Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners today named Water Billing Specialist Brittany Phillips as the Town’s 2021 Earl Murray Jr. Employee of the Year! She's pictured with Nags Head's Board of Commissioners.

Brittany Phillips Named 2021 Employee of the Year

Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners recently named Water Billing Specialist Brittany Phillips as the Town’s 2021 Earl Murray Jr. Employee of the Year!

Presented each December, the award, named after Police Sergeant Earl Murray, who died in the line of duty on May 15, 2009, recognizes Town employees who have excelled in:

performance
quality of work
willingness to cooperate with others
attitude towards the public and co-workers
attendance.

The award recipient, chosen from a list of nominations presented by Town department heads, receives a plaque, a $400 reward, and a paid day off. Nominees receive a $200 reward and a paid day off.

Brittany started her career with Nags Head in December 2015 as the Town’s customer service representative/cashier. In February 2019, she was promoted to her current position as water billing specialist, where she is often the first Town of Nags Head employee a new homeowner meets when they apply for a new water account.

The other nominees for this year’s Earl Murray Jr. Employee of the Year award are:

Public Works: Facilities Maintenance Technician Conner Twiddy
Fire and Rescue: Fire Captain Matthew Swain
Planning and Development: Senior Building Inspector Steve Szymanski
Police: Detective Paul “Trey” Lipscomb

From left, back row, are Mayor Pro Tem Mike Siers, Commissioner Kevin Brinkley, and Mayor Ben Cahoon. From left, front row, are Commissioner Renée Cahoon, Water Billing Specialist Brittany Phillips, and Commissioner Webb Fuller.

Congrats to Brittany and to the other nominees!

Beach in Nags Head from Eighth Street South to Nags Head Pier Now Open to Beach Driving

Beach Driving Update

Two areas of Nags Head's beach have been re-opened to driving: the area from Eighth Street south to Nags Head Pier and the area near Jennette's Pier. Currently, the section of beach from Surfside Drive south to the town's line with Cape Hatteras National Seashore is the only area that remains closed.

Please remember to obey the 15 mile per hour speed limit.

State-Wide Burn Ban in Effect

A state-wide ban on all open burning is in place until further notice. No beach pit fire permits will be issued during the ban. Outdoor fires are allowed within 100' of an occupied dwelling, in a container that confines embers, with adequate fire protection.

If you have any questions call Nags Head Fire Rescue at 252-441-5909.

Holiday farmer's markets at Dowdy Park in November and December 2021.

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