Montreat News Archive
Montreat Minute for May 22, 2026
Montreat Minute for May 22, 2026 Zoning Questions? If you’re planning a project, making property changes, or just aren’t sure what’s allowed, it’s always a good idea to check in with Zoning. This includes things like adding a deck or porch, building a shed, driveway changes, fencing, or renovations. Staff can help clarify requirements and save you time before you get started. Shelly Johnston, the Zoning Administrator, can be reached at…
Montreat Minute for May 15, 2026
Bear Aware Reminder We’ve had a recent uptick in bear activity around town. While it may seem harmless, feeding bears (intentionally or not) creates long-term problems for both residents and wildlife. Please remember to secure all trash, remove bird feeders, and never leave food outside. A fed bear is a dangerous bear—and one that often…
Appalachian Way Update
The asphalt on Appalachian Way is now vehicle-ready and the road is open to traffic. Crews will return in the morning to complete minor touch-up work. Traffic impacts are expected to be minimal, but please continue to use caution in the area. Thank you for your patience as we wrap up this project!
Traffic Advisory – Kentucky Road & SC Terrace Intersection
Vacuum truck operations will continue on Thursday, May 14, at the intersection of Kentucky Road and South Carolina Terrace. Motorists and pedestrians are encouraged to use caution when traveling through this area and to be mindful of workers and equipment. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this work.
Traffic Advisory – Woodland Road Concrete Work
Concrete work is scheduled to take place on Woodland Road on Thursday, May 14 and Friday, May 15. Motorists are asked to travel carefully through the area and should expect brief traffic interruptions during construction activities. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.
Road Paving Notice – Appalachian Way
Paving operations on Appalachian Way are scheduled to begin between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14. Due to the steep terrain, narrow roadway width, and overall safety concerns, Town staff requests that all non-emergency vehicle traffic be delayed or that vehicles be parked on Lower Appalachian Way until paving operations are complete.…
Road Work Announcement 5/13/26
A work crew will be performing maintenance at the intersection of Kentucky Road and South Carolina Terrace using a vacuum truck. Every effort will be made to maintain one lane of traffic throughout the operation. Please use caution when traveling through the area.
Road Closure Notice & Paving Update – Appalachian Way
Town Staff will close Appalachian Way to vehicular traffic beginning today, May 12, through Friday, May 15. Access will be limited to residents only during this period. Work on Appalachian Way has taken longer than anticipated due to material removal requirements. Final grading and compaction are scheduled for tomorrow, with paving expected to begin Thursday…
Board of Adjustment 05/28/26
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, May 28, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. Board of Adjustment Meeting Town Hall The Board of Adjustment will hold a Regular Meeting on May 28, 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…
Road Work Notice: Appalachian Way
Work will be continuing today on Appalachian Way. Crews will be on-site with heavy equipment, and traffic may be impacted throughout the day. Please keep the following in mind: We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work moves forward. Your attention to safety helps protect both workers and fellow residents.
Montreat Minute for May 8, 2026
May Town Council Meeting Cancelled Due to lack of a quorum, the Montreat Town Council May meeting has been cancelled. Three Commissioners will be out of Town, preventing a quorum. We appreciate your understanding. The June 11 Council meeting will occur as scheduled. Going Away? Ask MPD to do a House Check Cottagers are always on the go, sometimes for days…
Appalachian Way Water Disruption 05/08/26
Public Works Notice – Temporary Water Discoloration on Appalachian Way Yesterday, the Public Works Department performed culvert flushing work on Greybeard Trail. During this process, sediment in the water lines was disturbed, which has affected the color of the water on Appalachian Way. Public Works staff will be flushing hydrants on Appalachian Way today to…
Tree Board 05/12/26
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 12, 2026 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. An agenda and draft minutes will be available at the meeting. The meeting will be…
🚧 Road Work Notice 🚧 05/06/26
Milling operations have begun on Louisiana Rd and Woodland Road as part of upcoming paving improvements. Please be advised: We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our roads.
🚧 Road Work Notice: Appalachian Way 🚧
Milling operations on Appalachian Way begin today and will continue through May 8 as we prepare for upcoming paving improvements. During this time, crews will be actively working in the roadway. Please expect intermittent closures and delays as equipment moves in and out of the area. 🚑 Emergency vehicles and personnel will maintain access to…
Sanitation Ordinance Q & A 05/07/26
Following the recent adoption of the revised Sanitation Ordinance, Town staff and members of the Town Council invite residents to attend a special public forum to learn more and ask questions. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 7 at 4:00 PM in the Town Hall Community Room. This informal session will provide an…
Montreat Minute 05/01/26
Street Repairs Begin Next Week At the March Town Council meeting, the Council approved repair and repaving of five streets including Appalachian Way, Kentucky Road, Salem Road, Louisiana Road, and Calvin Trail. Work will begin on those streets next week. Contractors will begin with Appalachian Way. The project will be done in three steps: milling…
Stone Bridge Advisory Committee 5/4/26
MEETING NOTICE Monday, May 4, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Stone Bridge Advisory Committee Meeting Town Hall The Stone Bridge Advisory Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 4, 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…
Budget Workshop 05/08/26
NOTICE OF BUDGET WORSHOP Friday, May 8, 2026 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Workshop on Friday, May 8, 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…
May Town Council Meeting – May 14, 2026
MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE Thursday, May 14, 2026 Town Hall The May Town Council Meeting, which was scheduled for Thursday, May 14th has been CANCELLED due to lack of a quorum. ___________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Landcare 05/06/26
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 6, 2026 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The meeting agenda packet can be found here The meeting will be available to view by Zoom. The…
Montreat Minute for April 24, 2026
Montreat Names New Police Chief Yesterday, Town Manager Savannah Parrish announced that Justyn Whitson has been named Montreat Police Department’s new Police Chief, effective Monday, April 27. In commenting on his promotion, Savannah stated, “Justyn knows and loves Montreat, and I expect that he will have a long and successful tenure in his new role.”…
Sign Ordinance Workshop 05/01/26
SIGN ORDINANCE WORKSHOP NOTICE Friday, May 1, 2026 – 10:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners & the Sign Ordinance Subcommittee (of Planning & Zoning Commission) will hold a Joint Workshop on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, Montreat, NC. The Agenda Packet can be found by CLICKING HERE …
Water Interruption: Oak Lane 4/23/26
There will be a temporary water service interruption on Oak Lane for several hours to allow for necessary water related repairs. We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work is completed.
Road Closure: Texas Road to Community Center Circle 04/23/26
Texas Road to Community Center Circle will be closed for the remainder of the day to allow crews to safely work in and around the roadway. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Montreat Minute for April 17, 2026
Small Actions, Big Impact on Collection Day Our sanitation and brush collection crew encountered several challenges this week that highlight the importance of proper curbside preparation. In multiple cases, large cardboard boxes were placed out for collection without being broken down, taking up unnecessary space and slowing the collection process. Crews also discovered metal debris…
Montreat Minute for April 10, 2026
Mayor’s Summary of the April 9, 2026 Town Council Meeting Greetings! I awoke to 33 degrees this morning, and just before meeting time it was 63. I’m not sure what season we are in! But the warm afternoon weather, and perhaps the agenda, brought a good crowd to the Town Hall for our monthly meeting.…
Mayor’s Summary of the April 9, 2026 Town Council Meeting
Greetings! I awoke to 33 degrees this morning, and just before meeting time it was 63. I’m not sure what season we are in! But the warm afternoon weather, and perhaps the agenda, brought a good crowd to the Town Hall for our monthly meeting. As I have said before, I do these summaries so…
Tree Board 04/14/26
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
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
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 can be found here. This meeting will be available by Zoom. Link…
Budget Workshop 04/10/26
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…