Last Updated on November 6, 2026 11:14 am
Infrastructure projects
- Laurel Lane sidewalks: Work paused this week so Public Works could repair stormwater pipes and a sewer line. Crews also found and repaired a crushed sewer line, extending the work beyond the expected timeframe. Public Works staff worked into Tuesday evening to finish the repairs and reopen the road. The town plans to patch the two affected roadway areas next week, and sidewalk work resumes Monday and is expected to be completed next week.
- Park Avenue waterline replacement: Work remains on schedule for completion by Nov. 13. Crews completed tie-ins and cut-and-cap work and began patching this week, and asphalt work will be finished next week.
- BRAHM parking deck: Repairs began as scheduled on Monday, Nov. 2. Additional work to address spalling concrete was approved this week while the deck is closed. All repairs are still expected to be completed within the original 7–10-day timeframe.
- Clary Court sidewalks: Work is more than 50% complete. The full tentative schedule has been published, with Phase 4 scheduled to be poured on Nov. 12.
- Morris Street sidewalks (upcoming): The contractor is scheduled to work Nov. 11 while school is out. Additional dates will be shared as the schedule is finalized.
Town Council meeting Nov. 10
The November Town Council meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m. in Town Hall. Residents who cannot attend can watch the live stream or recording on the town’s YouTube channel.
Public notice: Planning Board subcommittee meets Nov. 9
A subcommittee of the Planning Board will meet Monday, Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m. at Blowing Rock Town Hall, 1036 Main St., to discuss Special Use Permits, processes and Land Use Ordinance format. Town Hall is ADA accessible. Questions may be directed to Planning Director Kevin Rothrock at (828) 295-5240.
Veterans Day
The Veterans Day program is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Building, organized by High Country Honoring All Who Served. Town offices will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day.
Halloween Festival and community events
Town Manager Alice Derian thanked the Parks and Recreation, Public Works, Police and Fire staff who made the 2026 Halloween Festival a success, and congratulated the first Pet Costume Contest winner. The town also thanked Blowing Rock School for inviting staff to the Hometown Heroes Parade and Breakfast, and thanked the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce for inviting the manager to share a town update at its Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, themed “BIG IDEAS, small town heart.”
