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Green Hill Traffic Study

October 1, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, The report on Green Hill Traffic Study has been released in draft form. You can review the draft report at the following link.  https://www.brcivic.org/reports/ You can also read an article about the report in the Blowing Rocket at the following link. https://www.wataugademocrat.com/blowingrocket/green-hill-road-traffic-study-suggests-minimal-problems/article_5de89f13-bf6b-5a79-b122-dd1534f9611f.html Our understanding is that the Town Council will…

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LEGISLATIVE ALERT – SHORT TERM RENTAL LEGISLATION ATTACKS LOCAL CONTROL

CONTACT GOVERNOR COOPER  https://governor.nc.gov/contact/contact-governor-cooper September 30, 2021 Dear Governor Cooper, We need your help! Proponents of short term rental business  have been relentless in proposing legislation to the Senate and House over the last few years to override local control of zoning related to short term rentals to the determent of homeowners in established quiet…

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The Art of Elliott Dangerfield 

September 29, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, We are  delighted to make available a recent presentation by Tim Miller, owner of Blowing Rock Frameworks & Gallery, about the life of Elliott Daingerfield (1859-1932.  Jean Kitchin arranged for us to produce the video of the event that was hosted at the Blowing Rock Country Club. We all…

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TOWN OF BLOWING ROCK CANDIDATE FORUMS

September 23, 2021   Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, The Civic Association and Chamber will offer two different types of Candidate Forums, but first let’s talk about the election and voter registration. Candidates The candidates running for Mayor and Town Council follow. Mayor Charlie Sellers is running unopposed. Four candidates are running for three Town Council…

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321 Noise & Traffic Petition

September 21, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners: Recently a group of citizens have formed a committee to request the Blowing Rock Town Council to address ongoing noise and traffic concerns on Highway 321. The issues are more pronounced around the Green Park and Gideon Ridge areas but are also affecting South Main Street and the neighborhoods…

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Paul H. Broyhill Community Service Award – Southern Gateway Greenspace

Paul H. Broyhill Community Service Award Blowing Rock Civic Association, Inc. Southern Gateway Greenspace Harper Sisters – Friends & Neighbors Broyhill Park September 16, 2021 Enjoy video presentation at https://www.brcivic.org/videos/ A mutual love of Blowing Rock resulted in a commitment to stewardship and  significant conservation achievement through the leadership of residents in co-operation and partnership with the…

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24/7 TRANSPORT AMBULACE SERVICE – YOUR OPINION COUNTS

  September 17, 2021   Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners I am sure you have been following the quest to secure a 24/7 transport ambulance service for Blowing Rock. SURVEY As mentioned in our post on August 6th, we would like to share your opinion with the Town Council.   After you read the DISCUSSION below, please…

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Legislative Alert – Attack on Neighborhoods by our Legislature

ALERT September 16, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners,   The North Carolina League of Municipalities shared this alert. A harmful provision damaging the ability of cities and towns to regulate short-term rentals, such as Airbnb, was included in the North Carolina House of Representatives’ proposed state budget, and the provision is now being negotiated as…

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Town Council Meeting Agenda – September 16 2021

September 11, 2021 Town Council Agenda Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, The Town Council will meet on Tuesday, September 14th, at 6PM. The summary agenda is provided below. You can read the entire meeting package at the following link to the Town’s website. https://www.townofblowingrocknc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/10567 The Council will consider Mrs. Powell’s resignation, conduct a public hearing on…

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Your Vote Counts!

August 30, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, Your Vote Counts! November 2nd will be our election day for the Mayor and three Town Council seats. Candidates Mayor Charlie Sellers is running unopposed. Four candidates are running for three Town Council seats: • Nancy Collins • Pete Gherini • Doug Matheson • Melissa Pickett Voter History…

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