At Wednesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Mike Siers was recognized for eight years of  service to Nags Head, particularly as a champion for its taxpayers and business owners. 

Following the recognition, Mayor Ben Cahoon and Commissioner Bob Sanders were sworn in to new four-year terms, and the Board welcomed new members Molly Harrison and Megan Vaughan, both bringing valuable Planning Board experience. Commissioner Megan Lambert was sworn in as the new Mayor Pro Tem.

Moving forward the Board and Town staff will continue working to protect the qualities that make Nags Head a community people are proud to call home and a place visitors will want to return to year after year. 

Top Photo - Board of Commissioners (from left): Mayor Ben Cahoon, Commissioners Molly Harrison and Megan Vaughan, Mayor Pro Tem Megan Lambert, and Commissioner Bob Sanders.

Bottom Photo - Mayor Ben Cahoon with departing Mayor Pro Tem Mike Siers.

At Wednesday's Nags Head Board of Commissioners meeting, Fire Engineer Richard Gibbons was honored for 20 years of service to Nags Head. 

Known for his humility and kindness, among his other duties, Richard has a particular skill and passion for large animal rescue, which is work that demands both steady hands and a compassionate heart. During the Board meeting, Fire Chief Wells shared a memorable example of Richard’s ability to remain calm under pressure: the day he unflinchingly removed a 7-foot snake from a car’s backseat, demonstrating both bravery and composure.

We thank Richard for his decades of service, his courage, and his unwavering care for people and animals alike.

Need to Winterize Your Nags Head Property?

Please remind maintenance personnel to use the shut off valve on the owner’s side of the meter to turn the water off at the property for the winter.

If there is no valve on the owner’s side, please call us to turn the meter off. Contact Water Distribution Superintendent Ray Schoonmaker at Ray.Schoonmaker@NagsHeadNC.gov or 252-305-6425 or 252-449-4210 for more information. 

Untangling holiday lights is a challenge but making sure they're safe isn't! Before you string them up, check for frayed wires or broken bulbs. We want your home to be full of holiday cheer, not electrical fire hazards. Source: ReadyNC.gov.

Holiday Markets 

• Saturday | December 13 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Candy Cane Hunt

Wednesday | December 17 | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(There will be two age groups.)

The park is located at 3005 South Croatan Highway.

November 30 marked the end of the 2025 hurricane season. According the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Newport/Morehead City, we ended up with a near average season this year with 13 named storms. While there were no US hurricane landfalls this year, there were some memorable storms, with Hurricane Erin bringing impactful coastal conditions to Hatteras Island this year even with it being centered a few hundred miles offshore!

Hurricanes get all the attention, but, as we've seen this year, nor'easters can be damaging, too. Not sure if you believe us? Watch our video about the Ash Wednesday Storm of 1962, which was a slow moving nor'easter, and it's devastating effects on Nags Head. Yes, we have better weather warning technology these days, but a storm sitting off our coast for several tide cycles can still be harmful. 

Don’t forget you can now recycle your clean and empty paper cups, like coffee cups. Just make sure to toss lids, straws, stoppers, and stirrers in the trash.

Thank you for recycling right!

View a reference guide on what can and cannot go into our recycling containers. 

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 (2203 Lark Avenue), be sure to subscribe to the curbside recycling collection service offered by TFC Recycling. The cost is $13.35/month.