April 2021 | Issue 4 | Archives| Webpage| Jobs | Our Mission
Dear residents and business owners,

Just as the weather is heating up, so are things in Mount Pleasant. This April, in partnership with the South Carolina Department of Commerce and the Charleston County Economic Development Department, we welcomed Bourne Group to the Town of Mount Pleasant. The Town also celebrated our local farmers and artisans by opening the 2021 Farmers Market season, we blessed our shrimping fleet and raised money for local non-profit organizations, and we held ribbon-cuttings for several new businesses. We are excited about hosting the inaugural Sweetgrass Half Marathon in late May. The future of Mount Pleasant continues to look bright and I hope you enjoy the many happenings that our town offers.
 
Best,

Eric DeMoura,
Town Administrator
Bourne Group Expansion
Bourne Group, an industry leader in the manufacturing and installation of marine signage, announced plans to expand operations in Charleston County to a new facility located at 301 Ports Authority Drive in Mount Pleasant.
The Town Main Calendar
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Mayor at the Market 2021
Mayor Haynie hosts weekly outreach events at the Mount Pleasant Farmers Market to meet with citizens, answer questions, and listen to ideas. This informal format gives all citizens a chance to interact with their mayor while also supporting the local economy. Join Mayor Haynie from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday at the Famers Market for Mayor at the Market.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The application for Charleston County’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (funded by US Treasury) opened online on April 12th. The Emergency Rental Assistance program makes available funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.




Need Information? Visit Our FOIA Portal. Access it here.
MOUNT PLEASANT NEWS & HAPPENINGS
Sweetgrass Half Marathon
The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department will host its inaugural Sweetgrass Half Marathon race on Saturday, May 22, 2021 beginning and ending at the Park West Recreation Complex in Mount Pleasant. The 13.1-mile route will include portions of Park West, Carolina Park, and Darrell Creek. The race will kick off at 8 a.m. and there is a 3-hour time limit in place. The race will conclude with a Cultural Fair by the Mount Pleasant Youth Council.
Farmers Market Opening Day
Tuesday, April 6 was the opening day for the 2021 Farmers Market. this highly anticipated market opening was also a celebration of the hard work and dedication of each farmer and the harvest they provide for locals, visitors, and restaurants alike. Visit the Farmers Market every Tuesday from April through September to find farm-fresh produce, meats, sauces, baked goods and other specialty foods.
Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival
Thank you to everyone who participated and enjoyed the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival. The event was streamed live on social media for those who could not attend in person. Check the Facebook event page to find out how much money was raised from the event and browse a photo gallery.
Youth Council Applications
Attention high schoolers! Applications for the next Mount Pleasant Youth Council will be available online soon. Follow the @mpyouthcouncil Instagram for updates.
RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONIES
Welcome to Town
The Town welcomed several businesses into Mount Pleasant this April. The Mayor and members of Town Council attended grand opening ceremonies for Village Emporium, Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Harbor Mount Pleasant, Candlewood Suites Mount Pleasant-Charleston, and Pedego Electric Bikes. We are grateful for the businesses that make Mount Pleasant their home and we are looking forward to the next grand opening.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Marsh Trash Clean Up
The Town would like to thank Omatic Software, a local business, for volunteering to clean up trash from the marsh along the Cooper River this week! Volunteers collected 12 bags of trash, a bait bucket, a fire extinguisher, several plastic tarps, ropes, and other items. The town has a litter clean-up partnership program that can help your group clean up an area of your choice or we have locations you can choose from. Contact the Town’s Stormwater Program at stormwater@tompsc.com for details!
Rain Barrel Sale
Homeowners can help protect water resources and fight flooding by collecting rainwater that falls on their roof. This helps stop it from becoming stormwater runoff that can pick up pollutants and add to flooding problems. Collecting and reusing rainwater can also lower monthly water bills.
Pond Conference
Calling all HOAs! A healthy pond means a healthy community. Join us and our partners as we conduct our first virtual Stormwater Pond Management Conference touching on topics ranging from rules and responsibilities to how to handle nuisance wildlife.
OTHER NEWS
Our Meetings Are Available Online
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