Happy Earth Day!

News About Town: The Monday, April 26 Board of Commissioners meeting agenda is available online. The Board will meet via Zoom (link here, meeting ID 910 4857 8544). To listen live, call toll free 888-788-0099 and enter the meeting ID 910 4857 8544. 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.

During the 6:30 pm closed session, the Board will meet with Town Attorney Charles Buckley. Closed sessions are limited by state legislation regarding which topics are acceptable in G.S. 143-318.11.

Items of note during the regular 7 pm meeting include:

• Consider Exemption from Qualification-Based Selection Process for Design Work for 335 East Matthews Street.

• FHWA Request for Experiment for Advisory Shoulder on Matthews Chapel Road.

• Consider Town Takeover of Maintenance for East McDowell Street and Overcash Drive.

News Around Town: Some estimates say dog adoptions increased twofold during the pandemic. For those late to the game, Mac’s Speed Shop (142 East John St) has what the (pet) doctor ordered: Bark & Brew Pet Adoption Day. In honor of National Pet Adoption Day, South Charlotte Dog Rescue will bring a few eligible pups to Mac’s from 5 -8 pm on Friday, April 30th. Get ahead of the curve by filling out an adoption application here.

One Good Thing: Matthews Police Chief Clark Pennington wrote a thoughtful response to the Derek Chauvin trial. Read it here.