Montreat Minute 11/7/25
Town Council Meeting Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 pm
The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, October 13th, at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall Community Room. The Public Forum precedes the Council Meeting, beginning at 5:30 pm. Everyone is invited to attend. The agenda is available by CLICKING HERE.
The meeting will be live streamed. CLICK HERE for streaming information.
Board of Adjustment Special Meeting Thursday, November 13
The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Community Room. The purpose of the meeting is consideration of three variances. For further information on the items and the full agenda, CLICK HERE.
The meeting will be live streamed. For streaming instructions, CLICK HERE.
Treasured Tree Walk this Coming Wednesday, Nov. 12
The “Treasured Tree Walk” will be held on Wednesday, November 12, at 3:30 pm starting from the Nature Center. The walk will be led by Nancy Midgette of the Presbyterian Heritage Center and Jason Nanz, the MRA Ranger. It will feature a mix of Montreat history and nature including many of the Montreat Treasured Trees. The walk is approximately two miles and relatively flat. It is sponsored by the Montreat Tree Board, the Presbyterian Heritage Center, and the MRA Nature Center.
For a copy of the Treasured Tree Walk map (and tree/historical descriptions on the reverse side), CLICK HERE.
Flat Creek Crossing Update
As is true with so many other locations around Montreat and western North Carolina, Hurricane Helene altered the planned Flat Creek accessible trail site inside the Montreat Gate. The floodwaters changed both the route and the width of Flat Creek itself, washed away trees and shrubs, and deposited numerous large boulders along the previously cleared path. The footbridge adjacent to the site was also lost to the storm.
Despite these challenges, the Landcare Committee is moving forward and expects to begin removing sediment this month. A new site survey has been done that will guide design modifications. Native trees, shrubs, and perennials that can handle the increased sunlight in the location will replace the lost foliage. Many plant plugs will stabilize the creek bank repair. A second picnic area on the opposite side of the creek is now possible due to landscape alteration on that side.
New grants and fundraising opportunities are being explored to build a fully accessible bridge near the Memorial Garden connecting to Elizabeth’s Path and the Gate Trail, replacing the one that was demolished in the hurricane.
Based on pre-Helene estimates, the project remains approximately $55,000 short of funding for the welcome center and accessible parking space(s). Questions about the project can be directed to Eric Nichols at ericmontreat@gmail.com.
Updates and Reminders
- Did you know that you do not need to use paper compostable bags for your leaves anymore? You may place them in plastic bags as well. But just make sure the only thing going into the bags is leaves!
- The Montreat Tree Board will meet on Monday, November 10th, at 9:00 am in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will be live streamed. Everyone is welcome to attend. For streaming instructions, CLICK HERE.
- The Montreat Planning and Zoning Sign Ordinance Sub-Committee will meet on Thursday, November 13th, at 9:30 am in the Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will not be live streamed. Everyone is welcome to attend. For a copy of the agenda, CLICK HERE.
- Do you receive Montreat CodeRed alerts, an emergency communications system used a number of times during the hurricane and wildfires? To learn more about CodeRed 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.
