News About Town: During the most recent Town Council meeting, the council approved plans for a new BAPS Mandir (temple) to be built on 13.6 acres at Stevens Mill and Mount Harmony Church roads. The approval includes a building up to 90,000 square feet and a 15% tree save with an in-lieu-of fee in place if construction causes the save to dip below that percentage. The in-lieu-of will be approximately $50,000 to be deposited into the tree fund. The discussion centered primarily around construction sequencing, the result of which was an additional construction entrance, provided NCDOT okays an extra entry.
News Around Town: This past Tuesday, Charlotte City Council approved a $50 million study for the CATS Silver Line, the LYNX line planned to run from Matthews to Belmont. The money for the study will come from the CATS capital investment program. Study findings, which include preliminary design and environmental work, will provide a better idea of the line’s cost and establish a more defined route. Paying for the Silver Line is still in question, the project will likely cost between $3 and $4 billion. Construction is expected to start in 2027 with service beginning in 2030.
One Good Thing: It’s America Recycles Day. Take a pledge to Reduce your waste, Reuse as much as possible, and Recycle when needed. Have an item to recycle but aren’t sure where to take it? There’s an interactive map here.
Don’t Forget:
Brush up on your painting skills, Greater Matthews Habitat needs volunteers for this Saturday, November 16, to help paint. Volunteers need to be 16 and can sign up here.
Backyard Birds believes in neighbors helping neighbors, and has partnered with Common Heart to feed those in need this holiday season. Drop off any of the following items at Backyard Birds (1819 Matthews Township Pkwy Suite 800) until Monday, November 18: canned cranberry sauce, green beans, corn fruit cocktail, cream of mushroom soup, stuffing mix, macaroni and cheese, and/or cookie/cake/brownie mix.
Also Monday, November 18, Garrity & Gossage is presenting the final installment of their popular Women, Wine, and Wisdom series. Nothing pairs better with wine at The Black Chicken than financial security, and Dessi Dufresne of Edward Jones and the lawyers of Garrity & Gossage will provide advice specifically geared toward helping women gain that security. There’s a $20 registration fee. For more info or to register, contact Kim Gossage at kgossage@garritygossage.com.
