It's America's Night Out Against Crime! The 27th Annual National Night Out (NNO), a unique crime/drug prevention event will be celebrated Tuesday, August 3. Four neighborhoods in Matthews are participating in the event this year: The Village at St. Andrews, Hampton Green, Windrow, and Elizabeth Place.
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The Matthews Branch of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has succeeded in attracting scores of applications the past month in order to bolster the volunteer team at the library. Applications are currently being screened and interviews scheduled with prospective volunteers. New library volunteers will begin training in the coming weeks and be requested to attend a mandatory orientation session on either Monday, August 16 from 4-6 p.m. or on Thursday, August 19 from 10 a.m.-noon.
The Town of Matthews Planning Department is reviewing downtown parking - particularly along Matthews Station Street. The Planning Department presented an analysis of parking to the Town Board on July 12. Staff will also meet with downtown business owners to discuss the issue.
For more information click here for the study or call Jay Camp with the Town of Matthews Planning Department for more information.
The Town of Matthews’ Tourism Grant Application process is underway. Grants will be given to organizations who meet strict legal guidelines in regards to attracting tourism to the Town.
We encourage you and your family to recycle. As a partner with Mecklenburg County resident of Matthews can now recycle additional items. Recycling should be put in your recycling bins and placed at the curb on your scheduled garbage day. At this time Matthews is not making the switch to rollout recycling containers. Only the City of Charlotte and Huntersville are implementing these new recycling containers.
Do you enjoy keeping things in meticulous order? Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community? If you have a couple hours a week to spare, the Matthews Branch Library would like you to join our team of talented, committed volunteers that enhance library staff in providing excellent library service to our community.
The N.C. Department of Transportation will put funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to work to improve the intersections of N.C. 51 (Pineville-Matthews Road) at Fullwood Lane and Monroe Road in Matthews beginning Monday, July 12, weather permitting.
The N.C. Department of Transportation will be putting funds from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to work on 0.2 miles of Independence Pointe Parkway (State Road 4497) in Matthews beginning Wednesday, July 14, weather permitting.
The Heathers Subdivision will be repaved this summer. Beginning the last week of June work will begin in the subdivision. Work to be completed includes curb repair, the addition of handicap ramps and milling and paving of all three miles of streets in the subdivision.
It is not too late to sign up for Summer Camps in Matthews. Basketball with NBA Great Muggsy Bogues, Science Camp, Sugar Art, Magic Camp and Becoming a Super Hero has space available. See below for details or visit www.matthewsfun.com.
Construction continues for the Four Mile Creek Greenway. The contractor continues boardwalk construction, stone sub-base placement, and the installation of several small swale bridges. Asphalt paving should begin within the next two weeks. Centerline staking has been placed and proposed trail alignment is under review between the old town maintenance building and Four Mile Creek. Please remember that this is a construction zone and is not yet open to the public.
Contact Lee Tillery, Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Director, at 704-321-7275, if you have any questions about the greenway. You may click here for more information as well.
The Matthews Town Board of Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 budget during their meeting Monday. The budget focuses on maintaining current services for citizens during the continued economic recession
Get ready for school by coming to the Back to School Movie Night on Saturday, August 22 in Stumptown Park, Matthews. “The Princess & The Frog” will be shown at this free event. Pre-movie activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movie begins at dusk.
Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Monday, May 31, for Memorial Day and open on a normal schedule Tuesday, June 1.
Government communications professionals from 16 North Carolina cities and towns came away winners in the second annual Excellence in Communications Awards presented Thursday, April 29 in the Davis Theater at the Cabarrus County Arts Council by NC3C, the North Carolina City & County Communicators.
The Town of Matthews won first place for Branding and Logo Development and second place for the Town’s website.
During International Compost Awareness Week, May 2 to May 8, 2010, the County is rolling out the red carpet for wannabe composters with an array of free programs and workshops dedicated to the practice of turning yard and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your flowers and vegetables.
According to North Carolina law, a bicycle is a vehicle, and bicyclists share the same rights and responsibilities as other drivers. National Bicycle Safety Month is recognized during May of each year, and the N.C. Department of Transportation takes this time to remind those traveling by both bicycle and motor vehicle to obey all traffic laws and use caution.
The N.C. Department of Transportation is partnering with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol in a pilot project to create safer locations for local and state law enforcement to conduct accident investigations along the state's highways.
As people in North Carolina and across the globe celebrate Earth Day, the North Carolina Department of Transportation announces a new initiative to encourage drivers to do their part for the environment by conserving fuel.
Mecklenburg County is making it easier than ever for residents to watch decisions that County leaders make.
The Town of Matthews honored Harris Teeter, Inc. during the “Laying the Foundation for Business Development Economic Summit”. Harris Teeter, Inc., headquartered in Matthews, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year.
Taking the roads less traveled to explore North Carolina's history, geography and culture is now easier than ever thanks to the re-designed Web site of the N.C. Scenic Byways program. The N.C. Department of Transportation launched the new site today at www.ncdot.gov/travel/scenic.
On Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from5:00 p.m. to 5:30p.m. in Rooms 270-271 at the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center (located @ 600 East 4th Street) a Public Hearing regarding the draft of the FY 2011-2013 Consolidated Plan and FY 2011 Action Plan will be held.
Milling and Paving of N. Trade Street is now underway. The work will be done at night to minimize impacts on traffic. Over 10,000 vehicles use N. Trade Street daily.
The roadway will be closed from the intersection of John Street to Matthews Mint Hill Road from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night this week. Paving is expected to completed by April 17.
The Town of Matthews has officially asked the Mecklenburg County Air Quality Division to require Biomedical Waste, Inc. to adhere to the new federal air quality standards within three years instead of the proposed five years.
Nancy Williams was honored by the Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners for her 30 years of service to the Town. Nancy will retire from the Town on March 31.
Mecklenburg County government offices and agencies will be closed on Friday, April 2, for Good Friday and open on a normal schedule Monday, April 5. This includes all units of the Department of Social Services, the Tax Office, Elections Office, the Register of Deeds Office, and the Land Use and Environmental Services Department. The Department of Social Services will also be closed on Saturday, April 3. CharMeck 311 is available 24 hours a day, and seven days a week for assistance.
Explore North Carolina's Native American history on the Indian Heritage Scenic Byway.
Courtney Pruitt and Travis Ernsberger have completed the Fire Academy at Cleveland Community College where they earned Firefighter I and II certification. The academy involved residing at area fire stations for two months of extensive training. Pruitt and Ernsberger are volunteer firefighters with the Town of Matthews Fire & EMS Department.
April 1 Update - Paving of Trade Street, which will occur during the night, will occur the week of 4/11. Concrete work is nearly complete.
Matthews Mint Hill Rd- first level of paving will be finished today. No work this weekend and second level will be done next week. This should take three days.
A new event has been added to BeachFest Matthews - the Sandy Feet 5K & 1K Fun Run. Come celebrate a weekend of sun, fun and beach music in downtown Matthews.
Children, ages 2-5 are invited to eat Lunch with the Easter Bunny, from 11 a.m. – 12 noon, on Friday, March 26, at the Matthews Community Center. The Easter Eggstravaganza will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Saturday, March 27, at Stumptown Park.
The week of March 15, the U.S. Census Bureau will mail 2010 Census questionnaires to households throughout the nation, including the Town of Matthews. The census is a count of everyone living in the United States and, since 1790, has been conducted every 10 years.
The Town of Matthews will offer its first archery class to children ages 8 to 12 at Stumptown Park beginning April 3.
Henry has worked for the Town for the last five years as the Code Enforcement Officer. His fellow coworkers nominated him for this honor because of his compassion for his coworkers and the citizens of the Town.
The Town of Matthews has t-shirts, hats, fleece jackets and hooded sweatshirts available for purchase.
Charlotte, NC -- Residents and businesses that own property such as watercraft, manufactured housing, farm tractors, aircraft, machinery, equipment, furniture, fixture
The Town of Matthews Fire & EMS Department has donated approximately 30 self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to the Port-au-Prince Rotary Club of Haiti. The equipment is used by firefighters to breathe during hazardous situations.
Contact:
Annette Privette Keller Communications Director/Assistant to the Manager Phone: 704-847-4411 ext. 230 Email