Category Archives: Matthews
Matthews Police update last month’s fatal motorcycle accident
Matthews police have updated the information on the accident between an SUV and a motorcyle in February that killed two people. Craig Anderson (37) of Monroe and passenger Tiffany Johnson (24) of Matthews were pronounced dead shortly after the accident. Police thought … Continue reading
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Matthews will host workshop on caring for trees
The town of Matthews will host a two-part workshop called, “A Homeowner’s Guide to Successful Tree Care” at 7 pm on March 29 and 10 am on April 2. The workshop is sponsored by the Town of Matthews Appearance and Tree Advisory Committee. … Continue reading
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Matthews’ bond rating upgraded
Standard and Poor has upgraded the Town of Matthews’ Bond Rating from AA to AA+ which is one step below the highest rating available. The highest rating is AAA. “The rating is reaffirmation that the Town’s financial health is stable … Continue reading
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Matthews Fire and EMS Department project almost complete
Parking and landscaping improvements at the Matthews Fire & EMS Department are nearing completion. This is the first major improvement to the site since the parking lot was constructed in the late 1980s. The wear and tear on a 30 year parking lot … Continue reading
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Matthews wins Centralina Council of Governments award
The Town of Matthews won the Excellence in Service to Citizens for their Library volunteers Program. Centralina Council of Governments (CCOG) presented their Annual Awards at the Meeting of the CCOG Board of Delegates on February 9, 2011. The awards celebrate … Continue reading
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Renovations to Squirrel Lake Park begins Monday
Squirrel Lake Park will be getting a facelift beginning Monday. The Matthews park will get a restroom facility, new playground equipment and swing structures for children aged 2-12, improvements and additional spaces to the parking lot. Also included in the … Continue reading
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Matthews’ Four Mile Creek Greenway nears completion
Four Mile Creek Greenway in Matthews is nearing completion. The greenway is a $1.6M joint project between the Town of Matthews and Mecklenburg County. Trail A, which goes from East John St. to Brenham Lane, is complete. Trail B, which … Continue reading
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Living Legacy Tree selected in Matthews
A willow oak tree at Matthews Elementary School has been designated as the first Living Legacy Tree in Matthews. The tree is considered to be 80-100 years old. The Living Legacy Trees are trees with specific structural, species, historical or … Continue reading
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Former Matthews resident donates bullet resistant vest for dog
Nell Robinson, a former resident of Matthews, donated a bullet resistant vest for Bosco, a K-9 dog, with the Matthews Police Department. Bosco, who is of Belgium Malonis descent, joined the Matthews Police Department last year. He and Officer Jeff … Continue reading
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Organization that throws b-day parties for homeless children gets new name, location
Birthday Blessings is getting a name change and a new local facility. The nonprofit organization which was started to provide birthday parties for homeless children, will become Bright Blessings USA and will move its headquarters to Matthews. The name change … Continue reading
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Matthews Director of Public Works appointed to N.C. committee
Ralph Messera, Director of Public Works for the Town of Matthews, has been appointed to serve on a N.C. League of Municipalities Committee. He will serve a two year term on the General Government Legislative Action Committee. His work on … Continue reading
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Brawley to be sworn in next week in Matthews
Bill Brawley, the newly elected N.C. Representative for District 103 (which includes Mint Hill) will take the oath of office January 5th in Matthews. The event will be held at 7 pm at the Matthews Town Hall in the Commissioners … Continue reading
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Matthews mayor accepts the no fizz challenge
Matthews Mayor Jim Taylor is one of 300 mayors across the Carolinas who will put down the sodas for the month of January and instead drink water. The challenge was made by the non-profit No Fizz Charlotte, a non-profit organization … Continue reading
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