The Town of Sims would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Labor Day holiday!
Our offices will be closed for business on Monday, September 4 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 5 at 9am.
Thank you!
Hurricane Idalia Update and Trash Schedule Reminder
Not much has changed since our last post regarding Hurricane Idalia. According to Mike Maze, Meteorologist at WRAL, “The rain from Idalia is moving in and initially it won’t be too heavy but that will change overnight as it will increase in intensity. Some of the rain will be heavy at times with flash flooding a good bet in many locations in our southern counties where up to 3-5″ of rain is possible. Winds initially this evening won’t be too strong, but they will increase overnight as well with gusts ranging from 30-45 mph. We could see spotty power outages overnight, so make sure your devices are charged up.”
Wilson County Schools have been closed for Thursday, August 31. For more closing and delay information, please check those resources provided to you by your school system, employers, etc. In most cases, it appears operational changes have been kept to a minimum.
A Plus Disposal has not changed their scheduled pick-up for this week, so they will be coming tomorrow (Thursday) as normally scheduled. Our policy states bins should be put roadside by 8pm on Wednesday night and pick up will occur sometime Thursday.
Town Hall is expected to be open on Thursday, August 31 during our normal hours of operation should you need us for any reason. Please stay safe!
Hurricane Idalia and Trash Schedule
We are currently watching the updates regarding Hurricane Idalia and will continue to monitor its path and any news that needs to be shared with our residents and business owners. At this time, while the Governor has issued a Declaration of Emergency for North Carolina (to assist with clean up after the storm), there have been no operational changes in our area as we expect minimal impacts. We will update any necessary information or alerts to our website for easier access.
We have confirmed with A Plus Disposal there is no current change in the trash schedule for this week. Therefore, please continue to put your trash, recycle and yard waste bins alongside the road by 8pm tonight (Wednesday) for pick up on Thursday.
Thank you!
Board of Commissioner’s Meeting- Rescheduled and Moved
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tonight’s rescheduled Board of Commissioners meeting will be held at Town Hall at 6:30.
3rd Annual Sims Community Park Celebration
The Town of Sims will be hosting our 3rd Annual Sims Community Park Celebration on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10am to 4pm at the Sims Community Park! We will have an all-day DJ/Emcee, Ms. Louie “The Diva” Bowen, as well as multiple vendors, food trucks, bouncy houses and an obstacle course for the kids, face painting, fairy hair, icy refreshments, and so much more! Crystal’s Grill will also be open for business! Please come join us!
We are currently taking applications for anyone interested in hosting a booth at the event for sales or information distribution. Please complete the application form and registration form, and submit with either a check or cash payment of $30 to Town Hall, by August 31. We will notify all vendors of their application approval soon after August 31. If, for any reason, your application is denied, your $30 registration fee will be refunded. Applications and registration forms may also be picked up at the Town Hall during regular business hours. Please call us at 252-237-4226 if you have any questions.
Please keep checking back for updates! Thank you!
Fire Hydrant Testing: July 6 and 11
The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be completing the flow testing of the hydrants in our area on Thursday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 11, during daytime hours. The overhead water storage tank will be filled to accommodate for the extra water usage.
Hydrant flow testing and 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 this Thursday and next Tuesday to help keep our firefighters safe!
Happy Independence Day- July 4th
The Town of Sims would like to wish all our residents and business owners a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
In observance of the Independence Day Holiday, Town Hall will be closed Tuesday, July 4 and will reopen on Wednesday, July 5 at 9am.
Juneteenth and Town Hall Hours
We would like to wish all of you a Happy Juneteenth Holiday!
The Town of Sims Town Hall will be closed on Monday, June 19, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 20 at 9am.
Memorial Day and Town Hall Hours
We would like to wish all of you a Happy Memorial Day! Please take time this Memorial Day to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed, giving their lives, for our freedom.
The Town of Sims Town Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 30 at 9am.
Potholes and Other Work
Great News! The Contractor responsible for repairing the potholes in town (including on Sassafras) and other repair work has informed us they will be here this week, on Thursday, May 18. We have asked them to start with the potholes on Sassafras.
We apologize for the delay. We have been frustrated, as I know you all have been, with the time it has taken getting these repairs scheduled and completed. Behind the scenes, we have had several contracts to complete this work, but the contracts were not completed, or (with the current contractor) the work was scheduled and had to be canceled due to weather or other factors. Since COVID, we have had a very difficult time, as have many other small towns in NC, getting contractors to fulfill work orders due to a backlog of work and a lack of workers. We have sought out multiple contractors for the work needed in town and have not been able to get companies to respond at all or we enter into a contact with them to not have them completed. Again, this has been an issue for the last several years all over the state, but it makes it no less frustrating.
We look forward to having this work completed and having these potholes repaired THIS WEEK! Thank you!