Montreat News Archive

Tree Board 04/14/26

April 7, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 14, 2026 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. An agenda and draft minutes will be posted here when ready. The meeting will be…

Stone Bridge Advisory Committee 4/13/26

April 7, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Monday, April 13, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Stone Bridge Advisory Committee Meeting Town Hall The Stone Bridge Advisory Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The meeting will not be available by Zoom. An agenda will be provided…

Planning & Zoning Commission 4/16/26

April 7, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 16, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. An agenda packet will be posted here when ready. This meeting will be available by…

Budget Workshop 04/10/26

April 7, 2026

NOTICE OF BUDGET WORSHOP Friday, April 10, 2026 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Workshop on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Montreat Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The meeting will be live streamed…

Montreat Minute for April 2, 2026

April 2, 2026

Town Offices Closed Tomorrow The Montreat Minute is being published one day earlier than normal because the Town Offices will be closed tomorrow, April 3rd, to observe Good Friday. Regular hours will resume on Monday, April 6th. Sanitation pickup will not be affected. Of course, police services continue their 24 hour/day schedule. Town Council Meeting…

Updated April Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet4/9/26

April 1, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 9, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. The agenda packet can be found by clicking…

Open Burn Ban in Effect

March 30, 2026

Statewide Open Burn Ban in Effect Effective Saturday, March 28, 2026, the North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide open burning ban due to adverse atmospheric conditions, including extreme fire danger conditions that are forecasted, including low humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. The ban applies to all open burning, including yard waste, debris,…

Montreat Minute for March 27, 2026

March 27, 2026

More About the Sanitation Ordinance At the March Town Council meeting, the Council passed changes to the Town’s Solid Waste Disposal and Refuse Collection Ordinance, commonly known as the “Sanitation Ordinance.” The Sanitation Ordinance is part of the Town’s General Code of Ordinances and addresses how solid waste, recyclables, leaves and brush, bulk items and…

Landcare 04/01/26

March 26, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, April 1, 2026 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The meeting agenda can be found here and the March meeting draft minutes can be found here The…

Power Outage 3/23/26

March 23, 2026

The Town is aware of a tree that has fallen onto power lines, and as a result, many residents are likely experiencing a power outage. Crews from Duke Energy, Montreat Police, and Montreat Public Works Department have responded to the scene and are actively working to resolve the issue as quickly and safely as possible.…

Montreat Minute for March 20, 2026

March 20, 2026

Revised Sanitation Ordinance Passed As reported last week, the Town Council passed what has been commonly called the Sanitation Ordinance. The revised ordinance, entitled Solid Waste Disposal and Refuse Collection, addresses a number of issues including requiring the use of bear resistant trash containers (BRC) and systems, solid waste and recycling collection, ConvenienceCenter usage and…

Texas Road Extension Repair

March 18, 2026

Public Works crews will be conducting temporary erosion control repairs in the Texas Road Extension area today. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to be mindful of work crews, equipment, and potential traffic delays. We appreciate your patience as we work to maintain and improve our infrastructure.

Board of Adjustment 03/26/26

March 16, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, March 26, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting Town Hall The Board of Adjustment will hold a Regular Meeting on March 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The agenda packet can be found here. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: The…

Montreat Minute for March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

Mayor’s Summary of the March 12, 2026 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, We had a good crowd for our third meeting of the year. There was a lot of discussion and much action taken by the Council. My meeting summary follows below. I do these summaries so you know what is happening in our Town…

Mayor’s Summary of the March 12, 2026 Town Council Meeting

March 13, 2026

Hello Montreaters, We had a good crowd for our third meeting of the year. There was a lot of discussion and much action taken by the Council. My meeting summary follows below. I do these summaries so you know what is happening in our Town immediately and you don’t have to wait a month for…

Florida Terrace Road Closure 3/10/26

March 10, 2026

Florida Terrace will be closed today, 3/10/26, for the Water Department to initiate a new water tap. The closure could approximately last for 3 to 4 hours. Please use caution in this area as workers will be in and out of the roadway.

Montreat Minute for March 6, 2026

March 6, 2026

Further Explanation on Road Repairs Last week we announced an initial paving schedule for Montreat roads damaged by Hurricane Helene. With limited funds available, we are unable to repair all the roads at one time. Thus, a schedule has been prepared based on various factors including condition, usage, and funds availability. We understand that it…

March 12th Town Council Meeting Notice

March 4, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, March 12, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meeting agenda packet can be found here…

Tree Board 3/10/26

March 4, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 10, 2026 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The minutes up for adoption can be found here and the agenda can be…

PZC Subcommittee Special Meeting 3/9/26

March 4, 2026

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Monday, March 9, 2026 – 1:30 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is to review and consider approval…

Montreat Minute for February 27, 2026

February 27, 2026

Road Repair Update In last Week’s Montreat Minute, we gave an update on a variety of Hurricane Helene related projects. The most visible of all the remaining projects are road repairs. We estimate that remaining road, landslide, and culvert projects total between $6 to 8 million. Thus far, we have spent approximately $2 million. In…

Stone Bridge Advisory Committee 3/2/26

February 25, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Monday, March 2, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Stone Bridge Advisory Committee Meeting Town Hall The Stone Bridge Advisory Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The meeting will be available by Zoom and the link can be found…

Landcare 03/04/26

February 25, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, March 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The agenda can be found here and the minutes that will be up for adoption can be found…

Montreat Minute for February 20, 2026

February 20, 2026

Montreat Leads Way in Solving Crime Spree In the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 4, the Montreat Police Department (MPD) received notification of a possible house break-in as well as multiple vehicle break-in attempts in Montreat. MPD Captain Tim Bradley was alerted and came to the office to begin the investigation. As the day…

Budget Workshop 3/13/26

February 19, 2026

NOTICE OF BUDGET WORSHOP Friday, March 13, 2026 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Workshop on Friday, March 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the Montreat Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The meeting will be live streamed…

Special Meeting 2/20/26

February 17, 2026

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Friday, February 20, 2026 2:00 p.m.                                                                    Town Hall                                           The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The meeting will be live streamed and recorded…

Board of Adjustment 02/26/26

February 16, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, February 26, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting Town Hall The Board of Adjustment will hold a Regular Meeting on February 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is as follows: The meeting will be available by Zoom.  Link…

Montreat Minute 2/13/26

February 13, 2026

Happy Valentine’s Day Tomorrow From all of us on the Town staff and Town Council, we wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day tomorrow and hope you receive your favorite candy (or whatever is your favorite indulgence)! Mayor’s Summary of the February 12, 2026 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, It was a delight to be meeting…

Mayor’s Summary of the February 12, 2026 Town Council Meeting

February 13, 2026

Greetings Montreaters, It was a delight to be meeting on a night where the temperature was above freezing for a change! My meeting summary follows below. I do these summaries so you know what is happening in our Town immediately and you don’t have to wait a month for the official minutes in next month’s…

Montreat Minute 2/6/26

February 6, 2026

Because they are so busy, it’s hard to get a photo with all five members of Public Works. In left photo front, Jarod McIntosh. In back, L to R, Barry Creasman, Drew Brown, Daniel Wiggs. Right photo, Mike Harrison. A Big Thank You to Public Works! The headline stories in the past two Montreat Minutes…

Tree Board

February 6, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The agenda packet can be found here and the minutes here. The meeting will…

UPDATED: Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet

February 6, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, February 12, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. The agenda packet…

Special Alert Montreat Minute – Monday, February 2nd

February 1, 2026

Town Hall Closure Announcement & Sanitation Update Due to unsafe temperatures, trash collection has been delayed and will now occur on Wednesday, Feb. 4.  Town offices will be closed on Monday, and staff will be working remotely. Calls and emails will still be answered during normal business hours. Please stay off the roads if at…

Montreat Minute 1/30/26

January 30, 2026

Be Ready for Another Winter Storm! Winter Storm “Gianna” (last week’s storm was “Fern”) is expected to impact the East Coast this weekend, with the potential for significant snowfall (4-5” at this writing) and gusty winds across the Carolinas and Virginia. Once again, Town of Montreat staff are actively monitoring the forecast, and our Public…

Landcare 2/4/26

January 29, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, February 4, 2026 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The meeting agenda can be found here, and the January meeting notes can be found here. The meeting…

Winter Storm Gianna

January 29, 2026

Winter Storm Gianna is expected to impact the East Coast this weekend, with the potential for significant snowfall and gusty winds across the Carolinas and Virginia. While the exact track of the storm remains uncertain, Town of Montreat staff are actively monitoring the forecast, and our Public Works and Police departments are prepared to respond…

Sanitation Pickup Update

January 26, 2026

Weekly sanitation pickup services will be postponed until Wednesday, January 28th due to unsafe temperatures. The convenience center remains open from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The convenience center parking lot has been sanded, and the steps have been treated with ice melt.

Weather Closure Notice – Monday, January 26

January 25, 2026

Due to hazardous winter weather conditions, Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 26. Staff will be available to respond to phone calls and emails as conditions allow. Please remember that trash pickup has been delayed until Tuesday. For your safety, we strongly encourage everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. We…

Winter Storm Fern Update – Jan. 25, 2026

January 25, 2026

Roads and sidewalks are extremely icy throughout Montreat. Our Public Works crews are maintaining roads where possible, but conditions remain very dangerous. For your safety, please stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. Precipitation is expected to continue through Sunday afternoon, with backside winds and snow showers developing and persisting into Monday. During this period,…

Montreat Minute for January 23, 2026

January 23, 2026

Be Ready for the Winter Storm As of this morning, it is highly likely we will be slammed by an ice storm on Saturday and Sunday, then extremely cold weather on Monday and Tuesday. Please be prepared for this major event. Montreat has joined with Buncombe County in declaring a State of Emergency. Any updates…

Montreat Road Closure Notice – 1/22/26

January 22, 2026

Road Closure Notice – January 22, 2026 Montreat Road will be closed today, January 22, 2026, from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The closure includes the section from the intersection of State Street to Laurel Circle Drive, as well as Honeycutt Street. Detour signs will be in place directing traffic along First Street to…

Montreat Gate Repairs & Road Detour 1/22/26

January 22, 2026

Beginning around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Montreat Gate will be closed for needed repairs, weather permitting. Please follow posted detour signs and use caution while traveling through the area.

Winter Storm Fern

January 21, 2026

Winter Storm Fern – Community Preparedness Notice Winter Storm Fern is now forecasted to bring a high-impact mix of heavy snow and potentially significant ice to our area this weekend. Some projections indicate the possibility of over a foot of snow in parts of the region, or enough ice to create dangerous travel conditions and…

Montreat Minute for January 16, 2026

January 16, 2026

Town Offices Closed on Monday Just a reminder that Town offices will be closed on Monday, January 19th, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. There will be no trash pick up on Monday. Pick up will be delayed until Tuesday. All functions will return to normal hours on Tuesday. Of course, police services…

Board of Adjustment 1/22/26

January 15, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, January 22, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting Town Hall The Board of Adjustment will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is as follows: To hear a Variance request to Section…

Board of Commissioners – Special Meeting

January 14, 2026

The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall The purpose of this meeting is to consider and take action on the following items: This meeting is open to the public. The Agenda Packet can be found by clicking here

Stone Bridge Advisory Committee 1/20/26

January 12, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Stone Bridge Advisory Committee Organizational Meeting Town Hall The Stone Bridge Advisory Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The meeting will be available by Zoom.  Link can be found below…

Montreat Minute January 9, 2026

January 9, 2026

Happy New Year Montreaters, Mayor Tim wasn’t feeling well, so I presided tonight. As he always says, the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. This is just a quick, timely summary for you of what happened tonight. You can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum…

Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the January 8, 2026 Town Council Meeting

January 9, 2026

Happy New Year Montreaters, Mayor Tim wasn’t feeling well, so I presided tonight. As he always says, the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. This is just a quick, timely summary for you of what happened tonight. You can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum…

Planning & Zoning Commission 1/15/26

January 9, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. The Agenda Packet can be found here This meeting will be available by Zoom. Link…

Calvin Trail Water Outage 1/8/26

January 8, 2026

Water will be out on Calvin Trail as the water department works to repair a broken water line. This repair could take approximately 1 to 2 hours to fix. We appreciate your patience during this time. Please use caution because workers could be in and around the roadway.

Tree Board 01/13/26

January 8, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 13, 2026 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The agenda can be found here and the minutes up for adoption can be…

January Town Council Meeting 01/08/26 Notice and REVISED Agenda Packet

January 2, 2026

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, January 8, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. A public hearing will be held to consider…

Montreat Minute for January 2, 2026

January 2, 2026

Happy New Year from the Town Council and Staff The Town Council and staff wish all Montreaters Happy New Year. We hope and pray that 2026 will be a positive year for you and your family. Town Council Meeting Thursday, January 8, at 6:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next…

Audit Committee 1/7/26

January 2, 2026

REGULAR MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, January 7, 2026 – 3:30 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Audit Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Town Hall, Montreat, NC.  The meeting packet can be found here This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk

Landcare 1/7/26

January 1, 2026

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The meeting agenda can be found here and the December 3, 2025, meeting notes can be found here…

Montreat Minute for December 19, 2025

December 19, 2025

Merry Christmas from the Town Council and Staff! Holiday Hours and Sanitation Pickup The Montreat Town offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday Thursday and Friday, December 25th and 26th. Normal hours will resume on Monday, December 29th. Of course, police services will be available as usual. The offices will also be closed on…

Staff Lunch

December 18, 2025

Town of Montreat offices will be closed today, December 18th, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for a staff Christmas lunch. We will reopen at 2:00 PM. Thank you for your patience!

MPD Meet and Greet: Reminder & Location Update

December 15, 2025

The Montreat Police Department Meet and Greet is today from 8:30 am until 10:00 am in the 1st floor of the Moore Center. Please come out and ask questions about safety issues in Montreat and learn what is being done to protect all in Montreat!

Montreat Minute for December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

Mayor’s Summary of the December 11, 2025 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, Even on this cold December night, we had a very good turnout for this, the last Council meeting of the year. My meeting summary follows below. As you probably know, the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda…

Mayor’s Summary of the December 11, 2025 Town Council Meeting

December 12, 2025

Greetings Montreaters, Even on this cold December night, we had a very good turnout for this, the last Council meeting of the year. My meeting summary follows below. As you probably know, the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. But you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING…

Post Office Christmas Party Reminder

December 8, 2025

A quick reminder about the annual Post Office Christmas Party tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 10:30–12:30 in the PO lobby. Many thanks to Jordan and Nova who have generously encouraged having the party in the lobby. If you have signed up to bring food, please have it there between 10:00-10:30.  But most of all please…

Montreat Minute for 12/5/2025

December 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…

Tree Board 12/9/25

December 5, 2025

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, December 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held at Montreat Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The meeting will be available by Zoom and…

December Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet

December 4, 2025

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, December 11, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. The Agenda Packet can be found here A…

Planning & Zoning Subcommittee Meeting Notice 12/11/25

December 3, 2025

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…

Landcare 12/3/25

November 26, 2025

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, December 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The Agenda and Minutes up for adoption can be found here The meeting will be available to view…

Town Office Closed Thursday and Friday

November 26, 2025

The Montreat Town offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th, in observance of Thanksgiving. Sanitation pickup will occur as usual on Monday, Dec. 1st. The Convenience Center will be open its normal schedule during the holiday. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday!

Montreat Minute for November 21, 2025 

November 21, 2025

MPD Schedules Community Gatherings  Last August, Montreaters completed a survey sponsored by the Montreat Police Department. The purpose of the survey was to learn what Montreaters thought to be the most significant public safety concerns. A report summary was given at the September Town Council meeting (CLICK HERE for a slide summary). Town Manager Savannah Parrish…

Community Update: Appalachian/Oklahoma Stop Signs

November 20, 2025

After observing traffic patterns over the past few weeks and listening to feedback from nearby residents, the Town has removed two of the recently installed stop signs at the intersection of Appalachian Way and Oklahoma Road. We will continue monitoring the area to ensure traffic is flowing safely and efficiently.

Montreat Post Office Christmas Party Date Correction

November 17, 2025

The Montreat Post Office Christmas Party Date was incorrectly identified in Friday’s Montreat Minute. The correct date is Tuesday, December 9th. Be sure to stop by the Post Office and visit the sign-up sheet to bring party food and beverages!

Montreat Minute for November 14, 2025

November 14, 2025

Mayor’s Summary of the November 13, 2025 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreat friends, We’ve had an early cold snap here in the mountains. It’s been fun to pull out the sweaters and even the gloves, reminding us that winter is on its way. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes with far…

Mayor’s Summary of the November 13, 2025 Town Council Meeting

November 14, 2025

Greetings Montreat friends, We’ve had an early cold snap here in the mountains. It’s been fun to pull out the sweaters and even the gloves, reminding us that winter is on its way. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. And,…

Board of Adjustment Meeting 11/20/25

November 10, 2025

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The Town of Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold an…

Montreat Minute 11/7/25

November 7, 2025

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.…

PZC Subcommitee Meeting 11/13/25

November 4, 2025

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Thursday, October 13, 2025 – 9:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The agenda for the meeting can be found here The August 6th Minutes…

Special Board of Adjustment Meeting 11/13/25

November 4, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Thursday, October 13, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. Town Hall The Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is as follows: This meeting…

Montreat Gate Closed 11/4/25

November 4, 2025

The Montreat Gate will be closed on November 4, 2025, beginning at 12:00 pm and will remain closed for most of the afternoon for Christmas light preparation work. Please use the detour around the gate.

November Town Council Meeting and UPDATED Agenda Packet 11/13/25

November 4, 2025

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, November 13, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Updated Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m.…

Tree Board 11/10/25

November 4, 2025

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Monday, November 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The minutes from the last meeting can be found here The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, November 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The meeting will be…

Montreat Minute for October 31, 2025

October 31, 2025

Happy Halloween! Bulk Pickup a Success! Public Works Director, Barry Creasman, reports that Tuesday’s second bulk pickup of the year was a success for residents and the Public Works team. The team started early Tuesday morning and by day’s end had collected 77 cubic yards of bulk items, three dumpsters full. Items included 10 mattresses,…

Landcare

October 30, 2025

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING The agenda for the meeting can be found here. The minutes from September 3, 2025, and October 1, 2025, will be up for adoption at the meeting. Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in…

Treasured Tree Walk Postponed

October 28, 2025

The Treasured Tree nature/history walk originally planned for tomorrow, October 29, has been postponed to Wednesday, November 12, at 3:30 pm. Participants will meet at the Nature Center on what hopes to be a nicer day, weather-wise, than tomorrow!

Special Montreat Minute for October 27, 2025

October 27, 2025

Don’t Forget to Put Out Your Bulk Pickup Items for Tomorrow Despite the rain, remember to place your bulk Items/white goods curbside for pick up tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28th for the second and final pickup of the year. This free service is offered at no cost, except for a $15 per-item fee for mattresses, TVs,…

Montreat Minute 10/24/25

October 24, 2025

Don’t Miss Bulk Pickup This Tuesday, October 28th Remember to place your bulk Items/white goods curbside for pick up on Tuesday, October 28th for the second and final pickup of the year. This free service is offered at no cost, except for a $15 per-item fee for mattresses, TVs, and computers. Acceptable items include furniture,…

Montreat Minute Oct. 17, 2025

October 17, 2025

Town Council Discusses Sanitation Ordinance In a special called meeting last Friday, the Town Council and staff discussed possible revisions to the Sanitation Ordinance. No decisions were made, but good thoughts about important sanitation and safety issues were discussed, including: The next step in the process is for staff, in conjunction with our Town Attorney,…

Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 10/23/25

October 13, 2025

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. The purpose of this hearing is to consider a Conditional Zoning. Property owners, Wade and…

Board of Adjustment 10/23/25

October 13, 2025

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, October 23, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: Variance Request (438 Kentucky Road) – A Variance request submitted…

Montreat Minute – Oct. 10, 2025

October 10, 2025

Mayor’s Summary of the October 9, 2025 Town Council Meeting  Greetings Montreat friends,  It was a beautiful, cool, Montreat fall day today—one that makes you happy to be in the mountains. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can…

Mayor’s Summary of the October 9, 2025 Town Council Meeting

October 10, 2025

Greetings Montreat friends, It was a beautiful, cool, Montreat fall day today—one that makes you happy to be in the mountains. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council…

Tree Board 10/14/25

October 8, 2025

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING The agenda can be found here and the minutes up for approval can be found here. Tuesday, October 14, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.  The meeting will be held at Montreat Town…

Montreat Minute – Oct. 3, 2025

October 3, 2025

Making Helene Restoration Progress Detours were the norm over the past several weeks in Montreat. But those detours were signs of progress! Seven paving projects were completed as the Town made progress in restoration after Hurricane Helene. Six road patches and the Town Hall parking lot were repaired for a total of approximately $135,000 in…

October Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet

October 2, 2025

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Agenda Packet can be found here Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. All are…

Special Meeting – Board of Commissioners 10/10/25

October 1, 2025

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Friday, October 10, 2025 10:00 a.m.                                                                    Town Hall                                           The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The meeting will be live streamed and recorded…

Landcare 10/1/25

September 29, 2025

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, October 1, 2025 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   The agenda can be found here and the September minutes can be found here The meeting will be available to view…

Greybeard Trail Closed 9/27/25

September 27, 2025

Greybeard Trail is currently closed due to utility crews working in the roadway. Residents and visitors may travel around the “Do Not Enter” sign on West Virginia Terrace to connect back to Greybeard Trail. Please do so with caution. The roadway is currently expected to open at approximately 12:00 pm.

Special Montreat Minute 09/26/25

September 26, 2025

Weather Update for Montreat Residents Models continue to indicate that heavy rainfall will be possible across Western North Carolina on Monday and Tuesday as the remnants of future Imelda move through the region. At this time, wind gusts do not appear to be a major concern with this system, but localized flooding remains very possible,…

Montreat Minute 09/26/25

September 26, 2025

‘One Year After’ Reception this Tuesday, September 30th Montreat residents Anne Seaman, Anne Stone, and Kathy Putnam have organized a reception to honor the staff of the Town of Montreat and the Montreat Conference Center for their hard work responding to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene nearly one year ago. The event will be…

Temporary Road Closure 9/23/25

September 23, 2025

West Virginia Terrace will be temporarily closed today, September 23, 2025, from approximately 9:30 am until 12:00 pm. Residents and visitors may travel to residences via the following routes: 442-411 will need to enter from Greybeard Trail. 407-376 will need to enter from the Virginia Road/North Carolina Terrace side, bypassing the Do Not Enter sign,…

Montreat Minute for September 19, 2025

September 19, 2025

Helene Restoration Continues At long last, the Assembly Drive/Lookout Road intersection is returning to pre-Hurricane Helene standards. Paving, including the stamped concrete crosswalk, is being completed today. Other smaller projects are also being completed, including the Shenandoah bridge paving, Tennessee Road patching, Mississippi Road patching, and several other projects. More will be done soon, including…