Town of Chapin Mayor's Message

Greetings,

With the number of positive COVID-19 cases continuing to rise every day we don’t foresee an end to this pandemic anytime soon. As such we have enacted policies to continue business operations at the Town of Chapin without sacrifice to service while ensuring the protection of our people.

Town Council has adopted a resolution to extend the emergency ordinance to provide for electronic meetings during the COVID-19 State of Emergency. The original ordinance was passed on March 30 , at first extended on May 28 and is set to expire on July 28. This resolution will further extend the ordinance to expire on August 15. During the special called meeting I noted that this was only a thirty day extension and a more permanent ordinance is on the agenda for second reading at the Town Council meeting scheduled for August 4.

Read more about the emergency ordinance: https://www.chapinsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/1855/Resolution---To-Extended-Electronic-Meetings

The second item is a Mayor’s Proclamation urging citizens to wear face coverings while in public places. I have received several inquiries about what we are doing to address face masks in public places. In lieu of a town ordinance imposing civil or criminal penalties, we are urging all businesses and citizens to wear face coverings for the protection of themselves and others. As a show of support Council voted to support the proclamation.

Read more about the proclamation: https://www.chapinsc.com/DocumentCenter/View/1854/Proclamation---Face-Masks

In addition, after many internal discussions we have decided to cancel the Labor Day Parade. At this time we are not planning any aspects of the festival with the exception of the Justin Pepper 5K which is being reconfigured to meet the current pandemic. We understand that this is disappointing but hope that the community will understand that we have not come to this decision lightly. The safety of our people is the first priority and we feel strongly that this is the most prudent course of action.

Mayor David Knight,
Town of Chapin

Chapin Downtown Farmer's Market

The Chapin Downtown Farmer's Market is typically held the first Saturdays of the month from May through October in the 100 block of Clark Street. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic we have to cancel the remaining markets. If you have questions, please contact Nicholle Burroughs at communications@chapinsc.com.

Area Non-profit Provides Scholarship to Local Student

WE CARE IS DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE OUR VERY FIRST SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN AWARDED!
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we were able to pay $3,000 for a very deserving student!* We are incredibly grateful to support this student's journey of tenacious determination to work full time while attending classes and trust that we are investing in a bright future. What a privilege!

We Care will continue to offer this program and make awards based on funds available and applications received. Awards may be made for college programs, as well as other certificate and trade programs, offering support to students desiring to increase employability and thereby improve financial stability.

Want to be a part of it? We are extremely grateful to receive funds designated for our scholarship program. THANK YOU!
* Scholarship applications are open to We Care clients only. As such, awardee will not be named to protect confidentiality.

Chapin Town Hall Features New Art Exhibit

Alexandra DiFrancesco

A native of Bluefield, West Virginia, Alexandra (Alex) is a retired school guidance counselor. She has had the opportunity to live on both the East and West Coasts before moving to Chapin, South Carolina in 2016.

Alex has enjoyed photography since she was a child, playing with her parents Kodak Brownie camera. She enjoys photographing a variety of subjects which includes her grandchildren, but nature and architecture are her first loves.

She has been a member of Crooked Creek Art League for two years and as a member, she rediscovered her passion of photography. “I am surrounded by so many amazing artists and they inspire me.” Although just an amateur, Alex loves entering gallery shows and exhibits and considers them all a part of the learning experience. She currently serves on the board of CCAL as grant writer.

To view her art pieces virtually please visit our website:
http://www.chapinsc.com/315/CCAL-Rotating-Art-Gallery

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