The Town of Sims is offering several enjoyable volunteer experiences. Do you need community service hours? Are you a scout? Do you want to beautify and enhance your community? Sims now has several different committees and events for which volunteers will be greatly appreciated. If you interested, please fill out the volunteer form and return it to Town Hall via email, the front or rear drop box, or stop in during normal business hours.
Welcome our new Town Planning Board Members
The Town of Sims is pleased to introduce two new members to the Town Planning Board. Commissioner Mike Sealy has taken a seat as an in-town member, and Robert Wilson will be taking over as the in-town alternate.
The general purpose of the Planning Board is to provide for and guide the orderly growth and development of the community. The Planning Board is responsible for providing recommendations on key amendments to the zoning and the code of ordinances including text amendments, rezoning, and conditional zoning districts. The Board's recommendation directly informs the Town Board of Commissioners to make decisions on these types of applications.
We would like to thank all of the members of the Planning Board for their continued service to the community. The next meeting has been scheduled for June 25 at 6pm at the Community Center.
Fire Hydrant Testing
The Sims Volunteer Fire Department will be flow testing the hydrants in our area Wednesday May 29 through Friday May 31.
Hydrant flow testing and flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:
verifies proper operation of the hydrant
evaluates the available flow and pressure to the hydrant
allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to their customers
removes mineral and sediment build up from the water mains
Prior to local hydrants being tested, you may want to obtain water (in pitchers prior to flushing) for your everyday use including drinking, cooking, etc. and avoid using water during these times.
When the testing is taking place, water quality may temporarily be reduced. Using water for tasks such as dishwashing, laundry, or showering may result in the discoloration of your clothes or household items, and should be avoided. Plan ahead and be sure your laundry and dishes are done before the testing process begins! Despite the discoloration, your water is safe to drink.
Once the hydrants in your area have been tested and flushed, it won’t be long until your water is ready for normal use again. In most cases, water should run clear with just a few minutes of faucet flow. Turn your faucets on cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or so. If you are still seeing discolored water or sediments in the water, continue running cold water on all your faucets and flush your toilets until it is clear.
If you have any questions, please call us at 252-237-4226. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation!
Please exercise extra caution when driving in the area during this time to help keep our firefighters safe!
SIMS COMMUNITY YARD SALE
Good news! The Town of Sims has extended the application deadline for participation in the First Sims Community Yard Sale. Please invite friends from all over our community as participation is open to all. The application fee is $10 if you would like to have a space to set up for selling. Stop by Town Hall today to fill out an application today. As always, call or email with any questions.
Water has been restored to Town
The leak has been temporarily repaired so we can get water back on tonight while we come up with a more permanent plan for a long-term repair. The water has been restored to town. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we were working on this issue.
You may experience some discoloration of your water when you first use it. Please let the cold water run for a bit until it clears up.
Before we address a long-term repair of this issue, we will post information on our website to give our residents and business owners as much notice as possible.
Thank you!
Temporary Water Outage
The town is experiencing a water leak and may be temporarily shutting off the water supply. The water will be turned back on as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we would like to express our sincerest gratitude for your patience during this time.
Town Water Tank and Well Maintenance
The Town of Sims will be preforming routine maintenance of the water tank and well for the town. Starting Wednesday, May 15, 2024, we will be getting water from Wilson County until maintenance is completed. You may notice water quality and pressure temporarily reduced. If you do notice discoloration of water, turn your faucets to cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or until water runs clear again. During this time the restrooms at the park may be out of service until maintenance is completed. Sims will be back to using town water in just a few days. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time. If you have any further questions, please contact Town Hall at 252-237-4226.
No Soliciting in Sims
Sims Town Hall recently received reports of a door-to-door salesman targeting homes in Sims attempting to sell pest control contracts/products in the late evening hours. We would like to remind everyone that Sims has a town ordinance prohibiting door-to-door sales. Violations of this ordinance may result in serious penalties.
If you are visited by an uninvited solicitor, please practice caution when signing documents. Safely take note of any identifying plate numbers, badge ID’s, business cards or company logos that may help authorities track down the offenders if needed. Please report these instances to Wilson County Sheriff’s Department and Town Hall. We can be reached by phone at (252)-237-4226 or by emailing info@townofsimsnc.com and as usual, you can visit us during normal business hours (Mon-Thur 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-6pm, closed for lunch 1pm-2pm daily).
Heidelberg Rock Quarry Tour
The Town of Sims’ Board of Commissioners, Planning Board/ Board of Adjustment members, committee members and town employees were recently invited on a tour of the Heidelberg Materials Rock Quarry. Tour guides included Rickey Davis, Chubby Horton, Harvey Gunnels and Mary Ann Hoerle.
The tour began with a list of safety rules and procedures and guests were provided hard hats, safety glasses and visibility vests. The visitors were escorted to the bottom of the quarry via two passenger vans. Along the route, tour guides answered questions and pointed out equipment while explaining the various uses.
The Neverson Quarry has been a local resource since the late 1800’s. In 1910, Neverson W. Williams deeded 64.13 acres to the Norfolk and Southern Railroad. In 1918 the site was called the Neverson Granite Co., and in 1919 the Neverson Granite Quarry, Inc. In more recent times it was owned by Lehigh Hanson becoming Heidelberg Materials in 2023.
On the ride out of the quarry, guests stopped at the overlook for photos. Lunch was generously provided by the quarry for the entire group.
If your group would like to take a tour of the quarry, please contact their offices.
2023 Water Quality Report Now Available
The 2023 Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) is now available for the Town of Sims. The document can also be viewed under the “More/Documents” tab from our home page and is available at Town Hall. You may also view the document at https://www.townofsimsnc.com/s/2023-CCR.pdf
For more information, please call Town Hall at 252-237-4226. Thank you!
SIMS COMMUNITY YARD SALE
SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 2024, SIMS COMMUNITY PARK 7AM - 12PM
Mark your calendars for the first community yard sale at Sims Community Park.
Are you Spring Cleaning? Or, are you hunting for furnishings for your new place? Maybe you enjoy searching for special treasure. Come on out and support your local community. Visit Town Hall to pick up an application by May 15, 2024.
Application fee is $10. Booth applications are limited to residents of the Town of Sims and its surrounding ETJ. Everyone else if free to come browse!
Call 252-237-4226 for more information.
Water System Flushing: April 16- 18 (Dates Changed)
**Due to a sudden conflict in scheduling, we are rescheduling the flushing of hydrants to a later date (and will no longer be flushing April 16-18). We will update the information once new dates have been set. We expect this to occur within the first few weeks of May. We apologize for any inconvenience!**
The Town of Sims will be completing the flushing of the hydrants in our area on Tuesday, April 16 through Thursday, April 18, during nighttime hours beginning at 10pm. (These dates differ from our original plans, due to possible inclement weather expected April 9-11.) We have picked this time schedule to avoid disruption of your usual water services as much as possible. The overhead water storage tank will be filled to accommodate for the extra water usage.
Hydrant flushing is an important preventative maintenance activity that:
verifies proper operation of the hydrant
evaluates the available flow and pressure to the hydrant
allows utilities to deliver the highest quality water possible to their customers
removes mineral and sediment build up from the water mains
Prior to local hydrants being tested, you may want to obtain water (in pitchers prior to flushing) for your everyday use including drinking, cooking, etc. and avoid using water during these times.
When the testing is taking place, water quality may temporarily be reduced. Using water for tasks such as dishwashing, laundry, or showering may result in the discoloration of your clothes or household items, and should be avoided. Plan ahead and be sure your laundry and dishes are done before the testing process begins! Despite the discoloration, your water is safe to drink.
Once the hydrants in your area have been tested and flushed, it won’t be long until your water is ready for normal use again. In most cases, water should run clear with just a few minutes of faucet flow. Turn your faucets on cold and let the water run for 5 minutes or so. If you are still seeing discolored water or sediments in the water, continue running cold water on all your faucets and flush your toilets until it is clear.
If you have any questions, please call us at 252-237-4226. Thank you and we appreciate your cooperation!
Please exercise extra caution when driving in the area during this time to help keep our town employees safe!
Hometown Strong Initiative
On March 13, 2024, Mayor Boykin and Commissioner Mike Sealy met with representatives from Governor Roy Cooper’s Hometown Strong Initiative to discuss the needs of our town. Hometown Strong is an initiative dedicated to supporting the rural counties of North Carolina. Their mission is to empower rural communities by providing resources and support to improve the quality of life for residents. They focus on economic development, education, healthcare, and community engagement.
Just a few of the topics covered were the need for broadband internet, a new community center, sidewalks and Bike Paths. The economic development and revitalization of Sims were also discussed, as well as the infrastructure of the town.
Through this initiative, the Town of Sims is now part of a network that allows for more support from surrounding communities and counties from across the state, making grants and special programs more accessible. Stay tuned for more updates about this exciting opportunity in months to come.
Sims welcomes new Town Commissioner, Mike Sealy
The Town of Sims would like to congratulate our newest Town Commissioner, Mike Sealy. Mr. Sealy was selected by the Board of Commissioners on Monday, March 11, 2024. Mike has been a citizen of Sims for over 14 years and during that time he has served on the Land Use Plan and Land Use Regulation Committees. Mr. Sealy has also served as a court appointed Guardian AD Litem for Wilson County and is an active volunteer in the community. He is currently self-employed with Sealy Properties LLC. We are pleased to welcome Mike and we are sure he will be a great asset to the Board of Commissioners.
Welcome our new Town Planning Board Member
We are pleased to welcome Scott Matthews, our new Planning Board and Board of Adjustment member. Scott has been kind enough to offer his time and attention to the Town of Sims by serving as the ETJ alternate.
The general purpose of the Planning Board is to provide for and guide the orderly growth and development of the community. The Planning Board is responsible for providing recommendations on key amendments to the zoning and the code of ordinances including text amendments, rezoning, and conditional zoning districts. The Board's recommendation directly informs the Town Board of Commissioners to make decisions on these types of applications.
Please take the time to wish Scott good luck with his first Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 2, 2024.
We would like to give special thanks to all of our Board members for their service to the community.
Don Payne - Chairman
Danny Howell - In-Town
Don Evans - In-Town
Nichole Weeks - In-Town Alt
Donnie Sherrod - ETJ
Jason Pipkin - ETJ
Scott Matthews - ETJ Alternate
Wilson County Book Locker Program
Sims book locker located at the Community Center
Sims VFD BBQ Chicken Plate Sale
Contact us for ticket information.
Interested in Local Government?
The Town of Sims currently has an open seat on the Board of Commissioners and we’re looking for residents who may be interested in filling this position. Commissioners must live within the town limits to serve on the Board.
If interested, please notify us at Town Hall by calling 252-237-4226 or emailing info@townofsimsnc.com before Monday, March 8, 2024, by 6pm.
For more information or to indicate interest in filling the position, please contact us at Town Hall. Thank you!
Welcome our new Town Clerk
We are excited to announce the hiring of Lois Elbert as the new full-time Town Clerk for the Town of Sims! Ms. Elbert was selected by the Board of Commissioners after a competitive interview process with multiple candidates. We look forward to working with her as a welcome addition to our team!
Please stop by Town Hall in the coming days and weeks to say hello, introduce yourselves to Ms. Elbert, and join us in welcoming her to our Sims community! She will be in the office Monday- Friday during our regular business hours. Please be patient with us as she will be in training over the next few weeks getting acclimated to our policies and procedures.
Sandra Boykin will continue to assist us part-time at the Town Hall, as needed. We are grateful for her continued service to our community.
Town Hall Closed- Monday, January 15
Town Hall will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen at 9am on Tuesday, January 16.
Any utility payments may still be made via mail, online at www.townofsimsnc.com [Utility Payments tab], or our drop-off boxes at Town Hall. One box is located to the left of the main entrance and the other is located at the bottom right corner of the drive-through window.
Thank you!