The Town of Sims is offering several enjoyable volunteer experiences. Do you need community service hours? Are you a scout? Do you want to beautify and enhance your community? Sims now has several different committees and events for which volunteers will be greatly appreciated. If you interested, please fill out the volunteer form and return it to Town Hall via email, the front or rear drop box, or stop in during normal business hours.
No Soliciting in Sims
Sims Town Hall recently received reports of a door-to-door salesman targeting homes in Sims attempting to sell pest control contracts/products in the late evening hours. We would like to remind everyone that Sims has a town ordinance prohibiting door-to-door sales. Violations of this ordinance may result in serious penalties.
If you are visited by an uninvited solicitor, please practice caution when signing documents. Safely take note of any identifying plate numbers, badge ID’s, business cards or company logos that may help authorities track down the offenders if needed. Please report these instances to Wilson County Sheriff’s Department and Town Hall. We can be reached by phone at (252)-237-4226 or by emailing info@townofsimsnc.com and as usual, you can visit us during normal business hours (Mon-Thur 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-6pm, closed for lunch 1pm-2pm daily).
Heidelberg Rock Quarry Tour
The Town of Sims’ Board of Commissioners, Planning Board/ Board of Adjustment members, committee members and town employees were recently invited on a tour of the Heidelberg Materials Rock Quarry. Tour guides included Rickey Davis, Chubby Horton, Harvey Gunnels and Mary Ann Hoerle.
The tour began with a list of safety rules and procedures and guests were provided hard hats, safety glasses and visibility vests. The visitors were escorted to the bottom of the quarry via two passenger vans. Along the route, tour guides answered questions and pointed out equipment while explaining the various uses.
The Neverson Quarry has been a local resource since the late 1800’s. In 1910, Neverson W. Williams deeded 64.13 acres to the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. In 1918 the site was called the Neverson Granite Co., and in 1919 the Neverson Granite Quarry, Inc. In more recent times it was owned by Lehigh Hanson becoming Heidelberg Materials in 2023.
On the ride out of the quarry, guests stopped at the overlook for photos. Lunch was generously provided by the quarry for the entire group.
If your group would like to take a tour of the quarry, please contact their offices.
2023 Water Quality Report Now Available
The 2023 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) is now available for the Town of Sims. The document can also be viewed under the “More/Documents” tab from our home page and is available at Town Hall. You may also view the document at https://www.townofsimsnc.com/s/2023-CCR.pdf
For more information, please call Town Hall at 252-237-4226. Thank you!
SIMS COMMUNITY YARD SALE
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024, SIMS COMMUNITY PARK 7AM – 12PM
Mark your calendars for the first community yard sale at Sims Community Park.
Are you Spring Cleaning? Or, are you hunting for furnishings for your new place? Maybe you enjoy searching for special treasure. Come on out and support your local community. Visit Town Hall to pick up an application by May 15, 2024.
Application fee is $10. Booth applications are limited to residents of the Town of Sims and its surrounding ETJ. Everyone else if free to come browse!
Call 252-237-4226 for more information.
Water System Flushing: April 16- 18 (Dates Changed)
**Due to a sudden conflict in scheduling, we are rescheduling the flushing of hydrants to a later date (and will no longer be flushing April 16-18). We will update the information once new dates have been set. We expect this to occur within the first few weeks of May. We apologize for any inconvenience!**
The Town of Sims will be completing the flushing of the hydrants in our area on Tuesday, April 16 through Thursday, April 18, during nighttime hours beginning at 10pm. (These dates differ from our original plans, due to possible inclement weather expected April 9-11.) We have picked this time schedule to avoid disruption of your usual water services as much as possible. The overhead water storage tank will be filled to accommodate for the extra water usage.
Hydrant flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:
verifies proper operation of the hydrant
evaluates the available flow and pressure to the hydrant
allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to their customers
removes mineral and sediment build up from the water mains
Prior to local hydrants being tested, you may want to obtain water (in pitchers prior to flushing) for your everyday use including drinking, cooking, etc. and avoid using water during these times.
When the testing is taking place, water quality may temporarily be reduced. Using water for tasks such as dishwashing, laundry, or showering may result in the discoloration of your clothes or household items, and should be avoided. Plan ahead and be sure your laundry and dishes are done before the testing process begins! Despite the discoloration, your water is safe to drink.
Once the hydrants in your area have been tested and flushed, it won’t be long until your water is ready for normal use again. In most cases, water should run clear with just a few minutes of faucet flow. Turn your faucets on cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or so. If you are still seeing discolored water or sediments in the water, continue running cold water on all your faucets and flush your toilets until it is clear.
If you have any questions, please call us at 252-237-4226. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation!
Please exercise extra caution when driving in the area during this time to help keep our town employees safe!
Hometown Strong Initiative
On March 13, 2024, Mayor Boykin and Commissioner Mike Sealy met with representatives from Governor Roy Cooper’s Hometown Strong Initiative to discuss the needs of our town. Hometown Strong is an initiative dedicated to supporting the rural counties of North Carolina. Their mission is to empower rural communities by providing resources and support to improve the quality of life for residents. They focus on economic development, education, healthcare, and community engagement.
Just a few of the topics covered were the need for broadband internet, a new community center, sidewalks and Bike Paths. The economic development and revitalization of Sims were also discussed, as well as the infrastructure of the town.
Through this initiative, the Town of Sims is now part of a network that allows for more support from surrounding communities and counties from across the state, making grants and special programs more accessible. Stay tuned for more updates about this exciting opportunity in months to come.
Sims welcomes new Town Commissioner, Mike Sealy
The Town of Sims would like to congratulate our newest Town Commissioner, Mike Sealy. Mr. Sealy was selected by the Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 11, 2024. Mike has been a citizen of Sims for over 14 years and during that time he has served on the Land Use Plan and Land Use Regulation Committees. Mr. Sealy has also served as a court appointed Guardian AD Litem for Wilson County and is an active volunteer in the community. He is currently self-employed with Sealy Properties LLC. We are pleased to welcome Mike and we are sure he will be a great asset to the Board of Commissioners.
Welcome our new Town Planning Board Member
We are pleased to welcome Scott Matthews, our new Planning Board and Board of Adjustment member. Scott has been kind enough to offer his time and attention to the Town of Sims by serving as the ETJ alternate.
The general purpose of the Planning Board is to provide for and guide the orderly growth and development of the community. The Planning Board is responsible for providing recommendations on key amendments to the zoning and the code of ordinances including text amendments, rezoning, and conditional zoning districts. The Board’s recommendation directly informs the Town Board of Commissioners to make decisions on these types of applications.
Please take the time to wish Scott good luck with his first Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024.
We would like to give special thanks to all of our Board members for their service to the community.
Don Payne – Chairman
Danny Howell – In-Town
Don Evans – In-Town
Nichole Weeks – In-Town Alt
Donnie Sherrod – ETJ
Jason Pipkin – ETJ
Scott Matthews – ETJ Alternate
