Recent News

Special Called Board Meeting

Bostic Town Hall

Saturday, December 14, 2024

12:15 p.m.

FEMA is providing temporary housing for residents displaced by Hurricane Helene. The Town of Bostic has an...

It has been a little over a month since Hurricane Helene hit western North Carolina causing electric outages and devastation in Rutherford County that most have not seen before. 

The week...

ATTENTION: TOWN OF BOSTIC RESIDENTS

Historically, Bostic residents have been accustomed to voting at the Bostic Town Hall when voting for town council. 

With the NC Senate Bill 265, Increase...

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2024

Time of work has been updated.

As the Town of Bostic continues cleanup efforts due to Hurricane Helene at 12:45 p.m. Monday, October 21, 2024, Bostic Sunshine Hwy will...

Due to tree removal part of Carson Street and the Max Gunter Park will be closed today, October 8, 2024. 

The Board meeting scheduled for Monday, October 7, 2024 has been moved from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

UPDATE Garbage Pickup and Utility Payments

Town of Bostic Residents Only:
Garbage Pickup will resume normal operations on Saturday, October 5th, have trash cans to the road by 7am.

Town of Bostic...

Max Gunter Park closed rest of today and Friday.  

Let the crews work. Please do not stop to ask when power will be backup; this will delay the proces. 

Bostic will provide updates.  

If all goes as planned you will see electric and tree crews in town beginning tomorrow afternoon. 
If you do not have to travel please stay at home to keep traffic minimal while crews are...

UPDATE 10/2 9am:  electric crews will be taking steps to minimize surges.

The fire department has requested for all residents without power to turn off main breakers to their homes.  This will...

UPDATE 12:15pm 9/30/2023

POWER: Restoration time for power is still unavailable at this time. Plan to be without power at least through the middle of next week. Keep in mind this could be longer....

Cell service is back up for now. Apologies for no updates. Just quick update. If cell service goes back down an updated notice will be posted each day at the Town Hall. Time of posting will...

In anticipation of Tropical Storm Helena, the Town has declared a State of Emergency.

Tropical Storm Helana is expected to bring excessive rainfall and high winds. The area may experience power...

The 2023 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report (CCR) is now availabe at 2023 CCR.  If you would like a hard copy, please contract the Town Hall at 828-245-5108.

The proposed budget for the Town of Bostic for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been presented to the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Bostic and is available for public inspection in the Town...

The proposed budget for the Town of Bostic for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been presented to the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Bostic and is available for public inspection in the Town...

Board Meeting Cancelled for

Monday, April 1, 2024

Happy Easter!

The regular scheduled meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2024 at 5:30 pm. 

You may experience heavier traffic than normal at the intersection of S Main Street, E Church Street and W Church Street due to the temporary closing of the bridge on US Hwy 74 Business that...

Board meeting for January will be held Monday, January 8th at 5:30 pm.

Happy New Year!

Beginning January 2024, the garbage collection day will be changed to Saturday.  Please make sure your trashcan is at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Saturday.

The first garbage collection day of 2024...

BOSTIC (Oct. 16, 2023) — New water infrastructure and fire protection is headed to Bostic, thanks to a more-than $2 million appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly.

The Town of...

Monday, August 28, 2023

At 5:30 PM

Bostic Town Hall

The NCMPA1, for which the Town of Bostic is a member, has reached an agreement with Central Electric Power Cooperative, Inc. to purchase...

In observance of Independance Day the Town Hall will be closed Saturday, July 1st. 

In addition, the regular scheduled Board meeting for Monday, July 3rd had been moved to Monday, July...

CHANGE OF ELECTION NOTICE TO RESIDENTS LIVING WITHIN CITY LIMITS

Due to NC Senate Bill 265, Increase Municipal Election Participation Act, passing on June 13, 2023, there will be no municipal...

The proposed budget for the Town of Bostic for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been presented to the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Bostic and is available for public inspection in the Town...

PUBLIC NOTICE

MAY 4, 2023

Notice is hereby given that the Town of Bostic Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing May 16 ,2023 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bostic Town Hall located at 104...

The Town of Bostic congratulates the dedicated volunteer firefighters, Chiefs and fire district board for their hard work and dedication put forth to improve response capabilities.  The hard work...

On Saturday, February 4, 2023, the Town was informed that customers within our service area was without water.  Within a short time, the water crews determine there was a water main break on...

Due to inclement weather the Veterans Tribute will not be on display.

We ask that at 11:00 am on Friday that you take a moment of silence to thank all veterans past and present.

Special Called Meeting

Monday, October 24, 2022, 5:30 p.m.

Bostic Town Hall

Purpose of the meeting is to make an appointment to the councilman seat left vacant, due to the passing of Keith...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Keith Dobbins, Councilman for the Town of Bostic.  Keith was raised in Bostic where he served as councilman for thirty plus years.  His...

FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TESTING

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022

Bostic Volunteer Fire Department will be flow testing hydrants in the Bostic Fire District.  You may experience dingy water.

Testing is...

Updaye 5:20 pm 9/24/22

The water main break has been repaired. Customers impacted may experience air in the lines and cloudy water.

We greatly appreciate the Town of Forest City Water department...

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Traffic will be detoured around N Main Street (Bostic Sunshine Hwy). The traffic will be routed thru Old Sunshine Road between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm

Thank you for your...

Bostic Volunteer Fire Department will be flow testing the fire hydrants in the service area during the month of August on Fridays and Saturdays.

This could have an impact on town water customers...

The proposed budget for the Town of Bostic for the fiscal year 2022-2023 has been presented to the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Bostic and is available for public inspection in the Town...

In anticipation of the winter storm coming in tonight the Town has declared a State of Emergency.

Storm Izzy is expected to bring high winds and the accumulation of snow, sleet and ice and...

The N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effect at 5 p.m. November 29, 2021 until further notice. 

For more information visit...

The 2021 Cycle North Carolina Mountain Ride is taking place this weekend, August 6-8.  Rest stops have been setup in the Bostic/Sunshine community for the riders at The Lincoln Center, Washburn...

ATTENTION UTILITY CUSTOMERS:

The Online Payment Portal will be down form noon on June 30, 2021 until 7:00 a.m. on July 2, 2021 due to Fiscal Year End Close Out.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Construction has begun on the new playground structure.

During this time, the park will be closed. We anticipate the park will be closed for 3-4 weeks.

ATTENTION UTILITY CUSTOMERS:

The Town of Bostic is pleased to announce a new online payment portal.  The online payment portal will allow customers the options to pay online, setup automatic...

The Town Council is excited to announce that a new playground structure is coming to the Max Gunter Park.

The Town of Bostic thanks the RHI Legacy Foundation for rewarding a grant to support the...

December bills are going out in the mail today.  Due to unforeseen circumstances usage for electric and water were estimated for this month.  If you have any questions once you receive your bill,...

The Public Works Department of the Town of Forest City will shut down the water line at the bridge on Highway 74 Business and Riverside Drive between 9:30-10:30AM on Wednesday, 11/18.  The...

On May 30, 2020 Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 142 (EO 142). EO 142 extended the period for which disconnections for nonpayment of utility services and charging a late fee are prohibited....

Water held unused in building pipes while businesses or activities are shut down or have unused floors or sections becomes stagnant.  Conditions may develop increasing the risk for the growth and...

With less than half of North Carolinians having completed the 2020 Census, now is the time for us to stand-up and be counted. The 2020 Census will help to ensure public services and funding for...

PUBLIC NOTICE TO UTILITY CUSTOMERS

On March 31, 2020 Governor Cooper issued Executive Order 124 which prohibits disconnections for nonpayment of utility services and charging a late fee for at...

COVID-19 News from Rutherford County Government and Town of Bostic. Please visit our COVID-19 Resource Page for all the latest informtion from the Town of Bostic.

News Release from Rutherford...

ATTENTION UTILITY CUSTOMERS

The Town Hall will be open Saturday, March 28, 2020 to receive payments during regular business hours. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to pay...

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Town of Bostic has closed the town park to protect the health and wellbeing of town residents and visitors. This action follows guidance of...

Your health and safety are important to the Town of Bostic.  In an effort to practice social distancing and help stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), you are strongly encouraged to make your...

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

The health and safety of our customers and employees is a top priority of the Town of Bostic.  Below are a list of resources where you can find factual...

The boil water advisory is no longer in effect.  Thank you all for your patience throughout the situation.

Update from the Town of Forest City:

Great news! The temporary water line repair at the Second Broad River is complete. Water is flowing and although we have been advised that we could end the...

Bostic water customers are impacted by the advisory below:

The Town of Forest City has issued a precautionary boil water advisory after heavy rainfall caused issues with water lines on the east...