Due to increased wildfire risk, the N.C. Forest Service and the Perquimans County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued bans on all open burning. To read the notices, click here
In addition, the N.C. Forest Service has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice.
For more information on events and the Perquimans County Library, click here https://pettigrewlibraries.org/PCL
Perquimans County Board of Commissioners a seeking individuals that are interested in serving on their Joint Community Advisory Committee. Community Advisory Committee (CAC) members for Nursing Homes and Adult Care Homes are trained volunteers who operate under the Regional Long- Term Care Ombudsman. Committees are made up of local citizens who have an interest in the long-term care facilities in their communities. CACs were established by the North Carolina State Legislature (G.S. 131D-31 and G.S. 131E-128) to be volunteer, grassroots advocates for resident rights in long-term care facilities and serve Nursing Homes, Adult Care Homes, and Family Care Homes within their county. CAC members are trained by the Regional Ombudsman, designated by the State Ombudsman, and appointed to their Committees by County Commissioners. Advisory Committee Members are required by North Carolina General Statutes to complete 36 hours of initial orientation and training prior to exercising any power under G.S. 131D-32. Appointees must be 18 years or older and must reside in the county that they serve. They cannot have an immediate family member residing in or employed by the type of home that their committee covers, nor can they have a financial interest in a long-term care facility. If you are interested in serving on the Community Advisory Committee in your county, please contact Mary Hunnicutt, Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, at (252) 426-8484 or Melissa Hines, Regional Long- Term Care Ombudsman, at (252) 404-7086.
Perhaps you are stirred by personal experiences with older adults. Maybe you have witnessed unfair treatment, violations of dignity, gaps in supportive services, exploitation, ageism, neglect, or marginalization of the aging. The North Carolina Senior Tar Heel Legislature (NCSTHL) was authorized by the North Carolina General Assembly to assess the needs of older citizens, promote citizen involvement and advocacy concerning aging issues, and provide information and education to older adults on legislative process and matters being considered by the NCGA. The NCSTHL develops recommendations to present to the North Carolina General Assembly for consideration. Perquimans County can appoint one delegate to the NCSTHL for a two-year term and an alternate, if available. If this seems to be something that you might be interested, Currently, Perquimans County needs to appoint an alternate delegate on the NC Senior Tar Heel Legislature. To inquire about appointment as a NCSTHL delegate or alternate, contact Jasmine Wilson (252) 426-8244 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the County Manager’s Office at (252) 426-8484 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information and an application, go to
Click Here to view the 2024 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Pasquotank and Perquimans County.
Click Here to view the 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for Pasquotank and Perquimans County.
In order for the 911 Center to provide better protection for your business/church/organization, they are asking each organization to provide current contact names and numbers. This information will not be given to the public. Contacts will be called for law enforcement, fire or EMS request only. Request examples include: open doors, activated alarms, B&E's, suspicious conditions, etc. Please complete the following form and return it to the 911 Center located at 159 Creek Drive, Hertford, NC. Any questions, contact the 911 Center at (252) 426-5751. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
| Mon Apr 20 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Work Session |
| Thu Apr 23 @ 5:30PM Social Services Board Meeting |
| Mon May 04 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Meeting |
| Tue May 05 @ 6:00PM Board of Elections Regular Meeting |
| Tue May 12 @ 7:00PM Planning Board |
| Mon May 18 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Work Session |
| Thu May 28 @ 5:30PM Social Services Board Meeting |
| Mon Jun 01 @ 7:00PM Commissioners Regular Meeting |
| Tue Jun 02 @ 6:00PM Board of Elections Regular Meeting |
| Tue Jun 09 @ 7:00PM Planning Board |
