Montreat News Archive
Montreat Minute Oct. 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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…
Road Closure Updates 9/17/25
Louisiana Road at Assembly Drive will be closed all day for power pole replacement. Lookout Road at Assembly Drive will be closed for paving. Please use caution around these areas due to people being in and around the roadways.
Board of Adjustment 9/25/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, September 25, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The agenda can be found here This meeting will be available by the Zoom link provided here The…
Water Outage on West Virginia Terrace 9/12/25
Water will be out on West Virginia Terrace as the crew works to repair a leak. We appreciate your patience during this time. Please use caution because workers could be in and around the roadway.
Montreat Minute for September 12, 2025
Mayor’s Summary of the September 11, 2025 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, We had a full house tonight, which always encourages me and the Commissioners. Thank you for your interest in our Town government. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet.…
Mayor’s Meeting Summary
Mayor’s Summary of the September 11, 2025 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters, We had a full house tonight, which always encourages me and the Commissioners. Thank you for your interest in Town government. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. And,…
Tree Board 9/9/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 9, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at Montreat Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The minutes up for adoption can be found…
Montreat Minute – September 5, 2025
Town Council Meeting Thursday, September 11, at 6:00 pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, September 11th, 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. The…
September 11th Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, September 11, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Agenda Packet and Materials can be found here Montreat Police Department Community Survey results can be found here The Montreat Police Department Community Survey slide presentation can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday,…
Montreat Minute – August 29, 2025
Hurricane Helene Update Town staff continue to meet regularly with FEMA representatives. Progress is steady, though the process remains slow. We anticipate receiving nearly $150,000 in reimbursements in the near future. You may notice contractors around Town working on projects in the coming weeks. Please remain mindful of speed and follow any posted signs. If…
Board of Adjustment – Cancelled
The August 28th Board of Adjustment meeting will not be held due to a lack of noticing requirements.
Landcare 9/3/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, September 3, 2025 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The agenda can be found here and the August minutes can be found here The meeting will be…
Montreat Minute – August 22, 2025
In an Emergency, Do You Know the Evacuation Routes? In the recent Montreat Police Department survey, approximately 38% of respondents said they are ‘completely’ or ‘very’ prepared for an emergency evacuation. That means the majority don’t feel well prepared. One of the keys for emergency evacuation is knowing how to get out of Montreat. An…
Traffic Pattern Updates: Appalachian Way
We would like to share some important traffic updates along Appalachian Way. In recent months, the Town has experienced increased vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Feedback from our recent Townwide survey showed that residents’ top concerns are speeding and overall traffic safety. While we recognize these changes may cause some initial inconvenience, they are important steps…
Montreat Minute for 8/15/25
Mayor’s Summary of the August 14, 2025 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, Although summer activities are largely concluded, Montreat continues to rock with Montreat College students arriving for the fall semester. My meeting summary follows below. But remember the official minutes with far more detail will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can…
Mayor’s Summary of the August 14, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, Although summer activities are largely concluded, Montreat continues to rock with Montreat College students arriving for the fall semester. My meeting summary follows below. But remember 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 ·…
North Carolina Terrace Road Closure 8/14/25
North Carolina Terrace will be closed most of the day on Thursday, August 14th just past the spring for damaged tree removal. Anyone living past the spring may want to move their vehicles out to prevent being blocked in. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Caution in the Roadways 8/13/25
Multiple areas in town are being prepped for asphalt. Please travel slowly and cautiously in these areas until repairs are completed.
Montreat Minute for August 8, 2025
Last Call to Take the Montreat Police Department Survey This is the last call to complete the Montreat Police Department online survey. We have had a great response, with more than 250 completing the survey. The survey will be closed out early next week. The purpose of the survey is to make sure our community…
Tree Board
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 12, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Meet at the corner of Kanawha Drive and Virginia Road The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Meet at the corner of Kanawha Drive and Virginia Road. The Agenda can be found…
Updated August Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, August 14, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, July 14, 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…
Special Montreat Minute for August 6, 2025
One More Reminder: Please Take the Police Department Survey We recently made a Montreat Police Department special survey available to be taken online. The purpose of the survey is to make sure our community remains a safe and welcoming place for all. Your input will help us identify the concerns that matter most to you.…
Montreat Minute – August 1, 2025
Please Take the Montreat Police Department Survey The Town of Montreat is committed to making sure our community remains a safe and welcoming place for all. We’re inviting you to share your thoughts and opinions on public safety issues through a brief survey. Please know that all responses are completely anonymous, so tell us what…
Tennessee Road Blocked 7/31/25
Tennessee Road will be blocked most of the day (7/31/25) for culvert repairs. Please use caution in and around this area.
Public Safety Survey
The Town of Montreat is committed to making sure our community remains a safe and welcoming place for all. We’re inviting you to share your thoughts and opinions on public safety issues through a brief survey. Your input will help us identify the concerns that matter most to you. Once survey results are in, we’ll…
Landcare Meeting
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, August 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. Landcare Town Hall Landcare will hold a Regular Meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The meeting agenda can be found here. The meeting minutes from May 7, 2025, can be found here.…
Sign Ordinance Subcommittee Meeting (PZC)
Meeting Notice Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Town Hall The Sign Ordinance Subcommittee of the Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Montreat Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The meeting agenda packet can be found here…
Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee (PZC) Meeting
Meeting Notice Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – 9:00 a.m.Town Hall The Zoning Ordinance Subcommittee of the Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a meeting on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Montreat Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. This meeting will not be recorded via Zoom. The meeting…
Special Montreat Minute 7/29/25
Traffic Alert: New Stop Signs Installed on Greybeard Trail The Town of Montreat would like to inform residents and visitors that two new stop signs have been installed on Greybeard Trail at the intersection of W Virginia Terrace, creating a three-way stop. This change has been implemented to improve traffic safety and enhance visibility at the intersection. Please approach…
Montreat Minute 7/25/25
Convenience Center Hours Changed The Town trash Convenience Center hours have been changed to 7:00 am to 7:00 pm seven days per week. The change was made for security and safety reasons as well as to better control usage. The dumpsters have been filling up quicker than normal, and non-Montreaters have been caught on video…
Convenience Center Closed 7/21/25
The Convenience Center is currently closed. All dumpsters are full and are waiting to be emptied. We will post on website when the site is reopened. Thank you for your patience.
Montreat Minute 7/18/25
Do You Know About CodeRed? Recent news of the Texas floods focused on the warning systems, some of which were not operating effectively. The nationally accepted warning system, CodeRED, was not existent in certain localities, and residents were not aware of the flood risks. Montreat has been operating the CodeRED warning system for a number…
Road Closure: Georgia Terrace at Assembly Dr 7/16/25
Georgia Terrace at Assembly Drive will be closed on Wednesday, July 16th till approximately 12:00 p.m. to allow for tree removal. Please use caution in and around this area.
Tree Removal/Traffic Interruption on Virginia Road 7/14/25
There will be a brief road closure in the 140 block of Virginia Road to allow for tree removal. Please use caution navigating this area.
Quillan Lane – Partial Road Closure 7/14/25
Parts of Quillan Lane will be closed today for tree removal. Please use caution in this area!
Montreat Minute 7/11/25
Montreat Minute for July 11, 2025 Mayor’s Summary of July 10, 2025 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, Summer is here and Montreat is rocking! We were grateful for a good crowd at the July Town Council meeting. My meeting summary follows below. But remember the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And,…
Mayor’s Summary of the July 10, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, Summer is here and Montreat is rocking! We were grateful for a good crowd at the July Town Council meeting. My meeting summary follows below. But remember the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting After I…
Special Montreat Minute for July 9, 2025
Reminder of Town Council Meeting Thursday, July 10, at 6:00 pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting this Thursday, July 10th, 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 and packet are…
Planning & Zoning Commisssion 7/17/25
Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Montreat Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The agenda packet can be found here ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
July Town Council Meeting 7/10/25 REVISED
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, July 10, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, July 10, 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 Meeting Packet can be found here The…
Tree Board 7/8/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 8, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The meeting agenda can be found here The June minutes up for adoption can…
Montreat Minute for July 2, 2025
4th of July in Montreat! Other Important Notes About July 4th Gate Race Coming July 4th Get ready for the Montreat Annual Gate Race! The 5K race begins and ends, of course, at the Montreat gate. The mayor will start the race at 7:00 am, with the runners taking off on Assembly Drive up to…
Backdoor Trash Pickup Change 6/30/25
Please be advised that backdoor trash pickup will be moved to Tuesdays beginning July 8, 2025, and continuing through September 2, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Town Hall at 828-669-8002. Thank you for your cooperation!
Montreat Minute – June 27, 2025
New Bear Signs to be Installed It has been a challenging year with bears in Montreat this year. Incidents include three different bears gaining access inside people’s homes, several incidents of bears getting into automobiles (with one bear getting locked in and destroying the car’s interior), and untold incidents of bears getting into trash. Additionally,…
Volunteers Needed 06/26/25
Guess what?! Tomorrow there will be another opportunity for volunteers to help spread mulch at Town Hall! Bring your best rake, your gloves, and some water-and work side by side with fellow Montreators! Meet at Town Hall at 8:30 a.m.
Volunteers Needed!
Looking for volunteers to help spread mulch around Town Hall this morning!! Bring your own rake, gloves, and water to work along side Mayor Tim Helms and Town Staff!!!
Montreat Minute 6/20/25
Hurricane Progress Update A few weeks ago, we gave a Hurricane Helene Progress Update. Here’s the latest. Welch Field in October 2024… And Welch Field today! Monte is Back! After nearly 10 months of rest, Monte has returned! You may remember that last summer, Monte wandered around Montreat, with residents guessing where he was located.…
Convenience Center Closed 6/19/25
The Convenience Center will be closed for the remainder of Thursday, June 20th due to the presence of a large yellow jacket nest. The Public Works Department is in the process of removing the nest for citizen safety. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
A Message on behalf of the Montreat Police Department 6/18/25
Officers with the Montreat Police Department have responded to 3 different calls during the past 3 weeks with bears getting stuck in unlocked cars. The damage in the photo above did not happen in Montreat but it is a great example of what could happen. Bears have an amazing sense of smell and smells can…
Board of Adjustment 06/26/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Montreat Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Montreat Town Hall located at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The agenda for this…
Special Montreat Minute 6/14/25
Appalachian Way will be closed for the remainder of the day due to a tragic accident involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) which occurred this afternoon. There will be a heavy police presence in town for the evening due to the ongoing investigation. Please avoid the area. There are no further details at this time.
Montreat Minute – June 13, 2025
Mayor’s Summary of the June 12, 2025 Town Council Meeting Hello Fellow Montreaters, It turned out to be a beautiful evening after the rainfall and we had a good crowd for tonight’s meeting. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s…
Mayor’s Meeting Summary for June 12th, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Hello Fellow Montreaters, It turned out to be a beautiful evening after the rainfall and we had a good crowd for tonight’s meeting. My meeting summary follows below. Remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting After…
Be Alert – Road Closure 6/12/25
Assembly Drive from Lookout to the dam will be closed for the day (6/12/25). For locations above the dam follow the marked Georgia Terrace detour. Failure to comply with the detour will result in tickets and/or fines. Thanks you for you understanding and please be careful!!
Be Alert – Road Closure 06/10/25
Assembly Drive from Lookout to the dam will be closed for the day (6/10/25). For locations above the dam follow the Georgia Terrace detour. Failure to comply will result in tickets and/or fines. Thank you for your cooperation and please be careful!
Tree Board 6/10/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The agenda & minutes up for adoption can be found here and here. The…
Montreat Minute – June 6, 2025
Town Council Meeting Thursday, June 12, at 6:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, June 12th, at 6:00pm in the Town Hall Community Room.The Public Forum precedes the Council Meeting, beginning at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend. The agenda is available by CLICKING HERE. The meeting will be…
June 12th Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 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…
Paved Walking Path Closure
The paved walking path on Assembly Drive near the Louisiana Road intersection will be closed for several days for storm repairs to be completed. Please use caution in this area.
Lookout Road Bridge Closed
Notice: Lookout Road Bridge is closed until 5:30 PM today, Wednesday, June 4, for the safety of workers. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes. Thank you for your understanding.
Montreat Minute – May 30, 2025
2025-2026 Budget Presented to Town Council Town Manager Savannah Parrish presented the draft FY 2025-2026 budget to Town Council at a special called meeting Wednesday evening. Highlights of the budget include: The Council will take formal action on the budget at the June 12 Council meeting. Presbyterian Heritage Center Opens Hurricane Helene Flood Exhibit The…
June Landcare Meeting – Cancelled!
The June Landcare Meeting which was scheduled for Wednesday, June 4th has been cancelled due to lack of a quorum. For more information about Montreat Landcare visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org
Public Comment Period for Proposed Text Amendment 6/12/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, June 12, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The purpose of the meeting is for the Board of Commissioners to hear public comment on and approve, approve…
Montreat Minute – May 23, 2025
The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday May 28, 2025, at 5:00 pm in the Town Hall Community Room for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed 2025-2026 budget. This meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed. For streaming instructions, CLICK HERE. Council Considering Requiring…
Montreat Minute – May 16, 2025
Special Message from Mayor Helms (Reprinted from a May 14 Special Montreat Minute) Fellow Montreaters— Ordinarily, I look forward to writing you about all things Montreat. But this time less so. First, the positive news. As you know, after the Hurricane last September, our Town was devastated. All five bridges were impassable, mud slides severely…
Water Outage on Texas Road 5/15/25
The Water Department has advised that there will be a water outage in the 300 block of Texas Road today, May 15th, for about an hour for repairs. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Public Hearing for Proposed 25-26 Fiscal Budget 5/28/25
Public Hearing Notice Proposed 2025-2026 Fiscal Year Budget The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday May 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed budget. The Agenda for the meeting can be found here and…
PZC Subcommittee – Hillside Development 5/22/25
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICEThursday, May 22, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.This meeting will not be available by Zoom. Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Special Montreat Minute – May 14, 2024
Fellow Montreaters— Ordinarily, I look forward to writing you about all things Montreat. But this time less so. First, the positive news. As you know, after the Hurricane last September, our Town was devastated. All five bridges were impassable, mud slides severely affected roadways, more than 180 trees fell on Town rights-of-way, and countless more…
Cancelled –Special Meeting – Budget Workshop 5/15/25 — Cancelled!!!
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING – BUDGET WORKSHOP Thursday, May 15, 2025 10:00 a.m. Town Hall & Zoom Meeting Software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The zoom…
Mayor’s Meeting Summary for May 8, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters, We were grateful for the small but august crowd this evening. My meeting summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting After I opened the meeting, I reminded everyone that the storms like we…
Montreat Minute for May 9, 2025
Mayor’s Summary of the May 8, 2025 Town Council Meeting We were grateful for the small but august crowd this evening. My meeting summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum To read the complete meeting summary, CLICK…
Tree Board 5/13/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The agenda & minutes up for adoption can be found here and here. The…
Board of Adjustment 5/22/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, May 22, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Montreat Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Montreat Town Hall located at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: To hold an evidentiary…
Montreat Minute – May 2, 2025
Town Council Meeting Thursday, May 8, at 6:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, May 8th, at 6:00pm in the Town Hall Community Room.The Public Forum precedes the Council Meeting, beginning at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to attend. The agenda is available by CLICKING HERE. The meeting will be…
Landcare 5/7/25
Landcare will meet on Wednesday, May 2nd at 9:00 am in Montreat Town Hall. The agenda can be found here and the minutes can be found here and here. The meeting will be livestreamed and recorded via Zoom. The link can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84645460933 All are welcome to attend. _______________________________ Angie Murphy, Town Clerk
May Town Council Meeting 5/8/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, May 8, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, May 8, 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, when ready, can be found…
Road Closure Notice 4/29/25
Lookout Road at Assembly Drive will be closed during the day for the next couple of weeks for road repairs. Detours are in place. Please drive slowly and follow detours. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. The road will be reopened during the evening/night hours.
Montreat Minute – April 25, 2025
Spring and summer bring house projects for many Montreaters. But before you get started, make sure you are in synch with zoning and building ordinances. For example, the following popular projects require zoning or building permits: These projects generally do not need permits: These projects may or may not need permits, depending on circumstances: Our…
Kentucky Road Brief Water Interruption 4/21/25
Public Work Crews will be making needed water related repairs on Kentucky Road today. You may experience a brief interruption of water service. Crews will work hard to restore the water in a timely manner. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!
Special Montreat Minute for April 18, 2025
Given this very special and holy Easter weekend, there will be no Montreat Minute this week. Our best wishes to you and your families for a blessed weekend.
Budget Workshop 5/2/25
NOTICE OF BUDGET WORKSHOP Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Budget Workshop on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The meeting can be viewed via Zoom at the following…
Montreat Minute – April 11, 2025
Mayor’s Summary of the April 10, 2025 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, We welcomed more than a dozen attendees on this rainy evening and were honored they joined us. My meeting summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public…
Mayor’s Summary of the April 10, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, We welcomed more than a dozen attendees on this rainy evening and were honored they joined us. My meeting summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum She and Barry Creasman, Public Works Director, worked diligently…
Board of Adjustment 4/24/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 24, 2025 – 5:00 p.m. Montreat Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at Montreat Town Hall located at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The agenda for this…
Planning & Zoning Commission 4/17/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 17, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Montreat Town hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. This meeting will be available by Zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86824978469 The…