Meetings - Saturday, August 21
  • 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Fields Farm Market, 3129 River Rd
  • 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Goodwill Store,1758 Main Rd

Community Meeting - August 31
  • 4 - 7 p.m. | Hart Meadows Ranch, 2837 Edenvale Rd
COVID-19 Update
The most current CDC guidelines recommend that everyone wear a mask indoors in public if they are in a substantial or high transmission area. Charleston County is currently at a high level of transmission rates. More
UPDATENotice of Deferral | Sea Island Golf Planned Development
The Town notified residents that on March 8, the Charleston County Planning Commission reviewed and denied the rezoning request for Sea Island Golf Planned Development located at 4455 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. The application was set to be considered by County Council on August 31 but has been deferred. The applicant of Sea Island Golf Planned Development has requested a deferral of the public hearing, which is now scheduled for October 12, 2021. The Town will update the community on the status of the application and the future County Council Public Hearing regarding this rezoning request. If you have questions, contact John Taylor at jtaylor@kiawahisland.org.
Council Member Spotlight
Council Member Dr. Scott Parker has recently graduated from the Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government.

Established in 1986, the institute is a Municipal Association of South Carolina program that gives municipal officials a strong foundation for operating local governments.
Quarter 3 Town Notes Published 
The 2021 Quarter 3 edition of the Town's newsletter Town Notes is now available. Read it online here

In this issue: 
  • New Mobile App
  • Solid Waste Notices
  • Mayor's Corner
  • Hurricane Preparedness & Procedures 
  • Parkway Improvement Project Completion 
  • Beach Monitoring Summary
  • 2021 Bobcat Collaring Update
  • SGA Testing Update and more

This is the digital issue of Town Notes. Residents signed up for the print edition will receive a mailed issue.
New Town Mobile App
The Town recently announced its new iOS mobile app designed to be a helpful resource and provide convenient access to community information, services, and reporting capabilities from mobile devices. 

Highlights include:
  • Detailed beach map with GPS
  • Consolidated contact list with tap-to-communicate ability
  • Report an issue portal
  • Hospitality directory
  • Access to the Town's wildlife directory
  • Tide and weather information, and more.

The Town of Kiawah Island app is available now for iOS and iPadOS operating systems in the App Store. The app is only available in the iOS version at this time, but the Town looks forward to introducing the Android version later this year.

The Town welcomes feedback on the functionality and quality of the app experience to sbraswell@kiawahisland.org.
Solid Waste Notices
Service Changes | Week of Labor Day
Monday’s trash collection will be collected on Tuesday, September 7. All other collections move forward one day. No yard debris collection. Twice per week trash collection ends September 12.

Special Collections
Brown Trash Collection - Friday, September 3 | 7 a.m. Not sure what classifies? Check here 

Office Closures
Monday, September 6, 2021 – Labor Day
Hurricane Season Special Notice
Read our hurricane season special notice regarding evacuation and re-entry procedures here
Arts Council Season Planner Released
The Town of Kiawah Arts & Cultural Events Council kicked off their 17th season on Sunday with the Charleston Jazz Orchestra's presentation of Ellington at Newport. Check out the rest of the 2021/2022 events on the new season planner.

Download your copy today or view the calendar online.
The 13th season of fall migration bird banding began on August 15 and will continue through November. Birds are sensitive to ecological changes and are considered indicators of environmental health. Town biologists use bird banding data to monitor and diagnose the health of our ecosystem while also tracking migration patterns and monitoring populations. To learn more, visit the banding station website at www.kiawahislandbanding.blogspot.com

The site will host daily updates from the banding team and include pictures and information on the types of birds that are banded and migrating through the island. Banding occurs every day at two locations at either end of Kiawah. Currently, the team is banding a lot of Painted Buntings, but there have been some early migrants moving through as well. The species composition will change as the fall progresses.
Watch Our Recent Videos
Kiawah’s close connection with nature makes it a special place to live and visit, but this proximity comes with responsibility. Watch our recent videos hosted by Beach Patrol for a quick refresher on Kiawah wildlife and beach rules and regulations!
Wildlife Video
Beach Rules & Regs
Town Biologists have received several calls/concerns about armadillos in the last few months and wanted to take this opportunity to officially introduce this recent arrival to the community. Read more of their history and common questions regarding this unique species here.
Turtle Patrol Update
Current Nest Count: 336

  • Never harass, touch or disturb hatchlings or eggs.
  • Take all items with you when you leave the beach and fill in your holes, as these can be big hurdles for turtles.
  • Lights out for Turtles! May - October, all outdoor lighting facing the beachfront should be turned off from 9 p.m. to dawn. Also, no use of artificial light (flashlights, cell phone lights) on the beach at night. It can cause nesting females to abandon nesting attempts and disorient hatchlings as they make their way to the ocean.

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Previously Mentioned
Committee Meetings
Special Call Town Council – August 25 | 2 p.m.
Special Call Ways & Means – August 25 | 3 p.m.
Town Council – September 7 | 2 p.m.
Planning Commission – September 8 | 3 p.m.
Public Works – September 13 | 10 a.m.
Public Safety – September 15 | 11:30 a.m.
Environmental – September 15 | 2 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals – September 20 | 3 p.m.
Ways and Means – September 27 | 3 p.m.

Procedures

  • Town Council meetings are live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. Committees that conduct their meetings in person where the public can attend are not live-streamed.

  • Agendas are available here and will reference the meeting's location. Dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website.
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