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City of Asheville announces City Hall winter holiday closings and service impacts

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

City of Asheville offices will be closed December 24-26, 2024 during the winter holiday break. City offices will also be closed on January 1, 2025. Helene Recovery Efforts Debris Collection: Helene-related debris collection will continue throughout the holidays. FEMA Disaster Relief Center at Asheville Mall will have holiday hours: December 24: Closed December 25-26: Closed December 27: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. January 1, [...]

Follow our Helene Recovery efforts: Learn to navigate with the City’s Recovery Dashboard

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Kim Miller

Check out this "how to" video to make the most our the interactive Helene Recovery Dashboard - a tool for you!

City of Asheville offices close Nov. 28 & 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Kim Miller

Asheville City government offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, 2024 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Here is a roundup of City service holiday schedules. Points of Distribution and Community Care Stations PODs distributing non potable water, bottled water, MRE’s and blankets as well as Community Care Stations offering additional services [...]

City of Asheville offices to close Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Kim Miller

In observance of Veterans Day, the City of Asheville offices will be closed Monday, November 11, 2024. Here is a look at how the City will be observing the day, and any impact to services. Veterans Day Ceremony A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. at the Charles George VA [...]

City of Asheville hosts career fair on September 26

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Kim Miller

Come learn about the benefits of a local government career and opportunities currently available with the City of Asheville! MLK Jr Park September 26

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City Hall will be closed Monday, September 2 in observance of holiday

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Kim Miller

City Hall will be closed September 2 for Labor day.

Asheville Asks: Why are the new water meter lids locked?

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Kim Miller

Why is the lid covering my new water meter locked? City of Asheville Water Resources customers who have had their new AMI water meter installed may have noticed that the meter lids are locked. This marks a departure from the old lids for several reasons. Under North Carolina law, it is a misdemeanor for [...]

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 and reminds community of venue change for this meeting

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Kim Miller

On July 23, the City Council will meet in person at 5 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of Harrah’s Cherokee Center – Asheville, 87 Haywood Street, Asheville, N.C. The Council meeting agenda is posted on the City’s website. Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143-318.10 this will be an in-person meeting which the public can also access remotely. Where to Watch The City [...]

Asheville Asks: How do I request traffic calming in my neighborhood?

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Kim Miller

When residents identify a particular street segment as being potentially viable for traffic calming measures, the first step should be to fill out a Traffic Calming Program Questionnaire, which includes a petition to demonstrate neighborhood support. After sending this to the City, the Transportation Department will work with the neighbors to obtain any further [...]

Overnight street closure in downtown Patton Avenue area scheduled for July 18

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Jessica Hughes

A portion of Patton Avenue and connecting streets will be closed the night of July 18 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. due to the ongoing Carter-Ann-Patton stormwater project. To ensure crew and community safety, Patton Avenue from Grove Street to N. Ann Street will be fully closed to allow for crews to [...]

City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: July 23 change of venue

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Kim Miller

The regularly scheduled City Council meeting for Tuesday, July 23, will be held at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Banquet Hall at the regularly scheduled 5:00 p.m. start time. The standard features of live-streaming of the meeting, in-person comment, interpretation upon request, presentations, and email and voicemail comments will be available to the public.

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City of Asheville announces new project to enhance neighborhood resilience, connectivity

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Kim Miller

The Community Space Upfit Project is an ARPA-funded initiative to provide five community spaces with technology and infrastructure enabling virtual community meetings, and emergency briefings: connecting residents in real-time no matter the situation. In a pioneering move aimed at bolstering neighborhood connectivity and climate resilience, the City of Asheville will be enhancing five community spaces across [...]