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Next Regular Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 In an effort to ensure safety and health for its citizens and staff, the Town Board of Commissioners have cancelled their regular meeting for the month of April. The meeting was previously scheduled for Tuesday, April 14. The Board made this decision in order to maintain appropriate social distancing and abide by Governor Cooper's order to limit...

The police department has initiated a resident reassurance program. The program is geared toward seniors and people with disabilities that live alone or just want some added security knowing someone is checking on them everyday. After enrollment, a representative from the police department will call you at least once a day to check on you. If no one answers the phone at the time specified by the...

Buncombe County has issued a "Stay Home - Stay Safe" supplemental declaration that goes into effect Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 8pm. The declaration (linked here) directs all Buncombe County residents, including Biltmore Forest and all municipality citizens, to limit movements outside of their homes not deemed essential. The declaration is valid through Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 6am. Interpretive...

In an effort to provide continuous information, while also still distributing regular news and alerts, the Town has created a specific website for all information related to COVID-19. Staff will update this page regularly, but it should be noted that the primary source of information for ANYONE in Buncombe County is through the County's website. Please visit biltmoreforest.org/covid19 to view the...

Buncombe County Health and Human Services has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in a resident of Buncombe County. The person has been notified and remains in isolation at home. They were in isolation from the time testing was performed, following guidance of public health and their healthcare provider. For the full news release from Buncombe County, please click here. Please do not call 911 to...

Effective at 5pm, Thursday, March 19, the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners, Mayor Goosmann, and all other municipal mayors, have amended the previously approved state of emergency. The new state of emergency declaration can be found by clicking this link. The press release and information from Buncombe County is laid out below. Please feel free to contact the Town with any questions. For...