Pacolet is full of promise. Why, because we share a spirit of caring for one another that creates an atmosphere for healthy living. Often my heart is warmed, when I experience or hear about what is happening in our churches, schools, The Closet of Grace, recreation center, local health care agencies, civic clubs, police, fire, rescue, and street and sanitation departments. Our commitment to the Pacolet community is expressed through our community covenant. A promise that states we will care for each
other and our natural resources. As we enact this covenant, we provide sustainability for future generations (See Support of Community Services).

Our Community Master Plan, developed in August 2004, made us more aware of what makes our community far from ordinary. When traveling around Pacolet take a moment to observe nature’s blessings entrusted to us…the river, the green spaces, the open pastureland, and the rock quarry. As good stewards of these treasurers, we must seek to protect them. Two citizen committees have been established to assist with implementation of our master plan. The committees are Rhonda Kirby, Chairperson-River/ Bridge Beautification and Chris Harris, Chairperson-Cloth Room Market Revitalization.

For more information call the town hall at 474-9504.
 

Healthy communities require effort and commitment. I believe there is much effort and commitment taking place here. Pacolet was selected as one of eight communities in Spartanburg County to participate in the 2005 Walkable Community Workshops. These workshops were designed to develop solutions that would make it easier, safer and more appealing to walk to businesses, schools, parks and other community destinations. Our community focus was how to enter the proposed nature based educational trail that will link the areas along the river to the central businesses. Two national walkable community experts met in Pacolet along with leaders from Pacolet and Spartanburg County. During the workshop, we experienced a memorable moment. “Little Bear”, a Catawba Indian, met the group at the entrance to the proposed trail greeting us in his Native American language. “Little Bear” and our walkable experts were immediately immersed in conversation...one walking expert to another. The workshop was a success! Most visitors to Pacolet encounter at least one memorable moment. While working to provide opportunities for our community, we as a Council have developed new short and long range goals that support our Community Master Plan. Several grants have been acquired to help accomplish these goals: SC Urban Forestry Commission, SPATS Enhancement Grant, Spartanburg Arts Partnership, Mary Black Foundation, Parks-Recreation and Tourism.

Do you believe in miracles? Like many of you, I do. Webster defines a miracle as a wonderful thing. Many wonderful things have happened in Pacolet. I believe many more wonderful things are to come.

May God bless you,

Elaine Harris, Mayor