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Come to the Gate Lighting Today at 4:30 All are invited to the 2024 Lighting of the Montreat Gate for Christmas this afternoon, December 6th. The community gathering will begin at 4:30 at the gate. Just follow the sound of the Montreat Calliope playing Christmas carols, courtesy of Robert and Kristi Sulaski. Refreshments and fellowship…

Mayor’s Summary of the November 14, 2024 Town Council Meeting Greetings fellow Montreaters, We had a good turnout for tonight’s Council meeting in Convocation Hall. We are grateful to MRA for letting us use this space while the Town Hall is undergoing flood repairs. My summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in…

Early this morning a water main broke and drained our larger tank. As a result, you may experience intermittent water service today. The break is now repaired and the tank is refilling, but we need your help. Please continue to conserve water! To fully restore our system, we need to allow the tank to fill…

Town of Montreat Update – Oct. 8, 2024 Dumpsters are available at the convenience center. Household items only, please. No furniture, mattresses, storm debris, etc. Our next community meeting will be held at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Assembly Inn Our Public Works staff and Montreat Police Department have done heroic work clearing…

Town Manager Savannah Parrish opened the meeting with good news, saying 80% of Montreat homes have water at this time. Other water news includes: Power: Trash: Roads: Police Report: Other Notes: Several Important Questions: Q: When should people return to Montreat after evacuating? A: The Town is not requiring people to stay away. Residents should…

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…

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

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

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…