News About Town: With rising rates of COVID in Mecklenburg County, the Town of Matthews has closed the Community Center and Crews Road Rec Center through Tuesday, February 2. These closures reflect the recent Mecklenburg County Public Health Directive. In-person classes and activities may be available via Zoom. If you are enrolled in a Parks and Rec class and have not been contacted by your instructor, contact your instructor directly or call the Matthews Community Center at 704-321-7275 or Crews Recreation Center at 704-708-1289. Remote learning for CMS students will continue at Crews Road.
Yard waste bags are available at area recycling centers.
One Good Thing: Teachers and school support staff, tJanuary is your month to receive 10% at Backporch Treasures, 119 N. Ames St.
Another Good Thing: Don’t forget! Free paper yard waste bags are available through the county at various recycling centers around Mecklenburg Co. These bags can be chucked right in the yard waste trucks, eliminating the step of emptying plastic bags. Hickory Grove is the closest distribution point. If you don’t want to drive, they’re also available at Lowe’s and Target. Visit the county website for more info.