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March 19, 2026
Greetings from BRCA 28605! Here are some “goings on” this week.
New Planning Board Members Sworn In
The new Planning Board members will be sworn in for their new term at the beginning of tonight’s meeting.
The Laurel Presentation to PB
Planning Board hears from The Laurel tonight. The regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting is scheduled for today at 5:30 at Town Hall. To view the packet, click the following link, the click on Agendas, Planning Board, 2026 and there are some 40+ pages of material in the packet. Ling: https://www.blowingrock.gov/
BR Named South’s Best Small Towns #9
Blowing Rock named on the list of Southern Living’s South’s Best Small Towns coming in at number 9. You can view the article here: https://www.southernliving.com/best-small-towns-2026-11896743
Staggered closures continue on BRP.
- The Parkway will update its Road Status & Closures page with active closures. Encourage your guests to check the page when planning, and just ahead of any activity on the Parkway, as changes to closure sections are part of the plan. Maps provided also indicate active closure sections.
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Tom Barrett, VP, Executive Committee Member
On behalf of BRCA