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Weaverville's Annual Holiday Parade Sat. Dec. 2nd

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Weaverville Holiday Parade! The parade route begins at the Post Office, please see map attached. Spectators may line up along Main Street to view the parade.

The entire parade route and all intersecting streets will be closed from approximately 11 am – 1 pm. This time frame is subject to change, depending on the parade duration.

Parking on Main Street will be prohibited during this event. Please plan to park in areas other than the street for the event. Prohibited parking violations will be enforced.

Let's Talk About Short-term Rentals- Tues. Dec. 5th

Facilitated by Land of Sky Regional Council: 'Let's Talk About Short-term Rentals', will be a public forum discussion held on Dec. 5th at 7:00 p.m. following the Planning Board meeting at Town Hall Community Room, 30 S. Main St. All interested parties are welcome to attend. https://weavervillenc.org/event/lets-talk-about-short-term-rentals/

Town Hall and Offices Closed December 25th, 26th, & 27th

Town Hall and Offices will be closed December 25th, 26th, & 27th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. And January 1st for New Year's Day.

Happy Holidays to all on behalf of the Town of Weaverville!

Weaverville Police Department News:

The Police Department would like to recognize Senior Police Officer Chris Anderson for obtaining his Advanced Law Enforcement Certification. The Certification requires over 9 years of law enforcement experience and over 1200 hours of law enforcement training. Chris has been with the Town of Weaverville since 2017 and has worked in law enforcement since 2013. The Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate is awarded by the NC Department of Justice (NCDOJ) and is the highest certification that an Officer can achieve. Chris has also completed the highly demanding NCDOJ General Instructor School and is now our Agency's newest certified instructor.

A Message from Weaverville's Police Department:

The holidays! Am I right ... Are you ready for the New Year? Whether it is resolutions to lose weight, spend less money, or spend more time with family, we all try to approach the new year with renewed optimism and hope for a better future. Of course, ringing in the new year takes on many forms and traditions… Be it a family meal, a long-anticipated party to attend, changing out the smoke detector batteries, or even something as mundane as taking down the decorations of previous holidays. One tradition that cannot be overlooked is a good celebratory fireworks show. Fireworks have been a part of ringing in the New Year since at least the seventh century AD and are loved by young and old alike. While they can be a lot of fun, they can lead to trouble. As many of us are aware, we are experiencing a very dry season, and fire is of special concern now.

North Carolina has many laws concerning pyrotechnics (i.e., fireworks), specifically ones that leave the ground. We will not bore you with the details of the law, but North Carolina General Statute Chapter 14 Article 54 says that if it leaves the ground, you should not be using it. Additionally, the town has ordinances restricting firearms and explosives (Chapter 9 of Town of Weaverville Ordinances) that folks need to remember when celebrating.

To sum the laws and ordinances up, be a good neighbor by being considerate of others and not accidentally setting their property on fire or driving them crazy with explosions/gunfire late into the night. Besides, the professionals always put on a great show, and you get to leave the show with the same number of fingers you started it with. We at the Weaverville Police Department want to wish everyone a happy, healthy, and safe new year.

(828) 645-5700 call Mon - Fri for Administrative Staff

Weaverville/Buncombe County Property Owner Tax Information

Your Property Tax Bill Information and Important Dates:

For Weaverville & Buncombe County property owners, property tax notices (bills) were mailed and due Sept. 1, with a four-month grace period that allows you to pay through Jan. 5, 2024 without penalty. You can also find your property tax bill information at https://tax.buncombecounty.org/

From the Homeowner Grant Program to important dates and payment plans, here’s everything you need to know.

Important dates:

August 2023: Tax bills are mailed, and payment plan enrollment opens.
Sept. 1, 2023: Tax bills are due (interest is not added to an unpaid amount until Jan. 6).
Sept. 30, 2023: Deadline for Homeowner Grant application.
Jan. 1-June 30, 2024: Application period for elderly/disability/Veteran’s tax relief programs.
Jan. 5, 2024: Last day to pay taxes without interest.
Jan. 6, 2024: Tax bills are delinquent and collection actions may take place at any time.
Please note: Additional fees may be added to an amount due if collection actions are initiated.
April 2024: Last month to finish payments in the Casual Payment Plan for current overdue bills from 2023. Those bills must be paid in full by this date.
May 2024: Last month to finish payments in the Preauthorized Debit Plan for current overdue bills from 2023. Those bills must be paid in full by this date.

For information on Payment Plans such as the Casual Payment Plan or the Preauthorized Debit Payment Plan, or tax relief eligibility, homeowner grant program, call the Tax Collection Account Representatives at (828) 250-4910 or for more information go to: https://www.buncombecounty.org/Governing/Depts/Tax/Default.aspx

The Weaverville Fire Department & NC Forest Service PSA

Outdoor Fire Safety:

Outdoor fire safety starts with obeying local burn bans and fire restrictions. It is always a good idea to keep your home as fireproof as possible by cleaning up around your house to make a defensible space from wildfire through activities such as mowing the lawn, removing debris from the roof and gutters, clearing a five-foot perimeter around your home free of flammable materials, as well as limbing trees and shrubs.

Town of Weaverville-Ivy River Water Treatment Plant “Gold Star”

Public Works Dept. Ivy River Water Treatment Plant “Gold Star”

In October 2023 the Town of Weaverville-Ivy River Water Treatment Plant was awarded the 2022 AWOP award for the 14^th consecutive year.

The N.C. Division of Water Resources has honored 72 water treatment plants for surpassing federal and state drinking water standards in 2022. The division’s Public Water Supply Section awarded the facilities the prestigious N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award, which is part of a state effort to enhance the performance of existing surface water treatment facilities.

For 2022, the state recognized 15 facilities with the “Gold Star” honor, which is an award for systems that have received the N.C. Area Wide Optimization Award for 10 or more consecutive years.

Awards are given each year to water systems that demonstrate outstanding turbidity removal, a key test of drinking water quality. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of water caused by individual particles that can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Microbes are microscopic particles that occur naturally but can include harmful bacteria and viruses. While all drinking water systems must meet strict state and federal drinking water standards, these systems met performance goals that are significantly more stringent than state and federal standards. In 2022, over 3 million North Carolina residents were served by these award-winning plants.

The Weaverville Business Association's Candlelight Stroll

Sponsored by the Weaverville Business Association

The Candlelight Stroll is a cherished, annual community event bringing folks to Main Street (and the Community Center!) to do some holiday shopping, spread good cheer, and celebrate the season together.

Evening Schedule:

Tree Lighting: 6:00 pm, The Weaverville Tree on Main Street

Storytelling, Music, Gifts, Kids Crafts, and a Shuttle Service to Town: The Community Center and The Dry Ridge Museum offer a full night of festivities, AND a ride from Lake Louise to Main Street.

Scavenger Hunt – Sponsored by Leveller: Holiday characters are hidden throughout Main Street!

Santa: As usual, Santa is hosted by Keller Williams Realty!

Cops 4 Kids: Donation jars are dispersed along Main Street.

Festive Singing and Caroling: North Windy Ridge Intermediate School caroled through Town. Starting near Rodney’s at 6:15 and winding their way through town. North Buncombe High School Choir kicks us off by singing at the Tree Lighting, and then caroling through Town.

Preview of some of the fun happening at Candlelight Stroll on Dec 8th:

• Art Accents Frame Shop: Holiday Karaoke along with light snacks!

• Blue Ridge Properties Group: Refreshments (and some wine!), a basket raffle, and take a polaroid with the Grinch!

• First Baptist Church Weaverville: Hot chocolate and live music!

• Goosmann Rose Colvard & Cramer, PA: Cookies, hot chocolate, and cinnamon stick ornament making!

• Keller Williams Professionals Weaverville: Visit Santa!!!

• Weaver House: Open to the public! Full bar, snacks, and music!

• Weaverville Yoga : Refreshments (including their famous chai), free class cards, and a (pretend) swami doing past life readings

visitweaverville.com/events/the-candlelight-stroll/

Blood Drive Friday, December 29th

Start the new year by giving back! Join us at the Weaverville Community Center for our last blood drive of the year, hosted by the American Red Cross, on December 29^th from 10am – 3pm. Make your appointment to donate here. Walks in are welcome!

The Town of Weaverville's Veterans Day Observance

Lieutenant Colonel David Thorneloe

The Town's Veterans Day observance was well attended as our community honored our men and women who serve our Country be they retired, active, or reserves. The honorable Lieutenant Colonel David Thorneloe was the keynote speaker and provided his insights and expertise as he had served from the front lines of Afghanistan with the 101st Airborne Division and as peacekeeper in Sinai, Egypt.

An ovation and thank you to Veterans, active, retired, or in reserves.

Weaverville Public Works Department is always ready to help, naturally our appreciation goes to those who also served.

Lake Louise Playground & Recreation Complex Projects Update

Lake Louise Playground update:

The work on the playground is nearing completion, with the equipment installed and the fall protection ground layer being installed by the end of November. The fall protection layer cannot be used for 48 hours after completion. Staff from the Public Works Department are installing sod in the disturbed area surrounding the playground and will be blocked off from traffic through the first weekend in December so the playground should be open to the public on Saturday, December 2. Visitors are asked to stay on the actual playground equipment and green safety layer and avoid using any area blocked by orange fencing.

Recreation Complex update:

Work is progressing on the town’s new Recreational Complex. The pickleball and basketball courts are paved, fence posts are installed and anchored in concrete, all concrete sidewalks and curbs are complete, the storm drainage system is installed, and all grading is complete. Due to wet and cold weather and holiday delays from Thanksgiving week, the coatings on the courts have been delayed until spring. However, temporary striping will be placed on the courts to allow for play until the coatings are painted.

Meanwhile, within the next 2-3 weeks, paving and striping of the parking lot should be finished, the basketball unit will be installed, the pickleball nets and fencing will be constructed, the benches and racquet holders will be installed by Public Works staff, the street lights matching those at the Community Center will be installed by Duke Power, and the final mulching and landscaping will be finished. Opening of the courts will be announced on the town’s social media platform and by signage at the complex.

Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living News

Check out the updates in programs at the Community Center and note schedule changes:

Sunday thru Wednesday December 24th - 27th: closed for the Holiday break.
Monday, January 1st: Holiday closure.
February 12th - March 5th: The Albert Weaver Room will be closed through this period for Early Voting for the Primary Elections.

Save the Date for Special Event- Elfs Invade Weaverville on December 17th

Holiday fun for the whole family abounds in December with the Artisan Players and the DreamWeaver Kids. Their holiday showcase is on December 17^th at 3:00 PM in the Albert Weaver Room at the Community Center.

· The Artisan Players will present 'HEAD ELF'. Santa has lost his head elf and needs a replacement. Some very funny characters seek the position.

· The DreamWeaver Kids have created an original play based on a theatre class exercise. The play is called 'SANTA and the OBNOXIOUS ELF'. Come check out Fred Obnoxious who tends to disrupt Santa's workshop on a daily basis. You will love what our local kids have created! Please contact your Instructor and/or Program Champions should you have any questions or concerns. Contact information can be found on the WCCHL Schedule spreadsheet at the bottom of this Blog, and on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WCCHL.

A Special Note of Recognition & Appreciation:

The Holiday Parade Staff and Parade Committee together with the Mayor and Town Council have selected WCCHL's founder, Tom Balestrieri as Grand Marshal for the 2023 Holiday Parade.

Finally, as we bring another calendar year to a close, our Board would be remiss if we did not once again extend a personal 'Thank You' to our incredible volunteers. Without their generous spirit of volunteerism and unique skillsets, none of this exceptional programming would be possible. Our volunteers are amazing, so please reach out to thank them when you have an opportunity. As always, should you have any questions about our WCCHL sponsored programming don’t hesitate to contact us.

Respectfully,

Thomas M. Balestrieri, Board Chairperson

Weaverville Center for Creative & Healthy Living

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