Category Archives: Government
Hospital sets 2016 as date of completion
At Thursday night’s commissioner meeting, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews president Roland Bibeau gave an overview of what the hospital currently offers the residents of Mint Hill and the status of the Presbyterian Hospital to be built at I485 and Albemarle Road. … Continue reading
Mint Hill working toward Aqua solution
Residents in Ashe Plantation and other Mint Hill neighborhoods have been working toward receiving better service from their water provider, Aqua. Over the past few months we have reported the issues customers have with Aqua, including dirty, hard water and … Continue reading
Democracy in action: the neighborhood Aqua meeting
[simple_slideshow] Aqua North Carolina customers met with politicians last Friday to voice their concerns about the private water company’s practices. Sharon Decker, homeowner association president for Ashe Plantation, located on 218, hosted the meeting at the Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation … Continue reading
Posted in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Politics
Tagged Aqua, District 41, utilities
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Property maintenance big issue for some residents
The Board of Commissioners met June 14 to discuss proposed amendments to the town’s code of ordinances regarding housing and property maintenance and the nuisance abatement code. The amendments set a timeline of action. The amendment reads “Order by the … Continue reading
Former Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Dept. Chief under investigation
By Amanda Waters amandawaters@minthilltimes.com The Town of Mint Hill received a federal subpoena May 24 and is cooperating with federal agencies in an investigation of recently resigned Fire Operations Director, Jeremy Russell. “We are absolutely not under investigation as a … Continue reading
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Tagged Jeremy Russell, Mint Hill FIre Chief, Mint Hill VFD
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Library plan presented to Mint Hill Board
Carol Hull presented the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library Citizens Committee report to the Board of Commissioners last Thursday. She is a member of the committee, a team of citizens with professional experience in real estate, process improvements, information technology, and Mecklenburg County government. … Continue reading
Mint Hill Planning Board meets
The Planning Board met Monday at the Town Hall to approve the minutes of the March 22 meeting and to discuss and recommend the rezoning request filed by Sullivan, Burd and Roupas, LLC. The dentists are asking to construct a … Continue reading
Posted in Around Town, Development, Featured Posts, Good deeds, Government, Non-profit
Tagged Burd and Roupas, LLC, mint hill planning board, Sullivan, town of mint hill
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Primary results
Over two million voters turned out for North Carolina’s primary last week, 178,533 of which were in Mecklenburg County. Mint Hill residents had the opportunity to vote for the Democratic or Republican presidential and gubernatorial candidates, commissioners for District six, … Continue reading
Posted in Government, Politics, Politics 2012
Tagged mint hill primary, Primary results 2012
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Unofficial Mecklenburg County election results
For a complete list of results click here. PRESIDENTIAL (DEM) Barack Obama NC GOVERNOR (DEM): Walter H. Dalton PRESIDENTIAL (REP) Mitt Romney US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 8 (REP): Richard Hudson NC GOVERNOR (REP): Pat McCrory BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DISTRICT … Continue reading
Voters head to polls May 8 for primary
The 2012 primaries are fast approaching. The last day to return absentee ballots is May 7 at 5 pm, and the primary election is Tuesday, May 8 from 6:30 am – 7:30 pm. Districts six and 41 are voting for … Continue reading
Board meets for preliminary budget hearing
The Mint Hill Board of Commissioners met Monday evening for a preliminary budget meeting. The board heard from Parks and Recreation, the Planning Board, and the police and fire departments. Parks and Recreation requested various equipment, including a sweeper truck, … Continue reading
Sue Myrick will not seek another term in Congress
Sue Myrick announced today she will not seek another term representing District 9 in the U.S. Congress. She has represented the 9th District since 1995. Here’s the statement she released on Facebook today: “After thoughtful discussion with my family, I … Continue reading
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Stinson-Wesley appointed to District 6 seat
The Mecklenburg County Schoolboard last week appointed Rev. Amelia Stinson-Wesley╩to fill the District 6 seat left open by Tim Morgan who was elected as an at-large member of the board last year. Stinson-Wesley was one of 12 candidates who wanted … Continue reading
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