April E-Newsletter

Town of Weaverville

Monthly News & Updates

Town Hall and All Offices Closed Friday, April 3rd

Community Conversations with Scottie Harris, Town Manager

Save the date for our next ‘Community Conversation’ with Town Manager, Scottie Harris. As a part of this conversation, Manager Harris will review and answer questions about the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Budget. You are invited to provide feedback, questions, and suggestions. Beginning at 6:00 p.m., Town Council Chambers and Community Room,

30 South Main Street, Weaverville.

Community Conversations with Scottie Harris link

Public Transit - Human Services Transpo Plan Input Survey

The French Broad River Metropolitan Planning Organization is updating its Locally Coordinated Public Transit–Human Services Transportation Plan (LCP) and is seeking public input.

This plan helps identify transportation needs for seniors, individuals with disabilities, and others who rely on transit and community transportation services. Community feedback will help guide future investments and improvements to make it easier for people to access jobs, healthcare, shopping, and other essential destinations.

Residents, transit riders, service providers, and community members are encouraged to participate. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete and will help shape the future of mobility in our region.

Take the survey today at publicinput.com/lcp.

Arbor Day Celebration April 16th at 10:00 a.m.

The Tree Board cordially invites you to join us on Thursday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m., as we re-plant our tree canopy. We will be planting a Carolina Silverbell, native to the southeastern region. The initiative includes our tree sapling give-away.

This year we celebrate the creativity and talent of our local youth, as we showcase the poetry and artwork of the North Buncombe Middle and High School students. The 'Young Artists Competition' submission includes the junior division, grades 7 - 8, and senior division, grades 9 -12. Poetry and Artwork Themes: 'If I Were a Tree or My Favorite Tree'. Student artwork and poetry will be displayed at the Community Center all through the month of April.

Join us at 10:00 a.m. at the southside of Lake Louise, the knoll across from the waterwheel to plant trees at Lake Louise! Program is rain or shine, but in case of thunder & lightning, we will relocate to the Community Center overlooking Lake Louise. Arbor Day April 16th at Lake Louise event link

NC Forestry Message: Tree Topping Hurts!

Tree Topping invites disease, destroys a tree's structure, and creates hazards, like starving the tree, triggering weak, rapid sprout growth that breaks easily in storms, and destroys the tree canopy.

Alternatively, start out right by planting trees that will fit your available space when they reach maturity.
Prune properly and regularly. A light pruning every 3 years will keep your tree in healthy condition.
Crown reduction, prune the tree canopy with proper pruning techniques performed by an arborist.

Public Works Open House April 29th & You're Invited!

You’re Invited! Weaverville Public Works Open House

Curious about what happens behind the scenes to keep our town running smoothly? Meet the team that keeps Weaverville hydrated, clean, safe, and beautiful!

The Weaverville Public Works Department invites all residents to our first ever Open House. Come meet your local staff, check out our equipment, and learn how we serve you.

DATE: Wednesday, April 29, 2026

TIME: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

LOCATION: Weaverville Public Works Department, 15 Quarry Rd, Weaverville, NC 28787

What We Do~Our dedicated team operates across five main divisions to maintain our town’s high quality of life:

Water Treatment: Discover how our Water Treatment Plant produces up to 1.5 million gallons of potable drinking water daily using advanced filtration and clarification processes.

Distribution Maintenance: See how our technicians maintain the complex network of pipes, pumps, and storage tanks that deliver clean water directly to your home.

Stormwater Management: Learn how we protect our local waterways and prevent flooding. We’ll have staff and guests on hand to talk about how our drainage systems work, how we manage runoff, and what you can do to help keep our water clean.

Sanitation & Waste Management: Learn about our comprehensive Sanitation Services, including weekly household garbage collection and our commitment to sustainability through curbside recycling. We also handle seasonal needs like brush removal and leaf collection to keep our streets clear and our community beautiful.

Infrastructure Care: Learn about our work in street repair, stormwater management, and keeping our local parks beautiful and safe for everyone

Come see the trucks, meet your neighbors, and ask us your questions about town services!

For the Public Works Webpage: Public Works | Town of Weaverville, NC or contact Public Works at 828-645-0606.

Help Prevent Water Pollution - Only Rain Down the Drain

Stormwater System & Stormwater Runoff -

The Town’s stormwater system takes rainwater away from homes and streets through the storm drain openings you see on your neighborhood curb or the grates in the pavement. Illegal dumping, also called illicit discharge, occurs when anything other than rain enters the storm drain system. Materials illegally dumped in the storm drainage system not only block the system, causing localized flooding, but also cause or contribute to water pollution. Illegal dumping and illicit discharge also violate town ordinance (Article V, Sec. 20-5502) and can result in a civil penalty.

The following items should be kept out of storm drains:

· yard waste, grass clippings

· leaves, limbs, branches

· trash

· concrete, wet or dry

· paint

· oil, anti-freeze

· grease

· fireworks

· wastewater or wash water

Call (828)645-0606, Eric Cutshall, Assist. Director & Stormwater Administrator to report an illicit discharge or any other type of water pollution in our streams, ponds, ditches or rivers. If calling after working hours you will be prompted to leave a message which will be promptly received and handled as needed.

In case of emergencies, call 911.

Public Works Drinking Water Program 'Cross Connection Control'

Town of Weaverville is dedicated to providing safe, clean drinking water to households, businesses, and institutions throughout our community. In compliance with NC State regulations, we are launching a cross-connection control program to protect our water system from harmful contaminants.

This new program will require the participation of every member of our community, including you.

Key elements of the program include:

· Annual testing of existing backflow preventers

· On-site surveys for undetected cross-connections

· Corrective actions for non-compliant service connections

To ensure cost-effective compliance, Weaverville has partnered with HydroCorp, a specialized service provider with over 40 years of experience, to support the new initiative.

HydroCorp will soon begin distributing postal notifications with further details and instructions regarding your responsibilities. A team is available to answer any questions, and you can learn more about the program at https://watercustomer.com/weaverville/

WBA is Hosting a Community Business Night

Community Business Night – April 28th | 5:30pm
at Weaverville Community Center
60 Lakeshore Drive

The Weaverville Business Association is excited to host its second Community Business Night! Join us for an evening of connection and community.

Hear updates from Town Manager Scottie Harris, learn what’s happening around town, and discover what the WBA is all about. Open to all local businesses—come network, share ideas, and enjoy light refreshments!

Check out the Visit Weaverville Events Calendar

Looking for what’s happening around town? Check out our events calendar to discover local events, support fellow businesses, and promote your own happenings—all in one place.

From Buncombe Co. Property Assess. Division - Tax Dept.

All Buncombe County properties have been assigned updated values reflecting the real estate market as of January 2026. To help property owners understand their new values, learn about tax relief programs, and navigate the appeals process, Buncombe County Property Assessment staff, along with volunteer real estate professionals, will host a series of free Property Value Appeal Clinics.

Upcoming Property Value Appeal Clinic Dates:

• April 1, 4–7 PM – Koontz Intermediate School Gym 224 Overlook Road, Asheville

• April 2, 5–7:30 PM – Fairview Library, 1 Taylor Road, Fairview

• April 9, 4:30–6:30 PM – Weaverville Community Center, 60 Lakeshore Drive, Weaverville

• April 16, 6–8:30 PM – Leicester Community Center, 2979 New Leicester Highway

https://www.buncombenc.gov/589/Tax-Assessment

April Community Center & Outdoor Recreation Complex News

Get ready to hit the courts! Registration for our May 2nd Beginner Pickleball Clinic will open on April 1st at 12:00 PM.

The clinic will begin at 10:00 AM and run for 75 minutes. Please note that the courts will be closed to the public for the duration of the clinic.

Spots are limited to 20, so be sure to sign up early.

You can access the registration link on the Town’s Recreation page Weaverville Recreation Department webpage and more info

We look forward to seeing you on the court!

Garden Club of Weaverville Program

Tuesday, April 14, at 11:30 a.m.

Weaverville Community Center

60 Lakeshore Drive

The Center for Plant Conservation and the Fight to Slow the Sixth Mass Extinction

Garden Club of Weaverville presents Dr. Wesley Knapp, the Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Plant Conservation (CPC), as he explains how CPC has been on the frontlines in preventing plant extinction for over 40 years, how the organization has served as a leading authority on science-based best practices to conserve rare and endangered native plants, and how CPC will continue to lead initiatives and best practices to prevent plant extinction while providing leadership and assistance to plant conservation practitioners in new but essential ways.

All are welcome to attend. Feel free to bring your own lunch, snack, or beverages to enjoy immediately following the program, as the business meeting will begin soon thereafter. For more information, feel free to visit the Garden Club website at: https://gardenclubofweaverville.org/.

Dry Ridge Museum Program - Weaverville's Last 100 Years

2026 Spring Art Safari April 25 & 26 Studio Tour

The Spring Weaverville Art Safari will take place April 25 and 26 2026. Widely recognized for the quality of the artistry work, Art Safari also gives guests the unique opportunity to meander through this beautiful area. You’ll enjoy meeting our 72 artists at 35 studios. The Weaverville Art Safari is a favorite of both locals and visitors; drawing thousands of art lovers to our area each year! Visit our Website for more information and our tour map.

A preview of participating artists is available online at www.weavervilleartsafari.com. Map and QR code can be found here: https://weavervilleartsafari.com/map/