Students are back in school, which means school buses are back on the roads. It's crucial to know and follow the laws about stopping for school buses—it's not just a rule, it's about protecting lives. 

Remember to slow down and obey the speed limit in all school zones, especially on South Croatan Highway near Nags Head Elementary. Your careful driving makes a world of difference. Thank you for helping to keep our children safe!

A Town of Nags Head contractor has started planting sea oats on oceanfront properties between Bonnett Street and the town's southern boundary. 

The project is taking place in the town's beach nourishment project area, from 2919 South Virginia Dare Trail south through 10435 South Old Oregon Inlet Road. The work should take about two weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Beach plantings, such as sea oats, are a natural method that helps stem coastal erosion and flooding by trapping sand to build protective dunes. 

If you have any questions about the project, please contact Town Engineer David Ryan at David.Ryan@NagsHeadNC.gov. 

The Outer Banks Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan update is underway. 

Public meetings will be held August 28 at 5pm at the Avon Volunteer Fire Department (40159 Harbor Rd, Avon, NC 27915) and August 29 at 11am at the Corolla Public Library (1123 Ocean Trail, Corolla, NC 27927).

Come learn about the plan update and provide input on hazards, risks, and mitigation opportunities.

There is no change to our residential sanitation collection schedule (including curbside recycling) due to the Labor Day holiday. However, all town administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 2. Our bulk/brush collection yard will also be closed that day.

A reminder:  the curbside bulk item/brush collection service begins again October 1. Please do not place items out for collection prior to that date. Thank you!

The Town of Nags Head will hold a public input session on September 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to discuss the topic of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within the town. This session aims to gather community feedback and provide information on potential changes to ADU regulations. Residents are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts on how these units could impact housing options and neighborhood dynamics.

While tropical activity is not expected in the Atlantic in the next 7 days, it is important not to let our guard down! We are just now approaching the peak of hurricane season and now is a great time to do a mid-season check of your hurricane kits and plans.

Source:  National Weather Service Morehead City

Are you planning your fall planting? Don't forget to check out the North Carolina Coastal Federation's SmartYard guide for tons of helpful tips! By creating a smart yard, you can help reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality. 

While the summer events at Dowdy Park are slowing down, we still have free yoga on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 am and movie nights planned for September 6, October 4, and November 1. The movies begin about 20-30 minutes after sunset, so September's movie will start about 7:45 pm or so. 

Don't miss out on the fun!

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Learn more on the Dowdy Park events web page.

Why can't plastic bags go into the recycling bin?

Beneath this mess is an important piece of sorting equipment called a mechanical screen. 

Mechanical screens help sort through recyclables. Nonrecyclable items such as hoses, tarps, and plastic bags get tangled around the shaft of a mechanical screen and must be removed by hand.

For a quick recycling reference, click here: https://tfcrecycling.com/what-can-be-recycled/

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 $13.35/month.