Montreat News Archive
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…
Tree Board 04/08/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, April 8, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 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…
Montreat Minute 04/4/25
Special Hurricane Helene Message from Mayor Tim Helms As we pass the six-month mark since the Helene flood, we can look back and see significant progress in Montreat, while also recognizing the ongoing recovery efforts still underway. Many residents have legitimate questions, such as: When will my road be repaired? Why aren’t the aprons to…
April Board of Commissioners Meeting 4/10/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 10, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Agenda Packet can be found here. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, April 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 public…
Montreat Minute – March 28, 2025
Fire Danger Extremely High: Burn Ban Still in Effect The N.C. Forest Service ban on all open burning statewide is still in effect. Low humidity, lack of rain, strong gusty winds, and significant ground debris from Hurricane Helene have created an extremely high risk for wildfires, as seen to the south and west of us.…
Landcare 04/02/25
Landcare will meet on Wednesday, April 2nd at 9:00 am in Montreat Town Hall. The agenda can be found here and the minutes can be found here. The meeting will be livestream and recorded via Zoom. The link can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85968197172 All are welcome to attend. _______________________________ Angie Murphy, Town Clerk
Montreat Minute 03/21/25
Be Careful: Burn Ban in Effect Due to increased fire risk, including low humidity and strong gusty winds, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide until further notice. It applies to all open burning, including yard waste, debris, and land-clearing burns. However, everyone…
Montreat Minute March 14,2025
Hello Montreaters, We had a full house tonight and were encouraged by the interest of our fellow Montreaters. My summary follows below but remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum To read the full meeting summary, CLICK…
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of March 13, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, We had a full house tonight and were encouraged by the interest of our fellow Montreaters. My summary follows below, but remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting After I opened the meeting,…
Tree Board 3/11/25
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, March 11, 2025 9:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The agenda can be here and the minutes up for adoption can be found here The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.…
Montreat Minute for March 7, 2025
Called Council Meeting Today at 2:00pm re. Hurricane Helene The Montreat Town Council will be meeting today at 2:00pm in the Town Hall Community Room for the purpose of discussing FEMA progress after the hurricane and discussing hurricane project prioritization. The meeting will be life streamed. All are invited to attend. Streaming instructions are available…
Updated March Town Council Meeting Notice & Packet 3/13/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, March 13, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their monthly Town Council Meeting on Thursday, March 13, 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…
Special Meeting 03/07/25
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Friday, March 7, 2025 2:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, March 7, 2025, 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 using…
Montreat Minute – Feb. 28, 2025
Montreat Town Hall Reopens After Hurricane Helene On Tuesday, February 25th, Montreat residents and town officials gathered to celebrate the much-anticipated reopening of Montreat Town Hall. After months of repairs and restoration following the impact of Hurricane Helene, the community was eager to step back into the heart of local government. The event was a…
Landcare 03/05/25
Landcare will meet on Wednesday, March 5th at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall. The agenda can be found here and the minutes up for adoption can be found here. The meeting will not be recorded via Zoom. The public is always invited to attend!
Brush Pickup Delayed Until Further Notice
Due to an unexpected equipment breakdown, brush pickup services are temporarily delayed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we work to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We will provide updates as soon as service can resume. Thank you for your understanding.
Board of Adjustment – Annual Training
NOTICE Thursday, February 27, 2025 – 10:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will conduct their annual training on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 10:00 am in Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC 28757. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Montreat Minute 2/21/25
Town Hall Re-Opening Celebration Tuesday, February 25 After nearly five months of being out of commission, the Town Hall is now open after the Hurricane Helene disaster. And it’s time to celebrate. Come to a re-opening celebration open house on Tuesday, February 25th, from 4:00 to 6:00pm. Mayor Tim Helms will offer remarks and, along…
Town Hall to Open at 10:00 a.m. 2/19/25
Due to the weather conditions, Montreat Town Hall will not be opening to the public until 10:00 a.m. today (2/19/25). However, staff will still be available to answer phone calls and emails during this time. Should conditions worsen, we will send an update. Montreat Police and the Public Works Department will be on their regular…
Winter Weather – Feb. 18, 2025
A winter storm is expected to bring snow and icy conditions to our area on Wednesday and Thursday – February 19 and 20, 2025. Roads may become slick and hazardous, so please exercise caution if traveling. Additionally, there is a possibility of power outages due to the weather. Duke Energy will be handling any outages…
Gate Closed 2/17/25
The Gate will be closed for approximately one hour this morning. Please use the detour around the Gate. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your patience.
Montreat Minute 2/14/25
Montreat Minute for February 14, 2025 Happy Valentine’s Day From all of us on the Town staff and Board of Commissioners, we wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day and hope you receive your favorite candy (or whatever is your favorite) today! Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the February 13, 2025 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters,…
Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the February 13, 2025 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, Mayor Tim is out of town, so I presided at tonight’s meeting. We appreciated the 13 folks who joined us. We all enjoyed and appreciated being back in the Town Hall again. My summary follows below, but remember that the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can…
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 2/20/25
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, February 20, 2025 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The meeting packet can be found here. Minutes up for adoption can be found here The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Montreat Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain,…
RFQ for Qualifications for Engineering and for Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Engineering and Mitigation Services
Click here for the Request for Qualifications.
Montreat Minute 02/7/25
Town Council Meeting Thursday, February 13, at 6:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, February 13th, at 6:00pm back in the Town Hall. After four months of meeting in Convocation Hall, we are moving back to our restored Town Hall. The Public Forum precedes the Council Meeting, beginning at…
February Town Council Meeting 2/13/25
The February Town Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The Public Forum will be held at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. This meeting will be live-streamed and recorded with Zoom meeting software. The link can…
Tree Board 02/11/25
Tree Board will be meeting on Tuesday, February 11th at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The Agenda can be found here and the January 14th Minutes can be found here The meeting will not be live-streamed or recorded. Angie Murphy – Town Clerk
Board of Adjustment Annual Training 2/12/25
The Montreat Board of Adjustment will conduct their annual training on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. This meeting will not be available by zoom. Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Montreat Minute 1/31/25
Fire Update Yesterday we sent a Special Montreat Minute alerting of three wildfires burning over the mountain in McDowell County. As an update, two of the fires have been totally contained. However, as of this morning, the North Fork fire has grown to 200 acres and is only 20% contained. Fortunately, winds have died down…
Special Montreat Minute 1/30/25
Fire Threat High As you may know, there are currently three active brush/wildfires in the Old Fort area, only one of which is reasonably contained. Please be aware of this potential threat to Montreat due to high winds and dry conditions.
Landcare 02/05/25
Landcare will be meeting in Montreat Town Hall on Wednesday, February 5th at 9:00 a.m. This meeting will not be live streamed or recorded. The meeting agenda can be found here. The Draft January minutes can be found here. The public is invited to attend.
Water Outage on Kentucky Road 1/28/25
There will be a water outage on Kentucky Road for several hours while the water department fixes a water leak. Thank you for your understanding.