Town of Summerville

👻 Boo! Halloween is right around the corner, and we want to make sure you and your family stay safe this spooky season. Consider these safety tips before beginning your thrilling night! 🕸️Walk safely and use crosswalks 🕸️Stay alert—put down those devices 🕸️Supervise young kids during trick-or-treating 🕸️Choose costumes that are bright and safe 🕸️Carry glow sticks or flashlights for visibility 🕸️Drive extra carefully in neighborhoods For more information about safety during Halloween and the events happening in the Town of Summerville, check out our website! #HalloweenSafetyTips #SummervilleSC #SpookySeason

Due to Veterans Day, our standing committee meeting night has been rescheduled. Standing committees will now meet on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Town Council will meet as usual on Thursday, Nov. 14, at 6:00 p.m. #SummervilleMeetings #CommunityUpdate

🚧 Heads up, Summerville! 🚧 The Willet Drive pedestrian bridge and Sawmill Branch trail access will be temporarily closed tomorrow morning for a few hours due to grading and paving. Thank you for your understanding. #SummervilleUpdates #CommunityNotice #TrailImprovements

Happening this week in the Town of Summerville is the Sweet Tea Half Marathon! Join us on Saturday, November 2, at 8 a.m. for a race that begins in town center and takes you on a tour through Summerville! While running, you can experience live entertainment and even meet our world-famous World’s Largest Sweet Tea! We hope to see you this weekend! Registration closes on October 31; check our website for more details! #SummervilleSC #SweetTeaHalfMarathon #WorldsLargestSweetTea

Introducing our new series: Town Hall Highlights! Each week, we’ll highlight a different department so you can get to know the dedicated individuals working behind the scenes to make Summerville shine. Kicking off the series is the Town’s Human Resources department! Our HR team plays a vital role in making the Town a premier community to live and work in, including: 🔷 Managing job recruitment, selection, and promotion of Town employees 🔷 Developing and overseeing employee benefits and wellness programs 🔷 Creating and administering personnel policies 🔷 Fostering a positive work environment and effective employee-employer relations 🔷 Promoting employee career development and job training Check out a few photos from this year's Town Hall Spirit Week, hosted by our first Town Hall Highlight, Human Resources!

Don’t get caught lurking in Summerville's parks close to midnight! Spooky season is in full effect, but even zombies can enjoy our parks! Thanks for the inspiration, City of Charleston and City of Greenville. We had to join in on the fun but make it spooooky.

Last week, Mayor Russ Touchberry participated in Leadership Charleston's Class of 2025 mayor's panel. Leadership Charleston is a 10-month program hosted by the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce that engages leaders in unique experiences to help them make a meaningful impact on the region's future. Mayor Touchberry shared insights on the responsibilities of being mayor, the goals for our town, and the importance of collaboration. Thank you to the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce for including Summerville in this year's leadership mayor's panel!

Happening this week in the Town of Summerville: 🕸️ Scarecrows on the Square: Swing by anytime between now and November 1 to check out the scarecrows on display! These creations come from businesses, civic groups, individuals, and schools. Vote for your favorite for $1 at Guerin’s Pharmacy, Simple Treasures, Cuppa Manna Café, or Wine & Tapas Bar. 📆 Design Review Board Meeting: The Board evaluates commercial site construction to ensure it reflects Summerville's unique style. They also review sign plans for new and existing businesses, aiming to preserve the town's character while encouraging innovation. 🔹 Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide: Join the Out of the Darkness Community Walk, a journey of remembrance and hope. This event unites our communities to raise awareness for suicide prevention and support those affected by mental health conditions. For more information about these events, check the link in our bio! #WeekAtAGlance #SummervilleSC

We are happy to have you here in Summerville! #Yum

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Help support the Town of Summerville in its effort to raise awareness for breast cancer. This October, the Summerville Police Department’s Captain Harold Robinson is the Town’s representative in American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink campaign. To learn more or donate to the campaign, visit the link in our bio! #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #RealMenWearPink #SummervilleSC