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April Board Meeting Cancelled

Board Meeting Cancelled for

Monday, April 1, 2024

Happy Easter!

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March Board Meeting

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

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TRAFFIC ALERT

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...

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STATE OF EMERGENCY

PROCLAMATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY
 
The Town has declared a State of Emergency.
 
Due to current weather conditions bringing excessive and continuous rainfall which may result in potential...

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Board Meeting

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

Happy New Year!

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GARBAGE PICKUP CUSTOMERS

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...

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TRAFFIC ALERT

Monday, November 13, 2023, 4:15 p.m.
The utility crews will be putting up Christmas decorations while working into the evening. For the safety of the crews, those traveling through the Town...

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State Appropriates $2.05 Million for Town of Bostic

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...

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Public Notice-Special Called Board Meeting

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...

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JULY NOTICE

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...

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ELECTION NOTICE CHANGE

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...

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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...

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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...

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BOSTIC VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPROVES ISO RATING

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...

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Appreciation to Water Crew and Firemen

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...

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Veterans Day Tribute

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.

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PUBLIC NOTICE-SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

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...

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PASSING OF COUNCILMAN KEITH DOBBINS

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...

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FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TESTING, OCTOBER 8TH

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...

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WATER OUTAGE AND LOW PRESSURE

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...

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TRAFFIC DETOUR

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...

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ATTENTION WATER CUSTOMERS

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...

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Public Notice

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...

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WINTER STORM IZZY

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...

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BURN BAN IN EFFECT BEGINNING AT 5PM -11/29/2021

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...

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2021 Cycle NC Mountain Ride, August 6-8

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...

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ONLINE PAYMENT PORTAL

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.

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UPDATE ON RENOVATIONS AT THE MAX GUNTER PARK

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.

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ONLINE BILL PAY NOW AVAILABLE

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...

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COMING IN 2021

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...

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ATTENTION BOSTIC UTILITY CUSTOMERS

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,...

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Water Outage November 18

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...

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO UTILITY CUSTOMERS

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....

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For Owners of Temporarily or Partially Shut Down Business, Churches or School Building Water Piping

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...

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U.S. Census 2020

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...

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PUBLIC NOTICE TO UTILITY CUSTOMERS

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...

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TOWN HALL HOURS FOR APRIL 2020

During the COVID-19 “STAY AT HOME” order the Town Hall will be open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon. However, there will not be any walk-in traffic. You are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to make...

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COVID-19 Stay At Home Order in Place by Joint Proclamation

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...

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MARCH 28, 2020 HOURS FOR UTILITY PAYMENT

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...

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TOWN PARK AND BUSINESS HOURS

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...

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ATTENTION UTILITY CUSTOMERS

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...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

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...

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BOIL WATER ADVISORY LIFTED

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

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UPDATE ON WATER OUTAGE

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...

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Boil Water Advisory

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...

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Water Outage Update

Update on water outage from the Town of Forest City.

Today's water outage occurred due to a broken water line that runs under the Second Broad River on Highway 74 Business. The water line was...

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