Lake Santeetlah election protest dismissed

Robbinsville – For now, the results of the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s Nov. 2 municipal election will stand. The Graham County Board of Elections dismissed two separate protests filed at a special preliminary hearing Nov. 17, citing incomplete paperwork being submitted as part of the challenges.

Council talks connection issues

Lake Santeetlah – One local municipality is looking at ways to increase its Internet speed. Town of Lake Santeetlah council member Roger Carlton gave a presentation discussing possible ways to improve Internet service for town residents at the Oct. 14 meeting.

Homeowners settle in Santeetlah lawsuit

A lawsuit between the Town of Lake Santeetlah and two homeowners has been settled, to the tune of $40,000.

Council moves toward allowing cut for Internet

Lake Santeetlah – One local municipality’s council voted to allow one of its roads to be cut, so at least two residents can have better Internet access. The Town of Lake Santeetlah Council voted 4-1 at its Aug.

Santeetlah council looks toward return to in-person meetings

Lake Santeetlah – As more people are vaccinated – and COVID-19 case counts stay low – one community is looking at returning to in-person council meetings starting next month.

More progress made toward condominium groundbreaking

Lake Santeetlah – A long-awaited development in the Town of Lake Santeetlah may be closer to being realized. Developer Jose Rosado gave an update on the Santeetlah Lakeside Condominium project at the monthly council meeting on March 11.

Santeetlah council weighs septic easement

Lake Santeetlah – Dec. 10’s Town of Lake Santeetlah council meeting featured a substantial amount of discussion on a septic tank easement.  Lake Santeetlah homeowner Tonya Bassett requested a variance for a septic tank installation.

Legal costs continue to plague town

Lake Santeetlah – Pending litigation continues to force Lake Santeetlah to move money around, to cover costs. During their Oct. 15 meeting over Zoom, council members approved a $58,000 budget amendment, to cover more anticipated legal costs, as well as to increase advertising and promotion.

Santeetlah hires new zoning administrator

Lake Santeetlah – Just a couple of weeks removed from agreeing to hire a new zoning administrator, the town moved forward with finalizing the paperwork. At a special called meeting on Aug. 24, council members discussed Bryan Farley’s contract.