News About Town: The Board of Commissioners meeting agenda is available online. The meeting starts at 7 pm, Monday, February 22. The Board will meet via Zoom (link here, meeting ID 950 3721 0068). To listen live, call toll free 888-788-0099 and enter the meeting ID 950 3721 0068. A livestream of the meeting will also be available via the Town of Matthews YouTube Channel. For more information, including the process for public comment, visit the town website.
Items of note:
The Board will receive a CMS update from Southeast Learning Community Superintendent Dr. Tangela Williams. There are also eight items under new business (12 A. through H.) that include considering an ordinance revision to allow sport bow and arrow use by permit as well as a review of 2020 crime statistics.
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News Around Town: Mecklenburg County is hosting budget workshops online this year, one of which is tonight; other dates include February 20, 24, and 27. Register here to rank the importance of budget lines and learn more about how funds are distributed.
Don’t Forget: Get a free COVID test today at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist (381 Crestdale Road) with the Atrium Mobile COVID Testing Unit from 8 am to 2:30 pm.
The Town blood drive is today at Town Hall, 232 Matthews Station Street, from 10am to 2:30pm.