Employment Opportunity | Chief Building Inspector

The Town of Duck is seeking an experienced building inspector who holds North Carolina standard certifications in the building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades. The hiring range for this position is $74,585-$104,858, depending on education, experience, certifications, and training. Town of Duck employees receive a generous benefits package including full health, dental, and vision insurance …

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Weekly Blotter | April 26 – May 2

Town of Duck Police Department1259 Duck Road • Post Office Box 8369Duck, North Carolina 27949PHONE (252) 261-1112FAX (252) 261-2108 Jeffrey E. Ackerman, Chief of Police Weekly Police ReportApril 26, 2026 – May 2, 2026Calls for Service: 246 TRAFFIC PROPERTY CHECKS INCIDENTS OF INTEREST On April 29, 2026, officers responded to the business and trespassed an …

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Input Needed | Community Climate Mitigation Survey

Residents of the Outer Banks are invited to participate in a survey that helps to understand the future of our coastal communities. A graduate researcher from NC State University, Timberlyn Duncan, is working with the People, Place, and Oceans Lab at the Coastal Studies Institute in Wanchese to better understand how Outer Banks communities think …

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Weekly Blotter | April 19 – April 25

Town of Duck Police Department1259 Duck Road • Post Office Box 8369Duck, North Carolina 27949PHONE (252) 261-1112FAX (252) 261-2108 Jeffrey E. Ackerman, Chief of Police Weekly Police ReportApril 19, 2026 – April 25, 2026Calls for Service: 268 TRAFFIC PROPERTY CHECKS INCIDENTS OF INTEREST On April 20, 2026, a caller advised officers they believed a child …

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Request for Proposals: Website Redesign & CMS Implementation

The Town of Duck is seeking proposals from qualified web design and development firms for a comprehensive website redesign and Content Management System (CMS) implementation. This project will deliver a modern, secure, and fully accessible website that serves as a central communications hub for residents, visitors, businesses, and stakeholders. Scope of work includes strategic planning, …

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Weekly Blotter | April 12 – April 18

Town of Duck Police Department1259 Duck Road • Post Office Box 8369Duck, North Carolina 27949PHONE (252) 261-1112FAX (252) 261-2108 Jeffrey E. Ackerman, Chief of Police Weekly Police ReportApril 12, 2026 – April 18, 2026Calls for Service: 269 TRAFFIC PROPERTY CHECKS INCIDENTS OF INTEREST On April 12, 2026, officers recovered two abandoned bicycles that were reported …

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Volunteers Needed for Trail and Wetland Protection Project

The Town of Duck invites community members to volunteer for an upcoming environmental stewardship project, “Clearing the Way: Protecting Trails and Wetlands.” This effort supports the ongoing care and preservation of the Town’s trails, boardwalk, and marshlands. Invasive plants, including Phragmites, are beginning to encroach on the Soundside Boardwalk and Town Park. This growth can …

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Weekly Blotter | April 5 – April 11

Town of Duck Police Department1259 Duck Road • Post Office Box 8369Duck, North Carolina 27949PHONE (252) 261-1112FAX (252) 261-2108 Jeffrey E. Ackerman, Chief of Police Weekly Police ReportApril 5, 2026 – April 11, 2026Calls for Service: 274 TRAFFIC PROPERTY CHECKS INCIDENTS OF INTEREST On April 5, 2026, officers were called to the Sanderling Spa after …

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