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January 21, 2021 TO: Persons near Wellington Drive and Weir Street in Charleston, SC FROM: Wendy Boswell, Area DirectorLow Country Environmental Affairs Charleston OfficeBureau of Environmental Health Services SUBJECT: RABID RACCOONOn January 20, 2021, a raccoon in your area tested POSITIVE for the rabies virus. The rabidraccoon is now deceased.Due to the possibility of the spread of rabies, DHEC...
The following meetings are scheduled to be held this week: Wednesday, January 20 @ 7:00 p.m.: The James Island Intergovernmental Council meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. The James Island Intergovernmental Council is comprised of elected officials from the State, County, Town of James Island, City of Charleston, City of Folly Beach, and the James Island Public Service District and promotes...
The James Island Town Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 21 @ 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. A Public Hearing on Proposed Revisions to the Town of James Island Comprehensive Plan will be heard as a part of this meeting. Please refer to the attached meeting packet for public participation and items scheduled for discussion. Meeting Packet
The Town of James Island Offices will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Offices will reopen next day (Tuesday, January 19) at 9:00 a.m.
Happy New Year from the Town of James Island. The following meetings are scheduled to be held the Week of January 11, 2021. If additional information is needed, please contact Town Hall at (843) 795-4141. Tuesday, Jan. 12 @ 4:30 P.M. Trees Advisory Council Virtual Meeting on Zoom. Agenda Tuesday, Jan. 12 @ 6:00 P.M. History Council Virtual Meeting on Zoom. Agenda Thursday, Jan. 14 @ 3:30 P.M...
The James Island Intergovernmental Council will meet on Wednesday, January 20 @ 7 p.m. on Zoom. The James Island Intergovernmental Council is comprised of elected officials from the State, County, Town of James Island, City of Charleston, City of Folly Beach, and the James Island PSD and promotes connectivity between these entities to address key issues facing James Island. Public comments are...
Have you had your home septic tank inspected lately? Did you know it's recommended to have it inspected every 3 to 5 years? Routine maintenance can save you thousands in the long run. Click here to Clemson Extension's website for useful information on costs, FAQ, etc. https://www.clemson.edu/extension/water/be-septic-safe.html
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 19 has been cancelled. No applications were received.
The Town of James Island Offices will be closed on New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2021. The office will close today (Thursday, December 31) at 3:00 p.m. and will re-open on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. The Town of James Island wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday.
Revisions to Town of James Island Comprehensive Plan The James Island Town Council will hold a Public Hearing on proposed revisions to the Town of James Island Comprehensive Plan, per the required 5-year review, on Thursday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m. The Comprehensive Plan Review will be available to the public via the Town's website at www.jamesislandsc.us before the Hearing, as well as being...