Source of town’s water loss narrowed down

Fontana Dam – After years of searching, the source of a substantial water leak in one county municipality may have finally been discovered. At the Feb. 21 Town of Fontana Dam council meeting, the water plant’s ORC (Operator-in-Responsible-Charge) Carrie Stewart briefed the panel on the discovery.

Fontana Dam eyeing $238K budget

Fontana Dam – It’s no surprise that the county’s smallest municipality is relying largely on revenue from a popular vacation destination to shoulder the load of the 2023-24 budget.

New Fontana ORC appointed

Fontana Dam – A local municipality hopes to finally put the kibosh on heavy overturn at its water plant. The Town of Fontana Dam appointed Carrie Stewart as its new ORC (operator-in-responsible charge) in an unanimous council vote at its April 20 meeting.

Foundation funding hits unexpected snag

Fontana Dam – A new solution for raising donations toward a nonprofit was the topic of much discussion at the Feb. 16 town council meeting.

Fontana Dam recognized for water quality

Fontana Dam – Graham County’s smallest municipality has been lauded for the quality of its water, being named as one of 64 North Carolina municipalities to receive optimization awards for 2021. The awards were first announced by the N.C.

Council weighs garbage truck purchase

Fontana Dam – One local municipliaty is continuing to work toward acquiring a new garbage truck. At the Town of Fontana Dam council’s regular meeting held on Oct. 20, the council discussed plans to acquire a new garbage truck to serve the town.

Fontana Dam searching for new water plant operator

Fontana Dam – A local municipality is again searching for a new utilities director and water treatment plant operator. Jason Duke was dismissed from the position Aug. 24, following a domestic incident that ended with the arrest of his wife earlier in August.

Fontana Dam approves fiscal budget

Fontana Dam – Graham County’s smallest municipality has now approved its 2021-22 budget. The Town of Fontana Dam Council approved the budget in a special meeting, held on June 30. As approved, the town’s general fund budget boasts $256,201 in expected income and the same in expenses.

Fontana appoints new water operator

Fontana Dam – The search is over.  Jason Duke was introduced as the Town of Fontana Dam’s new water plant operator at its town council meeting Jan. 20.