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At the request of the state of North Carolina, Tropical Storm Helene survivors now have until March 8, 2025, to apply for assistance with FEMA.
With the extended deadline, FEMA still strongly urges survivors to apply as soon as possible. After the deadline of March 8, you may still...Read more
As of January 29th, over 330,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris has been removed from the public right of way. The Town has processed this debris into over 130,000 cubic yards of wood chips. Stumps that are located on, or are accessible, from the public right of way will be removed by the...Read more
As the Town’s debris removal process continues, we are now moving into the private property debris removal phase. Beginning next Thursday, February 6 th , property owners impacted by Hurricane Helene who do not have debris removal insurance and have been unable to move their debris to the public...Read more
The Town Hall and Public works will be closed on Monday, January 20th, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. The Police Department will remain on a 24/7 operating schedule.Read more
As the Town’s debris removal process continues, we are now moving into the private property debris removal phase. Beginning next Thursday, January 23 rd , property owners impacted by Hurricane Helene who do not have debris removal insurance and have been unable to move their debris to the public...Read more
The Town’s regular meeting schedule resumes in January 2025. The Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meeting this Tuesday, January 14 th at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will include a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments. The agenda and information for this meeting may be found...Read more
The debris removal program and reimbursement process through FEMA involves various levels of work. The first is debris removal from the public rights of way. The Town has removed just over 286,000 cubic yards form the public right of way since beginning work on October 12, 2024. As we near the...Read more
The Town Hall and Public Works will be closed on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 for New Years Day. Wednesday trash route customers will be collected on Thursday, January 2nd. We wish you all a safe, healthy, and happy 2025!Read more
Santa will be joining the Police Department and Skyland Fire Department on a ride through Biltmore Forest and The Ramble on Christmas Eve. They will begin their ride at the Police Department around 9:00am Tuesday morning and will start the tour of Biltmore Forest on Busbee Road. Please come out...Read more
The Town Hall will be closed Tuesday, December 24th, Wednesday, December 25th, and Thursday, December 26th. Public Works will be closed on Wednesday, December 25th, Thursday, December 26th, and Friday, December 27th. Regarding trash and recycling pickup, Wednesday, December 25th route customers...Read more