Montreat News Archive

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Thursday June 1, 2023 12:00 p.m. In Person Attendance The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with in person attendance only. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize Sections 1 -3 of Draft Comprehensive Plan and vote on…

Judge Makes Decision on Lodge The Town learned earlier this week that the Superior Court Judge has overturned the Special Use Permit granted by the Town’s Board of Adjustment to the Mountain Retreat Association (MRA) to build a lodge on its property on Assembly Drive and Georgia Terrace. Doing so prevents MRA from proceeding with…

Bears! It is likely that you have seen bears in Montreat this season. We have heard of many sightings. One resident has identified nine different bears on his property this spring. At this time of year, there are new cubs with their mothers, yearling cubs that have been “kicked out” of the den and are…

Use caution on or around Georgia Terrace and the Post Office this morning….there is a very aggressive bear (pictured) out and about.

Please use caution when approaching the Town’s Convenience Center Dumpsters behind Town Hall. There has been a very aggressive bear (not pictured) hanging around both sets of dumpsters and the compactor site.

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, June 7 at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link for viewing only can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83402493347 For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org

Public Works Appreciation Week May 21-27 The Town Council recently passed a proclamation designating next week, May 21-27, as Montreat’s first Public Works Appreciation Week. It is a national recognition week to recognize the importance of public works in our society. However, Montreat has not celebrated it in the past. Please take time to thank…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday May 30, 2023 10:00 a.m. In Person Attendance The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with in person attendance only. The public is invited. ________________________________ Angie Murphy Town Clerk

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING 23-24 Proposed Operating Budget can be found here Wednesday, May 24, 2023 1:00 p.m.                                        Town Hall & Zoom Meeting Software               The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road.  The purpose of this meeting…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 23, 2023 9:30 a.m. In Person Attendance – Will be streamed for viewing via Zoom The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Town Hall, Montreat, NC.   The zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86807633728…

Hello Montreaters, We had a lively and upbeat Council meeting with approximately 17 guests for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. You can view the meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Tom Frist asked what to do if…

Hello Montreaters, We had a lively and upbeat Council meeting with approximately 17 guests for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. You can view the meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting Commissioner Blake: Once more, we…

 Town Council Takes Action on Town Manager The Montreat Town Council met in closed session for a special meeting this morning to discuss personnel matters involving the Town Manager. After re-opening in public session, the Council voted to: There was no other business discussed or acted upon.

EMERGENCY MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Beginning at 10:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold an Emergency Meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the emergency meeting is to enter into closed session to deal…

Montreat Minute for May 5, 2023  Town Council Meeting May 11, at 7:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, May 11th, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall. For a copy of the agenda, CLICK HERE. The meeting will be live streamed and recorded. For information about streaming the meeting,…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Meeting Packet can be found here Thursday, May 11, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall The zoom link for streaming can be found below:…

REGULAR MEETING Open Space Conservation Committee                                         Tuesday, May 9th, 2023                           3:30 p.m. in person attendance only A regular meeting of the Open Space Conservation Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 9, 2022 at 3:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held in Town Hall. The public is invited. ___________________________ Angie Murphy Town Clerk    

Oklahoma Road will be closed from #366 Oklahoma to #399 Oklahoma from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING – CANCELED Monday, May 8, 2023 11:30 a.m. Town Hall & Zoom Meeting Software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The zoom link can…

 Celebrate Angie During Professional Municipal Clerks Week April 30 to May 6 is the 54th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week, where we can celebrate the service of our own Angela Murphy. Angie has served as our Town Clerk for nearly eight years and is truly the glue that holds things together! At the April Town…

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, May 3rd at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link for viewing only can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82861323021 For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE   Wednesday, May 3, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.   Town Hall  The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday May 3, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.    This meeting will be available by Zoom.  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82986130772 ____________________________  Angie Murphy-Town Clerk 

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Wednesday, April 26, 2023 1:00 p.m. In Person Attendance The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with in person attendance only. The purpose is to continue the editing of the Comprehensive Plan. ________________________________ Angie Murphy Town Clerk

Town Bids Farewell to Interim Town Manager At a public reception prior to last week’s Town Council meeting, the town said good bye to interim Town Manager, Ben Blackburn. Ben began working in February 2022, following Town Administrator Alex Carmichael’s resignation. During Ben’s tenure, he helped us get through two audits, the second with no…

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Thursday, April 20, 2023 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road.  The purpose of this meeting is as follows: This will be an In-Person Meeting only. _____________________________ Angie Murphy…

Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the April 13, 2023 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, Mayor Helms is out of town. Thus, as Mayor Pro Tem, I presided over the meeting. The Council, staff, and approximately 10 guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will…

Hello Montreaters, Mayor Helms is out of town. Thus, as Mayor Pro Tem, I presided over the meeting. The Council, staff, and approximately 10 guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. You can view the meeting recording…

Come to the Special Reception Today, April 13 at 5:45pm Don’t forget to come to the special reception in the Town Hall Community Room at 5:45pm prior to the Town Council meeting today. Come say good-bye to interim Town Manager Ben Blackburn and greet our new permanent Town Manager, Jason Burrell. Refreshments will be served,…

It’s Spring and time for the Annual Daffodil Party The perfect time to reconnect after a long winter Friday, April 14, 2-4 p.m. 513 Greybeard Trail Everyone is welcome so bring friends and neighbors from Montreat and beyond And, if you wish, wear yellow (or a cheery yellow demeanor), bring a treat to share (culinary…

Mecklenburg Circle will be closed on Tuesday, April 11 for tree removal. Use caution in this area.

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, April 27 2023 10:30 a.m. Planning & Zoning Commission In person attendance and zoom meeting software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with in-person attendance at Town Hall.  For viewing at home join the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87566832984…

NOTICE OF MEETING Tuesday May 2, 2023 3:00 p.m. Bridge Aesthetics Committee The Bridge Aesthetics Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. The meeting can be viewed via Zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82920797703 This meeting will be in person at Town Hall. ______________________________Angie Murphy,  Town Clerk

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Friday, April 21, 2023 10:00 a.m. In Person Attendance & Zoom Meeting Software The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Friday, April 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with in person attendance and Zoom meeting software. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83031120829 ________________________________ Angie Murphy Town Clerk

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 25, 2023 9:30 a.m. Zoom Software with in person attendance The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom Software and in person attendance, Montreat, NC.    The link to join the meeting can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85266170556 _____________________________…

Montreat Minute One Day Early Town Offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 7, in observance of Easter weekend. Therefore, we are publishing the Montreat Minute one day early. The offices will be open on Monday, with sanitation pickup as scheduled. Special Reception April 13 at 5:45pm The community is invited to a special reception…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, April 13, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall The zoom link for streaming can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85696407202…

Please avoid Suwannee Drive on Saturday, April 1st. There will be extensive (private) tree work with use of a crane for most of the day.

Welcome Jason We welcome new Town Manager, Jason Burrell, who began his Montreat career on Monday. Jason comes to Montreat with extensive municipal government experience. Most recently, he was both Assistant Town Manager and then Town Manager of Canton. We will benefit from his experience and knowledge of town government and affairs. We are grateful…

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 6, 2023 – 4:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  This meeting will be available by Zoom at the following link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/82632543037 ____________________________…

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICEThursday, April 6, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.Town HallThe Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will NOThold a meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 MontreatRoad, Montreat, NC. Angie Murphy-Town Clerk

Arbor Lane Bridge will be closed for repairs and will open by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Tree removal will occur between 501 South Carolina and 515 South Carolina Terrace today (03/21/23) from 8:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The road will be closed during this time. Please use caution around this area. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, April 5th at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link for viewing only can be found at the following link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/81430889670 For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org

PZC Subcommittee Meeting Notice Thursday, March 23, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.. This meeting will be available by the Zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82608022002 Angie MurphyTown Clerk

Town Develops New Facebook Page As mentioned last week, thanks to the work of Town Clerk Angie Murphy and AV Specialist Josh Greene, the Town has a new Facebook Page. You can access it from your own Facebook account or by CLICKING HERE. Please go out and “Like” us. We will be keeping it updated…

There will be a temporary road closure at the Montreat Gate today, 03/15/23, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. for needed tree removal. Please utilize the detour around the Gate on the truck route. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Tree removal will be occurring today (3/14/23) in the areas of W Virginia Terrace, North Carolina Terrace and Virginia Road…..use caution when travelling these roads. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Town Staff will be working to remove trees around Tennessee Road at Virginia Road…..there could possibly be some traffic interruptions. Use caution when navigating this area.

PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING – AUDIT COMMITTEE Wednesday, March 15, 2023, 2:00 p.m. Town Hall The Town of Montreat Audit Committee will hold a Meeting on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC.  This meeting will be in person attendance only. This meeting is open…

Mayor’s Summary of the March 9, 2023 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, The Council, staff, and approximately 11 guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. You can view the meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum CLICK…

Hello Montreaters, The Council, staff, and approximately 11 guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. You can view the meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting As I always say, thank you for your encouragement…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 28, 2023 9:30 a.m. In Person Attendance – Will be streamed for viewing via Zoom The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Town Hall, Montreat, NC.   The zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85302751393…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Friday, March 17, 2023 2:00 p.m. In Person Attendance & Viewing by Zoom The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with in person attendance and viewing by zoom meeting software. The zoom link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81213234362 ________________________________…

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Thursday, March 16, 2023 – 2:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  This meeting will be available by Zoom at the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89470363263 ____________________________…

Montreat Earns BearWise Designation! Thanks to the hard work of Landcare Committee Chair, Arrington Cox, Montreat has become the second town in the country to be named a BearWise community. BearWise is a national program that shares ways to prevent conflicts with black bears, provides resources to resolve problems with black bears, and encourages community…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Meeting Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall The zoom link for streaming can be found below:…

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, March 1st at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link for viewing only can be found at the following link: https;//us02web.zoom.us/j/83644175004

Call for Volunteers! The Town currently has openings on Boards and Committees. The available openings are for the Board of Adjustment (2), the Tree Board (1) and the Landcare Committee (1). If you are interested in applying for any of these appointments, please complete an on-line application by CLICKING HERE. To read about the work…

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, January 26th, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is as follows: Montreat Board of Adjustment will hear a variance request (VA-2022-02)…

Montreat Native Plant Sale and Arbor Day Celebration is Returning Mark your calenders! The Montreat Landcare Committitte’s 2023 Native Plant Sale and Arbor Day observance are scheduled for Saturday, April 22, from 9am to 2pm at the Moore Center field by Lake Susan. Plans are in the works for a day of shopping, learning, eating,…

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 28, 2023 The Tree Board meeting has been cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. _____________________________ Angie Murphy, Town Clerk

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Monday, February 20, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. In Person Attendance & Zoom The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with in person attendance and zoom meeting software. The zoom link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88360120140 ________________________________ Angie…

Mayor’s Summary of the January 12, 2023 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, It was an unseasonably warm day in Montreat on Town Council Day.  Council, staff and approximately 20 guests met for the Public Forum and Town Council Meeting.  My summary follows below.  You can read the complete official meeting minutes in next month’s agenda…

Greetings Montreaters, It was an unseasonably warm day in Montreat on Town Council Day.  Council, staff and approximately 20 guests met for the Public Forum and Town Council Meeting.  My summary follows below.  You can read the complete official meeting minutes in next month’s agenda packet.  Or if you would like to view the meeting…

Special Montreat Minute for Wednesday, February 8 We Want Your Thoughts Town Council and staff are investigating the feasibility of renting out the Town Hall Community Room for special functions. One aspect of the feasibility is determining community interest in renting the space. Therefore, would you please take four minutes (honestly, that is all it…

Suwannee Drive will be closed temporarily on February 7th for tree removal. Cars will be able to navigate the roadway during most of the removal process but please use caution. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Special Montreat Minute for Monday, February 6 We Want Your Thoughts Town Council and staff are investigating the feasibility of renting out the Town Hall Community Room for special functions. One aspect of the feasibility is determining community interest in renting the space. Therefore, would you please take four minutes (honestly, that is all it…

We Want Your Thoughts Town Council and staff are investigating the feasibility of renting out the Town Hall Community Room for special functions. One aspect of the feasibility is determining community interest in renting the space. Therefore, would you please take four minutes (honestly, that is all it takes!) to complete a survey. The results…

NOTICE OF MEETING Thursday,  February 9, 2023 2:00 p.m. Bridge Aesthetics Committee The Bridge Aesthetics Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. This meeting will be in person as well as Zoom Meeting Software. The link can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89437082248 ______________________________Angie Murphy,  Town Clerk

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Meeting Packet can be found here Thursday, February 9, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall The zoom link for streaming can be found below:…

The February 9th Agenda Packet will be sent out Friday February 3rd by 9:00 a.m. Town Staff is sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The Town of Montreat is currently taking bids on paving projects for our current budget year. Below is a list of roads that we would like individual quotes on so that we can choose which fits our current budget the best. We would like the chosen roads to be paved during the Spring due to…

The Water Department will be flushing hydrants on the afternoon of January 31st in the areas of Shenandoah Terrace and Eastminster Terrace. Residents, guests and visitors may notice some water discoloration. Please run your faucets until discoloration clears up. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Parking Reminder Montreat’s narrow roads make it difficult for emergency vehicles such as ambulances and firetrucks to negotiate. It becomes even more challenging when cars are parked on the roadways. Of course, snow exacerbates the problem. If you must park on the street, please ensure two wheels are off the road and there is 12…

The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a training session on Tuesday, January 31st from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Conference Room. A quorom of the board could be present but no actual business will be conducted. The public is welcome to attend.

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 7, 2023 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. In Person Attendance & Zoom The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with in person attendance and zoom meeting software. The zoom link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84658925714 ________________________________ Angie…

Montreat Landcare will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1st in the Town Hall. The meeting will also be live-streamed at the following zoom link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/85128601882 For more information about Montreat Landcare visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org.

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, January 25, 2023 10:30 a.m. In Person Attendance & Zoom The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. with in person attendance and zoom meeting software. The zoom link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82203628806 ________________________________ Angie Murphy Town Clerk

Good Morning Montreators!! Happy Friday! It’s a slow news week in Montreat so there will not be an official Montreat Minute-no news is good news! Questions? Do you have Town-related questions you would like answered? If so, please send them to Angie Murphy at info@townofmontreat.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Have…

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, January 26th, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the meeting is as follows: Montreat Board of…

Mayor’s Summary of the January 12, 2023 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, It was another rainy Town Council Meeting night. Despite the rain, the Council, staff, and approximately nine guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. You can read the complete official meeting minutes in next month’s agenda packet.…

Greetings Montreaters, It was another rainy Town Council Meeting night. Despite the rain, the Council, staff, and approximately nine guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. You can read the complete official meeting minutes in next month’s agenda packet. Or if you would like to view the meeting recording,…

Tennessee Road and Tennessee Road Extension currently have an unscheduled temporary water shutdown due to a water break. Water should be restored in 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

We apologize for an error in the January 6th Montreat Minute Did You Know? story. One of the photos was inadvertently run twice. The corrected photos are below. Thank you for your understanding. Did You Know? The earliest map of Montreat shows a proposed lake where Lake Susan is now.  The first dam, really a…

Bear Hunting Season Concluded The 2022-2023 bear hunting season concluded on Monday, January 2. There is no more bear hunting until next fall. Unlike previous years, we are happy to report that there were no bear, hunting dogs, or hunter incidents reported or observed during the ‘22-‘23 season. We believe the Town’s bear hunting initiative…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall. Updated Agenda Packet for the meeting can be found here The zoom link for streaming can…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, January 24, 2023 9:30 a.m. In Person Attendance – Will be streamed for viewing via Zoom The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Town Hall, Montreat, NC.   The zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86031765317…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, January 19 2023 10:30 a.m. Planning & Zoning Commission In person attendance and zoom meeting software The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with in-person attendance at Town Hall.  For viewing at…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Friday, January 13, 2023 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. In Person Attendance & Zoom The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Regular Meeting on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with in person attendance and zoom meeting software. The zoom link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89015623057 ________________________________ Angie Murphy…

Montreat Landcare will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 4th in the Town Hall. The meeting will also be live-streamed at the following zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81764035291 For more information about Montreat Landcare visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Friday, January 6, 2023 Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, January 6, 2023 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.  The purpose of the special meeting is to enter into closed session to interview…

Water has been restored on Lower Kentucky Road. Please let the cold water run for a while to improve discoloration before doing laundry or dishes. Water is safe to eat/drink.

There will be a temporary water service shutdown on Lower Kentucky Road on the afternoon of 12/28/22-service will be restored as soon as possible as soon as repairs are completed. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

After the terribly cold weather Montreat faced over the past weekend there is a possibility of frozen and/or burst pipes in Montreat. Wells have been working overtime in the past 48 hours so Public Works suspects that there are leaks somewhere in Town. Please check your homes and your neighbors homes and report any leaks…

Town Offices Holiday Schedule Here is the Town Office schedule for both Christmas and New Year. For Christmas, offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 26 and 27. For New Year, the office will be closed on Monday, January 2. Of course, the Montreat Police Department will be operating 24/7 as usual. Trash pickup…

Montreat Minute for December 16, 2022 Watch Night Service in Montreat Please join the Montreat Cottagers for a brief New Year’s Eve Watch Night vespers service to give thanks for God’s love and care during the past year and to consider the many ways in which we may watch for God in the coming year.…

Mayor’s Summary of the December 8, 2022 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, On this rainy December evening, the Council, staff, and a handful of visitors convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. The summary follows below. You can read the complete official meeting minutes published next month. Or if you would like to view…

Hello Montreaters, On this rainy December evening, the Council, staff, and a handful of visitors convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. The summary follows below. You can read the complete official meeting minutes published next month. Or if you would like to view the recording, CLICK HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting We are…

There will be no Tree Board Meeting for the Month of December. Meetings will resume on January 24, 2023.