News About Town: The Town of Matthews issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Fire Station 3. The fire station will be built east of Independence, just across from Purser Hulsey Park. The 4.5 acre lot was purchased in March of this year. The new station is strategically located to provide fire protection to the areas furthest from current stations. Fire Station 3 will have three bays for trucks in an approximately 10,000 square foot building that includes decontamination rooms, some training tools, fitness equipment, sleeping quarters and all the amenities of home for emergency personnel.

News Around Town: For those who love those shower acoustics, this Friday you have a chance to show your windpipes off in public. Head over to Jekyll & Heide, 316 N. Trade St., at 7pm to Sing Your Heart Out, a charity karaoke event to benefit three local nonprofits who collaborate as the Greater Matthews Local Family Network (the members are C.O.S.Kids, Matthews Help Center, and Matthews Free Medical Clinic). Weaver, Bennett & Bland are partnering with Edward Jones/Desi Dufresne to host and guarantee the fun. Speaking from experience, you’re going to want to hear Weaver, Bennett & Bland attorneys Matt Villmer and Bo Caudill belt out a duet. Trust us.

One Fun Thing: National Voter Registration Day was earlier this week, but it’s not too late to check your voter registration or register to vote. You can also register to vote the same day as you vote early voting.