Eitner Welcomed as Planning Director

The Town of Emerald Isle will welcome Michelle Eitner as the new Planning Director, effective July 1, 2022.

She will fill the role that has been held by Josh Edmondson since April 2015. Mr. Edmondson will conclude his position with the Town in late May, be...

Emerald Isle Introduces Edwards as Assistant Chief of Police

Emerald Isle Introduces Edwards as Assistant Chief of Police

The Town of Emerald Isle is pleased to announce Chad Edwards as the new Assistant Chief of Police.  He will begin his role on June 1, 2022.

Assistant Chief Edwards has nearly 20 years of ...

Draft FY 2022-23 Budget Presented

The Board of Commissioners was presented the Draft FY 2022-23 Budget during the regular meeting on May 10. 

The Recommended Budget across all funds is $12,712,457; a $816,337 or 6.69 % increase from the FY 21-22 originally adopted total budget of ...

Normile Appointed to Board of Commissioners

At the May 10, 2022, Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board unanimously appointed Jim Normile to fill an unexpired term on the Board. He will serve until the November 2023 election, at which time the seat will be available again. This seat was original...

Special Meeting Notice - May 12, 2022

Town of Emerald Isle

Board of Commissioners

Notice of Special Meeting

The public is hereby notified that the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting Thursday, May 12 at 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to hold a C...

Pancake Breakfast and Emerald Isle Open House Announced

Join the Town of Emerald Isle for a pancake breakfast and tour of our various Town departments on Friday, May 20! 

This event will be held from 9 - 11 a.m., and will begin at the Community Center at 203 Leisure Lane. Come enjoy a pancake breakfast...

NC Wildlife Boat Ramp Dredging Underway

Coastal Dredging began work on the NC Wildlife Boat Ramp on Monday, May 9, 2022, in a dredging project that should be complete within ten working days.

While dredging, the contractor will attempt to keep the boat ramp open to the public, however, please be...

Emerald Tidings - May 2022

You can read the Emerald Tidings - May 2022 edition: 

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Emerald-Tidings---May-2022.html?soid=1101427305326&aid=ImixpB5APIY 

Pills Can Kill Drop Off Event April 30, 2022

Staff Introduces New Assistant Town Planner

The Town of Emerald Isle is pleased to introduce Jeff Hall, Assistant Town Planner.

 He holds a Bachelors of Science in Agronomy from NC State University. Jeff is a certified BMP Inspection and Maintenance professional through NCSU Bio and Agricul...

Golf Cart Raffle Winner Announced

Congratulations to Karen Taylor of Peletier, who won the golf cart raffle through the Emerald Isle Golf Cart Advisory Committee and Emerald Isle Business Association! She is pictured here with John Lister of the Golf Cart Advisory Committee. Proceeds will...

Town announces new Parks and Recreation Director

April 22, 2022

    Town of Emerald Announces Parks & Recreation Director

The Town of Emerald Isle is pleased to announce Candace Dooley as the new Director of Parks & Recreation. She will begin her fulltime position on Monday, May ...

Emerald Isle Commissioner Vacates Board Seat

April 20, 2022

Emerald Isle Commissioner Vacates Board Seat

During a special meeting on April 20, 2022, the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners voted to accept the resignation of Commissioner Candace Dooley, who will be stepping down from her seat, effectiv...

Special Meeting Notice - April 20, 2022

Town of Emerald Isle 

Board of Commissioners 

Notice of Special Meeting

The public is hereby notified that Mayor Jason Holland has called a Special Meeting of the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at...

Beach Driving Hiatus April 15 - 24

Beach driving by the public will be paused Friday, April 15 - Sunday, April 24, 2022 for the annual Easter closure. 

The 2022 beach driving season will then run through Saturday, April 30th.

You will continue to see Town vehicles patrolling the bea...

Planning Board/Board of Adjustment Public Hearing: April 25

TOWN OF EMERALD ISLE

PLANNING BOARD/BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

PUBLIC HEARING

The Town of Emerald Isle Planning Board/Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room located at 7500 Emerald Drive,...

2022 Paid Parking Season Begins April 15

Paid parking at the Eastern and Western Ocean Regional accesses begins Friday, April 15 and runs through Thursday, September 15, 2022. Payments are accepted by debit or credit card at the on-site kiosks or through the Passport parking app. Paid parking is...

Summer Day Camp 2022 Registration is Now Open

Registration is now open for Summer Day Camp 2022 through Emerald Isle Parks & Recreation

Registration will remain open through Thursday, April 21, and the lottery winners will be announced on Monday, April 25 by 5 p.m.

You can find all of the details a...

Jr. Lifeguard Camp Registration Open

Registration for the 2022 Jr. Lifeguard Camps is now open

Registration is first-come, first-serve. Please read the information below before downloading and submitting the application and materials listed at the bottom. 

These camps are held in two ...

Public Hearing: Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

TOWN OF EMERALD ISLE

OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS

The Town of Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing in the Town Board Meeting Room, 7500 Emerald Drive, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 6:00 PM, or a...

Emerald Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants

The Emerald Isle Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee has two openings and is now seeking applicants. 

Those who are appointed to the Committee by the Board of Commissioners will serve a two-year term. 

The purpose and scope of the ac...

Golf Cart Raffle - Drawing Coming Soon

You could win a brand new golf cart from Johns Golf Cars by purchasing a $20 raffle ticket!

The Emerald Isle Business Association has partnered with the Emerald Isle Golf Cart Advisory Committee for your chance to win a brand-new, customized golf cart from...

Emerald Tidings - April 2022

Don't miss the Emerald Tidings - April 2022 Edition! 

This month's installment of the Town's free e-newsletter is full of important information, including the Town's new website, lifeguards and Jr. Lifeguard Cam...

Emerald Isle Reveals New Website

The Town of Emerald Isle is pleased to reveal its new website, created with you in mind. 

This new site, made possible through CivicPlus, is designed to answer all of your questions concerning Emerald Isle with ease. You can find permits and appli...

Louise Avenue Roadwork Underway

Work to widen Louise Avenue is underway, as of March 29, 2022. Please note you may encounter temporary delays in the area between Islander Drive and Boardwalk Avenue during this time. Thomas Simpson Construction aims to have the project complete by Easter...

NCDOT: Bridge Improvement Schedule Update

The North Carolina Department of Transportation has released the following information:

Rehabilitation work on the Emerald Isle bridge continues, and the contractor will be adding a lane closure overnight.

A contractor may now close one lane on the bridge b...

Board of Commissioners - Budget Workshop Meeting

Town of Emerald Isle 

Board of Commissioners 

Notice of Budget Workshop Meeting

The public is hereby notified that the Emerald Isle Board of Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, March 30, at 5 p.m. in the Town Board Meeting Room ...

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