Montreat Minute for 12/5/2025
Reminder: Holiday Gate Lighting Set for today, December 5th
The Montreat Holiday Gate Lighting will be held today Friday, December 5th, at 5:15 pm. Sponsored by the Montreat Adult Summer Club and the Town, the event is for the entire family, especially children. Besides the “flipping of the switch” by the Mayor and children, there will be refreshments, holiday music, and holiday favors for kids. Invite friends and relatives for this special time of holiday fellowship. Come light the gate then head into Black Mountain for Holly Jolly. Don’t forget to stop by Town Hall at 4 pm to for the first of three planned MPD Community Gatherings.
Town Council Meeting Thursday, December 11, at 6:00 pm
The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, December 11th, 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.
Montreat Post Office Christmas Party
The Montreat Post Office Christmas party is Tuesday, December 9th. Be sure to stop by the Post Office and sign up to bring party food and beverages.
And don’t forget that Christmas stamps are still on sale. Each purchase of stamps is a demonstration that our Post Office is extremely important to our community and that we support it being here.
Town Hall Landscaping Progress
We are excited to share that, thanks to the wonderful support shown during our recent Trivia Night fundraiser, visible progress has already begun! Earlier this month, a dedicated landscaping team spent several hours cleaning up, pruning, and winterizing the grounds around Town Hall. The area now looks cared for, refreshed, and ready for the cold weather ahead.
Beginning this spring, we will start installing new landscaping as part of our effort to return Town Hall to its beautiful and welcoming pre-Helene appearance. In this season of gratitude, we are truly thankful for everyone who has contributed time, resources, and enthusiasm to this project. Please take a moment to notice the improvements, and stay tuned for more updates in the months ahead!
Holiday Scam Awareness Message from the Montreat Police Department
As we head deeper into the Christmas season, the Montreat Police Department would like to remind everyone to stay vigilant. This time of year often brings an increase in phone scams, email scams, mail fraud, and other fraudulent attempts to obtain money or personal information.
Scammers are becoming more sophisticated, frequently posing as law enforcement officers by using publicly available information such as real names, ranks, and agency details. These scams typically involve a caller claiming there is a pending legal issue and demanding money to resolve it. Threats of arrest or citations are common, and elderly residents are often targeted.
Please keep these important reminders in mind:
- Law enforcement will never ask for money, gift cards, checks, or any form of payment over the phone.
- Law enforcement will never request money or gift cards by mail.
- Law enforcement will never demand payment to “clear” or “correct” any legal process.
- If you receive a suspicious call, hang up immediately and disengage.
Additionally, be alert to text messages claiming that a family member is in jail and needs money. Individuals who are actually in custody do not have access to personal cell phones and must call from a designated jail phone.
Many recent scams involve sending cash through wire transfers, purchasing gift cards, or granting remote computer access. If anyone pressures you for money or personal details—stop and contact the Montreat Police Department. We are here to help protect you.
Lastly, please remember to lock your homes and vehicles during the busy holiday season. Unfortunately, this time of year can bring increased opportunities for theft.
Wishing everyone a safe, warm, and Merry Christmas season.
Warm regards,
Tim Bradley
Montreat Police Captain
Updates and Reminders
- The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9:30 am at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The agenda packet, which contains draft minutes up for adoption and a draft of the updated Sign Ordinance, can be found here. This meeting will not be available by Zoom.
- Do you receive Montreat CodeRedalerts, 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 Angela Murphy at info@townofmontreat.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Have a great weekend.
