June 24, 2022
The Ocean Breeze
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New Ladder Truck Purchase
The Atlantic Beach Town Council has approved the purchase of a new E One $1.2 million ladder truck from Fire Connections in Rocky Mount, NC.
The E One unit was purchased via a state-approved purchasing cooperative contract and will replace the aging 2003 unit now in use (pictured above). The new truck will help maintain the department's Class 3 fire rating and will serve a dual purpose as a fire engine and 78' ladder truck. It is financed locally by First Bank for over fifteen years.
The truck is scheduled to be delivered in February 2024, at which time the present unit will be sold.
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July 4th Firework Celebration
Join us for live music by Robert McDuffy and a s’mores roasting zone from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Circle on Monday, July 4, 2022. Firepits will be stationed on the beach, and smores’ kits will be available for purchase (cash only). Afterward, fireworks will begin promptly at 9 p.m.
The fireworks are set off from the beachfront and can be seen throughout Town.
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Stormwater Project Completion
A major $90,000 gravity-flow storm drainage project for the neighborhoods along E Atlantic, Wilson, and E Boardwalk is now finished. The work was completed by SF Ballou and should bring relief to residents during storms!
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DoubleTree East Beach Access
The newly constructed handicap-accessible beach access located on the east side of the DoubleTree by Hilton is almost complete. It will be utilized by residents and visitors and is a much-welcomed addition to the west end of Atlantic Beach. Demolition was completed by our Public Works Department, and Waters Contracting Company installed the structure. (Please note the walkway is public, but parking is for guests of the DoubleTree only).
The beach access was made possible by a state CAMA grant of $94,000.
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Showing "Luca" on July 1
Enjoy crafts, bounce houses, and your favorite blockbuster hits on the lawn. The park offers ample parking, restrooms, and space to spread out and enjoy the movie. The Town Park Concession Stand will be open and selling Dippin’ Dots ice cream, candy, kettle corn, drinks, slushies & more!
Admission is FREE, crafts and bounce houses begin at 7:30 p.m., and all movies begin at approx. 8:30 p.m. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and plan on Saturday nights as rain dates.
- Friday, July 1- Luca
- Friday, July 15 – “Christmas in July” theme showing The Grinch (2018)
- Friday, July 29- Encanto
- Friday, August 12- Cruella
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Cottage District Fourway Stops Installed
To protect pedestrian and bicycle traffic, a series of four-way stops have been installed at intersections in the cottage district south of Hwy 58 from Cedar St to Wilson St., as approved by the Town Council. Please take note of the new signage and help protect our pedestrians!
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School Resource Officer Cost-Share
Morehead City has requested that the Towns of Atlantic Beach and Pine Knoll Shores cost-share a grant they have received to place School Resource Officers in Carteret County Schools. Based on the population of our school-age children, Atlantic Beach's cost will be $6,900 per year for two years.
The Atlantic Beach Town Council has approved this request, and we look forward to improving student safety.
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