SOUTHEASTERN N.C. — Every Monday Port City Daily will share upcoming government and community meetings around the tri-county region. If there’s an item of public interest, it will be included, too.
Monday, March 9
The Brunswick County Planning Board will meet at 4 p.m. in Commissioners’ Chambers at the Brunswick County Government Center. The agenda includes consideration of four Planned Development projects including Cherrytree Tract, a previously denied project featuring 1,000 single-family units on about 740 acres off Cherrytree Road. New projects for review include Canopy consisting of 3,400 senior residential units on 1050 acres near Ash. The meeting will livestream here.
The Leland Town Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. at the Leland Town Hall for a question and answer session on the FY 2026-2027 budget. The meeting will livestream here.
Tuesday, March 10
The New Hanover County Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. in the Board of Education Center, 1805 S. 13th St. Meetings are livestreamed here. The agenda includes:
- Modification of Previously Approved Facility Capital Budget Transfer Based on County Action
- Parent organizations
The Pender County Board of Education will meet at 5 p.m. in the Dr. Katherine Herring Resource Center, 798 U.S. Highway 117. Meetings are livestreamed here. The agenda includes 2026 PCS summer programming, among other items.
The Carolina Beach Town Council will host a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes:
- Budget Amendments/Transfers
- Approving the Kure Beach & NC Aquarium Sewer Rates
- Setting a public hearing for April 14, 2026, to consider a text amendment to amend Article 3 of the UDO to allow retail as an accessory use for hotels and motels in the MF district. Applicant: Max Sussman
- Setting a public hearing for April 14, 2026, to consider a text amendment to Unified Development Ordinance Articles 2, 3, and 7 for ordinance clarification and consistency with state statutes. Applicant: Town of Carolina Beach
- Setting Public Hearing for April 14, 2026 to Receive Public Input on the FY26/27 Budget
- Approving contract for auditing service for period ending 6/30/26
- SENC Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Adoption
- Creating Revenue Bond Series 2026 Capital Projects
Meetings are uploaded here.
The New Hanover County Airport Authority will have joint meeting with the NHC Commissioners at 8:30 a.m. for the annual report presentation and three-year recap, as well as address forecasts, the 10-year capital plan, environmental noise study, economic impact and more. The meeting will be held in the Executive Conference Room, second floor of the Wilmington International Airport, 1740 Airport Boulevard, and is open to the public.
Burgaw Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the Burgaw Town Center, 108 E Wilmington S. The agenda include departmental updates, as well as:
- Resolution 2026-05 amending rules of procedure for the Town of Burgaw board of commissioners
- Resolution 2026-07 of intent to change the governing body name from “Town of Burgaw Board of Commissioners” to “Burgaw Town Council” and update member titles
- Traffic ordinance discussion
Wednesday, March 11
The Cape Fear Authority Board meeting takes place at 9 a.m. followed by the capital improvement workshop. Download the board meeting agenda here.
The Topsail Beach Board of Commissioners will meet at 6 p.m. at the Topsail Beach Town Hall. The agenda includes a presentation on the 2025 audit and an update on the public safety building project. The meeting will livestream here.
Thursday, March 12
The New Hanover County Commissioners will hold an agenda review and budget work session at 11 a.m. in the NHC Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive. Meetings are livestreamed here. No agenda was posted by press.
The Wrightsville Beach Board of Aldermen will host a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The agenda includes:
- Adoption of Resolution approving the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
- Acceptance of the annual report of the Planning Board
- Considering the extension of Solid Waste Collections Contract
- Considering possible changes to Section 91.12, “Dogs and Other Animals Prohibited on Beach and other Public Property at Certain Times, Places” of the Town Code.
Meetings are uploaded here.
The Carolina Beach Planning Board will host a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in Council Chambers. The agenda includes public hearings on:
- Text amendment to Article 3, Sec. 3.4 Table of Uses and 3.9 Nonresidential Use Standards of the UDO to allow retail as an accessory use for hotels and motels in the MF district. Applicant: Max Sussman
- Text amendment to UDO Articles 2 and 3 for clarification and consistency with state statutes. Applicant: Town of Carolina Beach
Meetings are uploaded here.
The Southport Board of Aldermen will host a regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Southport Community Building. The agenda includes:
- Garrison Lawn Veterans Memorial Reef Ceremony Request (Pgs.90-92)
- Resolution in Opposition to the Expansion of Chemours Fayetteville Works Facility
- Women’s History Month Proclamation
- 2026 Brunswick County Schools Bond Referendum Presentation
- Final Plat – Jonas Creek Phase 3
- Southeastern North Carolina Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan – Local Adoption
- Consideration of Revisions to Noise Ordinance
- Board of Aldermen Ethics Policy
- Planning Board Appointments
And public hearings on:
ZTA-26-01 Updates per changes to G.S. 106D – Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment
ZTA-25-05 Vape / Tobacco Shop – Unified Development Ordinance Text Amendment
The Navassa Planning Board will host a regular meeting at 6 p.m. at 338 Main Street. An agenda was not posted by press.
The New Hanover County Board of Elections is holding a special meeting at 5 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Board of Elections Office,226 Government Center Dr. The purpose is to conduct sample audit counts and review and count supplemental absentee ballots. Limited in-person seating will be available, on a first-come, first-served basis. To participate by phone, dial 1-336-218-205, enter conference ID 410 630 658, followed by the pound sign (#). Stream online here.
The North Topsail Beach Planning Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the Town Hall, 2008 Loggerhead Court. The agenda includes discussion on the town’s official zoning map.
The Brunswick County Board of Adjustment will meet at 6 p.m. in Commissioners’ Chambers at the Brunswick County Government Center. The agenda includes consideration for a special use permit for a class 1 mining operation in Ash and an appeal of an administrative judgement regarding fence height.
The Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. in the Skyline Center, 929 N. Front St. Meetings are livestreamed here. The agenda includes:
- 226 South Front Street: Major renovation project, including rear addition
- 230 McRae Street: New house construction
- 1605 Grace Street: Demolish existing house and construct a new house
Friday, March 13
New Hanover County Board of Elections will conduct the canvass of the primary election results on March 13,11 a.m. in the Multipurpose Room at the Board of Elections Office, 226 Government Center Dr., on a first-come, first-served basis. The public can join by phone, dial 1-336-218-2051, conference ID 755 036 039 followed by the pound sign (#). The meeting can be streamed here. Individuals who wish to submit public comments in advance of the meeting may do so by emailing [email protected].
The Pender County Board of Elections will canvass primary election results at 11 a.m. at 807 S. Walker St. The public is welcome to attend.
The Brunswick County Board of Elections’ canvass of the primary election results will take place at 11 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers at 30 Government Center Dr. NE in Bolivia. The meeting can be streamed via Zoom.
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