News About Town: Matthews is getting a new E-One Typhoon Heavy Rescue truck from Fire Connections Incorporated at a cost not to exceed $800,000. This truck will replace the department’s twenty three year old American LaFrance, a heavy rescue truck made by a now-defunct business. Suffice it to say, finding replacement parts for the current truck is a difficult and lengthy process. This new truck will take between 350 Fire trucks are built to spec, and this new truck is no different--once the contract for purchase is signed, it will take between 350 and 375 days for the manufacturer to deliver. If you’re interested in what this truck may look like, E-One has YouTube tours of similar trucks.
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News Around Town: During COVID, the Levine Senior Center (1050 Devore Ln, Matthews) has been serving up hot lunches to area seniors. Each Friday, seniors over the age of 50 are invited to drive on through the parking lot between noon and 1:30pm (or until the food runs out) to pick up a to-go meal. The center also sets up a puzzle and book exchange to add a little pandemic entertainment to the service. The facility is following county guidelines and has remained closed for in-person activities at the facility, but will offer the annual AARP Tax-Aide program by appointment. Find out more here.
One Good Thing: Registration is open for the annual Blessed Assurance Golf Tournament. As the primary fundraiser for the adult day care, the golf tournament directly supports disabled veterans, seniors, and other adults with Alzheimer’s, or dementia. The event is scheduled for April 22 at Old Sycamore Club in Mint Hill. The program will last all day, starting with breakfast at 9am and a shotgun start at 10:30 am. Dinner will be served following the tournament. Registration starts at $100 per person, with corporate packages and hole sponsorships available as well.