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Hurricane Helene Donations
As all communities in Western North Carolina, Montreat sustained catastrophic damage. All five bridges across Flat Creek were impassable, all 18 miles of roadway have severe damage with some still impassable, water is not available, and so much more. Our Public Works staff and Montreat Police Department have done heroic work clearing roads and working…
Read MoreMontreat Minute 9/20/24
Bear Survey Results In case you missed it last week, the bear survey results are available for your review. We thank the 450 people who completed the survey. You can see the full report with all comments as well as the summary slides on the Town website by CLICKING HERE. We are setting up a…
Read MorePZC Sign Ordinance Subcommittee Meeting
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Thursday, September 26, 2024 – 2:45 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Read MoreCANCELLED-PZC Hillside Development Subcommittee Meeting 9/25/24
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Wednesday September 25, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday September 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Read MoreTown of Montreat Bear Survey
At the August 2024 Town Council meeting, the Council agreed to set a meeting with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to discuss the bear problems residents have experienced this year. Commissioner Fouche suggested a survey be done in advance of the meeting to determine the true extent of the bear issue. Commissioners Fouche and…
Read MoreMontreat Minute 6/7/24
Landcare Receives Flat Creek Crossing Grant The Town of Montreat and the Landcare Committee gratefully thank The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) for providing the Pigeon River Fund Grant of $34,065 for the Flat Creek Crossing Accessible Trail. “We are so thankful for the support of the Community Foundation as we continue to…
Read MoreMontreat Minute 5/24/24
New Non-Emergency Police Dispatch System in Place Montreat has established a new, more direct system for people to get in touch with the Montreat Police Department for Non-Emergency situations. Please note: for emergencies (see below), call 911 as before. Emergencies 911 is to be used for emergencies only. An emergency is any serious medical problem (chest…
Read MoreMontreat Minute 5/17/24
Northern Lights in Montreat? Yes Indeed! You normally think of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) as a phenomenon seen only near both northern and southern poles. But last Friday, the Northern Lights were clearly visible here in Montreat. Martha and Gill Campbell captured the beautiful image above from the Lake Susan dam. Per NASA, the…
Read MoreVirginia Road & Woodland Rd Intersection Closed 3/21/24
The Virginia Road and Woodland Road intersection will be closed today (3/21/24) for continued tree work. Please use caution in this area.
Read MoreSpecial Montreat Minute 3/18/24
Montreaters Against Honorary Designation of Assembly Drive At last Thursday’s Public Forum, we asked for opinions on whether we should add an honorary designation of “Billy Graham Way” to Assembly Drive. We received opinions at the Forum and through a subsequent survey. The overwhelming response is to not establish an honorary designation on Assembly Drive.…
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