TownofRobbinsvilleNC

‘Taco’ resigns as alderman

Randy Foster
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Robbinsville – Just a year into his second term, Alderman Brian “Taco” Johnson resigned Monday from the Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen, citing personal issues.
Shari Birchfield is set to retire this month, after spending over 20 years serving residents at Robbinsville Town Hall. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Shari Birchfield is set to retire this month, after spending over 20 years serving residents at Robbinsville Town Hall. Photo by Randy Foster/news@grahamstar.com

Retirement triggers new generation

Randy Foster
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Robbinsville – Shari Birchfield began the last month of a 20-year career with the Town of Robbinsville by training her two replacements. On Jan. 27, Birchfield will step down as the town’s long-time water clerk – as well as interim finance director, a position she has held since July.

Aldermen pick new hire to complete staff

Randy Foster
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Robbinsville – The Robbinsville Board of Aldermen voted to fill the second of two vacancies in its office staff on Dec. 20, voting to hire Amanda Gyongyos for the Robbinsville Water Department Town Clerk – pending drug test.

Town grants easement for future museum

Randy Foster
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Robbinsville – Town aldermen have granted an easement on Snider Hill to the Graham County Historical Association, which has plans to renovate the old Snider Store – but needed access from Snider Hill to add handicap access to the building.

Robbinsville budget aims to keep taxes, fees steady

Randy Foster
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Robbinsville – Robbinsville aldermen are going through the town’s budget, looking for ways to improve services without increasing taxes or fees. The Board of Aldermen held a workshop on May 5 to go over the 2022-23 spending plan. Another meeting to iron out details will be 1 p.m.

Rescue Coalition seeks funding from beer, wine proceeds

Randy Foster
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Robbinsville – Natashia Phillips McFadden of The Rescue Coalition is asking the Town of Robbinsville to help fund the non-profit with 25 percent of tax proceeds from local beer and wine sales. McFadden appeared before the Board of Aldermen at its April 6 meeting with the request.

Grants to fix town’s ‘at risk’ system

Randy Foster
Thursday, February 10, 2022
Robbinsville – “At risk” Town of Robbinsville utilities are in line for several million dollars in grant money to restore and retrofit systems, town engineerings Joel Storrow told the Board of Aldermen at its Feb. 2 meeting.
Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Ingles in Robbinsville has already began the process of clearing out its card section, which will be replaced with beer and wine in 2022. Photo by Randy Foster/The Graham Star

Permit fees set for alcohol sales

Koda Moody
Thursday, December 16, 2021
Robbinsville – If local businesses wish to hold a special event with alcohol included, they must pay the Town of Robbinsville $50 for a permit. At the municipality’s board of aldermen meeting Dec. 8, it was noted that Andrews’ price was $25 and Cherokee’s price was $75 for the same permit.

Aldermen take no action on shutoff ordinance

Charlie Benton
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Robbinsville – One local municipality took no action on changing the town’s water shutoff rules, following a disagreement at its October meeting.  At its Nov. 3 regular meeting, the Town of Robbinsville Board of Aldermen discussed the water and sewer shutoff code of ordinance.