News About Town: Applications are open for the Round II of the Matthews CARES Act Funding Relief Program. These grants are to encourage and support the Matthews business community’s economic challenges created by the COVID pandemic between March 1 and October 31, 2020. A complete grant application with all required additional documents must be received by 12:00 pm on Monday, November 16 in order to be considered. Completed applications and supporting materials should be emailed to matthews@matthewsnc.gov or dropped off marked ATTN: CARES Act Grant – Round II to Matthews Town Hall (232 Matthews Station Street Matthews, NC 28105). Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

News Around Town: The application deadline for Mecklenburg County’s HOMES Program has been extended to Friday, Nov. 13. The Helping Out Mecklenburg’s Homeowners with Economic Support (HOMES) Program has been extended through next Friday, November 13. This program offers assistance to low to moderate income qualified Mecklenburg County homeowners by providing financial assistance for mortgage and rent relief through the County Assessor’s Office, the Office of the Tax Collector and the Department of Social Services.  Find the application online or request a paper application by phone, 980-314-4226 or by visiting the County Assessor’s Office lobby at 3205 Freedom Drive, Suite 3500, Charlotte.