News About Town: At tonight’s Board of Commissioners meeting, the Board will, once again, consider the sign for the Idlewild Road roundabout. For safety reasons, a visual barrier on the roundabout is essential, although future road projects will eradicate the roundabout. Limited sightlines decrease the amount of information a driver must process while entering a roundabout, thereby increasing safety. To meet the needs of both concerns, Public Works came up with a solution for a moveable sign. The Town hired DAWA to create several concepts, which are included in the Board’s information packets. Town of Matthews Engineer Susan Habina Woolard will present the preferred design to the Board tonight.

News Around Town: This past fall, The Music Makers, a locally-owned traveling music program that has been in Matthews for 25+ years, added ukulele classes for seniors ages 50 and up. In January, they’ll expand their options for younger aspiring musicians with a class for little ones (ages 5 to 7). If enough people learn to play the ukulele, The Music Makers is hoping to start a free ukulele club. Members would gather to play together as well as perform in the community.

One Good Thing: Last year, we hosted a Hyperlocal Holiday Gift Guide. This year we’re trying something a little different: if you’re a Matthews-based maker, we want to spotlight you and your wares! Want to be featured? Fill out this short form, and we’ll show off the incredible talent Matthews has to offer!