News About Town:  The Board of Commissioners meeting agenda for Monday, October 26, is available online. The Board will receive a COVID update from Emergency Operations Center Commander Rob Kinniburgh. The Board will also discuss legislative priorities to use when advocating for the town with the NC General Assembly. Corey King, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources, will also present the recommendations provided by the Parks, Rec, and Cultural Resources Advisory Board for tourism grants.

News Around Town: A handful of Matthews businesses have taken extra training for COVID safety compliance through The North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (NCRLA)Count On Me NC program. Included in the list are the AMF Bowling Alley, the Collective Cafe, Golden Corral, Key Signature Entertainment, the Loyalist, Mac’s Speed Shop, OHM Hotels (Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southeast - Matthews), and Tree Top Catering. If you have a concern or see a business not complying, call 311 to file a complaint with Mecklenburg County Health and Human Services.

One Good Thing: Two Good Matthews Policemen are working hard to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Donate to Officer Tim Aycock’s fundraiser here and Chief Clark Pennington’s fundraiser here.