We are eternally grateful to all of the men and women who have fought and served for our country. We are the land of the free because of the sacrifices you all made. We wish you all a happy, safe and peaceful Veterans Day!
Board of Commissioners Meeting Rescheduled for Wednesday, November 16
The Board of Commissioners meeting for the month of November has been moved to Wednesday, November 16 at 6pm at the Sims Community Center.
Thank you!
Halloween 2022: Trick-or-Treat
Happy Halloween!
The Town of Sims will be hosting trick-or-treaters on Halloween- Monday, October 31 from 5pm to 8pm at Town Hall. Please stop by with your little ones to pick up some treats! We look forward to seeing you all!
Fire Hydrant Flow Testing and Maintenance: Saturday, October 29
The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be flow testing the hydrants in our area Saturday morning, October 29. 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 on Saturday to help keep our firefighters safe!
Request For Qualifications For Professional Engineering Services
The Town of Sims again seeks Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for Professional Engineering Services for two projects. Submissions are due to Town Hall by Friday, November 4, 2022 by 5:00pm. Please see the following links containing detailed information regarding the RFQs, if interested: Elevated Water Storage Tank and Well #3.
Community Park Event & Grand Re-opening of Town Hall: Saturday, October 15, 10am-2pm
The Town of Sims will be hosting a Community Park Event and Grand Re-Opening of the Town Hall on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10am – 2pm. Entry to the events will be free, but we are asking visitors to bring canned donations to benefit the Family Food Basket, our local food pantry which serves our community and the surrounding area. A list of acceptable goods can be found here. View the event poster here.
We will have multiple vendors at the Park giving out information and selling merchandise, inflatables for kids, a visit from SVFD’s Sparky the Firehouse Dog, icees, face painting, the Wilson County Sheriff Department’s Child ID Unit, an antique car show (at the Community Center), and so much more! Music will be provided by Ms. Louie “The Diva” Bowen, our Emcee for the day! Crystal’s Grill will be open serving fresh food during the event! We will also be hosting a meet-and-greet event at the renovated Town Hall for residents to come meet and speak with your Mayor and Town Commissioners.
Anyone interested in volunteering to help at the event, please call Town Hall. We are still in need of volunteers.
The following vendors will be present at the Park Event giving out information and selling items such as baked goods, crocheted items, floral arrangements, jewelry, home decorations, honey, totes and bags, cosmetics and skin care, garden flags, ornaments, Christmas decorations, wreaths, wood creations, epoxy tumblers and lots more :
J&D Creations- Wooden construction, custom made decorations
L&D Customs- Wooden construction, custom made decorations
Natasha Piehl- hand painted art, small house plants, bead jewelry, etc.
Thirty-one- totes, bags, accessories, etc.
Gas Pro LLC- gas service, bringing truck and excavator for kids of all ages
Madyson’s Little Shop- earrings, bracelets, jewelry, etc.
Scentsy- waxes, burners, plug ins, etc.
Avon- cosmetics, fragrances, skin care, home products
Mary Kay- cosmetics, skin care
Critter Keepers- crochet items, dish rags, hats, pot holders, cat beds, scarves, towel toppers
Uplifting Creations- wreaths, blankets, pillows, tumblers, keychains, t-shirts, monograms, dominos, wine sets
Sims Volunteer Fire Department-
The Bee Barn- Honey
Terry’s Craft Shack- home décor, tshirts
Lorlor’s Creationz- epoxy tumblers, t shirts, décor & more
Sallie Grimes Event Decor- florist, flower arrangements (live/silk)
Southern Sparkle Sisters- garden flags, pocketbooks, ornaments, monograms, etc.
Debra Sawyer- Christmas Ornaments and Bows
Kelly Pippin- Cupcakes
Flat Rock Church
Sims Baptist Church
New Life Baptist Church
Sims Methodist Church
Family Food Basket
Town of Sims
Come support your local business owners, say hello to and catch up with your neighbors, meet some of our new residents, get a child ID made for your children, talk to your Commissioners and Mayor, enjoy some music and fresh air, check out the antique cars and large trucks on display, and watch your kids play and get their faces painted . We look forward to seeing you there!
*Parking for the event be available off of Main Street across from the park, at Town Hall, and other public parking areas in town. Handicap Parking will be available in the Church parking lot next to the park. Broad Street will be closed to traffic. Deputies will be available to assist with traffic at Broad St. and Hwy 264, Main St. and 264 Hwy, and Main St. and Broad St. on Saturday.
Public Hearing Notice for October 10, 2022
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
TOWN OF SIMS
The Town of Sims Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, October 10, 2022 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Sims Community Center (old Town Hall) located at 6402 US Hwy 264 Alt, in Sims, North Carolina, to consider the following:
1. Rezoning (map amendment) of approximately 1.78 +/- acres on the north side of US Hwy 264-Alt near Sims downtown, described as part of parcel 2783-04-2135, from R-15 Residential District to CD – Downtown Commercial District.
The public is invited to attend. The purpose of the public hearing is to provide interested parties with an opportunity to receive an explanation of the proposal and to comment on the proposal. If you wish to make written comments, please send them to the Town of Sims, PO Box 161 Sims, NC 27880 address or via email at info@townofsimsnc.com. Requests for additional information, please call (252) 237-4226.
The Public Hearing will be immediately followed by the Board of Commissioners Meeting also at the Community Center.
Request for Qualifications for Professional Engineering Services
The Town of Sims seeks Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for Professional Engineering Services for two projects. Submissions are due to Town Hall by Wednesday, October 19, 2022 by 5:00pm. Please see the following links containing detailed information regarding the RFQs, if interested: Elevated Water Storage Tank and Well #3.
Happy Labor Day
The Town of Sims would like to wish you a safe and Happy Labor Day holiday! Our offices will be closed for business on Monday, September 5 in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 6 at 9am.
Thank you!
Town of Sims is Hiring!
The Town of Sims is currently accepting applications for two positions at Town Hall: one part-time Office Assistant and one full-time Town Clerk. Each applicant will be required to submit an application (available by clicking here) along with a cover letter and resume to:
Town of Sims
Miranda Boykin, Mayor/ Town Administrator
PO Box 161/ 6501 US Hwy 264 Alt W
Sims, NC 27880
mboykin@townofsimsnc.com
For information regarding the Town Clerk position, click here.
For more information regarding the Office Assistant position, click here.
Positions will remain open for application until filled so get your applications in as soon as possible!