Montreat Minute for November 6, 2026

November 6, 2026

Town Council Meeting Thursday, November 12th, at 6:00 pm

Circular seal with an archway labeled Montreat in the center, Town of Montreat at the top, North Carolina at the bottom, and 1967 below the arch, all in red, orange, blue, and green.

The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, November 12th at 6:00 pm in the Town Hall Community Room. The Public Forum precedes the Council Meeting, beginning at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be live streamed. Everyone is invited to attend. The agenda will be available on the website later today. Streaming instructions are available by CLICKING HERE.

A Reminder About Trash Day

Five various bear-resistant trash and recycling bins lined up on a grassy lawn.

Just a reminder that the Town has transitioned to a new residential trash collection service vendor, CWS. As part of the change, residential trash collection has moved to Thursdays on a regular basis. There are no other changes for residents: Solid waste must be placed in plastic bags with the drawstring tied at the top. Recycling must be placed in either blue or clear bags with the drawstring tied. Bags may be mixed in the same container. If containers are placed at curbside, they must be bear resistant. Containers should be placed curbside by 8:00 am on the day of pickup.

Of course, the Town’s Convenience Center remains available for all residents seven days per week from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The gate is locked. If you have not obtained a key fob for the gate, please request a fob from Town staff at info@townofmontreat.org or call 828-669-8002, ext. 1.

Montreat Joins Manna Foodbank in Food Drive

Manna Foodbank logo featuring a stylized orange hand holding a bowl above the company name in white text.

Buncombe County is organizing a countywide food drive November 9–23 to support MANNA FoodBank, Montreat will be supporting the food drive by serving as a collection site. Donations will support MANNA’s operation, which on average serves more than 137,000 people per month in Western North Carolina.

Foods needed include shelf-stable foods like canned fruits and vegetables, proteins like chicken and tuna (pouches preferred), and dried beans and rice. A full list of needed items for food drives can be found by CLICKING HERE. Food donations can be dropped off at the Town Hall front lobby. Thank you for sharing with those in need.

Updates and Reminders

A hand holding a marker draws a line under the word REMINDERS written in black capital letters.
  • The Montreat Tree Board will meet on Tuesday, November 10th at 9:00 am in the Montreat Town Hall Community Room. The meeting will be livestreamed. For agenda and streaming information, CLICK HERE. All are invited to attend.
  • The Town Offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11th, in honor of Veterans Day. Trash pickup services are not affected and will be performed on Thursday per the new schedule.
  • 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 Angela Murphy at info@townofmontreat.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Have a great weekend!