New Water Rates for 2021-2022

The North Carolina Rural Water Association has studied the Town of Nags Head’s water rates and usage for each meter size. Current rates and expenditures were calculated to provide a baseline projection for the current fiscal year. Based on those calculations, capital improvement projects, debt service, and any inflationary or new expenditures adopted in the fiscal year 2021/2022 budget, a projection calculates revenue over expenses. Based on long term planning, including a 10-year capital improvement program, the rate ensures revenue covers expenses, as required by North Carolina’s Local Government Commission. As a result, a 5% water rate increase to the minimum water rate (including up to 3,000 gallons) and volumetric charges (tiered rates based on gallons used over 3,000) are included in the new budget effective July 1, 2021, to meet operating expenses, debt service, and capital improvements approved by Nags Head's Board of Commissioners.

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At their July 7, 2021 meeting, Nags Head’s Board of Commissioners recognized former public works director Ralph Barile for 38 years of service to the town. In addition, the Board presented Ralph with the prestigious Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the highest award granted by the State of North Carolina to individuals who have shown extraordinary service to our state. Ralph began his career in 1982 as a street laborer and rose through the ranks to lead the Town’s public works department. From left are Nags Head Commissioners Webb Fuller and Kevin Brinkley, Mayor Ben Cahoon, Ralph Barile, Commissioner Renée Cahoon, and Mayor Pro Tem Mike Siers.

Dare County has come up with a creative way to explain the difference between a weather watch (such as a hurricane watch) and a weather warning (tornado warning, for example).

Dare County has come up with a creative way to explain the difference between a storm watch and a storm warning. Think about fish tacos the next time you hear we're under a hurricane watch or warning.

We'll be repairing the drainfield at Town Park starting Monday, July 12, 2021. The work should be completed by Wednesday, July 14. Portable restrooms are available until the bathrooms can be reopened.

We'll be repairing the drainfield at Town Park from Monday, July 12, 2021 through about Wednesday, July 14. Portable restrooms are available until the bathrooms can be reopened.

Please remember that single-use items such as coffee cups, soda cups, and party cups are not accepted as recyclables, but bottles and cans are.