Memorial Day is meant to be a time of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude for the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. This year, the Snug Harbor Property Owners Association held a Memorial Day Salute to honor those fallen heroes, and for that, they deserve appreciation. Any effort to …
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Community support and charitable giving are important parts of life in Snug Harbor and throughout northeastern North Carolina. Many residents generously contribute to causes they believe in, trusting that their donations will reach the organizations and people in need. Unfortunately, concerns have been raised over the years regarding collections taken through the Snug Harbor Property …
Somewhere along the line, the role of SHPOA Board President seems to have stopped being about serving the community and started becoming one giant personal ego trip. The position is supposed to represent property owners, encourage communication, and help improve the neighborhood. Instead, what residents are watching unfold feels more like a social media power …
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The recent complaints about littering in the Snug Harbor P-Section — commonly also known as the “Camping Section” — has sparked frustration from property owners. Social media posts have focused on loose cups, scattered trash, a toy and the occasional debris left behind by visitors or renters. But there’s an uncomfortable truth that many people …
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There’s something oddly reassuring about consistency. For example, no matter how simple a question may seem, you can always count on at least one SHPOA Board member to confidently provide an answer that is… let’s say, creatively interpreted. Case in point: a recent Facebook discussion about installing a culvert. A homeowner asked a straightforward question. …
The arrival of a new seasonal newsletter should feel like a reset—a chance to reconnect, inform, and energize a community. Unfortunately, the Spring-Summer issue of the SHPOA newsletter falls well short of that expectation. Instead of delivering clarity, transparency, and forward-looking updates, it reads like a recycled document—heavy on repetition and light on substance. At …
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In any community, leadership plays a pivotal role in maintaining order, upholding standards, and fostering a sense of trust among residents. Unfortunately, the Snug Harbor community is no exception when it comes to having a Board of Governors that seems to have completely neglected its duties, disregarding both its obligations and the interests of the …
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Some of the property owners are absolutely livid, and we are sure many of you are feeling the same way after receiving the email this week regarding the cancellation of the April Board of Governors meeting. What an absolute disgrace! The entire board—every single one of them—ran for their positions, pledged to serve the property …
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There’s a special kind of arrogance that seems to show up every so often in Snug Harbor—the kind that thinks the rules don’t apply, that common sense is optional, and that everyone else’s peace and safety are somehow less important than their own convenience. Yes, I’m talking about the people who keep firing guns in …
Effective communication is the backbone of any thriving community, and the Snug Harbor Community Hub is stepping up to ensure that residents and property owners stay well-informed about everything that matters. Whether it’s meetings, important announcements, upcoming events, or local happenings, the Hub’s primary goal is to keep everyone in the loop. But what’s truly …