News About Town: If you’re not familiar with Town Advisory Boards, these boards provide an opportunity for community members to play a role in the creation of town-wide policy. Advisory Boards discuss relevant topics and provide a consensus opinion to the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners takes the consensus under consideration for their decision-making. The Citizen Participation Handbook gives the who/what/where. If you are interested in serving, submit an application to Town Clerk Lori Canapinno before end of business on August 21, 2020.

News Around Town: Opioid use doesn’t limit itself to city or town boundaries and Matthews is not immune to the crisis. This Thursday, August 6, at 8:30 am, Mecklenburg County’s Substance Use Disorder Task Force will participate in the Opioid Response Project, an online forum sharing the methods local communities are using to address the opioid epidemic. The task force is one of ten agencies statewide to participate and will aid in developing a countywide policy and response to the opioid epidemic. For additional information call (919) 966-4414.

One Good Thing: So far 2020 hasn’t been so fun, so if you have a good thing or fun thing we should highlight, let us know. We’re ready to shine a light on all that is good and fun in 28105!