Absentee Voting Process & other local news:
October 19, 2023
Greetings from BRCA 28605!
Another “Newsy Thursday!”
Did You Know Blowing Rock is Romantic?
Blowing Rock, Ranked No. 48 On New York Travel Guides’ List Of The 140 Most Romantic Small Towns In America.
Read the article:
https://newyorktravelguides.com/most-romantic-small-towns-in-america/
Blowing Rock Civic Association’s BRCA 28605
By Jean Kitchin, Chair: BRCA
If you have not discovered the weekly video message that is sent by BRCA 28605’s host Tom Barrett, you are missing a great source of local information. As a virtual trainer in a portion of his career, Barrett had the equipment needed to record and post the weekly broadcasts in his home office. The idea is one that was shared by a local resident who had seen weekly broadcasts in another town and suggested that it might be an additional way for Blowing Rock residents to keep up year-round with local news and events.
When Barrett was first asked to consider taking on the responsibility as “Mr. BRCA 28605,” it was thought that there might not be enough information to produce and record weekly; however, there is plenty going on in Blowing Rock so he has not missed a single week in over a year. The audience has grown to over 870 email addresses, and the open rate is a high 73%.
Barrett normally keeps the broadcasts limited to several minutes and then posts the information for follow up. He shares upcoming Town Council meetings, Planning Board meetings, and special events, such as Memorial Day, Fourth of July parades, Veterans Day, and the recent Town Council Candidate Forum. The videos that he records at special meetings and events are posted on the website for future viewing, if people miss attending them or want to watch them again.
Everyone is welcome to sign up to receive the videos and information free. To do so, go to www.brcivic.org and click “join our newsletter” at the top of the page. Please tell your friends!
Early Voting Begins Today October 19, 2023
Early voting starts October 19, 2023
Watauga location:
- Watauga County Administration Building located at 814 W. King St., Boone (FREE parking in front, bags over parking meters for you to stop in and vote)
- Plemmons Student Union, ASU located at 263 Locust St, Boone, NC 28608
Caldwell Early Voting location:
- 120 Hospital Avenue, Lenoir
For those of you doing Absentee Ballots:
Remember, NC General Statue requires you to request a ballot from the Board of Elections. That application is available online. It is here:
When your BOE receives your request you will receive the following acknowledgement:
Hello (Voter Name),
This is a message from Watauga County Board Of Elections. Your absentee ballot request for the upcoming November 7, 2023 Municipal Election has been received and we are preparing to mail your ballot. Visit http://wataugacounty.org/App_Pages/Dept/BOE/home.aspx for election information.
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When your ballot is on the way you will receive this message:
Hello (VOTER),
This is a message from Watauga County Board Of Elections. The Postal Service has indicated to us that they have your ballot, and it is in route to your County Board of Elections office.
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Once you return your ballot and it is received by the BOE you will receive confirmation that your Absentee Ballot has been received. It will look like this:
Hello (VOTER),
This is a message from Watauga County Board Of Elections. Your ballot for the November 7, 2023 Municipal Election was accepted. Thank you for voting!
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BRCA Website Analytics
BRCA Web Traffic continues to grow!
New Views: 3,900
New Users: 1,204 Up 16%
Unique Visits: 11,336 Up 20.1%
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Veterans Day Program is upcoming 11/11 at 11:00 am.
More information to follow, please reserve the day and time. Program to be held at American Legion in Blowing Rock.
Blowing Rock 2024 Comprehensive Plan DRAFT
Is now available for review. A Public Meeting for public review and comment will be at Town Hall October 30, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 PM. More information to follow.
Link: https://public.3.basecamp.com/p/hFPSakL4oBSFAm6nBa9VEGjT
Town of Blowing Rock Planning Board Agenda Thursday, October 19, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Link to Agenda:
https://www.townofblowingrocknc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/11459
On behalf of BRCA we sincerely appreciate your engagement and financial support. We hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful weekend. BRCA is honored to have your engagement and to be able to keep you informed.
Best regards,
Tom Barrett
Vice President / Executive Committee