News About Town: The 2019-2021 Board of Commissioners was sworn in Monday night at Town Hall. John Higdon took the reins as mayor and Renee Garner was unanimously elected Mayor Pro Tem (the Commissioner who stands in for the mayor when he is unavailable). Rounding out the Board are David Bland, Barbara Dement, Jeff Miller, John Urban, and Larry Whitley. As part of their duties, Commissioners sit on various advisory boards for both the town and region. Those appointments are as follows:
Arts & Science Council: Renee Garner, with David Bland as alternate.
Centralina Council of Governments: Barbara Dement, with Jeff Miller as alternate.
Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization: John Higdon, with Renee Garner as alternate.
Levine Senior Center Board of Directors: Barbara Dement, with Larry Whitley as alternate.
Matthews Chamber of Commerce: Larry Whitley, with John Urban as alternate.
Matthews Economic Development Advisory Committee: John Urban, with Renee Garner as alternate.
Matthews Committee on Education: Jeff Miller
Metropolitan Transit Commission: John Higdon, with Hazen Blodgett as alternate.
Planning Coordinating Committee: David Bland, with Larry Whitley as alternate.
The Quad: An Alliance of South Charlotte Communities: John Urban, with David Bland as alternate.
News Around Town: The Farmers’ Market is officially in winter mode. Selection may be a little lighter, but options are always locally grown, raised, or made. Winter hours are 8 - 10 am, every Saturday through April 4, 2020. Find the vendor list linked on the market’s website.
One Fun Thing: Attend the Checkers game this Friday and $5 from your ticket purchase for seats in Section 106 will go back to Matthews Athletic Recreation Association (MARA). Purchase tickets online.
Don't Forget: If you enjoy Christmas music, make sure to hear the Matthews Concert Band this Friday, December 13, at Matthews United Methodist Church. The performance begins at 7:30 pm.
Sunday, December 15, from 4 to 6 pm, tour the Nancy Reid House, guided by docents from the Matthews Heritage Museum. Dr. & Mrs. Reid (reenactors, not the ghosts) will greet visitors and set the tone for celebrations of Christmas-Past. The event is free, and light refreshments will be served.
