Matthews Messenger | may 2020
MESSAGES FROM THE COMMUNITY Town leaders have been sharing video messages with the community over the last few months regarding the Town’s response to the Covid-19 crisis. Here is a small snapshot of them. Please visit the Town’s YouTube page to watch the videos.
Matthews Board of Commissioners Mayor Higdon “Now more than ever, it’s critically important that you stay home...I hope you get the chance to go outside, maybe go for a walk and enjoy some fresh air and sunshine. Please keep your distance from others.” - Mayor Higdon.
Matthews Fire & EMS “COVID Virus is unprecedented in our lifetime. If we do our part, we can get through this together. We are asking you to partner with us to ensure a safe and healthy community.” - Fire Chief Rob Kinniburgh
“We’ve seen some wonderful examples of the town coming together. The Matthews community always comes together in a time of crisis.” -Commissioner John Urban
PARADE OF LIGHTS AT NOVANT MATTHEWS On April 11th, at 11 AM, vehicles from the Town of Matthews, Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department, Mint Hill Fire Department, Matthews Police Department, and other agencies drove around the campus of Novant Health Matthews Medical Center with their sirens blaring and lights flashing. This heartfelt parade of lights was a way for us to share our unwavering support for the nurses, doctors, janitorial staff, and everyone else who is fighting to keep our community safe. Matthews Fire and EMS let everyone know ahead of time that there was no emergency and no need to be alarmed during the parade.
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