News About Town: The tornado took a toll on Matthews-Sardis Park, but the town has been working to get everything back in order. The playground has been refreshed with new surfacing and is ready for enjoyment. Park and Rec: 1; Tornado: 0.
News Around Town: Matthews residents and businesses are still spinning from the recent tornado, and the Kiwanis Club of Matthews is ready to help. Buy an “I survived the Matthews tornado” tee for $15 and over $7 from each shirt sold will be donated to fix facility damage at area youth organizations. Go to www.MatthewsTornadoTees.com to order.
One Good Thing: Tonight’s the night. The Mecklenburg County Budget Workshop is from 6 to 8 pm at the Sportsplex here in Matthews. Registration is required, and this is a great opportunity to learn about the county budget process, priorities, and to let both the County Manager and County Budget Director know what you want to see in the upcoming budget.