News About Town: Fully into budget season, the Board of Commissioners has received the Manager’s Recommended Budget and held one work session to discuss the Fiscal Year End 2021 budget. Budget documents are available on the town website for public review.
News Around Town: Matthews recently got a shout out on the county’s Facebook page—71% of Matthews residents have filled out the census! Huntersville was close behind at 69%. Pineville’s in last place among the seven cities in Mecklenburg County. Keep it up Matthews!
One Good Thing: Brakeman’s Coffee (225 N. Trade St.) has a new blend: The Arena. A blend of African and Brazilian coffees, the blend is inspired by Teddy Roosevelt’s infamous arena quote from his Citizenship in a Republic speech. Pick up beans in person at Brakeman’s or order online.