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Take Sustainable Tourism Study!
July 8, 2021 Each month the Tourism Development Authority issues a newsletter to provide important information about tourism events and topics in Blowing Rock. If you visit the lower right hand bottom of the Blowingrock.com website, you will find a “Subscribe to E-Newsletter” link here: https://blowingrock.com/contact-us/social-media/ There are also links to various social media accounts,…
Public Input – TDA Tourism Management Study
Blowing Rock TDA Begins Work on Tourism Management Plan Public Input Needed BLOWING ROCK, N.C. (June 2021) – Like many mountain destination towns, Blowing Rock saw a very busy year during the pandemic as people sought outdoor escapes. The sudden growth in visitation prompted the board of the Blowing Rock Tourism Development Authority (TDA) to…
24/7 Ambulance Service
Blowing Rock Civic Association Your Invitation Why is Watauga County ambulance response time to Blowing Rock double the response time to Boone? Why doesn’t Blowing Rock have a 24/7 ambulance? As homeowners in Blowing Rock, we need to know what to expect if a family member needs emergency help. Thursday, July 22nd 4:30 PM Lake…
FY21-22 Town Budget Drivers
FY21-22 Budget Drivers June 5, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners Our challenge is to present the facts for a complex budget in simple terms to inform the homeowners before the Town Council votes to approve the new budget at the Budget Public Hearing on June 8th. We believe that our role is to educate the…
Memorial Day Event – Saturday – American Legion at 11 AM
May 25, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, Dr. Anthony (Tony) Zeiss will be the guest speaker at the American Legion’s annual Memorial Day Program in Blowing Rock’s Memorial Park on Saturday May 29, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. The community is invited to attend. Dr. Zeiss, one of the nation’s most outstanding educators, was the President…
Leadership Interview – Issues Resulting from Rising Numbers of Tourists
Town Government Leader Interviews Issues resulting from the Rising Numbers of Tourists May 24, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, The BRCA is pleased to present discussions with Blowing Rock neighbors who are serving our community in town government leadership. We hope you are enjoying our interview series. Please join us on our BRCA website to…
Green Hill Traffic Study – Share your Observations
May 19, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, Our Town Manager, Shane Fox, announced that the Green Hill Traffic Study Survey and Interactive Input Map has been activated. If you live in a Green Hill neighborhood or drive Green Hill Road, you should take advantage of this opportunity to share your observations. The Town Council recognized…
Town Government Leader Interviews – Importance of Seasonal Residents
May 17, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, The BRCA is pleased to present discussions with Blowing Rock neighbors who are serving our community in town government leadership. Please join us on our BRCA website to become better acquainted with these dedicated folks and their views on major issues impacting our historic village. BRCA Board member…
Updated Gateway Plat
May 9, 2021 Dear Blowing Rock Homeowners, We updated the site picture to show exactly the proposal to preserve 2 acres in green and to show the new configuration of the subdivision with 8 lots on Green Hill. Our neighbors are purchasing Lot 9 and Mr. Winkler is putting a conservation easement on portions of…