News About Town: In November 2017, the Town Board asked staff to move forward with an entryway sign for the Idlewild roundabout (at Idlewild and 51). The sign was estimated to cost $85,000, with additional costs for landscape lighting; Mint Hill would pay for a portion of the costs. Soon after solidifying the design, NCDOT announced plans to remove the roundabout, widen Idlewild, and turn 51 into a superstreet. The sign project was put on hold while the Town decided what the best approach would be, including the idea of installing a removable sign on the roundabout. At tonight's council meeting, staff will present three options ranging from $11,000 to $60,000 in expected costs.
News Around Town: Yesterday marked the end of the five-day celebration of Diwali, the Hindu holiday, also known as the Festival of Lights. Diwali signifies the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Today, the first day following Diwali on the Hindu calendar is Annakut – literally meaning, a mountain of food. Annakut, the beginning of the Hindu New Year, is today. Want to celebrate? BAPS has day-long festivities lined up.
One Fun Thing: Matthews' best kept cultural secret, the Matthews Concert Band, will open its 18th season on Thursday, November 7, at the Fullwood Theatre with "A Salute to France." Musical selections will carry you across the ocean in a trans-Atlantic audio odyssey of concert band sound. Future concerts to remember are December 14 at Matthews United Methodist Church, and March 5, 2020, and May 21 in the Fullwood Theatre. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
