Montreat Minute 4/19/24

April 19, 2024

All About Bears

On Wednesday, approximately 55 people attended a program at the Town Hall entitled “Know Your 3 B’s– Bears, Behavior, and Biology”. The event was co-sponsored by the Montreat Bearwise Committee and Montreat Presbyterian Church. It was presented by Ashley Hobbs from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Ashley is a bear specialist and has spoken several times at Montreat in the past.

The program was recorded. If you would like to watch Ashley’s presentation, CLICK HERE.

Landcare and Flat Creek Crossing Need Your Opinion

Friends of Montreat, your feedback is needed! A Landcare committee team is working on plans and raising funds for the first fully accessible trail and park located just inside the Gate, downstream from the footbridge at the Memorial Garden. This new site, Flat Creek Crossing, will provide unique ways to enjoy nature for individuals living with disabilities or mobility challenges and their companions.

As plans are being developed, we want to know what you think. Please take five minutes (honestly, that’s all it takes!) to complete a short survey. CLICK HERE to take the survey.

Thank you for your help. For more information and progress updates, visit the website www.montreatlandcare.org . If you have comments or questions, contact Patti Pyle [email protected]

“Everyone should be able to get to the creek!”

Introducing Auto Pay

Between all the competing interests keeping our lives busy, it can be easy to overlook paying a bill. Montreat’s Auto Pay system makes getting your utility bill paid on time each month as easy as 1,2,3!

  1. Select your payment day- be sure to choose a day on or before your due date.
  2. Securely store your preferred payment method.
  3. Complete the enrollment and give yourself peace of mind.

Sign up today by CLICKING HERE.

Questions? Call Angie or Rachel at 828-669-8002, x1 or x2.

Treasured Tree Event May 4

In January, the Town Council voted to participate in the Swannanoa Valley Tree Alliance’s Treasured Tree program. Fourteen special trees in Montreat have been selected to be designated in the Treasured Tree program and marked accordingly.

On Saturday, May 4, from 10:00am to noon, a walking tour of the 14 trees will be held. The tour is approximately 2-2.5 miles, with stops along the route to learn about the history and significance of each tree.

For additional information, including the tour starting point and other key facts, CLICK HERE.

Updates and Reminders

  • The Montreat Tree Board will meet on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will be live streamed. CLICK HERE for streaming instructions.
  • The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Sub Committee will meet on Wednesday, April 24th at 9:00am in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will not be live streamed.
  • The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Sub Committee will meet on Thursday, April 25th at 9:30am in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will be live streamed. CLICK HERE for streaming instructions.
  • The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Thursday, April 25th at 10:30am in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will be live streamed. CLICK HERE for streaming instructions.
  • The Montreat Board of Adjustment will meet on Thursday, April 25th at 5:00pm in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will be live streamed. CLICK HERE for streaming instructions.
  • Do you receive your own copy of the Montreat Minute or know someone who doesn’t? Sign up for the Sunshine List to receive the Montreat Minute and stay “in the know” about the Town’s happenings. CLICK HERE to sign up for the list!

Questions or Comments?

Do you have Town-related questions or comments to offer? If so, please send them to Angela Murphy at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Have a great weekend!