Santeetlah to hold public hearing on speed limits

Lake Santeetlah – One local municipality is continuing to work toward standardized speed limits. At the advice of town attorney Brian Gulden, the Town of Lake Santeetlah Council voted to hold a public hearing on a 10 or 15 mile per hour speed limit on Oct. 26.  Gulden explained at the Sept.

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.

Settlement announced in Santeetlah lawsuit

Lake Santeetlah – A lengthy lawsuit has come to an end, to the tune of a $40,000 settlement. The Town of Lake Santeetlah reached a settlement in the suit, which involved attempts to seek property from homeowners on Santeetlah Trail.

County, Santeetlah pass 2021-22 budgets

Robbinsville – The Graham County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the county’s 2021-22 budget at its regular meeting Tuesday.  The general fund of the 2021-22 budget totaled $18,611,891, with property taxes making up the largest single piece, at just over 35 percent of the general fund.

Baseline results look good for local town

Lake Santeetlah – A baseline has been established for a new water quality testing program, and the results look good. At its meeting on May 13, the Town of Lake Santeetlah’s council heard an update on the program from Councilman Roger Carlton, who is spearheading it.  “We’re clean,” Carlton said.

Santeetlah budget hearing continued until May

Lake Santeetlah – One county township has continued its budget hearing to May 15, after many citizens asked for a second hearing.  The Town of Lake Santeetlah held its first budget hearing on Saturday, giving details of its proposed 2021-22 town budget. As it was a hearing, no action was taken.

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.

Mixed bag project report presented at meeting

Robbinsville – Things are continuing to look good for the Robbinsville Middle School 6th-grade wing project, even as other county projects continue to face issues.

Council approves patrol agreement

Lake Santeetlah – Off-duty Graham County deputies will now be paid to patrol Lake Santeetlah in uniform – and in sheriff’s department vehicles – in a deal struck with Graham County Sheriff Jerry Crisp. The measure was approved 4-1, with Roger Carlton opposed.