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Mayor's Column: Funding the future on Hilton Head

Mayor's Column: Funding the future on Hilton Head

The Fiscal Year 2011 budget adopted by Town Council is $74.3 million. This is an  increase of $1.4 million over the previous fiscal year revised budget of $72.9 million. The General Fund budget was reduced by $105,638, the Debt Service Fund budget increased by $699,680 and the Capital Projects Fund budget increased by $811,737.

The development of the budget this year was challenging due to the continued slowdown in the real estate market and overall sluggish economy, both of which resulted in less revenue to fund operations. The budget adopted by Town Council reflects its commitment to provide the highest quality services and ensure the safety of the town’s residents and visitors.

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Mayor's Column: Bluffton has long believed in recycling

Mayor's Column: Bluffton has long believed in recyclingThe town of Bluffton was involved in a recycling program before it was considered the right thing to do. For as long as I can remember — and as long as I have lived in...
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Editor's Column: Why we came back (bugs notwithstanding)

Editor's Column: Why we came back (bugs notwithstanding)Well, here’s why I live here: Much like the guy in the cover story, I grew up in Indiana, which is one of the Midwest’s more Midwestern-y states (if you are in Hilton...
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Letters To The Editor: Sept. 2010

Dear Monthly,Thank you for the opportunity to respond to the article “What’s in your dog’s food? Read the label!” in your August issue. At The Nutro Company, our...
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Intriguing Person: Local golfer Jim Ferguson

Intriguing Person: Local golfer Jim FergusonA Shot at the Big Boys Local golfer qualifies for U.S. Senior OpenAlmost a month removed from one of his biggest accomplishments in a rather accomplished amateur golf ca...
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Roy Goyochea: No Limits

Roy Goyochea: No LimitsTeen turns his life around and spreads message of hope To go from being in a gang to quoting Gandhi is a long road for most people, but it’s a path 17-year-old Roy Goy...
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World-renowned boat designer Peter Granata

World-renowned boat designer Peter GranataIt started with cars. As a little boy, Peter Granata fell in love with cars. Fast cars, sleek cars, cool cars. By age nine, he started a youthful career by helping out do...
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Ready or not, it’s hurricane season

Ready or not, it’s hurricane seasonAs we approach the height of another hurricane season, it seems a fitting time to remind everyone of the Golden Rule of Hurricane Evacuation: He who leaves early gets the...
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Town of Bluffton construction update

Town of Bluffton construction updateDespite the economic downturn, the Town of Bluffton has been able to continue implementing the capital improvement program (CIP), approved by Town Council in 2005. The pr...
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