News Flash

Posted on: March 29, 2023

Town Hall Phone Lines Down

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The phones are temporarily down at Town Hall. We hope to get this issue resolved shortly, but in the meantime, if you need to contact us, please reach out via email. You can view a staff directory here: https://www.townofblackmountain.org/Directory.aspx

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Town Wide Announcements & News
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Capital Project Public Input Survey

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We want to hear from you! Please take a few moments to fill out the Capital Project Public Input Survey. This survey will inform the Town Council and Town Manager as discussions begin for the FY23-24 budget.

Use this link to take the survey: https...

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Additional Info... Town Wide Announcements & News
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Stream Bank Repair Workshop a Success!

View of the completed stream repair with live stakes, whips, and coir matting covering seeds.

The Stormwater Program hosted a NCSU Extension Stream Bank Repair Workshop on March 16, 2023. The workshop focused on small-scale repair of eroding stream banks using green infrastructure techniques such as live staking and bank stabilization. The worksho...

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Stormwater News
Posted on: March 14, 2023

Lake Tomahawk Rain Garden Construction

Lake Tomahawk Biocell

Near the end of March, a bioretention rain garden will be installed near the playground parking lot at Lake Tomahawk. Construction crews will need to close off the parking spaces near the garden, and a section of the walking path in front of the garden to...
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Recreation
Posted on: March 13, 2023

FREE Rain Garden Hands-on Planting Workshop

A rain garden with native plants was installed next to a sidewalk. People gather to view it.

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Help build a rain garden!

Rain gardens are a beautiful way to clean polluted stormwater runoff from roofs and parking lots.

Attend a FREE hands-on workshop to learn more!

Participants will plant and mulch a new rain...

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Stormwater News
Posted on: March 1, 2023

The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail

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The Town of Black Mountain is proud to partner with The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission on Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail.The Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail is a unique wildlife recreation opportunity located in Western North Carolina that connects peopl...

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Town Wide Announcements & News
Posted on: February 17, 2023

Dry Weather Detection Program

Flat Creek, one of the waterways staff will be walking to detect dry weather outfall discharges.

In February and March, Stormwater Program staff will be walking a portion of the waterways in Black Mountain to implement the Town’s Dry Weather Detection Program. 

Staff will walk a portion of all creeks, streams, and river each year du...

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Stormwater News
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Cherry Street Restrooms - CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Cherry Street Public Restrooms are temporarily CLOSED for repairs

Cherry Street public restrooms suffered damages during a winter storm after the heating system failed causing water to freeze and burst multiple water pipes. Town staff are currently soliciting repair bids and are working with the Town's insuranc...

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Town Wide Announcements & News

News Flash

Posted on: March 14, 2023

Lake Tomahawk Rain Garden Construction

Lake Tomahawk Biocell

Near the end of March, a bioretention rain garden will be installed near the playground parking lot at Lake Tomahawk. Construction crews will need to close off the parking spaces near the garden, and a section of the walking path in front of the garden to...
Read on...

Recreation
Posted on: January 10, 2023

Cherry Street Restrooms - CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

Cherry Street Public Restrooms are temporarily CLOSED for repairs

Cherry Street public restrooms suffered damages during a winter storm after the heating system failed causing water to freeze and burst multiple water pipes. Town staff are currently soliciting repair bids and are working with the Town's insuranc...

Read on...

Town Wide Announcements & News