. . . to preserve public safety and provide a high quality of life within the Town of Beech Mountain through prompt and professional service . . .
** Notice of Limited Parking **
Parking spaces and parking areas within the Town of Beech Mountain are limited due to the mountainous terrain. Availability of parking has been a recurring issue throughout the Town for many years. Due to our area parking limitations, we ask that all visitors be patient, park legally and act courteously to property owners, and use good judgement while visiting.
While visitors are always welcome to enjoy the amenities of the Town and High Country, parking a vehicle in the travel lane of a road will result in having the vehicle cited and/or towed. Parking a vehicle on private property may also result with the vehicle being towed and possible ‘Trespassing’ charges sought by a property owner. The influx of visitors will continue to be welcomed within our beautiful Town, but the Police Department cautions drivers to legally park vehicles.
New Fillable 911 Form
Dear Beech Mountain Homeowners,
As many of you know, the Town of Beech Mountain operates an enhanced Emergency 911 system. When the system was initially set up, we collected data from property owners and have since been updating that information when it was volunteered, when new phones were installed or when property was transferred. By having up-to-date information in our computer systems, emergency responders can more effectively and efficiently help you in case of an emergency.
Be assured that all information you supply will be held in the strictest confidence. Thank you for helping us continue to help you.
Recycling Center Notice
Due to the substantial costs incurred by the taxpayers of Town of Beech Mountain to dispose of solid waste and in an effort to control those costs, the Town Council has established a system to verify that its green box site and recycling center (also known as the Convenience Center) is being used by proper citizens, residents, and guests.
This involves use of a permit system. Without a permit, it is not appropriate for anyone to dump or dispose of solid waste at the Convenience Center. These permits are available to homeowners, renters, and other individuals who purchase these permits. Permits can be obtained from Town Hall or Fred’s General Mercantile.
Anyone disposing of trash at the Convenience Center or otherwise improperly disposing of trash must have a permit, and the failure to do so is punishable by the issuance of civil penalties. These penalties range from a $100 to a $500 fine and will be issued by the Beech Mountain Police Department.
The Town of Beech Mountain is also investigating the production, issuance, and use of forged Convenience Center Passes. This is a crime which is classified as a Felony Offense and punishable by up to 39 months in State Prison. See N.C. Gen. Stat. §14-100. Obviously, this is a very serious offense, and the Town of Beech Mountain Police Department encourages its citizens, guests and property owners to comply with the established rules and regulations for disposing of trash.
Finally, we ask that everyone treat the employees at the Convenience Center with courtesy and respect. Whether you agree or disagree with the requirements for disposing of trash, these employees are not the policy makers. Please conduct yourselves in a manner that will make your neighbors proud and keep Beech Mountain the friendly community we all know it to be.
Should you have any questions regarding enforcement of these issues, please feel free to contact me at (828) 387-2342 or Town Manager Bob Pudney at (828) 387-4236. Thank you in advance for your cooperation with these procedures.
Sincerely,
Tim Barnett
Chief of Police
COVID-19 Updates
Visitors and residents can slow the spread of COVID-19 by practicing the 3Ws: If NOT fully vaccinated, wearing a face mask whenever they are with others that do not live in their household, waiting 6 feet apart and avoiding crowds, and washing hands often.
For more information, please click on the links below:
How to Protect Yourself & Others
Know Your Ws: Wear, Wait, Wash
NC Governor’s Executive Orders
Should you have any questions, contact the Beech Mountain Police Department at 828-387-2342. Here is a link to the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 information site.
Animal Control Ordinance
The Beech Mountain Police Department would like to encourage anyone with a dog over 4 months old to register their dog with the Beech Mountain Police Department. The cost is $1.00. You will relieve a metal tag with an identification number that attaches to your pets collar. The Police Department then records that number along with owner information. If your pet should get lost or injured we will have a way of contacting you. See Beech Mtn. code of ordinances. 92.19 COLLAR AND IDENTIFICATION.Code Red Emergency Notification System
The Town of Beech Mountain is encouraging citizens to register for CodeRED. CodeRED is a telephone communication service that allows us to quickly notify citizens about emergency situations via telephone, cell phone, text message and/or email notifications. The system is capable of sending messages only to specific neighborhoods or the entire community. All citizens and business are encouraged to register.
Our New Site
On behalf of the police officers and telecommunicators of the Beech Mountain Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our website. This website is one of the many ongoing steps we are taking to demonstrate our department’s commitment, dedication, and professionalism to the community we serve.
We wanted a place where citizens could learn more about the services offered by this agency, but more importantly, a place to improve the communication between the Beech Mountain Police Department and the citizens we serve. We strongly believe that only through active communication and building strong partnerships within all areas of our community, can we maintain Beech Mountain as a great place to live, work, and play.