Daylight savings time begins this weekend Sunday, March 10th. This is a good time to test your smoke alarms and change replaceable batteries if needed. Check out the National Fire Protection Association's collection of social media cards to share with your friends and family. 

Dare County has released a helpful video on our wastewater MVPs – SEPTIC SYSTEMS! 

Did you know that about 80% of the properties in Nags Head use a septic system? If you aren't familiar with septic systems as opposed to sewer systems, take a moment to learn more about these underground wonders that keep our wastewater woes at bay by watching Dare County's short video.

Remember, a well-maintained septic system is a happy septic system!  So, be sure to check out our Todd D. Krafft Septic Health Initiative, which offers, to Nags Head property owners, free services AND financial assistance for those having their septic systems pumped, repaired, or replaced.  

Be sure to call Environmental Planner Conner Twiddy at 252-449-6047 if you have questions or need more information.

There is no change to the sanitation collection schedule due to the Easter holiday; however, all Town administrative offices will be closed Good Friday, March 29.

Residential and commercial collection for the week will be as regularly scheduled. 

For subscribers to the curbside recycling service, collection will be as regularly scheduled.

The brush/bulk drop-off yard remains closed until late April. Our curbside brush/bulk curbside collection service is available until April 30.

We're looking for housing for our seasonal lifeguards. If you can help or know of any potential housing, please contact our ocean rescue captain, Chad Motz, at Chad.Motz@NagsHeadNC.gov.

There are only two Dowdy Park winter markets left! 

• Saturday, March 9 | 9 am - 12 pm

Enjoy exploring the offerings from these local vendors: 

• Heavenly Portion Farms: pasture raised, non - GMO  beef, pork, and eggs 
• Sweet Reason Farms:  flavored goat cheese, pot pies, quiches, soups, tortilla chips and microgreens 
• Happy Be Homestead: garden sides, flavored salts and vinegars, and skin care products 
• Upper Crust Bakery: artisan breads, empanadas, biscuits, and sweets treats 
• Abbi Teas & Things: locally blended and ethically sourced loose-leaf tea and a variety of locally brewed hot and iced tea, depending on the season 
• Real McCoy Honey: whipped cinnamon, chipotle, lemon, and ginger honey 
• STAG Sauce Co.:  BBQ, sweet and savory hot sauces, tzatziki and hummus
• Shine On Juicery: local, cold pressed juices and plant based foods

Saturday, April 13 | 9 am - 12 pm (We'll post vendor information soon.)

The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway and parking is available at Nags Head Elementary School.

We're gearing up for a season filled with a lot of fun events at Dowdy Park! 

Be sure to sign up to receive emails and/or texts when we post information about our events. Scroll down to the News Flash category and click next to Dowdy Park Events. 

This is also a great way to get information about being a vendor or last minute news about event delays or cancellations. 

While spring typically brings fewer thunderstorms, it's crucial to stay prepared for unexpected weather changes. Follow these simple tips to create your lightning safety plan. 

• Check the forecast and postpone outdoor plans if needed. We trust forecasts from our local National Weather Service office in Morehead City/Newport.
• Watch for darkening skies, flashes, and stronger winds.
• Know where to shelter if storms hit. Find a sturdy house, building, or car with a hard-top roof. Don't retreat to dugouts, sheds, pavilions, picnic shelters, or other small structures.
• Don't go under or near tall trees, swim, or be near, water, or be near metal objects or windows. 
• Hear thunder? Get to safety immediately!
• Stay indoors for at least 30 minutes AFTER you last hear thunder.
• Don't use or touch electronics, outlets, or corded phones. 

It's simple: when thunder roars, head indoors!

As you work in your yard this spring, remember: grass clippings, weeds, leaves, sticks, branches...none of these go in the recycling bin. Instead, you can place them by the road in front of your home through April 30, 2024. We will remove yard debris as part of our curbside brush/bulk disposal service. Note that this service will end for the season April 30. And, on another note, our brush/bulk collection yard will be closed until late April due to construction of a new and improved collection yard! 

Thank you for recycling right!

If you don't have time to haul your recyclables to the recycling centers we have at town hall (5401 South Croatan Highway) and our public services facility (2200 Lark Avenue), subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is only $10.33/month thanks to a $5/month subsidy from the Town.