News About Town: Town Hall will get a Public Works pedicure* in advance of the Republican National Convention. Monday night, Town Council approved repaving the roads and parking areas throughout the development, as well as restriping of parking spaces and crosswalks. The work will fix crosswalks that lead to nowhere, as well as add much-needed ADA accessibility. The project will cost approximately $435,000. (*The cure for pedestrian ailments.)

News Around Town: Last night at the Levine Senior Center, over one hundred volunteers, board members, and friends of the Matthews HELP Center (MHC) reflected on the past four decades. Sargent Michelle Archer, Meteorologist Larry Sprinkle, and MHC staff celebrated the center’s 40th birthday. Sandra Conway addressed the crowd, sharing a vision for the future (space, space, and more space is needed). Center staff is focused on finding a way to say yes to everyone who walks through the door, providing hope to many more individuals than the 7,379 individuals MHC served over the past year. Conway presented the inaugural Founders Award, naturally given to the MHC founders June Hamrick and Iris Devore. The Heart of the Mission Award was given to the center's generous volunteer, Margaret Bond, who encapsulates the mission of MHC.

One Good Thing: One Good Thing: The HELP Center recently kicked off their end of year fundraiser with a goal of $40,000 to be raised by December 31. Donations go directly to neighbors who rely on the services provided by the HELP Center. A donation of $50 might provide gas for someone in need where $1500 will cover a month's worth of expenses for a family on the brink of eviction.