Montreat Minute 7/18/25
Do You Know About CodeRed?
Recent news of the Texas floods focused on the warning systems, some of which were not operating effectively. The nationally accepted warning system, CodeRED, was not existent in certain localities, and residents were not aware of the flood risks.
Montreat has been operating the CodeRED warning system for a number of years. CodeRED is an emergency notification service that allows officials to notify residents and businesses by telephone, cell phone, text message, email and social media regarding time-sensitive general and emergency notifications regarding the safety, property or welfare of the community. The messages may include AMBER alerts, notifications of hazardous road conditions, boil water advisories, and evacuation notices. During Hurricane Helene, Montreat used the CodeRED system twice to warn residents in certain areas to evacuate due to flooding.
All property owners are encouraged to sign up for CodeRED alerts. CLICK HERE to do so. For further information on CodeRED, CLICK HERE.
Convenience Center Hours Changed
The Town trash Convenience Center hours have been changed to 7:00 am to 7:00 pm seven days per week. The change was made for security and safety reasons as well as to better control usage. The dumpsters have been filling up quicker than normal, and non-Montreaters have been caught on video surveillance using the Center.
One of the reasons the bins have been filling up faster, besides use by non-Montreaters, is that people have been disposing of other items besides bagged household trash and recyclables. Other items such as furniture, lawn and household equipment, household building materials, and tires are not allowed. Essentially, the Convenience Center is for items that you would normally put in weekly curbside trash pickup. Violators are now being contacted to remove what they have deposited and possibly fined.
If you are depositing cardboard, please take time to flatten boxes as they take far less room than unbroken down boxes, which fill up the dumpsters faster and prevent others from using the dumpster.
Montreat Cottagers Annual Meeting Tomorrow, July 19
The Montreat Cottagers will hold their Annual Meeting tomorrow, Saturday, July 19th, at 10:00 am in Upper Anderson. All Montreaters are invited to attend.
The meeting will feature the presentations of Vice President for Communications Tanner Pickett on behalf of MRA, President Paul Maurer for Montreat College, Mayor Tim Helms for the Town of Montreat, and Executive Director Anne Chesky for the Presbyterian Heritage Center. These leaders’ annual presentations, which focus on the news, plans, and happenings of their respective institutions, are always one of the highlights of the Montreat summer season.
Additionally, Cottager Directory Updates will be available at the meeting.
PHC Ice Cream Social Also Tomorrow!
The Presbyterian Heritage Center invites you to a delicious, old fashioned ice cream social tomorrow, Saturday, July 19th, from 2:00-4:00 pm at the PHC, 318 Georgia Terrace. Young and old will enjoy greeting old friends as well as making new while enjoying freshly churned, homemade ice cream and music by Montreat’s own Rock Hoppers!
You will also have the opportunity to check out the latest PHC exhibits, including a new, dramatic display on Hurricane Helene’s impact on Montreat. The Ice cream and the fun are free!
Montreat Adult Summer Club Summer Speaker Gary Overton on July 23rd
The Montreat Adult Summer Club will host Gary Overtonin Upper Anderson on Wednesday, July 16th at 2:30 pm. Gary will offer an “Insider’s” view of the Nashville music Industry. He spent his career in the music business in Nashville. When he retired in 2015, he was Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville where he oversaw the discovery, promotion, marketing, media, and sales of many recording artists, such as Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley and Brooks & Dunn.
He has many fascinating stories and will share his insider experiences through a Q&A format. Gary’s presentation will be followed by a time of refreshments and fellowship. Join in for this unique look at country music.
Updates and Reminders
- The July meeting of the Montreat Board of Adjustment has been cancelled as there were no agenda items.
- The Presbyterian Heritage Center continues to offer a weekly writing class: “Stories from the Storm” every Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 pm (please note change of start time) through July 23rd at the PHC, 318 Georgia Terrace. CLICK HERE to register.
- 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!
- Do you receive Montreat Code Redalerts, an emergency communications system used a number of times during the hurricane and wildfires? To learn more about Code Red or to be added to the list, CLICK HERE.
Questions or Comments?
Do you have Town-related questions or comments to offer? If so, please send them to Angie Murphy at info@townofmontreat.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Have a great weekend
