Governor Cooper has signed Executive Order No. 151 to extend North Carolina’s Phase 2 order regarding Covid-19 restrictions. The phase runs through at least Friday, August 7 at 5pm unless changed or canceled. Masks are required while out in public areas and inside public buildings.

Click here to read Executive Order 151. For information about wearing masks pursuant to EO 147, please read this information.

The bathrooms and playground equipment at the Sims Community Park will remain closed during Phase 2. The walking trail will still be available, but please remember to physically stay at least six feet apart from others and wear masks, as required.

The Town of Sims will continue its operations to maintain water and sewer utilities. Trash, recycle and yard waste services will continue as normal. We have resumed our monthly Board of Commissioners Meeting per the posted schedule. (This meeting will be limited to 10 people inside the building, including board members, staff and public attendees. We will be adhering to guidelines requiring 6 ft. distance between all attendees, and wearing of masks is mandatory.) All other meetings have yet to resume at this time.

This Executive Order does NOT extend the previous orders regarding utilities, which is set to expire on July 29, 2020. After July 29, the Town of Sims will begin following town policy regarding late fees and disconnection of services for non-payment. Therefore, late fees will resume for any bills not paid by the 28th of the month and disconnection of utility services will resume for accounts more the 60 days overdue. We encourage all residents who have outstanding balances on their utility accounts, with the Town of Sims, to enroll in a 6 month repayment plan. For more information, please contact Town Hall.