The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen on Oct. 13 approved a $119,850 project to renovate and upgrade town hall. The upgrades will include new carpet, furniture and a modernized audio-visual system. The town awarded the project to Wilmington-based Lewis Builders, which will charge the town $75,850 to implement the new interior proposed by Big Sky Design. The upgrades include $24,000 in costs for new furniture, which will cover 66 chairs for the audience and nine executive chairs for board members and staff.
BEACH BRIEFS
Utility authority imposes mandatory water restrictions
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) imposed mandatory water restrictions for all commercial and residential customers in its service area after a water line break on Oct. 15. The restrictions prohibit use of all irrigation systems, hose and sprinkler systems, residential vehicle washing, fountains and artificial water features, and other nonessential uses. Also, the CFPUA is requiring indoor use restrictions by asking customers to take short showers instead of baths, running the dishwasher only when full and limiting flushing of toilets. First offenses can result in warnings, though subsequent offenses can net a $500 fine and possible termination of service if violations continue to occur.
Wrightsville Beach School Fall Festival moved to Wrightsville Beach Park
Wrightsville Beach School’s annual Fall Festival, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 28, will be moved from Coral Drive to the Wrightsville Beach Park. The town’s board of aldermen approved the change Oct. 13 after alderwoman Lisa Weeks raised concerns about traffic in the area, including backups on North Channel Drive and potential issues for emergency vehicles. The event, which is scheduled from 4:15–6:15 p.m., is expected to draw an attendance of 500.
