Despite first voting to reject proposed changes to Manteo’s CAMA land use plan, town commissioners opted last week to delay until Nov. 3 a decision on allowing filling and development of wetlands.
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Manteo town manager gives 60-day notice
James Ayers announced Tuesday his plans to leave the position he has held since January 2019.
Manteo sets hearing on proposed policy on wetland fill
Commissioners in May directed town staff to draft land use plan amendments to address a complaint about policies regarding development of and the placement of fill in upland wetlands.
Manteo museum a snapshot of Pea Island Station History
The tiny Pea Island Cookhouse Museum in Manteo tells the bigger picture of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station, manned by an all-Black crew from the 1880s to 1940s.
Manteo to Move to Subscription Recycling
Manteo residents have until Jan. 31 to opt in to the paid subscription-based recycling program through Bay Disposal.
Manteo Dredge Project Underway … Almost
Dredging was set to begin Monday at Roanoke Sound and Shallowbag Bay, but technical and weather challenges mean more waiting before the Elizabeth II can set sail again.
Move On to Change Manteo School Mascots
A group of Manteo school alumni have submitted a petition with more than 12,000 signatures to the Dare County school board urging that its schools’ Native American mascots be retired.
Manteo Town Common Project Moves Forward
Manteo’s planning board has approved a site plan for a town common, 50,000 square feet of park with parking between Budleigh and Ananias Dare streets.
Two Indicted in Manteo Dredging Case
Two former Manteo officials have been charged with felony bribery for an alleged kickback deal related to a town-authorized dredging project.
Manteo Gets Go-Ahead for Downtown Park
Dare commissioners approved a deal Monday for Manteo to build a proposed Town Common on county-owned land in the downtown area featuring green space, public parking and water quality protections.
Manteo Gains Control of Shallowbag Bay
With recently passed legislation placing Shallowbag Bay within Manteo’s corporate limits, the town now has jurisdiction over the anchoring and mooring of vessels and authority to deal with derelict boats.
Birding Trail to Open at Manteo Aquarium
The N.C. Aquarium on Roanoke Island will unveil its new nature play trail, “For the Birds,” featuring Outer Banks and migratory birds during Memorial Day weekend.
Dare Board OKs Deal For Manteo Dredging
Dare County commissioners have approved spending $1.9 million from DEQ for the Shallowbag Bay dredging project to help move the 16th century replica vessel Elizabeth II, that’s been stranded near the Manteo waterfront.
Manteo Dredging Dispute at Impasse
Manteo is seeking reimbursement for $15,247.25 from a contractor that the town contends hauled away without authorization 71 truckloads of dredge material from the town’s disposal site.
Michael’s Surge Floods Manteo
Businesses and streets in downtown Manteo are inundated Thursday night by storm surge associated with Tropical Storm Michael, which receded fairly quickly after catching many off guard. Photo: Cory Hemilright
Manteo Filmmaker Focuses on Surf Culture
Manteo High School junior Logan Marshall delves into Outer Banks surf culture with his second film, “Outer,” which premiered earlier this month.
