We just wanted to alert our residents and business owners we have a water leak in town which may require the repair crew to turn off water to certain areas along/ near US 264 Alt this morning. The repair crew is working as quickly as possible to get the leak fixed and all water restored to town. We expect water to be off for about 30 minutes. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you!
Public Workshop- Land Use Plan Vision Statement and Goals Statements
The Town of Sims recently mailed out notices regarding two public workshops for the Land Use Plan. The first workshop is tonight at the Sims Community Center (6402 US Hwy 264 Alt. W) at 6:30pm. We will be discussing the future Vision Statement and Goals Statement for the town. We encourage everyone who lives within the town limits and in the Extra Territorial Jurisdiction to attend to assist us with creating a future for the Town of Sims.
Here is the original notice mailed to those who will be impacted by the future Land Use Plan.
Please join us!
Sims Volunteer Fire Department Schedules Controlled Burn
On April 11, 2022 the Town of Sims Board of Commissioners amended a recently approved Burn Ordinance to continue to allow for Controlled Burns under the supervision of the Sims Volunteer Fire Department, given certain conditions are met, including prior approval from the State.
Given this update, the Sims Volunteer Fire Department has obtained permission from the State and the Town of Sims to schedule the controlled burn of a structure on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 6pm at 6730 Flat Rock Road. Please be aware there will be smoke in the area from this burn, as well as multiple area Fire Department Stations attending to this fire for training purposes. Please avoid the area if possible, and take any necessary precautions if you have health conditions which are worsened by smoke.
Thank you!
Happy Easter 2022
The Town of Sims would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter holiday! We hope you are able to spend some time with family and friends.
The Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 15 in observation of Good Friday. We will reopen Monday, April 18.
Thank you!
Blood Drive
Sims United Methodist Church is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, April 24, 2022, 1pm - 5pm in the Wesley Room. Please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: SimsUMC to schedule an appointment.
Community Survey
Dear Residents,
Those who live in town or within a mile of town should have recently received a mailing from the Town of Sims regarding a community survey. For your convenience, we have made the cover letter and survey available online as well.
We need your help and input on developing the Town of Sims’ “10-Year Land Use Plan” as well as some aspects of policies to guide us over the next 10 years in land development for the Town and its surrounding area. We value and want your input! So please complete the survey and return to Town Hall by April 4.
Please click here for the cover letter and here for the survey.
Thank you!
Land Use Plan Vision and Policy Committee Meeting Change
The Town of Sims Land Use Plan Vision and Policy Committee will meet this Wednesday, March 16 at 6:30pm at the Community Center, instead of Thursday as scheduled. We have changed the meeting time to accommodate a speaker for the group, Mr. Rodger Lentz, Chief Planning and Development Officer for the City of Wilson. The Community Center is located at 6402 US Hwy 264 Alt in Sims.
We encourage members of our community to join us as we complete our Land Use Plan for the town. If you are interested in joining a committee or just one meeting, feel free to call Town Hall for more information!
Thank you!
Land Use Plan/Planning Board Meeting- Tuesday, February 1
The Land Use Plan (Regulations) Committee will be meeting on Tuesday, February 1 at the Community Center at 6pm. The Planning Board is also asked to attend this meeting, as well as the remainder of the Regulation Committee’s Subdivision Regulations review meetings, since the Planning Board will be working with these regulations once completed.
These meetings are open to the public and we encourage your attendance.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Land Use Plan Meeting (Vision and Policy Committee)- Thursday, January 27
The Vision and Policy Committee will meet this Thursday, January 27 at 6pm at the Community Center for its rescheduled Land Use Plan Meeting. Please bring the documents you had prepared for last week to the meeting.
If any other residents or business owners within the town limits or in our ETJ (a mile outside of town limits) would like to participate, please join us. We value your opinions in helping us plan for the future of the town. For more information, call Town Hall at 252-237-4226.
Thanks!
Town Hall Hours- Friday, January 21
Due to the delay in the inclement weather, the Town Hall is currently open. We will remain open until the weather changes and travel conditions become dangerous. If you are planning to stop by Town Hall today, please call in advance (252-237-4226) to ensure we are still in the office.
Stay safe and warm! Thank you!
Winter Storm Warning & Town Hall Hours
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for our area from Thursday, January 20 at 7PM until 7AM on Saturday, January 22. At this time, Winter Storm Jasper is expected to bring snow accumulations from 2-4 inches and a light glaze of ice accumulations. We encourage you to stay updated with the latest forecast from our many local, state and national weather services.
If the current predictions hold, the roads will be unsafe for travel on Friday; therefore, the Town Hall will be closed Friday, January 21. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. At this time, we plan to reopen on Monday, January 24 at 9AM.
Thank you!
Land Use Planning Meeting (Vision and Policy Committee) postponed
Due to the incoming inclement weather, the Town of Sims has decided to postpone its Land Use Plan Meeting (Vision and Policy Committee) originally scheduled for tonight (Thursday, January 20) at 6pm. We will meet next Thursday, January 27 at 6pm at the Community Center instead.
Any residents or business owners who are interested in helping us decide the vision and policies for the town are encouraged to attend. We have been working on a 20-year plan for the town and expect to have it completed by July 1, 2022. Your ideas are invaluable and can help us in our planning! If interested, please let us know.
Thank you!
Town Hall Closed- Monday, January 17
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 17, 2022 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 18.
Any utility payments may still be made via our drop-off boxes located at Town Hall. One box is to the left of the main entrance and the other is located at the bottom right corner of the drive-through window.
Thank you!
Land Use Plan (Regulations) Committee Meeting
The Land Use Plan (Regulations) Committee Meeting that was postponed from last week will meet on Tuesday, January 11 at 6pm at the Community Center. Please note the time difference.
If any of our residents or business owners are interested in joining one of our Land Use Plan committees, or serving as a Planning Board Member in our ETJ area, please contact us at 252-237-4226.
Thank you!
January 4- Planning Board and Land Use Plan Meetings
The Town of Sims Land Use Plan- Regulations Committee Meeting for tonight has been postponed. We will no longer be meeting tonight, but will meet on January 11 at 6pm instead. Please note the time difference.
We will be convening for the Planning Board Meeting scheduled for tonight at 6pm at the Community Center. While we do not have any new developments, we will be swearing in our Planning Board and Board of Adjustment members at tonight’s meeting. If you any board members cannot attend, please call Town Hall at 237-4226 to let us know.
If any of our residents or business owners are interested in joining one of our Land Use Plan committees, or serving as a Planning Board Member in our ETJ area, please contact us.
Thank you!
Emergency Blood Drive: January 2nd
The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting an Emergency Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Please consider donating as current blood supplies are extremely low. Appointments are highly encouraged!
Happy New Year: 2022
The Town of Sims wishes all of our residents and business owners a happy, healthy, and abundant 2022!!
Town Hall will be closed Friday, December 31 and will reopen on Monday, January 3 at 9am. We look forward to seeing you in 2022!
Holiday Message and Town Hall Hours
All of us at the Town of Sims would like to wish our residents and business owners a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season! We are so glad you have chosen Sims as your place to call “Home” and hope your holiday season is filled with love, laughter and time spent with your family and friends! Each of you are the reason our community is so special!
The Town Hall will be closed on Thursday, December 23 and Friday, December 24 for the holidays. We will reopen to our regular schedule on Monday, December 27.
7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
UPDATE: Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Christmas tree had to be relocated to Town Hall. Therefore, the tree lighting will take place at the Town Hall instead of the Park this Saturday at 5:30. Thanks!
Come join us for our 7th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at Sims Community Park on Saturday, December 4th at 5:30 pm!!
We look forward to seeing you there!
*Rain Date: Sunday, December 5 at 5:30pm
Happy Thanksgiving- Town Hall Office Hours
Hello Residents and Business Owners! We would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for each of you living and doing business in our town.
Town Hall will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the holiday. If you need to reach us, please call 237-4226 and leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible.
Please remember bills are due on the 28th! You may leave your payments in the drop boxes located to the left of the front door in the front of Town Hall or at the bottom right corner of the drive-through window at the rear of Town Hall.
A+ Disposal has advised trash services will be picked up on their regular schedule on Thursday (although there may be a delay in the service) so please put your bins by the road on Wednesday night.
Thank you and again, Happy Thanksgiving!