04/02/2026
Update from Mayor Holden -
Easter is Here!
⛪ Holden Beach Chapel Services
· 6:30 a.m. – Easter Sunday at the Holden Beach Fishing Pier (waterfront)
· 8:30 a.m. – Holden Beach Chapel
· 10:00 a.m. – Holden Beach Chapel
👮 Police Chief
The new Police Chief, Steve Barger, began work on March 30, 2026.
🚧 Lockwood Folly Dredging
The dredging company is currently preparing the site. Sand placement on the east-end oceanfront is expected within the next few weeks.
🚒 New Tri-Beach Fire Station
The newly constructed fire station on Sabbath Home Road will be placed in service soon. Furniture and final details are currently being completed.
🌉 Holden Beach Causeway
The ongoing study and review of plans involving parking, sidewalks, and beautification continues. No final decision has been approved by Brunswick County or the North Carolina Department of Transportation.
Note: The Causeway is not part of the Town of Holden Beach.
💧 Greensboro Street Sewer Station
The new pump station upgrades are complete and are now fully operational.
🚻 New Bathrooms (Block “Q” – Beside the Bridge)
The facility is expected to open for public use within the next few days.
🛝 New Playground Equipment (Beside the Water Tank) in Bridgeview Park
The new equipment is in place. Everyone is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 2:15 p.m.
🎣 Holden Beach Fishing Pier
There has been little change in the status of this project. The Board of Commissioners is working with Town staff to evaluate and make decisions.
🌊 The Beach Strand
Winter storms have reshaped the beach strand from the vegetation line to the low watermark—this is normal.
The escarpment (drop-off from dry sand to wet sand) varies across the island, ranging from minimal to as much as 5 feet in some areas.
Spring and summer conditions will gradually smooth the beach as sand returns from nearshore sandbars.
🏛️ Town Hall
Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026.
🐣 Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Bridgeview Park (beside the water tank) on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Participants must have signed up in advance.
☀️ Easter Weather
Expect beautiful weather for the remainder of the week, with temperatures near 80°F. Rain chances increase later on Sunday.
🎶 New Concert Facility (Block “Q” – Beside the Bridge)
Plans and bidding are being finalized. The facility is expected to open by mid-summer.
In the meantime, an exciting concert lineup has been scheduled:
· Concerts at Bridgeview Park (beside the water tank) at 6:30 p.m.
· First concert features the Special Occasion Band on May 24th
· Additional concerts will continue throughout the summer
All concerts are FREE.
🌿 Halstead Street Park
The pier at the north end of Halstead Street is temporarily closed for repairs. Delays occurred due to state permitting, but completion is expected before the summer season.
🚴 Bike Paths
Bike paths along Ocean Boulevard have recently been swept. Please use caution.
🚗 Golf Carts & Low-Speed Vehicles
All vehicles operating on North Carolina roads must meet applicable inspection and licensing requirements.
🏠 House Numbers
Please ensure your home complies with requirements for size and placement of house numbers for safety and emergency purposes.
Both street-side and waterfront-side numbers are required. Contact Holden Beach Town Hall if you need additional information.
🌸 Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and enjoyable summer!
