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November 2020 | Volume 59
18th Annual Cops for Kids Program18thu
Submitted by the Weaverville Police Department
The Weaverville Police Department is happy to announce that we are beginning our 18th Annual Cops for Kids program. This year has been very difficult on all of us and many changes have had to occur in almost every facet of life. The Cops for Kids program is no different. Like so many of you, we are having to adapt the program to help minimize all parties involved to the possible exposure of Covid-19. These changes, however, will be permanent.

The Weaverville Police Department has always been closely involved with the Weaverville Primary and Elementary schools for this program. Because of this, we have decided to partner with the schools for the Cops for Kids program on a more official basis. The Weaverville Police Department will continue to raise money before and during the Christmas season each year to help local children. We will donate the money raised to the Weaverville Primary and Elementary schools for them to use for children’s needs. The schools will be helping children in need during the Christmas season but will now also have the means to help children throughout the year. There is a need in our community during the holidays, but that is not the only time families need help. The school’s personnel can better identify and help children throughout the year.

The Cops for Kids program will no longer accept toys or clothes, only monetary donations. The monetary donations will still help kids at Christmas with toys and clothes, but due to the logistics of having to store, separate, and disseminate hundreds of toys and clothes, those items will be purchased as needed by the schools with your monetary donations. Your donations are still needed. Because of the overwhelming support from the Weaverville community, this program has gone from raising $438 in its first year to raising over $20,000 each of the past several years! The changes to the program will benefit our local children year-round which is truly what this is all about!

Please make your donations at the Weaverville Police Department located at 30 South Main Street Weaverville NC 28787. Cash donations are welcome or checks made payable to Weaverville Police Department with Cops for Kids in the memo. Please feel free to contact the Police Department at (828) 645-5700 with questions. Thank you for your continued support!
Buncombe County Housing Assistance Program
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Attention Buncombe County residents:

If you are struggling to pay your rent or mortgage, Buncombe County’s COVID Housing Assistance Program may be able to help. “We understand the effects of the pandemic have strained family finances,” says Economic Services Director Phillip Hardin. “We want our community to know that financial assistance is available to support community members impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who need support with rent, mortgage, or utilities.”
To qualify to receive relief funds earmarked for the Housing Assistance Program, households must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • The applicant/household lost income due to COVID-19.
  • There is a sustainability plan to pay shelter expenses going forward after the County assists with past due bills.
  • Income limit of 200% of the federal poverty level ($52,400) for a family of four. 

Buncombe County is now accepting inquiries and applications. Please fill out the attached form and return to Buncombe County Health and Human Services or call (828) 250-5500 to be connected with a caseworker to start the application process.
Still need to declutter old electronic equipment?
Back by popular demand!

Ike's Hauling will be located in the back parking lot at Town Hall at 30 South Main Street to accept discarded monitors, computers, phones, cables, etc. on Saturday, November 7 from 8:00am-8:00pm and Monday, November 9 from 4:00pm-8:00pm. Please remove any personal information from electronics. If you have questions, please visit Ike's Hauling website or call  ( 828) 775-7720  or e-mail info@ikeshauling.com . Click on the button below to learn more about items that will be accepted.
Fall Leaf Collection
Submitted by Weaverville Public Works
Welcome to the beauty of autumn in Weaverville! After several “Chamber of Commerce” days of blue skies and colorful foliage, it is time to rake those beautiful leaves to the curb for pickup by the Town’s Public Works crews. Beginning on October 15, our crews have started following the streets around town using our leaf trucks to vacuum any leaves that are left at the curb for pickup. The crews will continue to collect leaves through December 15, and will repeat the process in 2021 from March 1 through May 1.
 
We ask all town residents to respect our worker’s safety and wisely use our taxpayer dollars by following some simple guidelines regarding their leaves:
 
  • First and foremost, do not mix any other yard waste or garbage materials with the leaves. The powerful suction of the vacuum trucks can pick up small articles such as children’s toys, branches, yard debris, and garbage bags, and these become lodged in the motor of the vacuum, causing our crews to stop the vacuum to clean out or repair the damage. The damage caused by these items can require expensive repairs, and when the truck is out of service, it seriously affects our schedule to visit all neighborhoods in an efficient manner.
 
  • When raking or blowing your leaves to the curb or street, don’t cover your water meter cover. The vacuum is strong enough to actually lift the lid off the water meter box – causing the same problems as described above.
 
  • When piling up your leaves, try not to block sidewalks or parts of the roadway; use the grass shoulder or edge of your lawn.
 
  • If there is a drainage grate over a storm drain box, do not block or cover the grate. This can cause a drainage problem and possible flooding issue within the roadway or onto a neighbor’s property, or a safety issue for pedestrians.
 
In 2019, leaves fell later in the autumn, causing our leaf collection to be extended into early January. Thus far in 2020, it seems that leaves are falling sooner and more quickly and our crews are already very busy. The Public Works Department thanks you in advance for following the simple guidance listed above to make this valuable service for our citizens a quick and safe operation.
How do I know if my toilet is leaking?
Submitted by Weaverville Water Services Department

Toilets: Approximately 27% of your water usage comes from toilet flushing. A leaky toilet can have a major impact on your bill. The toilet is one of the most common water wasters, but its leaks tend to be less noticeable than faucet leaks.
Here are some obvious signs of a leaking toilet:

  • Jiggling the handle to make a toilet stop running.
  • Sounds coming from a toilet that is not being used.
  • Holding the handle down to allow the tank to empty.
  • Seeing water trickling down the sides of the toilet bowl long after it’s been flushed.
  • Toilets flushing on their own without touching the handle – phantom flushing.

Although water may not be seen or heard running, your toilet may have a silent leak.
 
Here is a simple Toilet Dye Test you can complete to see if your toilet is leaking.

  • Drip 10 to 15 drops of food coloring into the toilet tank. DO NOT FLUSH.
  • Wait 10 minutes.
  • If colored water appears in the toilet bowl, you have a leak.
  • Generally, the leak is in or around the plunger ball or flapper valve at the bottom of the tank.
Participate in Weaverology!
Submitted by the Weaverville Business Association
What is Weaverology?

Weaverology is a two-month-long interactive, photo-driven social media contest, showcasing our beloved town of Weaverville.

Each week there will be multiple chances to earn points! From trivia to scavenger hunts, riddles and more, together we will play to learn more about Weaverville’s history, art and culture, all while supporting Weaverville local businesses.

At the end of each week, we will have a winner! And at the end of every two weeks, we will also have a Golden Ticket winner! 

This is a self-paced DIY game you can do alone, with friends or with your family… all while safely social distancing. Share the bounty of your prizes!

Weaverology is sponsored and funded through the Weaverville Business Association
and the Town of Weaverville
Town of Weaverville
Mayor & Town Council


Al Root, Mayor

Doug Jackson, Vice Mayor

Dottie Sherrill, Councilwoman

Patrick Fitzsimmons, Councilman

Andrew Nagle, Councilman

Jeff McKenna, Councilman


Town Manager
Selena Coffey, MPA, ICMA-CM

Town Hall Physical Location:
30 South Main Street, Weaverville, NC 28787

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 338, Weaverville, NC 28787

Phone:  
(828) 645-7116

Town Hall Business Hours:
8:30am- 5:00pm Monday - Friday

Town Council Meetings:
4th Monday of each month at 7:00pm
Meeting at Town Hall, 30 South Main Street

Town Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes: