Posts by Frank Williams
Plans for parallel raw water main in northern Brunswick County move forward
Plans to construct a parallel raw water main from the King’s Bluff Pump Station to the raw water tank near the Northwest Water Treatment Plant took a step forward Monday night when the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and the Lower Cape Fear Water &…
Read MoreKeep Brunswick County Beautiful Earns Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award Recognition
Keep Brunswick County Beautiful received the Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award during the Keep America Beautiful’s 2017 National Conference, which took place in Washington, D.C. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit in creating clean, green and beautiful communities. In qualifying for a President’s Circle Award, Keep…
Read MoreBoard of Commissioners formally adopts Brunswick Vision document
Brunswick County launched a strategic visioning process in September 2015. Finalized in 2017, Brunswick Vision is intended to articulate a long-term vision and establish strategic goals to ensure that Brunswick County continues to be a great place to live, work, start or run a business, retire or spend a vacation. The Brunswick County Board of…
Read MoreBrunswick County Commissioners attend NCACC Legislative Goals Conference
Brunswick County’s Commissioners joined county commissioners from across North Carolina in Raleigh last month to set the NCACC’s legislative agenda for the 2017-18 Legislative Biennium. “Actions taken by the legislature and state agencies can have a profound impact on the ability of county governments to do our jobs and serve our constituents, and the NCACC…
Read MoreCommissioners to hold Fire Study Workshop, Budget Workshops and Sessions
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will hold a Fire Study Workshop on Friday, Mar. 3 at 9 a.m. The Board will meet on the following dates as part of the Fiscal Year 2017-18 Budget Process: Monday, Mar. 6, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.: Commissioners’ Countywide Goal Workshop Monday, May 1, 9 a.m. – 5…
Read MoreLane Closures Begin Wednesday on the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge
The N.C. Department of Transportation will intermittently close the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge for two nights later this week. The closures will be in place from 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017 until 5 a.m. the next morning, and again the same hours on Thursday night through Friday morning.…
Read MoreBrunswick County Public Meeting on Proposed Rail Realignment set for Jan. 30 in Leland
A public meeting on the ongoing feasibility study for the proposed rail realignment project, which could relocate a CSX rail line that currently runs through Wilmington to a new path that could include a small portion of Brunswick County, is set for next week in Leland. Date: Monday, January 30, 2017 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location:…
Read MoreTown of Leland seeks Community Input on Sports
The Leland Town Council and Parks and Recreation Board will hold a public meeting on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 6 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall, located at 102 Town Hall Drive, to discuss the current and future state of youth and adult sports within the Town. This meeting will feature speakers from several…
Read MorePublic Open House for Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan set for Jan. 30
The Brunswick County Planning Department is seeking input on the final draft of the Brunswick County Greenway, Bikeway, & Paddle Trail Plan. This project creates a network of walking trails, bike routes, and paddle trails while preserving Brunswick County’s natural resources and acting as a tool to promote trails throughout Brunswick County. Citizens are invited…
Read MoreBrunswick County Public Utilities Advises Customers to Take Precautions in Advance of Winter Weather
Unusually low temperatures are forecast this weekend. Brunswick County Public Utilities is advising customers to take precautions to protect their irrigation and household water systems from freezing: Exposed backflow assemblies for irrigation systems should be removed or adequately insulated. Exposed water lines to fixtures, such as outside showers, should be isolated and drained. Pour a…
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