Morning Minute: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
News About Town: After the American Legion Post 235 recently completed renovations and an addition to the veterans memorial at Stumptown Park, community members suggested renaming the park Stumptown Veterans Memorial Park.
The Town has an optional process for park naming, which includes a petition and a public meeting before the Board of Commissioners. During the November 23 BOC meeting, the Mayor suggested the Parks and Rec and Veterans Advisory Boards discuss renaming the park, a step not included in the prescribed process. As a result, on January 13, 2021 the Town of Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Advisory Committee will host a public meeting providing an opportunity for input on whether to rename Stumptown Park.
Small and Mighty Matthews Retail. It’s doubtful any of our readers haven’t stepped foot into Renfrow Hardware—to say they define Matthews wouldn’t be an exaggeration. Don’t forget the creaky old hardware store for gifts that capture slower times and analog fun.
News Around Town: Matthews Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for their Critical Home Repair Program. This program is for Matthews and Mint Hill homeowners who are current on taxes and payments and meet income criteria. The Critical Home Repair Program is for low-income residents who have repair needs around their home that create an unsafe or unhealthy living situation, such as a failing roof or necessary accessibility modifications.