Mayor's Message

One sentiment I emphasized in the last Town message was how proud I am of the work being done by our employees at Town Hall. During Tuesday’s Council Meeting it was announced that the Chapin Utilities Department was awarded the coveted Facility Excellence Award by the Department of Health and Environmental Control for the third year in a row. This award recognizes the facilities that strive for excellence in operations, protection of the environment and work to meet or exceed customer expectations.

In addition to receiving the Facility Excellence Award, earlier this year two of our Utility employees were recognized by the Water Environment Association of South Carolina (WEASC) Capital District. Russell Wright was named the WEASC Capital District Operator of the year and Susan Wright was named the WEASC Capital District Customer Service Representative of the year.

Congratulations to the entire Utilities Department. These accolades are very well deserved. We are fortunate to have such a talented team working so hard on behalf of our community. To learn more about the Utilities Department, read our quarterly publication the Chapin Utilities News Splash, written by Town Engineer, Dan Lambert.

Best Regards,

Mayor David Knight

Town Highlights

Chapin Garden Club Day
During the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 3, Mayor David Knight proclaimed April 6, 2018, as Chapin Garden Club Day in honor of their 80^th anniversary. By the proclamation, “The Mayor, Town Council, staff and citizens of Chapin wish to express their sincere appreciation for the important contribution made by the Chapin Garden Club throughout the years.” Garden Club President Cindy Chin and Past President Karen McConnell accepted a copy of the proclamation from the Mayor on behalf of the Chapin Garden Club.

Grand Opening
A special welcome to Palmetto Bone and Joint the newest members of our community. They will be opening a state of the art Orthopedic Surgery Center and office location off Ellett Road in Chapin. Mayor David Knight had the opportunity to present a certificate of appreciation during the Ribbon Cutting ceremony conducted by the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce.

Important Reminder

The Town of Chapin Business License Tax is due and payable by 5:00 p.m. on April 16, 2018. A penalty of 5% will be assessed on April 17 for all renewals not received by the due date as stated. Please call the business license office at (803) 345- 2444, if you have any questions concerning business licenses.

Events

Community Prayer Breakfast
On April 13 at 8:00 am, Town Hall will host the annual Community Prayer Breakfast. The event will feature keynote speaker Wayne Atcheson from the Billy Graham Library and various members of our Chapin ministerial community will offer prayers and scripture readings for our event. The Chapin High NJROTC Color Guard and the Chapin High School Choir will be on hand to deliver spectacular performances. Thank you to our generous sponsors that make this event possible. You can find a list of current sponsors and additional information at the Community Prayer Breakfast page. Tickets will be available at the door for $10.

Community Service Day
The 18^th Annual Community Service Day will be held on April 14 following the Community Prayer Breakfast. We ask the entire community to participate. This is a great opportunity to create a community of unity by promoting volunteerism and community service in our town. Whatever talents and abilities you have we ask that you put them to work on Saturday, April 14 to build a better community for yourself and others.

For all participants Town Hall will be hosting a drop in lunch served by the American Legion in the Community Room from 11:30-1:00. If you have any questions, please email communications@chapinsc.com or visit the Community Service page.

Upcoming Events
April 13- Community Prayer Breakfast (Town Hall 8:00 AM)
April 14- Community Day of Service
April 21- Good Samaritan Clinic Fun and Wellness Fair (8:00 AM- 12:00 PM)
Experience Chapin!
            May 1- Midlands Gives
            May 3 – National Day of Prayer (Town Hall 12:00 PM)
            May 4- Chapin- Irmo Relay for Life (Crooked Creek Park 6:00 PM)
            May 5- Chapin Farmer’s Market (Clark Street 8:30 AM)
                        Chamber of Commerce Night of Comedy (Beaufort Street 6:00 PM)

Any questions or comments regarding information contained in this document please contact communications@chapinsc.com