Montreat News Archive
PZC Subcommittee Hillside Development Ordinance Meeting Notice 10/2/24
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Wednesday October 2, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday October 2, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Brush and Bagged Leaves Pickup – CANCELLED
Brush and Bagged Leaves Pickup scheduled for today, 9/25/24, has been cancelled in order for Public Works Crews to focus on preparing the Town for the upcoming storm. This service will resume as scheduled next Wednesday,10/2/24. Town Staff appreciates your understanding as we work steadily to ensure that Montreat is ready for the impending weather.
Special Montreat Minute 9/25/24
We want to inform you about the potential for heavy tropical rainstorms in the coming days. These storms could bring strong winds, fallen trees, and the possibility of power outages. Additionally, heavy rain may cause flooding in some of our flood prone areas. The Town’s public works department has been busy preparing. The team, led…
Montreat Minute 9/20/24
Bear Survey Results In case you missed it last week, the bear survey results are available for your review. We thank the 450 people who completed the survey. You can see the full report with all comments as well as the summary slides on the Town website by CLICKING HERE. We are setting up a…
PZC Sign Ordinance Subcommittee Meeting
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Thursday, September 26, 2024 – 2:45 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 2:45 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
CANCELLED-PZC Hillside Development Subcommittee Meeting 9/25/24
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Wednesday September 25, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday September 25, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. ____________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Montreat Minute 9/13/24
Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the September 12, 2024 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters, Unfortunately, Mayor Helms is working through COVID. Thus, as Mayor Pro Tem, I presided over the meeting. The Council, staff, and approximately 18 guests convened for the Public Forum and Council meeting. My summary follows below. The complete official meeting minutes…
Mayor Pro Tem’s Summary of the September 12, 2024 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters, Unfortunately, Mayor Helms is working through COVID. Thus, as Mayor Pro Tem, I presided over the meeting. The Council, staff, and approximately 18 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…
Town of Montreat Bear Survey
At the August 2024 Town Council meeting, the Council agreed to set a meeting with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to discuss the bear problems residents have experienced this year. Commissioner Fouche suggested a survey be done in advance of the meeting to determine the true extent of the bear issue. Commissioners Fouche and…
Montreat Minute 9/6/24
Bear Survey Closes Saturday We thank everyone who has completed the bear survey and have had an excellent response. We will be closing it at 6:00pm tomorrow, Saturday. If you have not completed the survey, please take a few minutes now to complete it by CLICKING HERE. We want to hear from you. We will…
Updated September Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda 9/12/24
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, September 12, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Agenda Packet can be found here Bear Survey Information can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will…
September Town Council Meeting Notice
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, September 12, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Meeting on Thursday, September 12, 2024, 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 08/30/24
Last Call on the Town Bear Survey We have had an excellent response to the bear survey that was introduced last week. However, we have not heard from everyone! If you have completed the survey, thank you. If you have not completed the survey, please take a few minutes now to complete it by CLICKING…
Special Tree Board Meeting 9/10/24
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, September 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The purpose of the meeting is as follows: The meeting will be available to…
Special Montreat Minute 8/27/24
Don’t Forget to Complete the Bear Survey We have had a very good response to the bear survey that was introduced last week. However, we have not heard from everyone! If you have completed the survey, thank you. If you have not completed the survey, please take a few minutes now to complete it by…
Landcare 9/4/24
Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found below: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/87560360799 The draft agenda can be found here The August 2024 draft minutes can be found here
Montreat Minute 8/23/24
Montreat Minute for August 23, 2024 “Code Red” on Bears Many Montreaters would agree that this season has brought more bear activity than in the past. Previously, most of the activity was sightings and bears getting into trash occasionally. This year seems to have brought significantly elevated activity. Not only are there more sightings and…
Special Montreat Minute 08/22/24
Special Montreat Minute August 22, 2024 We Need Your Thoughts on Bears It seems there has been a lot of activity by and talk about bears this season. The Town Council and staff are planning on meeting with members of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to discuss the bear issue in Montreat. But first, we…
Montreat Minute 8/16/24
“Code Red” on Bears Many Montreaters would agree that this season has brought more bear activity than in the past. Previously, most of the activity was sightings and bears getting into trash occasionally. This year seems to have brought significantly elevated activity. Not only are there more sightings and trash upheavals, even during the day,…
Montreat Minute 8/9/24
Mayor’s Summary of the August 8, 2024 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreat friends, On this rainy evening, we had a good turnout for the August Council meeting. We are always grateful for interest and participation in the meetings. My summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course,…
Mayor’s Summary of the August 8,2024 Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreat friends, On this rainy evening, we had a good turnout for the August Council meeting. We are always grateful for interest and participation in the meetings. My summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. Of course, you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public…
Water Interruption – Upper Mississippi Area 8/7/24
There has been a water line interruption in the Upper Mississippi area of Montreat. This will impact houses on Mississippi Road at Mecklenburg Circle, Frist Road, Mississippi Ext. and possibly Westminster Terrace. Crews are working diligently to get the issue resolved and the water service back on. Town Staff apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks…
PZC Hillside Development Subcommittee 8/14/24
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICEWednesday August 14, 2024 – 9:00 a.m.Town HallThe Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday August 14, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC.This meeting will not be available by Zoom. Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
Montreat Minute 8/2/24
Town Council Meeting August 8, at 6:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, August 8th, at 6:00pm in the Town Hall. Please note the change in time, as this is a permanent change from 7:00 to 6:00pm, with the Public Forum beginning at 5:30pm. For a copy of the…
August Town Council Meeting Notice & Updated Agenda Packet
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, August 8, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, August 8, 2024, 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 This meeting…
Montreat Gate to be Closed 8/1/24
Our friends at the MRA will have the Montreat Gate closed on 8/1/24 starting at 7 am for repairs. Completion time will depend on extent of damage. Town Staff will update via the Montreat Minute. Please use caution around the area. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Landcare 8/7/24
Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, August 7th at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found below: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/81976926566 The draft agenda can be found here The June 2024 Draft Minutes can be found here Proposed Revision to Bylaws can be found here Secretary/Treasurer Duties can be found here 2025 Officers Nominating…
Update on Montreat Gate 7/29/24
The Montreat Gate has reopened for traffic. However, please be aware that it will soon close temporarily for minor repairs at its base.
Detour Around Montreat Gate 7/28/24
The Montreat Gate was hit tonight at approximately 6:35 p.m. Town Staff has secured the area and set up a detour around the Gate until the structural integrity can be verified. Use caution around this area.
Montreat Minute 7/26/24
Help Light the Gate The Town of Montreat, MRA, and the Montreat Adult Summer Club are joining together for a very special activity. The triumvirate is developing plans to light the Montreat gate for the holidays this year and in the future, just like it was in 2022. But your help is needed by making…
Road Closure for Tree Removal: Quillan Lane
Quillan Lane will be closed for several hours on 7/23/24 for Tree Removal. Use caution in this area!
Montreat Minute 07/19/24
Town Manager, Savannah Parrish, learned Thursday from the Buncombe County Board of Elections that the Montreat Board of Commissioners seat left vacant by Kent Otto will be included on the ballot this coming November. Current commissioner Grant Dasher, who was appointed to the seat in 2023, will be seeking election. The two-year term will expire…
Special Montreat Minute 7/18/24
Hello Montreaters! We have some important news to share. The Town Manager learned yesterday from the Buncombe County Board of Elections that the Montreat Board of Commissioners seat left vacant by Kent Otto will be included on the ballot this coming November. Current commissioner Grant Dasher, who was appointed to the seat in 2023, will…
Montreat Minute 7/12/24
Mayor’s Summary of the July 11, 2024 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters! What a 4th of July we had in Montreat! Honestly, I’m still a little tired from the variety of activities all weekend long! I hope you had a great time like Mimi and I did. Despite the hour earlier start time, we welcomed…
Mayor’s Summary of the July 11, 2024 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters! What a 4th of July we had in Montreat! Honestly, I’m still a little tired from the variety of activities all weekend long! I hope you had a great time like Mimi and I did. Despite the hour earlier start time, we welcomed a dozen or more residents for tonight’s meeting. My summary…
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting 07/18/24
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, July 18, 2024 – 10:30 a.m. Town Hall Agenda Packet can be found here The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. This meeting will be available by Zoom. Link can…
Montreat Minute 7/5/24
Don’t Miss Bulk Pickup on Tuesday, July 9th Remember to place your bulk Items/white goods curbside for pick up on Tuesday, July 9th. For more information about items for bulk pick up, CLICK HERE. Take advantage of this free service (except mattresses, box springs, TVs/Monitors – $15 each) offered by the Town. Town Council Meeting…
Updated July Town Council Meeting Notice & Agenda Packet
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, July 11, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. The agenda packet can be found here Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 5:30 p.m. This meeting…
PZC Subcommittee Hillside Development Subcommittee Meeting 7/11/24
PZC SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING NOTICE Wednesday July 11, 2024 – 9:00 a.m. Town Hall The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday July 11, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The meeting agenda can be found here This meeting will not be available…
Town Hall Closing Early 7/5/24
Town Hall will be closing at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5th. Have a safe and happy 4th of July and upcoming weekend,
Special Montreat Minute 07/02/24
4th of July in Montreat July 4th at Montreat is just good old-fashioned fun. Here’s a schedule of the day’s activities: Other Important Notes about July 4th Please be aware of these several other important facts about July 4th: Have a fun July 4th holiday
Montreat Minute 6/28/24
Town Council Passes 2024-2025 Budget with No Tax Increase The Montreat Town Council passed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (July 1 to June 30) budget at its meeting last week without a tax increase. The total budget is $2,232,905, a 10% increase over the current year. Highlights of the budget include: In commenting on the new…
Rocky Knob Wilderness Informational Meetings
10:00 AM, Saturday July 6, 2024 OR 2:00 PM, Sunday July 14, 2024 The Wilderness and Open Space Committee of the Montreat Cottagers will bring to a vote an important issue at the Cottagers annual meeting on July 20th, 2024. The vote relates to the ownership of the Rocky Knob Wilderness Conservation Easement, which is…
Montreat Minute 6/21/24
Town Council Passes 2024-2025 Budget with No Tax Increase The Montreat Town Council passed the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 (July 1 to June 30) budget at its meeting last week without a tax increase. The total budget is $2,232,905, a 10% increase over the current year. Highlights of the budget include: In commenting on the new…
Tree Board 6/25/24
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, June 25, 2024 9:30 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall Zoom Software with in person attendance The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom Software and in person attendance, at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC. The meeting will be…
Montreat Minute 6/14/24
Mayor’s Summary of the June 13, 2024 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters! The momentum of summer has arrived in Montreat! Church buses dot the parking lots, Montreat sweatshirts are omnipresent, and Clubbies can be heard shrieking in canoes and paddleboats on Lake Susan. Another Montreat summer has descended upon our cove! We welcomed a handful…
Mayor’s Summary of the June 13, 2024 Town Council Meeting
Hello Montreaters! The momentum of summer has arrived in Montreat! Church buses dot the parking lots, Montreat sweatshirts are omnipresent, and Clubbies can be heard shrieking in canoes and paddleboats on Lake Susan. Another Montreat summer has descended upon our cove! We welcomed a handful of residents for tonight’s meeting. My summary follows below, but…
Special Town Council Meeting 6/18/24
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, June 18, 2024 3:30 p.m. Town Hall & Zoom Meeting Software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The zoom link can be…
Convenience Center Dumpsters 6/11/24
The household trash dumpster (not pictured) is FULL at the Town Convenience Center. Please do not attempt to drop anymore trash or open the doors until the dumpster service switches out the containers. We are trying to get this resolved as quickly as possible. We are sorry for any inconvenience.
Montreat Minute 6/7/24
Landcare Receives Flat Creek Crossing Grant The Town of Montreat and the Landcare Committee gratefully thank The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina (CFWNC) for providing the Pigeon River Fund Grant of $34,065 for the Flat Creek Crossing Accessible Trail. “We are so thankful for the support of the Community Foundation as we continue to…
June Agenda Meeting Packet Update
The June Agenda Meeting Packet will be posted and distributed by noon tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
Special Montreat Minute 5/31/24
Police Chief Resigns Montreat Chief of Police, David Arrant, has resigned effective May 31, 2024. The Town is actively recruiting a replacement. We thank Chief Arrant for his years of service to Montreat. Interim department leadership will be provided by Town Manager, Savannah Parrish. Shift coverage of our own officers will be supplemented by the…
Montreat Minute 5/31/24
Don’t Feed the Bears Although not the right thing to do, feeding bears has been a common occurrence for ages in Montreat and elsewhere. We have received multiple reports recently of people feeding bears in Montreat. To be sure, there are many reasons why this should not be done: Please inform your guests and renters…
PZC Subcommittee Meeting: Hillside Development Subcommittee 06/05/24
The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday June 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Read, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. Meeting packet can be found here
June Town Council Meeting 6/13/24 – Packet Update #2
The agenda packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be available by Zoom. Link can be found below:\ https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85607036807…
Landcare 06/05/24
Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, June 5th at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found below:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89645682674 The draft agenda can be found here The May 2024 Minutes can be fund here
Montreat Minute 5/24/24
New Non-Emergency Police Dispatch System in Place Montreat has established a new, more direct system for people to get in touch with the Montreat Police Department for Non-Emergency situations. Please note: for emergencies (see below), call 911 as before. Emergencies 911 is to be used for emergencies only. An emergency is any serious medical problem (chest…
Tree Board 5/28/24
NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda can be found here and Minutes up for approval can be found here Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:30 a.m. Tree Board Town Hall Zoom Software with in person attendance The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom Software and…
Special Montreat Minute 5/23/24
New Non-Emergency Police Dispatch System in Place Montreat has established a new, more direct system for people to get in touch with the Montreat Police Department for Non-Emergency situations. Please note: for emergencies (see below), call 911 as before. Emergencies 911 is to be used for emergencies only. An emergency is any serious medical problem (chest…
Work on Assembly Drive 5/23/24
Paving crews will be spending most of the day (5/23/24) seam sealing Assembly Drive from the Gate all the way up to Lake Susan. Please use caution in the roadway.
Public Work Crew Striping Roads – Use Caution
Public Work Crews will be out today, May 22nd, striping roads all over Town. Please use caution as they will be in the roadway.
2024-2025 Budget Presentation & Public Comment Period – Special Meeting 5/24/24 (Budget Document can be found below)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Proposed Fiscal Year 24-25 Annual Budget Friday, May 24, 2024 4:00 p.m. Town Hall & Zoom Meeting Software The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road. The purpose of this meeting is as…
Montreat Minute 5/17/24
Northern Lights in Montreat? Yes Indeed! You normally think of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) as a phenomenon seen only near both northern and southern poles. But last Friday, the Northern Lights were clearly visible here in Montreat. Martha and Gill Campbell captured the beautiful image above from the Lake Susan dam. Per NASA, the…
Road Open: Greybeard Trail 5/16/24
Greybeard Trail is back open. Many thanks to Public Work Crews who spent all day clearing the roadway.
Road Closed: Greybeard Trail 5/16/24
A large tree fell this morning at the beginning of Greybeard Trail. It has caused a significant amount of damage and will require the road to be closed most of the day. Please utilize West Virginia Terrace to access Greybeard Trail coming and going. Staff will work quickly and safely to get the road accessible…
Montreat Minute 5/10/24
Mayor’s Summary of the May 9, 2024 Town Council Meeting Greetings Montreaters! We are thankful for those who joined us. We missed Commissioners Widmer and Dasher who were unable to attend the meeting. My meeting summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And remember that you can view…
Mayor’s Meeting Summary of the May 9, 2024 Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters! We are thankful for those who joined us. We missed Commissioners Widmer and Dasher who were unable to attend the meeting. My meeting summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And remember that you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council Meeting…
Board of Adjustment 5/23/34
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, May 23, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The meeting packet can be found here Minutes will be updated once they are completed The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The purpose of…
Open Space Conservation Committee
REGULAR MEETING Open Space Conservation Committee Tuesday, May 14, 2024 3:30 p.m. in person attendance only The agenda can be found here. The minutes up for approval can be found here. A regular meeting of the Open Space Conservation Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. The meeting will be held…
Special Meeting: Work Session for 2024-2025 Budget Year 5/10/24
The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: Work Session for 2024-2025 Budget Year The public is invited to attend. The meeting can also be viewed remotely at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81766829148 _______________________________________________Angie…
Montreat Minute 5/3/24
Montreat Minute for May 3, 2024 Town Council Meeting May 9, at 7:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, May 9th, 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,…
May 9th Town Council Meeting Notice & Updated Agenda Packet
MEETING NOTICE Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, May 9, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. This meeting will…
Montreat Minute 4/26/24
Be Prepared: I-40 Westbound to be Closed in Asheville this Weekend A stretch of Interstate 40 will close this weekend, weather permitting, allowing contract crews to begin rehabilitating bridges and resurfacing between Hendersonville Road (Exit 50) and I-26 East (Exit 46A) from 8:00pm Friday through Monday at 6:00am. Traffic will be detoured along I-240 from…
Texas Road Closure Update 4/23/24
Texas Road, up near the Montreat Pool, will be closed overnight (4/23/24) as well as most of the day tomorrow (4/24/24) to allow for continued work. Town Staff appreciates your patience.
Landcare 05/01/24
Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, May 1st at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88537944500 The draft agenda can be found here The April 3rd draft minutes can be found here
Texas Road Closed 4/23/24
Texas Road is closed for Tropical Storm Alberto repairs. There will be continued daily closures until the project is complete. Town Staff appreciates your patience during this time. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Montreat Minute 4/19/24
All About Bears On Wednesday, approximately 55 people attended a program at the Town Hall entitled “Know Your 3 B’s– Bears, Behavior, and Biology”. The event was co-sponsored by the Montreat Bearwise Committee and Montreat Presbyterian Church. It was presented by Ashley Hobbs from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission. Ashley is a bear specialist and…
Tree Board 4/23/34
The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Town Hall at 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 28711. The Agenda provided by the Chair of Tree Board can be found here along with the minutes. The meeting will be available by Zoom at the link…
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC 27811. This meeting will be available by Zoom and the link can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87911107461 ____________________________________________ Angie Murphy – Town Clerk
PZC Subcommittee Sign Ordinance Subcommittee Meeting 4/25/24
The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will be available by Zoom and the link can be found below: http://us02web.zoom.us/j/85248872541 ______________________________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
PZC Subcommittee Meeting Notice – Hillside Development Subcommittee 4/24/24
The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The meeting will not be available by Zoom. ______________________________________________ Angie Murphy-Town Clerk
“Know Your 3 B’s-Bears, Behavior and Biology” – with Ashley Hobbs of NC Wildlife Resources Commission and
You are invited to a joint presentation, hosted by Montreat Bearwise and Montreat Presbyterian Church, today at 4:00 p.m. in Montreat Town Hall. Refreshments will be served at 3:45 p.m. Come listen to Ashley Hobbs, an Assistant Black Bear & Furbearer Biologist with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, discuss “3 B’s-Bears, Behavior and Biology”…
Mayor’s Summary of the April 11, 2024 Town Council Meeting
Greetings Montreaters! This rainy day kept most people at home (watching on their computers?). We were thankful for the seven people who joined us. My meeting summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And remember that you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum Council…
Montreat Minute 4/12/24
Greetings Montreaters! This rainy day kept most people at home (watching on their computers?). We were thankful for the seven people who joined us. My meeting summary follows below, but the official minutes will be in next month’s agenda packet. And remember that you can view tonight’s meeting recording by CLICKING HERE. Public Forum To…
Public Safety Alert-Stay away from work areas! 4/12/24
The Public Works Department has asked for all residents, visitors and guests to steer clear of downed trees, power/cable lines and work areas where Town Staff and Duke Energy Staff are currently working. There are a lot of trees/lines down and Town Staff is working diligently to get everything cleared in a timely and safe…
Warning – Public Safety Alert! 4/12/24
Please be aware that there are downed power lines and cable lines all over Montreat. The lines could be in driveways, yards, main roads and side roads. Please do not under any circumstances touch or attempt to move these lines because they could still be live and could cause serious injury.
Board of Adjustment Spring Training 4/17/24
MEETING NOTICE Wednesday, April 17, 2024 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Town Hall – Conference Room The Montreat Board of Adjustment will be meeting on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for Spring Training in the Conference Room at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. The public…
Board of Adjustment 4/25/24
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 25, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The Montreat Board of…
Water Outage on Tennessee Road 4/11/24
Water is out on Tennessee Road…..it could potentially be awhile until fixed. The Water Department is actively fixing the problem. Thank you for your understanding!
Montreat Minute 04/05/24
Bears Are Up and About Please be aware that the bears are awake. In fact, we are not sure they ever went to sleep since many were seen throughout the winter. They are hungry and their natural food sources like fruit and nuts are not available yet. This means they will be foraging for anything…
April Town Council Meeting Revised Packet 04/11/24
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, April 11, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. Town Hall Revised Meeting Packet can be found here The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold their Regular Monthly Meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. This meeting…
PZC – Sign Ordinance Subcommittee Meeting 4/11/24
The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The meeting will be available by Zoom. The link can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86237389728 The meeting packet can be found here
Road Closures Possible on Suwannee Drive 4/3/24
Road closures are possible on Suwannee Drive today as work crews are addressing bank stabilization efforts. Please use caution in and around this area. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Landcare 04/03/24
Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, April 3rd at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508589730 The agenda for the meeting can be found here The minutes that will be approved for the meeting will be posted when they become available.
Special Montreat Minute 3/28/24
Greetings from the Town Council and staff. Just several reminders about this weekend: Also, please be aware that the bears are awake. In fact, we are not sure they ever went to sleep since many were seen throughout the winter. They are hungry and their natural food sources like fruit and nuts are not available…
Wyck Road is closed at Kentucky Road Intersection 3/25/24
Wyck Road will be closed for a period of time at the Kentucky Road intersection for tree work. Please use caution in and around this area.
Woodland Rd Closed at Virginia Rd Intersection 3/25/24
Woodland Road will be CLOSED at the Virginia Road intersection for continued tree work today. Please use caution in and around this area. Have a great Monday!
Montreat Minute 03/22/24
Montreaters Voice Opinions on Honorary Designation of Assembly Drive At last Thursday’s Public Forum and in a subsequent on-line survey, the Town Council asked for opinions on whether we should add an honorary designation of “Billy Graham Way” to Assembly Drive. Montreaters were quick to offer their opinions. Clearly, a significant majority was not in…
Virginia Road & Woodland Rd Intersection Closed 3/21/24
The Virginia Road and Woodland Road intersection will be closed today (3/21/24) for continued tree work. Please use caution in this area.
Board of Adjustment 03/28/24
MEETING NOTICE Thursday, March 28, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. Meeting Agenda Packet can be found here Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The purpose of this meeting is as follows: The Montreat Board…