Posts by Tim Gupton
Blowing Rock Occupancy Tax up 9.5%
Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, Please read a recent article in the Watauga Democrat citing a 13.4% increase in occupancy tax in the county. Blowing Rock’s growth in 2019 was…
Read MoreSidewalks to Bass Lake
Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, The Bass Lake sidewalk project along U.S. 221 from downtown Blowing Rock to Bass Lake will start in March after the construction contract was awarded…
Read MoreBlowing Rock Board of Adjustments Hearing – Short Term Rental Violation at 163 Wilmot Circle
January 25, 2020 Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, A very important hearing of a violation of town short term rental regulations lasted five hours on Thursday night, January 23rd at…
Read MoreValley Boulevard ‘vision’ presented to Blowing Rock Council
The Valley Boulevard Committee presented their community findings and recommendations to the Council at the January meeting. Benchmark Consulting assisted the Committee to engage the community and develop the recommendations.…
Read MoreWinter Retreat – Town Council Priorities for 2020
THE MESSAGE IS LONG BUT IMPORTANT Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, OVERVIEW I attended the 3 day Winter Retreat in early January to gain a first-hand understanding of the Town…
Read MoreWatauga County Sample Ballot for March 3rd Primary
Dear Friends of Blowing Rock, The Sample Ballot for the Watauga County Primary is now available on the Board of Elections Website for your review. The link is http://www.wataugacounty.org/App_Pages/Dept/BOE/notices.aspx About…
Read MoreLetter to Town Council – Top 10 Priorities for 2020
December 10, 2019 Honorable Mayor Sellers, Council Members Harwood, Matheson, Powell, Sweeting, and Yount and Town Manager Fox: 2019 is ending on a much more positive note than the beginning…
Read MoreHigh Country Real Estate Report for November 2019 – 79 Homes over $1 Million!!
Holiday Greetings from Blowing Rock Civic Association
Winkler Hotel Approved by Planning Board with Restricted Hotel Use
The Winkler Family’s proposed 12-unit hotel project was approved by the Planning Board on November 21st. The 12-unit townhouse type hotel will be be located at the former Blue Ridge…
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