Happenings in the Forest - 8/11/23

TGIF everyone! Here is what has been going on in the Forest this week.

Town Hall Updates:

  • The Kiwanis Club of Asheville will host its annual road race fundraiser in Biltmore Forest on Saturday, August 12.
    • The race will begin at 7:30 AM from Carolina Day School and travel throughout the Town
  • There will be a two day public meeting being held at Town Hall on August 16th & 17th beginning at 10:00am both days
    • You can click here for more information
  • Upcoming club events
    • The Running Club - Will meet at 9am on Saturday, August 19th at Town Hall

Police Department Updates:

  • Aslyne and Debbie attended the International APCO conference for public safety dispatchers in Nashville, TN
  • We have several Officers attending training classes.
  • Officer Hunter Graham was sworn in and is beginning field training. Make sure to congratulate Officer Graham if you see him! 

Public Works Updates:

  • Collect garbage and recycling

  • Mow and string trim

    • Road shoulders
    • Greenwood Park
    • LVP
    • Town Hall Complex
      • Utility locates
      • Tree assessments
      • Daily water chlorine tests
    • Cleared the following road shoulders
      • Southwood Road near Brookside Road
      • Cedarcliff near the Bell Gate
      • Westwood and Hilltop
      • Holly Hill
      • Cedar Chine
  • Cleaned up two fallen trees, One on Cedar Hill the other on Brookside Road
  • Repaired road shoulders at Eastwood and Stuyvesant
  • Cleaned-out storm drains
  • Removed dead trees in Brookside Park
  • Serviced dog waste station
  • Blew debris off roadway
  • Litter pick-up