Montreat News Archive

Montreaters Against Honorary Designation of Assembly Drive At last Thursday’s Public Forum, we asked for opinions on whether we should add an honorary designation of “Billy Graham Way” to Assembly Drive. We received opinions at the Forum and through a subsequent survey. The overwhelming response is to not establish an honorary designation on Assembly Drive.…

Come to the Public Forum tomorrow, Thursday, March 14 Tomorrow’s Public Forum, 6:30pm in the Town Hall Community Room, will be slightly different than usual. Mayor Helms will be asking an important question on which the Town Council would like your feedback. The question involves honorary street naming of Assembly Drive. Come offer your opinion…

Introducing the Montreat Community Email Listserv! Come join the newly formed Montreat Community Email Listserv, a private community email group open only to Montreat property owners and residents. It is being offered as a convenient and fun way to connect with fellow Montreaters for conversation, to share information and resources, to request help or advice,…

Workers will be in the roadway today (3/7/24) just below the Virginia Road/North Carolina Terrace intersection doing tree work. Please use caution in this area.

Regular Meeting Notice The packet can be found here Thursday, March 14, 2024 – 7:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall. This meeting will be available by Zoom. Link…

The Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission Hillside Development Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. This meeting will not be available by Zoom. Packet information can be found here

There will be periodic road closures at the Virginia Road/North Carolina Terrace intersection today (2/28/24) due to tree work and worker’s in the roadway. Please use caution around this area. Have a great day!

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, February 27, 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, February 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom Software and in person attendance, at 1210 Montreat Road Montreat, NC.   Agenda can be found…

Answer to Voting Question At last Thursday’s Town Council meeting, Mary Standaert asked an important question referencing the new state law about showing a photo ID for elections, including the upcoming NC primary election on March 5. Considering that Montreat voter registration cards indicate our town address as Black Mountain while drivers’ licenses indicate Montreat,…

Mayor’s Summary of the February 8, 2024 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters! It may be winter here in Montreat, but an enthusiastic group of 20+ people turned out for tonight’s 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…

MEETING NOTICE Thursday, February 22, 2024 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, February 22, 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 Adjustment will continue evidentiary hearing from…

A portion of roadway near 363 Oklahoma Road will be closed today (2/8/24) until approximately 6:00 p.m. for tree removal. Please use caution in and around this area. Portions of this road will also be closed tomorrow (2/9/24) for continued tree work. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Greybeard Trail at Magill Drive will be closed for approximately one hour today (2/8/24) for tree removal. Please use extra caution in this area for tree crews will be at work. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Have a great day!

Opportunities for High School and College Students The Land of Sky Regional Council (LOS) is offering unique learning opportunities for 11th and 12th graders as well as students of local colleges. The Council is a multi-county, local government, planning and development organization providing technical assistance to local governments and administering projects and programs which benefit…

The Montreat Planning & Zoning Commission Sign Ordinance Subcommittee will hold a meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC. The meeting will not be available by Zoom.

Crews are working on Frist Road today, 1/31/24, facilitating a tree removal. Please use caution in this area. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Annual water tank maintenance is underway in Montreat today. If you should experience discolored water please run an outside spigot until it clears. Also if you see water running down Appalachian Way it is due to the maintenance and cleaning process. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause! If you have any question…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda can be found here Tuesday, January 23, 2024 9:30 a.m. In person attendance and Zoom Software The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. by Zoom Software and in person attendance, Montreat, NC.    The link to join the meeting can…

As you may know, predictions are for bad weather starting late tonight and into tomorrow. The Town received a notification from Duke Energy this morning that said, in part: “Currently, Duke Energy meteorologists forecast widespread precipitation will overspread the area Friday night into Saturday morning with the main winter weather impact of accumulating ice due…

MEETING NOTICETraining Presentation can be found hereThursday, January 11, 2024 – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Town Hall – Conference RoomThe Montreat Planning and Zoning Commission will be meeting on Thursday, January11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for Spring Training in the Conference Room atTown Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC, 27811. The…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, January 11, 2024 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, January 11, 2024 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/87324176349…

Montreat Landcare will be meeting in Town Hall on Wednesday, January 3rd at 9:00 a.m. The zoom link can be found at the following link: https/us02web.zoom.us/j/89101366213 For more information about Landcare please visit their website as www.montreatlandcare.org The proposed agenda can be found here The draft December 6th Meeting Minutes can be found here

Happy New Year from the Town Council and Staff! Holiday Hours and Sanitation Pickup The Montreat Town offices will be closed for the New Year holiday on Monday, January 1st. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, at 8:00am. Please note that sanitation pick up will be delayed until Tuesday, January 2nd. However, the…

We are seeking Police Officers to Join Our Community!! The Town of Montreat is seeking two police officers to join its respected and effective police force. Montreat is situated in a cove of the Blue Ridge Mountains, approximately 15 miles outside Asheville. This small community of approximately 900 full time residents (including college students) is…

Greetings Montreaters! We had a small but participative group for our last meeting of the year. We’re thankful for our guests, as they add a great deal to the 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.…

MEETING NOTICE Agenda can be found here Thursday, December 21st, 2023 – 5:00 p.m. Town Hall The Montreat Board of Adjustment will hold their Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 21st, 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…

Town Council Meeting December 14 at 7:00pm The Montreat Town Council will meet for its monthly meeting next Thursday, December 14th, at 7:00pm in the Town Hall Community Room. For a copy of the agenda, CLICK HERE. The meeting will be live streamed and recorded. For information about streaming the meeting, CLICK HERE. The Public…

There is a rather large Water Main Break on Lookout Road near the Allen Building, Belk Building, Wayout Building…..if you are near these buildings you could possibly have an outage as well. There will be a temporary water outage for around 4 to 5 hours to allow crews to repair the break. There will also…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, December 14, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, December 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/87666413673…

Burn Ban Lifted With fire weather conditions improving, Buncombe County and Montreat’s open burning ban has been lifted. “While drought conditions have not changed, the forecasted weather pattern will not be favorable for fire spread and development,” says Buncombe County Fire Marshal Kevin Tipton. The local forecast is calling for a pattern of receiving moisture,…

There is currently a temporary water interruption on Westminster Terrace today, 11/24/23, due to a water main break. If experiencing dirty or discolored water let an outside spigot run until clear. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

There will be a temporary water service interruption on or near Tennessee Road for a few hours this morning, 11/24/23, due to a water main break. If you are experiencing dirty, discolored water let it run from an outside spigot until clear. We are sorry for any inconvenience this might cause.

Montreat Town Hall will be closing at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023….Town Staff wishes everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!! We are thankful for those who live, work and play in the Town of Montreat!

Landcare will meet on Wednesday, December 6th at 9:00 a.m. in Montreat Town Hall. The meeting can be viewed on zoom at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83569423870 For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org The agenda can be found here November Meeting Minutes can be found here

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 28, 2023 9:30 a.m. In person attendance and Zoom Software The Montreat Tree Board will hold their Regular Meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 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/83753034558 _____________________________…

Town Ends Fiscal Year Strong Our auditing firm presented the Town’s 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (our audit) at last week’s Town Council meeting after submitting it to the NC Treasurer as required by law. It was an excellent report. The Town is in a very strong financial position. Revenues increased to $2.3 million from…

Board of Commissioners – Special Meeting Notice Agenda Packet can be found here . The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Special Meeting/Workshop on November 17, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Montreat, NC for the purpose of reviewing and discussing several proposed…

Mayor’s Summary of the November 9, 2023 Town Council Meeting Hello Montreaters! We enjoyed and appreciated the crowd who joined us for our November 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 To read more,…

Hello Montreaters! We enjoyed and appreciated the crowd who joined us for our November 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 Levonia stated in Carter’s four years working with the Town, this…

Tennessee Road is closed for an unknown period of time today for Duke Energy repairs. Please use caution around this area as workers may be in and around roadways. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

Montreat joined Buncombe County in issuing a state of emergency banning burning effective at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 due to the extreme risk of fire. Under the state of emergency, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including fire pits, campfires, tiki torches, and chimineas. Only the preparation of food using outdoor grills is allowed. According…

Buncombe County has issued a state of emergency banning burning effective at 12 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6 due to the extreme risk of fire. The declaration applies within the municipal limits of the City of Asheville, the Town of Weaverville, the town of Woodfin, the Town of Black Mountain, the Town of Montreat, and…

Montreat Minute for November 3, 2023 Town Does Not Appeal Lodge Ruling The Town of Montreat has decided not to appeal the decision of Superior Court Judge Peter Knight in reversing the Board of Adjustment’s (BOA) decision to grant a Special Use Permit. Judge Knight’s decision calls for the BOA to revoke the Special Use…

REGULAR MEETING Open Space Conservation Committee                                    Tuesday, November14, 2023                      3:30 p.m. in person attendance only A regular meeting of the Open Space Conservation Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 3:30 p.m.  The meeting will be held in Town Hall. The public is invited. ___________________________ Angie Murphy Town Clerk    

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Agenda Packet can be found here Thursday, November 9, 2023 7:00 p.m. The Montreat Board of Commissioners will hold a Regular Meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.  The Public Forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Town Hall The zoom link for streaming can be found below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84007915928?pwd=Qk04YjZpZU0xbm5OSExON3pyaEh5QT09…

The Town of Montreat Audit Committee will hold a Meeting on Tuesday, November 7 at 11:00 a.m. in the Town Hall, 1210 Montreat Road, Black Mountain, NC. This meeting will be in person attendance only. This meeting is open to the public. ________________________________________Angie MurphyTown Clerk

On Tuesday, October 31st until Friday, November 3rd Texas Road Extension will be closed at the intersection of Assembly Drive and Texas Road Extension. The road will be closed for repairs to the large culverts that were damaged during a hurricane. This closure, once started, will remain in place for at least 48 hours. Residents…

Calvin Trail will be closed for the greater portion of the day on Monday, October 30th. A crane will be positioned at the intersection of Calvin Trail and Greybeard Trail. There could also be brief delays on Greybeard Trail at the intersection of Calvin Trail due to removal of tree debris. A very large tree…

Town Does Not Appeal Lodge Ruling The Town of Montreat has decided not to appeal the decision of Superior Court Judge Peter Knight in reversing the Board of Adjustment’s (BOA) decision to grant a Special Use Permit. Judge Knight’s decision calls for the BOA to revoke the Special Use Permit issued to MRA to build…

Landcare will meet on Wednesday, November 1st at 9:00 a.m. in Town Hall. All are invited! The Zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89347817240 . For more information about Landcare please visit their website at www.montreatlandcare.org.

Duke Progress Energy and Asplundh have Collegiate Circle closed today for pole repairs. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Duke Progress Energy has Appalachian Way at Missouri Road closed today, October 25th, for repairs to the poles. We are unsure how long this road closure will take. Please take the detour from Lookout Road over to Florida Terrace. Also, the back parking of the Post Office is closed due to pole repairs as well.…

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, October 24, 2023 9:30 a.m. In Person Attendance – Will be streamed for viewing via Zoom The Montreat Tree Board will hold a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. in Town Hall, Montreat, NC.   The zoom link can be found at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81798599019…

Don’t Miss Bulk Pickup This Tuesday, October 24 Remember to place your bulk Items/white goods curbside for pick up this Tuesday, October 24. For more information about items for bulk pick up, CLICK HERE. Take advantage of this free service (except mattresses and box springs- $15 each and TVs – $15 each) offered by the…

The Montreat Board of Commissioners will be holding their 2023 Board Planning Retreat on Tuesday, October 24th from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in Gaither Fellowship Hall. The public is invited to attend.

This notice is to alert the public that a quorum of the Town of Montreat Board of Commissioners could be possible at the 2023 Community State Legislative Update on Thursday, October 19th at 4:30 p.m. This is not an official meeting of the Board and no town business will be transacted.

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…

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.