The Town of Sims Says Goodbye to Commissioner Sealy

It is with great sadness we share the news of the passing of Michael Sealy, one of our longstanding residents, Commissioner and committee member, and most importantly, our friend.  Michael served the Town of Sims in multiple capacities over the years, as a member of various committees: the Land Use Plan Committee, Land Use Regulation Committee, Multimodal Planning/ Steering Committee, Planning Board and Board of Adjustment, and most recently, the Board of Commissioners.  Michael also served as a court appointed Guardian AD Litem for Wilson County was an active volunteer for the American Heart Association as well as his men’s group at church and groups for the elderly.  In recent years, Michael was self-employed at his family business, Sealy Properties LLC., as a trusted and knowledgeable real estate managing broker. Due to his sense of community and genuine desire to help others, Michael was always eager to assist any friend, neighbor or community member. He was a bright light in all our lives, loved the Town of Sims and its residents, and leaves a great void for us all. He will be truly missed by everyone. The Town sends our sincerest condolences to his family and all who loved him. Obituary

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Holiday Garbage Pickup **Update**

The garbage pickup schedule will remain the same during the July 4th holiday. So please put your cans out Wednesday night to ensure you are not missed on the route. The trucks could come extremely early on Thursday July 4th. Have a safe and happy holiday!

*****Update****

The Town is aware that trash was not picked up on July 4th as planned. However, the trucks have been seen in town picking it up today, Friday July 5. So please leave your cans at the street as they seem to be running late. Please contact Town Hall with any further questions.

STREET REPAIRS IN PROGRESS

The Town of Sims is having some street repairs done this week. On Tuesday, June 25th, the two potholes on Sassafras Ct. are being filled. Residents should still be able to access the street both coming and going with very little inconvenience. Repairs will be going on at Broad St and Wall St as well as Broad St at the Community Center.

Starting Tuesday, June 25th, the parking lot for the Community Park will be closed off so that it can be paved. The park will remain open during this time. Visitors may park across the street at the church.

Please practice caution while driving in these areas.

4th Annual Park Day Celebration Event

Save the date! The Town of Sims presents our 4th Annual Park Day Celebration Event on October 12 from 10am-4pm. There will be food trucks, vendors, activities for the kids, live music and much more. Vendor applications are now available on the website in the Special Events section and at Town Hall. We look forward to sharing the day with the community.

Welcome our new Town Planning Board Members

The Town of Sims is pleased to introduce two new members to the Town Planning Board. Commissioner Mike Sealy has taken a seat as an in-town member, and Robert Wilson will be taking over as the in-town 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.

We would like to thank all of the members of the Planning Board for their continued service to the community. The next meeting has been scheduled for June 25 at 6pm at the Community Center.

Fire Hydrant Testing

The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be flow testing the hydrants in our area Wednesday May 29 through Friday May 31.

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 during this time to help keep our firefighters safe!

SIMS COMMUNITY YARD SALE

Good news! The Town of Sims has extended the application deadline for participation in the First Sims Community Yard Sale. Please invite friends from all over our community as participation is open to all. The application fee is $10 if you would like to have a space to set up for selling. Stop by Town Hall today to fill out an application today. As always, call or email with any questions.

Temporary Water Outage

The town is experiencing a water leak and may be temporarily shutting off the water supply. The water will be turned back on as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for your patience during this time.

Water has been restored to Town

The leak has been temporarily repaired so we can get water back on tonight while we come up with a more permanent plan for a long-term repair. The water has been restored to town. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we were working on this issue.

You may experience some discoloration of your water when you first use it. Please let the cold water run for a bit until it clears up.

Before we address a long-term repair of this issue, we will post information on our website to give our residents and business owners as much notice as possible.

Thank you!

Town Water Tank and Well Maintenance

The Town of Sims will be preforming routine maintenance of the water tank and well for the town. Starting Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we will be getting water from Wilson County until maintenance is completed. You may notice water quality and pressure temporarily reduced. If you do notice discoloration of water, turn your faucets to cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or until water runs clear again. During this time the restrooms at the park may be out of service until maintenance is completed. Sims will be back to using town water in just a few days. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. If you have any further questions, please contact Town Hall at 252-237-4226.