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Pre-Civil War Lighthouse uncovered at Fort Fisher
The lighthouse built in 1816 aided navigation until shortly after the start of the civil war.
or contact the Fort Fisher Historic Site at 458-5538
Atlantic Avenue Walkway Dedication
By the ocean and under beautiful sunny skies today in Kure Beach, the Atlantic Avenue Walkway was dedicated in memory of former commissioner Bill Ufferman. Over 60 residents and officials attended the dedication where they viewed the new walkway and the dedication plaque. Residents and officials met with Mrs. Carol Ufferman and her two sons, Doug and Andy. The family heard from officials of how Bill started the Town’s Beautification Committee and had a vision of one day constructing a walkway along Atlantic Avenue which would beautify the area and give pedestrians a view of the Atlantic Ocean. For more information about the Atlantic Avenue Walkway, contact the Town at 458.8216. Click here to see photos of the dedication ceremony
NC State University College of Design
Economic Development Presentation
October 30, 2009
Kure Beach Sewer Rehab Project
As you travel down Fort Fisher Boulevard (Hwy 421S), you definitely will run into some construction which is blocking a lane of traffic or even your favorite restaurant’s entrance. The construction is part of a federal economic stimulus and Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF) project in both Carolina and Kure Beaches. Construction in both Towns is very minimal and will only delay your travel plans by a few seconds or minutes.
Kure Beach’s Sewer Rehab Project will follow this schedule. If you have any questions, contact Public Works Director Sonny Beeker at 458.5816.
Advanced training pays off for Kure Beach Police Officer
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20090928/
TOWN OF KURE BEACH RECEIVES FIREFIGHTERS ASSISTANCE GRANT
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Town of Kure Beach has been awarded an FY2008 Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of $48,241.00. The Town’s share of the grant is five percent or $2,539.00, bringing the total grant project to $50,780.
The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Program is to protect the health and safety of the public and firefighting personnel against fire and fire-related hazards. This grant is specifically for firefighting equipment such as turn-out gear.
For more information, contact the Town of Kure Beach at 910.458.8216.
KURE BEACH AWARDED $456,393 FOR DEVELOPMENT OF OCEAN FRONT PARK FROM THE NC PARKS & RECREATION TRUST FUND
Island Gazette
August 21, 2009
SUNNY POINT DECIDES NO-GO ON KURE BEACH DEER HUNTING GAME LANDS
Island Gazette
August 20, 2009
KURE BEACH GETS $500,000 CHECK FOR PARK FROM THE NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST FUND
Island Gazette
August 5, 2009
ATLANTIC AVENUE BOARDWALK PROJECT COMPLETED UNDER BUDGET
Island Gazette
July 29, 2009
CANDIDATES FILE FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
Island Gazette
July 15, 2009
SUNNY POINT UPDATE ON PRESCRIBED FIRES, 4-POSTER DEER TREATMENT AND PUBLIC GAME LANDS PROGRAM AS PRESENTED AT THE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING ON JULY 21, 2009.
KURE BEACH BEGINS TRAFFIC STUDY OVER HOLIDAY WEEKEND
Island Gazette
July 8, 2009
KURE BEACH SET TO ADOPT NEW BUDGET AT JUNE 29 MEETING
Island Gazette
June 24, 2009
KURE BEACH RANKS #6 IN AOL’S TOP 10 “HOT SEARCHES” LIST FOR BUYERS LOOKING FOR VACATION HOMES. (May 2009)
2009 ELECTIONS - TIMELINE AND INFORMATION
KURE BEACH COUNCIL DISCUSSES RECYCLING
Island Gazette
June 3, 2009
KURE BEACH COUNCIL DISCUSSES INCREASED FINES FOR VIOLATING ANIMAL ORDINANCE
Island Gazette
June 3, 2009
THE NEW BOCCE BALL COURTS IN KURE BEACH, LOCATED AT JOE EAKES PARK, WERE DEDICATED DURING A CEREMONY THAT TOOK PLACE ON SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2009.
KURE BEACH RECEIVES FEDERAL STIMULUS FUNDS FOR SEWER REHABILITATION PROJECT
Island Gazette
April 29, 2009
At the regular KB Town Council meeting, New Hanover County (NHC) Manager Bruce Shell and Finance Director Avril Pender presented Sales Tax Methods of Distrubtion and Allocation Effects on Kure Beach. The two methods of distribution are by Property Tax (Ad Valorem) or Population (Per Capita). The distribution methods are being considered by NHC and proposed by the City of Wilmington. NHC currently uses the Property Tax method. KB Town Council voted unanimously at its meeting to write a resolution in favor of the Property Tax method. (May 2009)
Mayor Mac Montgomery received a call from the Division of Water Quality to announce a $619,432 grant/loan awarded to the Town of Kure Beach by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009. (May 2009)
Seven contractors bid on the Atlantic Avenue Walkway Project with Snow's Marine Construction of Carolina Beach coming in with the lowest bid. Bids ranged from $196,800 to $97,000. The Kure Beach Town Council will award the contract to the lowest qualified bidder pending final review of bid process. (April 2009)
THE KURE BEACH COMMUNITY CENTER COMMITTEE HELD ITS ANNUAL SPIRIT AWARD DINNER ON SATURDAY NIGHT, MARCH 21, 2009. CONGRATULATIONS TO TONY GONSALVES, CHUCK KEENER & DEBBIE PRICE FOR THEIR VOLUNTEER EFFORTS.
KURE BEACH PLANTS BEACH GRASS TO RESTORE DUNES DUG UP FOR DRAINAGE PROJECT.
Wilmington Star News
March 26, 2009
GRANTED! MOTION TO "STAY" THE 2008 INCREASES IN INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES AND SURCHARGES UNDER THE BEACH AND FAIR PLAN. (March 2009)
KURE BEACH COUNCIL APPROVES STEPS TOWARD DOWNTOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Island Gazette
March 4, 2009
KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL URGES ALL KURE BEACH HOMEOWNERS TO SUPPORT A SENATE & HOUSE BILL TO "STAY" THE PROPOSED 2009 HOMEOWNER "BEACH PLAN" INSURANCE RATE INCREASE. (February 2009)
IN LOVING MEMORY OF KB POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 "CHESS" NOVEMBER 7, 2000 - FEBRUARY 14, 2009 Island Gazette February 25, 2009 |
ATTACHED, IS THE PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE THAT KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL VOTED UNANIMOUSLY ON FEBRUARY 2, 2009, TO TABLE.
TOWN COUNCIL PROCLAIMS FEBRUARY 2009 AS HUMAN RELATIONS MONTH IN KURE BEACH IN HONOR OF THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION.
Beginning January 21, 2009, the Town of Kure Beach will have a monthly and quarterly column published in the Island Gazette newspaper. The former quarterly newsletter will become a bi-annual publication. If you would like to be added to the Town's Email distribution list for meeting updates, notices and Town newsletters, please send your Email address to: mjames@townofkurebeach.org.
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 2, 2009, AT 6:00 PM, OR SOON THEREAFTER, TO RECEIVE PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE DECK ORDINANCE.
KURE BEACH TAKES STEPS TO PROTECT BEACH NOURISHMENT EASEMENT
Island Gazette
December 10, 2008
TOWN OF KURE BEACH 2008 AUDIT REPORT
KURE BEACH NAMED 2008 TRAFFIC SAFE COMMUNITY BY AAA CAROLINAS' FOUNDATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY
Island Gazette
November 26, 2008
TOWN OF KURE BEACH 2008 WORKPLACE CLIMATE STUDY
RESULTS
KURE BEACH COUNCIL DEDICATES NEW TOWN HALL ANNEX TO FORMER MAYOR BETTY MEDLIN
Island Gazette
November 26, 2008
KURE BEACH COUNCIL TAKES INPUT ON DEALING WITH DEER OVERPOPULATION
Island Gazette
October 1, 2008
KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL AGREES WITH RESIDENTS; VOTES AGAINST BIKE/WALKING PATH PROPOSAL
Island Gazette
September 24, 2008
EMERGENCY UPDATE FROM KB 9/5/08
EMERGENCY MESSAGE FROM NHC 9/4/08
EMERGENCY MESSAGE FROM KB 9/4/08
PLEASURE ISLAND BIKE PEDESTRIAN GREENWAY
Public Meeting to be held August 27 from 6:30-8:00pm
Carolina Beach Elementary School
KB TO HOLD DTV FORUM AT TOWN HALL
Thursday, August 28
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
KURE BEACH COUNCIL HEARS INPUT ON EXCEPTIONS TO 35' FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT
Island Gazette
August 6, 2008
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION to hold workshop on draft amendments to the Sign ordinance on Wednesday, August 20, at 6:00pm in the Town Hall Council Chambers.
KURE BEACH WEEKLY RECYCLING PROGRAM TO BEGIN IN AUGUST ON MONDAYS; REMOVAL OF DUMPSTER PLANNED
Island Gazette
July 16, 2008
CITIZENS ATTEND WORKSHOP ON DOW ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY HELD AT CAROLINA BEACH SCHOOL
Island Gazette
July 2, 2008
KURE BEACH TO HOLD JULY 29 PUBLIC HEARING ON EXCEPTIONS TO 35 FOOT HEIGHT LIMIT
Island Gazette
June 25, 2008
KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL DISCUSSES BEACH ORDINANCES
Island Gazette
June 25, 2008
WILMINGTON URBAN AREA MPO TO HOLD PUBLIC WORKSHOP
The Wilmington Urban Area MPO will hold a public workshop to discuss the Dow Road Corridor Study on Monday, June 30, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carolina Beach Elementary School.
COUNCIL TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF 2008-2009 BUDGET
On June 17, 2008, the Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive public comments regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-2009. The public hearing will be the first item of business on the agenda of the regular Council meeting and will begin at 6:30pm or soon thereafter.
The proposed budget is on file in the office of the Town Clerk for viewing. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the public hearing.
KURE BEACH COUNCIL APPROVES PORT-A-LETS AT NEW OCEAN FRONT PARK
Island Gazette
APRIL 30, 2008
KURE BEACH STREET FAIR WAS A BIG SUCCESS
Island Gazette
APRIL 30, 2008
KURE BEACH COUNCIL GETS UPDATE ON WASTE MANAGEMENT CHANGES
Island Gazette
MARCH 26, 2008
KURE BEACH COUNCIL APPROVES MULTIPLE ZONING AMENDMENTS; REFERS SOME TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Island Gazette
MARCH 26, 2008
TIME CAPSULE CELEBRATION
To be held at Carolina Beach Elementary School on Friday, May 30th. Carolina & Kure Beach Fire Departments will be serving grilled hamburgers and hotdogs at the reception.
SAMPLE PRIMARY BALLOTS
To view the Democrat, Republican and Non-Partisan sample ballots for the May 6th primary, go to:
2008 COMMUNITY CENTER SPIRIT AWARDS & BANQUET
APRIL 19, 2008
KURE BEACH REQUESTS COUNTY CONDUCT FREQUENT REVALUATIONS
Island Gazette
February 27, 2008
Kure Beach is proud to announce that Chuck Keener, Kure Beach resident, Chairman of the Shoreline Access and Parking Committee and member of the KB Park Utilization committee has been named Volunteer of the Year by the New Hanover Human Relations Commission. Congratulations, Chuck! You deserve it.
ATTENTION KURE BEACH CITIZENS
Town Council will hold a public hearing Monday, March 10, 2008 at 6:30pm or soon thereafter.
Purpose: to receive public input on proposed amendments to Chapter 19 (Zoning) of the Code of Ordinances
Questions may be directed to Building Inspector, John Batson, 458.6535
COUNCIL MEMBERS SUPPORT RESIDENTS PLEA FOR TAX RELIEF
February 14, 2008
B-1 BUSINESS STUDY
Kure Beach Town Council has approved the attached B-1 Business study and has directed the Planning and Zoning Board to work on executing the proposed plans.
CONGRESSMAN MCINTYRE VISITS KURE BEACH
Island Gazette
February 6, 2008
ATTENTION ALL KURE BEACH RESIDENTS
Sandman Vision Planning Meeting
IMPORTANT NEWS RELEASE
Impact of Tax Projection Error
KURE BEACH TO ABSORB RECYCLING RATE INCREASE
Island Gazette
January 23, 2008
STORM WATER SEMINAR @ NC AQUARIUM/FT. FISHER
TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
3:00-5:00PM, PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
KURE BEACH HIRES TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
MONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2008
KURE BEACH TOWN COUNCIL ADOPTS PROCLAMATION NAMING NEW EOC ANNEX IN HONOR OF LATE MAYOR BETTY MEDLIN
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007
The Kure Beach Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee enclosed a survey in the October 2007 issue of the Kure Beach Newsletter which went out to over 1,700 property owners. With a 15% response rate, here are the results of that survey.
WHAT’S IN THE BAG, SANTA?
One of Kure Beach’s own employees dressed up like Santa Claus last week to spread some Holiday cheer as he rode through town on a “different” sort of sled. It was none other than Tim Livingston, employee of KB Public Works, who was helping Santa. Tim is just one of the many great employees who work for the Town.
TOWN OF KURE BEACH AWARDED $591,000 GRANT FROM CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007
COUNCIL VOTES TO AMEND LAND USE PLAN
OCTOBER 16, 2007
At the October 16th council meeting, Council voted unanimously to amend the Land Use Plan (see amend). Council’s decision will be forwarded to the Coastal Resource Commission for consideration at their November 29th, 2007 meeting. The public may submit support or concerns in writing up to 15 business days prior to the Coastal Resource Commission meeting referenced above care of:
Mr. Jim Gregson
CRC Director
400 Commerce Avenue
Morehead City, NC 28557
VIEW AMENDMENT
IN MEMORIAM
Frank Link, Jr., passed away at the age of 91 on Saturday, November 3, 2007, in Wilmington NC. Frank served Kure Beach as a Commissioner for 6 years and as its Mayor for 2 years. He was a resident of Kure Beach for 28 years before moving to Wilmington in 2005. We wish to convey our condolences to his family and friends. VIEW PHOTO
SMALL BUSINESS & INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX WORKSHOP
This workshop will be held on Monday, November 12th, from 6:00-7:00pm at Carolina Beach Town Hall in the Police Training Room. Registration is required.
JOINT WORK SESSION ON OCTOBER 30TH @ 6:30PM
On Tuesday, Oct 30th at 6:30pm, Kure Beach Town Council and P&Z will hold a joint work session for the purpose of discussing a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 19 Zoning, Section 19-1, Definitions of common areas and community facilities.
PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 30TH @ 7:00PM
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 7pm for the purpose of receiving comments on a proposed amendment to the Code of Ordinances Chapter 19 Zoning, Section 19-1, Definitions of common areas and community facilities.
PUBLIC HEARING ON OCTOBER 30TH @ 7:30PM – INTENT TO FINANCE LAND PURCHASE
The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 7:30pm for the purpose of giving notice of intent and receive comments on a capital project to finance acquisition of real property not to exceed $4,000,000.00. Real property identified as either lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 17 of block 16 (see map) or lots 2, 3, 4 and 5 of block 10.
KURE BEACH COUNCIL DISCUSSES NEW TOWN ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
Public Hearing set for October 16, 2007 at 6:30pm or soon thereafter.
Amendment to Land Use Plan
PUBLIC HEARING
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2007
The Kure Beach Town Council will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2007 for the purpose of receiving public comments regarding proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance
Kure Beach Addresses Need for ADA Beach Access
THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2007 (Island Gazette)
Kure Beach Opposes Plan to Use Room Occupancy Tax for Mason Inlet
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2007 (Wilmington Star-News)
The Town of Kure Beach was awarded a $222,356.00 grant from the North Carolina Division of Coastal Management (DCM) as part of a Public Beach and Waterfront Access Program under the State’s Coastal Area.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2007 (Island Gazette)
Kure Beach chosen as one of 13 “Beach Buddies” for protecting beachgoers from contaminated water.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007 (National Resource Defense Council)
IF YOU LIKE KITTY HAWK, TRY . . . Pleasure Island
SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007 (The Washington Post)
Kure Beach Adopts Budget with Tax and Water Rate Increases
SATURDAY, JULY 7, 2007 (Island Gazette)