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Mayor’s Summary of the October 12, 2023 Town Council Meeting Greetings! We were grateful for the residents and friends who joined the Council and staff for our October meeting. My summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public…

Greetings! We were grateful for the residents and friends who joined the Council and staff for our October meeting. My summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting After a very active agenda, we adjourned.…

Georgia Terrace, just above the Post Office, will be closed for an hour or so for tree removal. Use caution around this area! Watch for workers in the roadway.

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

MEETING NOTICE Agenda Packet can be found hereThursday, October 19, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.Town HallThe Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting onThursday, October 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, BlackMountain, NC, 27811.This meeting will be available by Zoom and the link is below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89985343379

Public Work Crews will be removing a tree in the area of Virginia Road at Louisiana Road this morning, October 12th. Please use caution around this area and take notice of workers in or around the roadway. This closure might take a couple of hours. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Georgia Terrace will be closed in two places on October 10, 2023 for tree removal. The first closure will happen around 9:00 a.m. behind the Presbyterian Heritage Center. The second closure will be on the Post Office side of Georgia Terrace. Use caution in these areas and watch for workers in the roadway.

“When do I need a Building Permit?” Town staff often receive the above question regarding building permits. So, here’s a quick primer on when a building permit is needed. You need a building permit if: If your project involves any of the above and your contractor says, “You don’t need a building permit”, find a…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, October 12, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, October 12, 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/83912082799…

The Montreat Public Works Department will have Lookout Road at Assembly Drive closed today (Thursday, October 5th) for a few hours for tree removal. Police and fire have been notified. Please use caution around this area. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Judge Issues Written Order on MRA Lodge/Hotel Issue Late last week, the Town received the written order (a legal explanation) of Superior Court Judge Peter Knight’s reasoning for reversing the Montreat Board of Adjustment’s decision to grant MRA permission to build a Lodge on their Assembly Drive/Collegiate Circle property. The written order finalizes a process…

Landcare will meet on Wednesday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall. All are invited! The Zoom link can be found here For more information about landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org.

Today at around 3:00 p.m., Thursday September 28th, Woodland Road will be closed midway for tree removal. The closure may last approximately 2 hours. Use caution if you are in this area.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICEThursday, October 5, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.Town HallThe Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting onThursday, October 5, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road,Montreat, NC. The agenda meeting packet can be found here The purpose of the meeting is for the Planning and Zoning Commission to…

You are invited to the 2023 Community State Legislative Update Thursday, October 19th, at 4:30 pm Montreat Town Hall featuring Our District Representative Eric Ager The Town of Montreat is hosting the 2023 Community State Legislative Update to give residents of Montreat the opportunity to learn and ask questions about what has taken place during…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, September 26, 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, September 26, 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/86495615388…

The Boys (& Girls) Are Back in Town!! Last week some “new” Montreaters stopped by Town Hall.  They didn’t stop to pay their water bill or inquire about a new building opportunity.  They didn’t come to discuss the parking situation in Montreat and they weren’t asking how to find the pickle ball courts.  But goodness…

The Town of Montreat Staff and Board of Commissioners would like to take a moment and recognize Public Works Director Barry Creasman for his 25 years of loyal service. Barry Creasman has a wealth of knowledge of the “ins and outs” of Montreat. Barry is a dedicated and hard-working employee and always goes above and…

Mayor’s Summary of the September 14, 2023 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, A small but engaged crowd joined the Council and staff for our September meeting, and we were glad they came to participate. My summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting…

Hello Montreaters, A small but engaged crowd joined the Council and staff for our September meeting, and we were glad they came to participate. My summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting On that…

MEETING NOTICE and AGENDA PACKET Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89244506899 Thursday, September 28th, 2023 – 5:00 p.m.Town HallThe Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 28th, 2023,2023 at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.The purpose of the meeting is as follows: Angie Murphy, Town Clerk

Town Council Meeting September 14 at 7:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, September 14th, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Community Room. The agenda includes a Public Hearing on the Town Comprehensive Plan and adoption of the plan. For a copy of the agenda, including the Comprehensive Plan,…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, September 14, 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/82206770641…

Bears Are Still Around- Be Careful Bears are still roaming around Montreat in what seems to be record numbers. Cubs, born this year as well as yearlings, are still with their mothers, creating an elevated sense of concern. What should you do since we share the same space? BearWise, the national program of which Montreat…

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, September 6th at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88660101209 For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org

Friends Say “Welcome” and “Goodbye” On Wednesday, more than 50 Town residents, staff and friends convened at the Town Hall to welcome new Town Manager, Savannah Parrish, and wish Interim Town Manager, Ben Blackburn, well as he returned to retirement. The reception, hosted by the Town Council, featured food and special cookies for Savannah and…

Don’t Forget: Come Say Good-Bye to Ben and Welcome to Savannah   Please come to the Town Hall tomorrow, Wednesday, August 23rd, from 3:30 to 4:30pm to say good bye to interim Town Manager Ben Blackburn and welcome new Town Manager Savannah Parrish. Refreshments will be served.

Come Say Good-Bye to Ben and Welcome to Savannah   Please come to the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 3:30 to 4:30pm to say good-bye to interim Town Manager Ben Blackburn and welcome new Town Manager Savannah Parrish. Refreshments will be served. All are invited.

Come Say Good-Bye to Ben and Welcome to Savannah   Please come to the Town Hall on Wednesday, August 23rd, from 3:30 to 4:30pm to say good-bye to interim Town Manager Ben Blackburn and welcome new Town Manager Savannah Parrish. Refreshments will be served. All are invited. Town Fee Schedule Changes At last week’s Town…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, August 22, 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, August 22, 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/81152139901…

Greetings friends, We began our meeting tonight with approximately 16 people in attendance. We always appreciate our guests- seeing and talking with new and familiar friends is a special part about Montreat. My summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by…

Greetings friends, We began our meeting tonight with approximately 16 people in attendance. We always appreciate our guests- seeing and talking with new and familiar friends is a special part about Montreat. My summary follows below. The official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by…

Town Council Meeting August 10 at 7:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, August 10th, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall. The agenda includes a Public Hearing on the Town Comprehensive Plan. For a copy of the agenda, including the Comprehensive Plan, CLICK HERE. The meeting will be live…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Thursday, August 10, 2023 Meeting Agenda Packet can be found here 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, August 10, 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:…

Town Hires New Town Manager Mayor Helms recently announced that the Town Council has hired a new Town Manager. Savannah Parrish will begin her new duties on August 9. Currently, Savannah is the Black Mountain Town Clerk and Assistant to the Town Manager, where she has served since 2020. She is a graduate of Western…

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, August 2nd at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found at the following link: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/88042316150 For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org

Help the Monarch Butterflies As you may know, each fall millions of monarch butterflies migrate thousands of miles to over-wintering sites in Mexico and to a scattering of locations along the coast of California. In the spring, they return to their original breeding areas and the cycle starts again: a two-way migration that is one…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, July 25, 2023 9:30 a.m. In person attendance and Zoom Software The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, July 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/82545073896 _____________________________…

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, August 10th, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Meeting on Thursday, August 10th, 2023, at 6:30 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…

MEETING NOTICE Agenda Meeting Packets can be found here Thursday, July 27, 2023 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. This meeting will be available by Zoom link…

Mayor’s Summary of the July 13, 2023 Town Council Meeting Happy Summer! With 700 youth conference attendees this week, we know its summer and are glad for it. Our meetings were attended by approximately 26 guests, and we appreciated their being with us tonight. My summary follows below. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting…

Happy Summer! With 700 youth conference attendees this week, we know its summer and are glad for it. Our meetings were attended by approximately 26 guests, and we appreciated their being with us tonight. My summary follows below. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting One final…

Town Council Meeting July 13 at 7:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, July 13th, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall. The agenda includes a Public Hearing on the Town Comprehensive Plan. For a copy of the agenda, including the Comprehensive Plan, CLICK HERE. The meeting will be live…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda packet can be found here Thursday, July 13, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 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/89962333153…

A new dumpster has been added to the Convenience Center over this busy Holiday Week…please make sure you secure the door each time you deposit trash. This will help alleviate animal issues. Thanks for you cooperation.

Montreat Tomorrow is Montreat Today!! The Final Version of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan is ready for your review and can be found here. Have questions, comments or concerns – attend the July 13th Town Council Meeting at 7:00 p.m. to share your thoughts!

Montreat Minute for June 30, 2023 4th of July in Montreat Much happens in Montreat on the 4th of July. Here’s a quick schedule of activities. See stories below for details: Other Important Notes about July 4thPlease be aware of these several other important facts about July 4th: Gate Race Coming July 4th Get ready…

Bears and the Trash Convenience Center Please be aware that there is quite a bit of bear activity at the Town’s Trash Convenience Center near the Town Hall. Bears have been getting into the dumpsters on a frequent basis with residents confronting them when disposing of trash. One particular bear has shown aggressive behavior. Here’s…

Comprehensive Plan Complete Yesterday, the Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee presented the new Comprehensive Plan, Montreat Tomorrow, to the Planning & Zoning Commission for their review and recommendation to the Town Council. The Commission expressed great appreciation to the Steering Committee for their 18 month effort in updating the 2008 Comprehensive Plan. They then reviewed…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 27, 2023 9:30 a.m. Zoom Software with in person attendance The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 27, 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/85280761504 _____________________________…

Town Council Adopts FY 23-24 Budget  Last week the Town Council approved the FY 2023-2024 Town budget that begins on July 1. Highlights of the budget include: The budget includes an increase in water consumption rates, going to $6.26 per thousand gallons used from $4.95. This will result in a monthly average residential increase in…

Planning & Zoning Commission Receives Comprehensive Plan Tomorrow, June 15 As a reminder, the Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission will be meeting tomorrow, Thursday, June 15th, at 10:30am, in the Town Hall Community Room to receive the Comprehensive Plan, Montreat Tomorrow, from the Steering Committee. All are invited to attend in person or via live…

Mayor’s Summary of the June 8, 2023 Town Council Meeting Greetings all, We’re grateful the summer season has begun, and it is easy to feel the energy that comes with it to Montreat. Our meetings were attended by approximately 12 guests, and we appreciated their being with us tonight. My summary follows below. Please remember…

Greetings all, We’re grateful the summer season has begun, and it is easy to feel the energy that comes with it to Montreat. Our meetings were attended by approximately 12 guests, and we appreciated their being with us tonight. My summary follows below. Please remember you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public…

MEETING NOTICE Agenda can be found here Thursday, June 22nd, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 22nd, 2023, 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…

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICEThursday, June 15, 2023 – 10:30 a.m.Town Hall Packet Information can be found here and here The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a Special Meeting onThursday, June 15, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat,NC. The purpose of the meeting is for the Planning and Zoning Commission…

PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE   Wednesday, June 14, 2023 – 4:00 p.m.   Town Hall  Packet information can be found here The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday June 14, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.    This meeting will be available by Zoom. …

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Thursday June 8, 2023 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. In Person Attendance The Montreat Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. with in person attendance only. The purpose of the meeting is to approve the executive summary. The…

Summer Programming Begins in Montreat  “Unofficial summer” begins this weekend at Montreat. The first summer conference begins Sunday while other activities like Clubs, Pottery & Crafts, public hikes and so much more begin on Monday. CLICK HERE to sign up for weekly issues of This Week in Montreat. But with summer activities abounding, several precautions…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Meeting Packet can be found at the following here: Thursday, June 8, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, June 8, 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…

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 ____________________________…