News About Town: On May 24, the Police Department held their Annual Awards Ceremony at the Matthews Community Center. Prior to the awards, the department recognized recent promotions within the department. There are a great many officers and staff within the department to recognize. We’ll share the awards in Friday’s Morning Minute.

• Det. Nicole Fiato was promoted to Detective from Officer and will be assigned to the Street Crimes Unit;

• Det. Sgt. Chris Duryee was promoted to Sergeant from Corporal and will be assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division;

• Sgt. Nick Helms was promoted to Sergeant from Corporal and will be assigned to the Patrol Division;

• Sgt. Lance Paugh was promoted to Sergeant from Corporal and will be assigned to the Patrol Division;

• Sgt. Julius Robertson was promoted to Sergeant from Officer and will be assigned to the Patrol Division as a School Resource Supervisor;

• Lt. Grant Nelson was promoted to Lieutenant from Sergeant and will be assigned as the Commander of Patrol Division 2 of the Operational Services Bureau;

• Lt. Jeff Troyer was promoted to Lieutenant from Sergeant and will be assigned as the Commander of the Office of Professional Standards of the Special Services Bureau;

• Lt. Steven Rozina was promoted to Lieutenant from Sergeant and will be assigned as the Commander of the Criminal Investigations Division of the Support Services Bureau;

The department also recognized Lt. David Ruby. After 26 years of dedicated service to the Matthews Police Department (30 in law enforcement), Lt. Ruby, Commander of the Office of Professional Standards, retired.

One Good Thing: The Town of Matthews Parks, Rec, and Cultural Resources Department would love to hear your thoughts on an upcoming mural project in downtown Matthews. The mural, to be located on the outside of the Loyalist’s patio (435 N. Trade St. #102), will be created by internationally recognized Charlotte artist Osiris Rain. Tune into the Advisory Committee meeting taking place on July 14, 2021 at 6:30pm to see two options and add to the conversation. This meeting will be virtual; find more information here.