Town of Duck News: May 9, 2011

Duck Planning Board to Meet on  Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

The Town of Duck Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Administrative Office, 1240 Duck Road, Suite 106 (The Waterfront Shops).  The agenda is online. For the agenda with associated attachments, please visit the Planning Board page our our website.

Trash and Recycling Schedule Changes

The spring/summer residential solid waste and recycling schedule began May 1.  For residential solid waste, curbside pick up is on Mondays and Fridays from May 1 through September 30.   For residential recycling, the pick up is every Monday from May 1 through October 31. 

Seeking New Board of Adjustment Members

The Town of Duck is seeking new members for the Board of Adjustment (BOA).  BOA members serve for a two-year term and must be real property owners within the Town of Duck. For more information on the Board of Adjustment  visit our website.  To complete an application, visit the Volunteer Opportunities section of our website.  All applications must be received by close of business on May 31, 2011.  If you have any questions about the BOA, please contact us at info@townofduck.com or at (252) 255-1234. 

2011 Town Brochure Now Available

The 2011 Town of Duck Brochure is available both in print and online.  Brochures are available at the Town Office at 1240 Duck Road, Suite 106 (The Waterfront Shops).

Remember to Sign-Up for Nixle

To sign up and to learn more, visit the Nixle sign-in page.   We are now using this service.  Our goal is to keep citizens, absentee property owners, visitors, media, and other interested parties abreast of  Town information.  Notifications on this information will be sent out as needed and may include:  hurricane and weather-related items; road and traffic items; event-related news; and community information.

Volunteers Needed to Assist with 4th of July Parade

The 4th of July is just around the corner and the Town is looking for volunteers to assist with all aspects of the event including set-up, parade logistics, clean-up, and pre-parade administrative help. If you are interested in assisting us with our 7th Annual 4th of July Parade, please e-mail us at info@townofduck.com.  Also, please join us as the Town hosts an "Event of a Lifetime" immediately following the parade at the Duck Town Park.  We are looking for volunteers to be part of a "Flash Mob," a choreographed dance routine, that will occur as part of the post parade celebration at the Town Park.  Dates for volunteer and dance practices are: 

• Volunteer Meeting:  Tuesday, June 28 at 9:00 a.m. at the Duck Town Office.  This is a must attend for parade volunteers.
• Dance Practices: Tuesday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duck Town Park; Tuesday, June 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Duck Town Park; Tuesday, June 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Duck Town Park; and Tuesday, June 28, at 6:00 p.m. at the Duck Town Park (this last one is a must attend). 

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