News About Town: Tomorrow, June 6 at 4:00 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem John Higdon and Commissioner Barabara Dement will host a Facebook Live event on the Town of Matthews page. Submit your questions on their post here prior to the Q&A and tune in to hear their responses.

News About Town: At the last Town Council meeting, the commissioners voted to approve Historic Designation for the Craftsman-style Barnum A. Sustare house on West Matthews St. The Sustare family was instrumental in recognizing the importance of transportation for the development of Matthews. This understanding was one of the reasons Sustare’s pool (aka Matthews Country Club) attracted people from all over the region.  The home has a fascinating history, too lengthy to be summarized in a paragraph. Learn more here.

ne Fun Thing: This Friday, June 7, the Charlotte Symphony will return to Stumptown Park. The prelude act starts at 7 and the symphony starts at 8:15. Get there early and stake out your spot, the lawn gets packed.  Want to know what they’re playing? Check it out.