Weaverville’s Responses to Question Regarding STRs

The Tribune asked its Facebook followers, “Are you concerned about the number of whole house short-term rentals in the town?” Here’s what they said: Howard Dusenbery – We are becoming a town of Airbnbs no actual neighborhoods. Need a reg that requires the owner to live on the premises. Michele Clevenger Robinson – Born and […]

Short Agenda During Town’s Monthly Meeting

In a swift town council meeting, Woodfin Town Council made fast work of the meeting agenda for the public before going into an executive session.

Council Coming After Whole House STRs in Weaverville?

According to Wood's data, STRs have gone from making up 1.8% of the town's total housing stock in 2020 to 3.7% in 2023, going on to describe how they take away from the feel of the community, reduce the housing stock, increase prices, and exclude real families from living in the neighborhoods.

Woodfin Holds Three Public Hearings on Development

As people complain about development overtaking towns, Woodfin holds three hearings on development, but no one shows up to hear them.

Gigantic Pay Raise ‘Approved’ by Hurried Council

Along with holding four public hearings during their monthly meeting, the council also voted for a 300% increase in the mayor's and council's pay.

Prayer & Trash Draws a Larger Crowd Than Usual

A couple of issues drew residents to the Woodfin Town Council's monthly meeting, including the removal of the invocation from the meeting agenda and the town's new trash containers.