Town of Black Mountain

06/10/2026

As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of water-related emergencies. Your fire department encourages everyone to make pool safety a priority.
💦 Never leave children unattended near water.�💦 Designate a responsible adult as a Water Watcher.�💦 Keep phones, flotation devices, and rescue equipment nearby.�💦 Ensure gates, fences, and pool barriers are secure.�💦 Learn CPR—it could save a life before first responders arrive. Black Mountain Fire Department

06/10/2026

📊 Upcoming Budget Meeting & Budget Public Hearing Scheduled for June 15, 2026 @ 6pm.

📆 The next Council Budget Work Session is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 8:30am at Town Hall. Work sessions are open to the public. There are no public comments in the work sessions.

📆 Additionally, a Public Hearing on the proposed FY26-27 Budget is scheduled on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm at Town Hall. Citizens should attend this public hearing to speak to the Council about items related to the proposed FY26-27 budget.
Following the Public Hearing, the Town Council may proceed to adopt the proposed FY26-27 budget and schedule of fees, or they may choose another special-called meeting in order to adopt the budget, before July 1, 2026. Any new special-called meeting will be announced on the Town's website, social media pages and publicly posted at Town Hall.

📲 Citizens can view previous Council meetings and budget work sessions on The Town’s YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//videos

To read more about budget updates, click here: https://www.townofblackmountain.org/m/newsflash/home/detail/673

06/08/2026

📝 A reminder that the Black Mountain Town Council will meet for their regular monthly meeting this evening, Monday, June 8, at 6:00 pm at Black Mountain Town Hall.

📋 To view the meeting agenda, visit: https://blackmountainnc.portal.civicclerk.com/event/709/files/agenda/1510

🎥 Watch the meeting on the Town's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com//streams

06/03/2026

⚠️🚰 Message from Public Works: A temporary road closure on Hiawassee Avenue between Tudor Way and Hickory Street will occur today until est. 3:00 pm, June 3rd 2026. The closure will consist of both sides of the road due to the installation of a water tap. Crews will have the area blocked to all thru traffic; residents may need to enter through an alternative route. Surrounding areas may experience temporary water loss, low pressure, or sediment clearing as work is being completed. Also, air in the lines may occur. If this occurs at your residence, please run your cold water tap to flush. If you experience any issues, please call the Water Department at 828-419-9313. Thank you.

05/22/2026

Due to the weather forecast tomorrow, we will be postponing the opening of the pool. Thank you for your understanding.

05/22/2026

💧🌿 Smart Water Use Matters During Ongoing Drought Conditions 💧

As much of North Carolina continues to experience moderate to severe drought conditions, the Town of Black Mountain is encouraging residents to voluntarily conserve water whenever possible. Even though we have had some rain over the past few days, it will take much more rainfall for the region to come out of the drought conditions. Mayor Sobol has issued a proclamation encouraging community awareness and water conservation efforts around the home.

Even small changes can make a big difference:
✔️ Take shorter showers
✔️ Turn off faucets while brushing teeth
✔️ Run dishwashers and laundry only with full loads
✔️ Repair leaks promptly
✔️ Water lawns early in the morning
✔️ Sweep driveways instead of hosing them down

Did you know?
🚿 Cutting showers by just 5 minutes can save thousands of gallons each year.
💧 A leaking toilet can waste up to 200 gallons of water per day.
🏡 If every household conserved a few gallons daily, thousands of gallons could be preserved community-wide.

The Town continues monitoring drought conditions and water supply levels closely. IF restrictions become necessary, residents will be notified through CodeRED, the Town website, and social media channels.

ℹ️ Learn more water conservation tips here: www.home-water-works.org/water-conservation-tips/home

📲 View current North Carolina drought conditions: www.ncdrought.org

05/22/2026

Kids in the Creek!
Saturday, May 30th 1:00PM - 3:00PM
Robert Lake Park - Montreat

Do you want to find out what’s swimming, lurking, floating, and crawling in Flat Creek? Now is your chance! Join North Carolina Wildlife Federation Swannanoa Valley WILD and Amphibian & Reptile Conservancy as we explore all things wild in Flat Creek. We will catch and release crawfish, snails, salamanders, and all sorts of interesting critters as we discuss biodiversity and the importance of healthy waterways. This is a great opportunity for families with kids ages K - 8th grade.

📲 Registration Form - http://weblink.donorperfect.com/kidsinthecreek

North Carolina Wildlife Federation

05/22/2026

📢 Serve Your Community — Join a Town Board or Commission!

The Town of Black Mountain is now accepting applications for advisory boards and commissions. These board and commission positions give residents an opportunity to help shape the future of our community by advising Town Council on important local issues, recommendations, and more.

Current and upcoming vacancies include:
▪️ Active Mobility Commission
▪️ Board of Adjustment
▪️ Historic Preservation Commission
▪️ Planning Board
▪️ Recreation Commission

▪️Also, the Black Mountain ABC Board has one upcoming vacancy, and ABC Board Members are appointed by the Town Council, but governed by NC General Statute § 18B‑700.

No previous government experience is required — just a commitment to public service and community involvement.

🗓️ Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
📍 Appointments expected at the July 13, 2026 Town Council meeting.

📝 Apply online and learn more here: https://www.townofblackmountain.org/154/Boards-Commissions

Questions? Contact the Town Clerk's office at [email protected], or call 828-419-9310.

05/22/2026

🗳️ Buncombe County residents are invited to help shape the 2026 General Election Early Voting Plan!

The Buncombe County Elections Office is seeking public input on proposed early voting locations, hours, and weekend availability for this fall’s election.

📋 Take the 5-question survey here: https://engage.buncombecounty.org/2026generalearlyvotingsurvey

⏰ Survey deadline: Friday, June 19 at 5:00 p.m.

Your feedback will help guide decisions on early voting sites and schedules before the final plan is adopted this summer. The survey is also available in Spanish.

For voter information, registration details, and election updates, visit: buncombenc.gov/vote

05/15/2026

📝 Black Mountain Town Council Recap – May 11, 2026
The Black Mountain Town Council held its regular monthly meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026. Below are the key highlights.

Here are four key takeaways from this week’s Council meeting:

1) Council appointed Larry Harris to fill the vacant Council seat.
Council voted by ballot to appoint Larry Harris to the vacant seat created by Pam King’s resignation in late April. He was sworn in before taking his seat. His appointment runs through December 2026, following the November 2026 general election, when the unexpired seat will appear on the ballot.

2) Council received an update on ongoing and upcoming capital projects and grant-funded initiatives. Staff shared updates on Town projects and grants, noting that Black Mountain currently has about 41 capital projects, compared with 25 in the City of Asheville. Council also reviewed recovery principles, funding strategies, FEMA Public Assistance information, and ongoing challenges. Staff said nearly all current and planned projects have clear and adequate funding sources. A full list of Town projects is available at: https://tinyurl.com/enzf8vua

3) Council received an update on drought conditions and the Town’s water supply. Staff reviewed the Town’s current water supply and explained the process outlined in the Code of Ordinances and Water Shortage Response Plan if restrictions become necessary. No water restrictions are currently in place, but residents are encouraged to conserve water when possible. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/em98b8sk

4) Council held a public hearing on data centers and adopted related regulations. The hearing covered proposed text amendments to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance related to definitions, permitted uses, and regulations for data processing centers. Council adopted the amendments with adjustments to building signage requirements and asked staff to draft language for a possible moratorium on data centers for future consideration. Note: there's currently no data centers proposed for Black Mountain. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/yff2evts

Other meeting actions included the following:
• Appointments were made to the Black Mountain Center for the Arts Board of Directors and the French Broad River MPO Board of Directors.
• Council adopted a resolution recognizing former Council Member Pam King for her service and contributions to the Town.
• Council approved a resolution requesting direct engagement from HCA leadership with stakeholders in Western North Carolina regarding healthcare concerns.
• Jacob Guiot was introduced as the Town’s new Recreation and Parks Director.
• Public comment was received.
• Council reviewed and approved multiple sets of meeting minutes and the monthly tax collection report as part of the consent agenda.
• Council repealed a prior budget amendment related to golf course bridge and cart path repairs because the project has since been funded.
• Council approved the purchase of a Conex box for police evidence storage and armory needs.
• Council approved an agreement for professional engineering and architectural services with Anchor QEA of NC, PLLC, and requested a presentation from the firm at a future meeting.
• Council discussed creating an electronic payment policy and related processing fees and directed staff to draft a policy for consideration in June.
• Council discussed and adopted a street dedication application and policy.
• Council approved naming the Lake Tomahawk Tennis Courts in honor of Judy Eubanks.
• Council discussed accepting water line infrastructure in Sweet Birch Commons for public ownership and maintenance. The item was tabled for legal review.
• Staff presented repair options for the Lower Watershed Dam. Council reached consensus to take no action at this time and asked staff to confirm liability questions with the engineers.
• Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 audit contract and engagement letter with Gould Killian, CPA Group, P.A.

Council also held a closed session pursuant to NCGS 143-318.11(a)(3) for attorney-client privilege.

📲 Want to read more about an item? The full agenda for this meeting is available at: https://tinyurl.com/58pfu55t, where you can view each agenda item and any supporting documents in the agenda packet.

🎥 The meeting can be viewed on the Town’s YouTube channel at: https://tinyurl.com/4ufca7my

📆 The next regular meeting will be held on June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Town Hall.