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TIM GUPTON ELECTED PRESIDENT OF BRCA AND 2 NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED
The Blowing Rock Civic Association, a community organization with more than 300 members who are dedicated to protecting and improving the quality of life in Blowing Rock, is pleased to announce that Tim C. Gupton has been elected President and Chief Executive Officer. Gupton, a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,…
Brief Summary of Blowing Rock Civic Association’s Annual Meeting July 25, 2019
George Wilcox, President, welcomed a full Blowing Rock Country Club ballroom of BRCA members by stating the BRCA mission: “TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN BLOWING ROCK BY TAKING PROACTIVE STANDS ON CIVIC AFFAIRS, INFORMING, EDUCATING AND ENGAGING RESIDENTS ON KEY TOWN ISSUES; WORKING WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND ENCOURAGING CITIZENS TO BE…
Video of The Annual Blowing Rock Civic Association’s Meeting July 25, 2019
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IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT BLOWING ROCK CIVIC ASSOCIATION
The mission of The Blowing Rock Civic Association is to protect and improve the quality of life in Blowing Rock by taking proactive stands on civic affairs; informing, educating and engaging residents on key town issues; working with local government; and encouraging citizens to be involved in the community. The Blowing Rock Civic Association…
Blowing Rock Passes 2019-2020 Budget with 1 Cent Tax Increase and Discussed Priorities at Summer Retreat
The Town Council reduced the proposed tax increase of 3 Cents to a 1 Cent increase by deferring a 1.5 Cent increase for bond debt service to next fiscal year and reducing other operating costs by .5 Cent based on a thorough review by the Council under the leadership of our new Town Manager, Shane…
Town of Blowing Rock Budget for Fiscal Year 7/1/2019 to 6/30/2020 – PROPOSED TAX INCREASE REDUCED !!!
Dear Friends, Blowing Rock property owners have experienced a 10 cent or 36% increase in property tax rates over the last 5 years for fiscal years 2014 through 2019. Approximately 3 cents of the increase was related to bond debt service The initial proposed town budget called for a 3 cent or 7.9% increase in…
Council Approves High Visibility Development by 3-1 Vote
Rainey Lodge Approved by Town Council The Town Council voted 3 to 1 to approve the controversial hotel project located on 221 behind Speckled Trout and adjacent to the Morningside neighborhood. Councilman Matheson proposed a lengthy pre-written motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) subject to conditions that require a performance bond and limitation…
ALERT !!! VOTE ON 40 ROOM HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN BLOWING ROCK SET FOR TUESDAY 6/11/2019 COUNCIL MEETING
Friends – After two heated public hearings including an unprecedented forced recusal of outstanding Council Member Sue Sweeting from participation in the important process and the exclusion of significant expert testimony in behalf of homeowners impacted by the project, Blowing Rock Council will vote on a requested permit by a Charlotte developer for a 40…
Want To Know How to Get Your Thoughts Published?
Email to: ken@highcountrypress.com High Country Press. You must sign your letter prior to sending. tom.meyer@mountaintimes.com Watauga Democrat/Blowing Rocket. Again you must sign your name. Betsy Wilcox
Thoughts for “THE SEASON” by Dan Phillips
“THE SEASON” By Dan Phillips As you come back to Town to live and play for the season, we hope that you appreciate being kept up to date with what is going on in town. The last thing you want to do is get involved in the political issues in BR, you are only…