<![CDATA[Carolina Dunes - Community News]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:21:52 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[New Board Officers and Board Members]]>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/new-board-officers-and-board-membersCarolina Dunes Association's Annual Meeting was held this morning at Sunset Grill.  Meeting minutes will be posted to the website once they have been finalized.

New Board Officers were elected.  Congratulations to:
  • Dale Desnoyers (incoming President)
  • Chris Blunck (incoming Vice President)
  • Greg Owens (incoming Treasurer)

We thank our outbound Board Officers - Ron Blunck (outbound President) and Bob Queen (outbound Vice President).

We also welcome our new Board Members, specifically Laura Jones and Patrice Kelly.
]]><![CDATA[March 20th, 2026]]>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/march-20th-2026Recent communication from the Town of Duck regarding beach erosion:

Dear Nourishment Area Oceanfront Owners and HOA contacts,
 
Recent winter storms and nor’easters have caused significant erosion in the beach nourishment area (just north of the Army Corps of Engineers Property to Skimmer Way), creating steep drop-offs and sand escarpments in several locations.
 
To improve safety and access, the Town has hired a contractor to restore and grade beach access pathways, improving routes to the flat sand beach within the nourishment area only.
 
This work began today and is expected to take several days; however, with another round of northeast winds forecasted beginning Monday the 23rd, grading work may extend into the week of Easter. Our top priority is to address community access points and the most severe drop-offs first.
 
We appreciate your patience as we work to improve beach conditions while coordinating with ongoing weather impacts.
]]><![CDATA[Annual Meeting Scheduled]]>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/annual-meeting-scheduledDear Carolina Dunes Owners,

The annual Association meeting will be conducted on Saturday, April 4th starting at 9 AM.  The meeting will be held at Sunset Grille, and we will serve light pastries and coffee/juice.  Please join us if you can.

For owners who can't physically attend, you can join the meeting via a Zoom call.  Details for the Zoom call will be provided later.

Attached is the draft agenda.

Please note the change in officers being nominated.  I've served as your president for about 20 years, and it's now time to pass the officer leadership baton to new owners.  I would like to remain on the Board but play a policy role rather than an operational role.

Lastly, Rosemary and I will again be hosting a community social at our house (1356 Duck Road) at 5 PM on April 4th.  Join us if you can!  RSVP to Ron@TheBluncks.com if you think you might attend.  That will give us a rough estimate of the # of people.

I hope to see or hear you on the 4th.
]]><![CDATA[2026 Dues Collection Status & New Payment Option]]>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/2026-dues-collection-status-new-payment-optionDear Carolina Dunes Owners,

Status:  Through February 18, we have received dues payments from 160 of our 220 properties (73%).  You are among those who have paid your 2026 dues.  THANK YOU!   As a reminder, our dues cover the annual operating costs, maintenance of beach access, shower/foot wash stations, sound lot and pier etc.  More importantly, they fund our reserve fund such that, in the event of a major hurricane, we can avoid a large capital/special assessment for walkway and pier reconstruction.

Announcement:  For future dues payments, we are happy to make available to you a new, no fee, electronic dues payment method using Zelle.  To make a payment via Zelle, please send the payment to our email address, cdaduck.treasurer@gmail.com, through your banking on-line portal for Zelle.  You must have a Zelle account established for this.

We will continue accepting Venmo payments, as well.  Unfortunately, however, we are discontinuing the acceptance of Paypal due to technology compatibility issues with our receiving bank.


In summary, our dues payment methods are now:
  1.  Paper Check:  Mail $200 check to Carolina Dunes Association, PO Box 8153, Duck, NC 27949
  2.  Venmo: Send your payment for $205 to cover fees to @cdaducknc through your venmo app
  3.  Zelle:  Send your payment for $200 to cdaduck.treasurer@gmail.com through your banking app or website
Please indicate your name and property address in the memo field for all payments.

Thank you again for your 2026 payment and your continuing support of our community and our amenities for 2026!]]><![CDATA[Discussion w/ Town of Duck RE Beach Erosion]]>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/discussion-w-town-of-duck-re-beach-erosionA call was had today with the Town (Drew Havens, et al).  It went well.  Here's a brief summary of what we discussed:
  1. The Town is aware of the beach condition.  There's erosion/escarpment in multiple places throughout Town.
  2. The biggest erosion/escarpment in Town is in Carolina Dunes CD), especially in the northern end of CD.  While that's unfortunate, it's not different from past erosion/escarpment events.
  3. There are two rows of sand fences throughout most in CD, on the east side of the dune.  Some of the fences closest to the ocean have been damaged and will need to be repaired/replaced.  The Town will handle this, probably starting around Easter.
  4. The dune itself is still mostly intact and is still providing a protective barrier to oceanfront homes and structures.  There's no immediate danger of damage to homes and structures.
  5. The CD access points:
    • Sprigtail.  Erosion/escarpment is high here.  To be safe, avoid using this access.
    • Canvasback/Wood Duck.  Erosion/escarpment is high but slightly less here.  To be safe, however, avoid using this access.
    • Widgeon.  Erosion/escarpment is much smaller here, so far.  Most people can reasonably use this access.  So, everyone is encouraged to use this access point at this time.
  6. Depending upon future wind and weather, more erosion/escarpment may occur over the next several months.  
  7. Mitigation steps:
    • Short term (now).  There's not a lot that can be done.  However, anyone can install posts&ropes or posts&rails if they want.  No permit is required.  However, installation of steps (anywhere in the nourishment area) is not allowed.  Sand pushes are also not allowed.  As hardy people use all of the access walkways, they will naturally wear a path to the beach over time.  Foot traffic will reduce the extreme escarpment and may make it a little easier for people to get to the beach.  However, make sure you feel hardy if you want to use the Sprigtail and Canvasback/Wood Duck access points.
    • Intermediate term (starting around Easter).  The Town will scrape down the erosion/escarpment (probably with a bobcat) at the 3 CD community access point and at private access points, assuming they can see where the private access points are and that there are no obstacles or barriers to safely scraping the sand there. It would probably be a good idea for oceanfront property owners to talk with the Town around Easter if you are interested in the Town scraping your existing private access walkway.
    • Long term.  The next nourishment project is currently planned for 2027.
  8. Contact the Town (252-255-1234).  Owners are encouraged to call the Town if they have questions or concerns.
Let's hope for moderate weather and wind over the next several months!]]><![CDATA[Snow and Beach Pix From Recent Storm]]>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/snow-and-beach-pix-from-recent-storm​Attached are some pictures Dale Desnoyers recently took.   Thank you Dale!

As you can tell, the streets are now looking pretty good, but there's erosion on the beach.  I'll be talking with the Town about the erosion to see if they might do anything over the next month or so, especially at the community walkways.
]]><![CDATA[Happy Fall!]]>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/happy-fall​Thanks to CDA Board Member Paul Forst, our northern community sign landscaping has gotten a facelift.  Thank you Paul & Kathy!

Tim Weir helps with watering the shrubs there.  Thank you Tim & Debbie!

I hope you can make it to Duck and enjoy the Fall weather!
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]]><![CDATA[Town of Duck Survey Regarding Use of Herron Property]]>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/town-of-duck-survey-regarding-use-of-herron-propertyThe Town of Duck recently purchased a tract of land in the Village area known as the Herron property and they have decided to utilize this property.  To that end, they are asking Duck property owners for comments and feedback.

If you are interested, you can fill out the survey here.
]]><![CDATA[Fall Updates]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/fall-updatesThe following items were emailed out to community members:
  • Updated Community Directory
  • Updated Vendor Reference List

Additionally, off-season trash collection begins October 1.  Recap:
  • Regular Trash:  Mondays ONLY
  • Recyclable Material:  1st and 3rd Mondays of the Month

Posts and handrails at the ocean access points have been adjusted and repaired.

​The northern community sign has been removed for refurbishment.
]]><![CDATA[Fall Bulk Pick Up Schedule And/Or Using Bulk Recycle Center in Kitty Hawk]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMThttp://www.carolinadunes.org/community-news/fall-bulk-pick-up-schedule-andor-using-bulk-recycle-center-in-kitty-hawkThe Town's Fall bulk pick-up date has been set for Friday, October 17th.

On that day, no later than 5:00 AM, please leave bulk waste out by the curb for collection.

As a reminder, you can also take bulk waste (regular waste & recycle waste) to the Recycle Center in Kitty Hawk at any time throughout the year.  You will need to get a permit for this from Duck Town Hall and take it with you.  Call the Town at 252-255-1234 to get the permit. All of this is free, but you have to transport the bulk waste to the Recycle Center yourself.  Vendors are not allowed to use this service.]]>