Matthews Messenger | November 2020

NOVEMBER — 2020

Volume 2 — Issue 11

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MPD’s annual No Shave November on page 3.

Keep These Messages On Your Mind Engage and Connect: Follow the Town of Matthews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, NextDoor and sign up to receive notifications.

Visit www.matthewsnc.gov for more info.

Grant opportunities for businesses in Matthews on page 4.

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Deck the House! Holiday Contest details on page 5.

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Matthews Messenger | November 2020

MANAGER’S MESSAGE It continues to be a busy fall season in the Town of Matthews.

We are thankful for the many good things happening this month.

is required. Visit www. matthewsfun.com. Stay tuned for additional holiday event announcements.

Town leaders remain committed to helping our business community through this challenging time. On page 4, read more about Round II of the Matthews Cares Act Funding Relief Program. Qualifying businesses can now apply to receive up to $10,000 to cover expenses like mortgage or rent payments, payroll, etc.

Providing a high level of service and being responsive to the needs of our residents are top priorities here in the Town of Matthews. Every two years we conduct a citizen survey to gain insight into residents’ views on important issues and the level of satisfaction with Town services.

If you received a survey in the mail, please complete it. Read more about this on page 5.

Our Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department has announced an exciting contest to boost our holiday spirits. See page 5 for details on the DECK THE HOUSE! holiday light competition. We are also hosting socially-distanced photos with Santa. Registration

Check out the calendar on page 6 for Matthews’ events and Board of Commissioners meetings so you can stay involved and engaged in all that Matthews has to offer. We hope you have a great month of November, and a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

Hazen Blodgett HAZEN BLODGETT MATTHEWS TOWN MANAGER HBLODGETT@MATTHEWSNC.GOV

BECKY HAWKE ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER BHAWKE@MATTHEWSNC.GOV

Consider using paper bags rather than plastic for leaves, grass clippings, and other yard waste.

They’re compostable and better for the environment. We’re giving out FREE brown bags at the Matthews Community Center.

Give us a call at 704-321-7275 to check on the building hours as they vary each day.

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Matthews’ Finest Fido Contest Winner Congratulations to Chloe Dancer! Chloe is this year’s winner of the Matthews’ Finest Fido contest.

Chloe Dancer is a friend to everyone she meets. She loves to play hide and seek with her family; she always wins! Chloe has been a ”momma dog” to her neighbor puppy, teaching him all the tricks. She is very obedient and always happy to take her daily eye and ear drops. She is the protector of her humans, alerting them to strangers at the door. She is the best at comforting her humans when they are sad or need an extra snuggle.

Thank you to everyone who entered their dog. All of the entries would have made wonderful representatives as the Finest Fido!

Matthews Police Department’s Annual No Shave November To help raise awareness about men’s health, Matthews Police Chief Clark Pennington has once again amended the department shaving policy for the month of November to allow facial hair in the form of longer mustaches, beards, and goatees. Each officer must donate $40 to the Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk – Charlotte to participate.

Check out the Matthews Police Department’s Facebook page for weekly updates on the officers who participate and, at the end of November, vote for the officer with the best beard and goatee. The winners will receive a free shave at a local barber.

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Grant Opportunities for Businesses in Matthews Applications are now being accepted for Round II of the Matthews CARES Act Funding Relief Program. The program will provide one-time reimbursable grants of up to $10,000 to help offset the impacts of this pandemic.

complying with the North Carolina Stay at Home Order within the eligibility period of March 1-October 31, 2020.

These expenses may include mortgage or rent payments, payroll expenses, etc.

Businesses that meet eligibility requirements and grant criteria may apply for up to $10,000 in reimbursement funds via the grant application for qualifying expenses incurred March 1-October 31, 2020.

Eligible applications will be selected for review on a lottery basis until available funds are exhausted. A complete grant application with all required additional documents must be received by 12:00 pm on Monday, November 16 in order to be considered.

Grants may be used for business interruption expenses incurred while

For more information and to apply, visit www.matthewsnc.gov/cares.

APPLY TODAY www.matthewsnc.gov/cares

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Deck the House!

Holiday Light Competition

It’s time to DECK THE HOUSE! The Town of Matthews Parks & Recreation Department is hosting the inaugural holiday light competition, “DECK THE HOUSE!” from December 16th - 20th this year.

Residents are encouraged to deck their homes with lights, lawn ornaments, wreaths, animated characters, and more to bring holiday cheer to families in town. All recognized holidays and their representations are welcome! Prizes will be awarded. Visit www.matthewsnc.gov/deckthehouse for more information and to register.

Matthews Conducting Survey of Citizens The Town of Matthews is conducting a citizen survey to gain insight into residents’ views on important issues as well as the level of satisfaction with Town services. The survey is being conducted through a partnership with the Public Policy Institute at Western Carolina University.

Randomly selected residents of Matthews will receive a survey in the mail. Residents who receive the survey are asked to complete both the front and the back of each page. This survey should not take more than five minutes. A self-addressed envelope is included with the survey and no extra stamp is needed.

The Town of Matthews conducts the citizen survey every other year. Results of the survey are used to help shape future Town policies.

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November 2020 Events Calendar Any questions?

Contact us!

Joint board of commissioners/ cultural diversity committee meeting

veterans advisory committee meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting at 7:00 pm

Joint board of commissioners/ cultural diversity committee meeting

Veterans Day Ceremony

Appearance/tree committee meeting

Joint board of commissioners/ cultural diversity committee meeting

Board of Commissioners Meeting at 7:00 pm

Joint board of commissioners/ cultural diversity committee meeting

Board of Commissioners special Meeting at 6:00 pm

Stumptown Park parks, rec, and cultural resources committee meeting Transportation advisory committee meeting

planning board meeting Cultural diversity committee meeting

For additional details, please visit: www.matthewsnc.gov/calendar.aspx Have any questions about the community? Contact us!

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232 Matthews Station St. | Matthews, NC 28105 PHONE

(704) 847- 4411 E-MAIL

matthews@matthewsnc.gov WEB

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