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Night closures coming to Trade/John intersection
The intersection of Trade and John streets in downtown Matthews will be closed at night from Monday to Wednesday, April 23 to 25, as state crews prepare to install a… Read more
Have your say on Mint Hill parks
There’s still time to take an online survey Mint Hill has launched about its parks and recreation offerings. The survey, available at www.minthill.com/parksurvey until Saturday, April 21, asks area residents… Read more
Water, sewer fee hike proposed
On April 11, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utility Department presented its fiscal year 2013 budget proposal to the Charlotte City Council. The proposal includes an increase in water and sewer rates and… Read more
Support team created for revaluation appeals
Mecklenburg County has formed a special customer support team to handle the backlash around property tax revaluation appeals. The team, made up of appraisers, customer service representatives and management staff,… Read more
Matthews planted 237 trees in 2011
Matthews planted 237 trees last year, according to a news release from the town. The trees were planted along neighborhood streets as part of the Neighborhood Tree Planting Project and… Read more
Pancake breakfast to benefit ‘The Tinker Belle’
The local chapter of the nonprofit Warriors & Warbirds will host a pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, April 21 to raise money to help its newest friend: a World War II-era… Read more
Thompson to benefit from health grant
Thompson Child & Family Focus, which has a campus near Matthews, is one of nine Mecklenburg County nonprofits recently awarded a health grant by the Mecklenburg Medical Alliance and Endowment…. Read more
Matthews’ kidney dialysis center grows
Fresenius Medical Care of North America’s kidney dialysis center in Matthews recently added 10 patient chairs to serve more area residents, according to a company spokeswoman. The clinic in Matthews… Read more
Free training for people with disabilities
Partners in Policymaking is offering free training for residents statewide with intellectual or developmental disabilities and parents of young children with disabilities. The free program, which begins in early June… Read more
Ride to raise money for cancer research
Matthews Fun Machines, 11240 E. Independence Blvd., in Matthews will be the starting point Saturday, April 28 for an annual motorcycle ride to raise money for cancer research. The annual… Read more
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