Mayor on Duty

The wording on the masks signs downtown has been changed to read, “masks suggested in crowded areas.” I know some may think that weak mayor caved in and changed the mask requirement. Others might say […]

Some of the changes that are happening now are rather unnerving, even depressing to this aging Baby Boomer. Social media, the political climate, actual climate change, and population pressures are changing the way we live. […]

The second budget planning workshop for the town is scheduled for Thursday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at the Highlands Conference Center. At this meeting the town manager will present a draft of his proposed […]

I’m always on alert while the North Carolina legislature is in session, especially in April when new bills are being proposed. There is one proposed bill, SB 349/HB401-Increase Housing Opportunities, that really causes me concern. […]

Anyone driving in Highlands is encountering the extensive road paving. In addition, we should all be concerned about traffic safety as we cruise down newly paved roads while Highlands opens for the impending post pandemic […]

As we move into spring, many activities are underway on the plateau. I know the construction in the downtown area is disruptive, as well as disturbing, for some folks. The refurbishing of the sidewalk in […]

Today is the annual town retreat which consists of staff presentations and board Q&A of budget needs for FYI 2021/22. The town website has the ZOOM information so folks can see and hear the staff […]

At last month’s town board meeting I thanked all who have made the Highlands Cashiers Vaccination Clinic possible. I want to take the time to again recognize this outstanding service to the community again. The […]

Tonight is the February Highlands Town Board meeting by way of ZOOM. The access codes are on the town website (or click HERE and use passcode: 359319). The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with public […]

There has been a strong community response to the plan to locate the Bear Shadow Concert from Founders Park to Horse Cove. Residents in Horse Cove had legitimate concerns about having a musical concert in […]

I give folks my cell number, 828.506.3138, and tell them to call me if they have questions or concerns. I have been receiving several calls in the past week about the relocation of the upcoming […]

I have two important updates this week. Both will impact our community in the coming weeks. The Highlands/Cashiers Community Vaccination Clinic is a great success. On Sunday about 480 people were vaccinated. The clinic is […]

Tonight is the January meeting of the Highlands Town Board. It will be a ZOOM meeting that starts at 7 pm. The ZOOM access information is on the town website HERE. (Or click HERE and […]

I started the New Year with optimism, especially with the prospect of a robust vaccination program that would finally get us over the Coronavirus pandemic. We all long to return to a normal lifestyle. I […]