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Input on Squirrel Lake Park Sought
All Homes Need to Have Address Displayed
Water Restriction Update
McKee Road Update September 29, 2008
South Trade Street Update, September 18, 2008
Members Sought for Task Force (Click here for application)
Tree Removal on Matthews-Minthill Rd.
McKee Road Update September 5, 2008
Updated Weddington/I-485 Interchange Plan
Proposed Improvements - Fullwood and Township Parkway
Matthews Seeks Additional Bond Monies for Sportsplex
Town approves conceptual design of Fullwood/Trade St.
Fullwood/South Trade Street improvements map
 

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The Town of Matthews is located in Mecklenburg County about 10 miles southeast of downtown Charlotte. Matthews covers 17.18 square miles and is comprised of mainly low-density single family housing. A quaint downtown, attractive neighborhoods, a variety of churches, quality schools and an outstanding hospital and medical facilities make for a full-service community. The population is approximately 25,000. People feel safe and secure in Matthews. Streets exude a small town charm and small parks and natural areas dot the community. The town strives to maintain a healthy balance of quality residential development and compatible commercial development making it a desirable place to live.

The Town tax rate is .3075 cents per $100 valuation, which is in addition to Mecklenburg County taxes. Matthews delivers quality municipal services including police, EMS and two volunteer fire departments.

Schools serving the Matthews area are Matthews Elementary, Elizabeth Lane Elementary, Crown Point Elementary, Greenway Park Elementary School, Crestdale Middle School, McClintock Middle School, South Charlotte Middle School, Butler High School, Providence High School and East Mecklenburg High School. Central Piedmont Community College Levine Campus offers one hundred degree and certification programs including corporate training. Wingate University Metro College offers Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Liberal Studies degrees in six majors.

Town Hall 232 Matthews Station Street Matthews, NC 28105 Phone: 704-847-4411 Fax: 704-845-1964 E-Mail: matthews@matthewsnc.com Map