Town council

Morning Minute: Tuesday, April 23, 2019

News About Town: Now that Alta Planning and Design, the consultant for the Downtown Mobility Study, has started work, Alta is seeking insight. The Town has posted a Survey and a Map, two methods to better understand design needs from citizens’ vantage point. The Map is a visual method to provide input while the survey consists of a few quick questions; both ask about pedestrian, bicyclist, and transit needs in the downtown area.

Perhaps the perfect spot for a selfie? Where’s that bench?

Perhaps the perfect spot for a selfie? Where’s that bench?

News Around Town:  With CMS schools closed on May 1, various Mecklenburg County Park and Rec centers have special day-long camps planned. Typically camps are priced between $10 and $25. There are no county rec centers in Matthews (Crews Road is Town-run), but perhaps there is a location near your place of work. Find the closest center and call to see what they have planned.

One Fun Thing: Join Habitat and Wildlife Keepers (HAWK) this Saturday (April 27) for an Earth Day Celebration at Squirrel Lake Park. The festivities run from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Plenty of vendors will have activities for the whole family, Coca Cola will have free rain barrels, and Ranger Rick will be standing by for photo ops. This one, without a doubt, tops the Crunchy Feely-Meter in all the best ways possible.

Morning Minute: Monday, April 22, 2019

News About Town: Tonight's BOC meeting looks to be a short one, so if you're looking to dip your toe into the local government waters it's a good one to start with. The Board will approve some appointments, discuss new public art, and review the Board's policy for deferring agenda items.

Photo by reader Todd Garner 

Photo by reader Todd Garner 

News Around Town:  Matthews PD announced two arrests last week for a robbery that occurred at the Lowe's in Sycamore Commons on April 2nd. MPD thanked the public for assistance in identifying the suspects. The arrests were made by Mint Hill PD, who had their own list of charges against the suspects.

One Fun Thing: Thank you to everyone who participated in our inaugaral Beacster Egg Hunt! We hope you enjoyed exploring the site! Our grand prize winner with 16 eggs is reader Pamela Mitchum! Coming in second with 12 eggs is Kristen Fuller, and third with 8 eggs is Kelly Leavy. All participants will receive a bit of Beacon goodness, check your email for information on claiming your prize!