Matthews Messenger - November 2022

NOVEMBER 2022

Volume 4 — Issue 11

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A pup makes friends with Bo, a Matthews PD K-9, at Pawsitively Matthews last weekend.

Important update to the garbage pickup schedule

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Honor a Hometown Hero!

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'Tis the season for holiday fun!

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Matthews Messenger | NOVEMBER 2022

MANAGER’S MESSAGE The holiday season is upon us!

This is a magical time in the Town of Matthews. Our Public Works crews are busy putting up our holiday decorations and will soon be setting up the Winter Wonderlights display in Stumptown Park. New this year, the Park will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. We have some exciting events lined up for you and your friends and family to enjoy this holiday season. Read more about our holiday events on pages 4-5.

Both the Transporation and Parks and Recreation bonds were approved by voters earlier this week. Learn more about this on page 3.

We wanted to make you aware of a change to the garbage and recycling schedule. There will be no service on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas Day. Read more about the change below.

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.

Becky Hawke TOWN MANAGER BHAWKE@MATTHEWSNC.GOV

Melia Gordon ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER MGORDON@MATTHEWSNC.GOV

IMPORTANT UPDATE:

NO TRASH SERVICE ON DECEMBER 26 Please be aware of a change in the garbage and recycling pickup schedule: • There will be no service on Monday, December 26 in observance of Christmas.

• Pickup will operate on a one-day delay for service that week.

• Friday routes will be picked up on Saturday, December 31.

As previously scheduled, there will be no service on Thursday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving, running a day delay the remainder of that week.

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Honor a Hometown Hero Hometown Hero Banners are currently on display throughout downtown Matthews. The banner program, which began last year, was initiated to honor and reocgnize the service of Matthews veterans and active duty service members.

The banners are 17” wide x 36” tall made of a heavy vinyl, printed the same on both sides with the service person’s photo, full name and branch of the military. The banners are displayed in downtown Matthews along E. John Street and Trade Street during two periods each year (Memorial Day and Veterans Day).

Billy Boyette was honored with a banner for his service in the U.S. Army.

Applications are now being accepted.

Click here for more information and to apply: https://www.matthewsnc.gov/pview. aspx?id=20985&catid=0

MATTHEWS VOTERS APPROVE TRANSPORTATION AND PARKS & RECREATION BOND Authorization to pursue general obligation bond funding for up to $21 million in transportation projects and up to $14 million in parks and recreation projects were both approved by Matthews voters in yesterday’s election.

The Transportation Bond passed with 57% of the vote.The Parks and Recreation Bond also passed with 57% of the vote.

"On November 8, the people of Matthews voted in favor of improved connectivity and walkability, more parking in the downtown area, more park space and park amenities, and additional trails throughout Town,” said Mayor John Higdon. “I’m very pleased the bonds have passed and I look forward to working together with the Board of Commissioners to determine how best to move these projects forward.”

The Town has up to seven years to issue the bonds. www.matthewsnc.gov/bonds 3

Matthews Messenger | NOVEMBER 2022

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Fun! The Nutcracker November 26-27 and December 3-4. Presented by Matthews Ballet. Tickets available online and at Matthews Community Center. Pricing and details at matthewsfun.com Gingerbread House Contest & Display Enter November 28-December 2 at the Matthews Chamber.

Judging on December 3. Amateur and Pro categories. Free to enter. Details at matthewschamber.org Menorah Lighting Ceremony December 20, 5:30pm. Annual ceremony to be held at the Town Hall Green. Free. Presented by ZABS Place and Chabad of Charlotte.

Crews Family Fun Night December 2. Free fun for the entire family. Mini Golf Night!

6pm-9pm. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road. You must preregister at matthewsfun.com Jingle Jam December 2, 7pm-9pm. Holiday fun for adults! Concert on the Matthews Station St. with The Unknown Artist Band. Free.

Details to follow at matthewsfun.com

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Downtown Holiday Stroll December 3, 3pm-5pm. Start at the depot, get your map, visit merchants for special treats, play trivia, take pics, sing with carolers, and end at Stumptown Park. First 100 children get a free train depot ornament. Presented by the Matthews Chamber. Free. Details at matthewschamber.org Winter Wonderlights/Park Lighting Ceremony December 3, 5pm-8pm. Performances, face painters, caricature artists, magic, Santa, Elsa, Olaf, & the lighting of Stumptown Park! Presented By Novant Health-Matthews Medical Center. Free. Details at matthewsfun.com Holiday Drop ‘n Shop December 2, 10am-4pm. Let us entertain your child while you enjoy a day of shopping and holiday prep. Open to children ages 6-13, $10 ea. Games, video, crafts & more. Crews Recreation Center, 1201 Crews Road. You must preregister at matthewsfun.com Photos with Santa December 10, 9am-11:30am, $7 per family up to 5 members.

Matthews Community Center. From 11:30pm-12:30pm, we will host your furry family member for a Santa PAWS photo! $7 per furbaby photo, as well. Must preregister starting Nov. 4 at matthewsfun.com Kwanzaa Celebration December 28, 7pm, Matthews Community Center. Music, dancing, and informative presentations about the holiday.

Free. Presented by April C. Turner and Life As Art Productions.

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November 2022 Events Calendar Any questions? Contact us!

7:00 PM board of adjustment Meeting

7pm veterans advisory committe meeting

7PM Board of Commissioners Meeting

7pm appearance/ tree committee meeting

7pm planning board meeting

6:30 PM Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resource Advisory Com. mtg

7PM Matthews committee on education meeting

5:30 PM Cultural diversity cmte meeting

7pm transportation advisory committee meeting

10am pawsitively matthews

5pm date night drop-Off

2PM NUTCRACKER BALLET

8:00 aM CAR SEAT CHECKING STATION 7:00 PM board of adjustment Meeting

3PM NUTCRACKER BALLET

6PM family fun night

6:00 PM Crews Family Fun Night

7:00 PM NUTCRACKER BALLET

7PM Board of Commissioners Meeting

For additional details, please visit: www.matthewsnc.gov/calendar.ASPX Town of Matthews Board of Commissioners

Have any questions about the community? Contact us!

Mayor John Higdon mayorhigdon@matthewsnc.gov

Commissioner mark tofano mtofano@matthewsnc.gov

TOWN HALL

Mayor Pro Tem Ken McCool kmccool@matthewsnc.gov

Commissioner John Urban jurban@matthewsnc.gov

PHONE

Commissioner Renee garner rgarner@matthewsnc.gov

Commissioner Larry Whitley lwhitley@matthewsnc.gov

E-MAIL

Commissioner gina hoover ghoover@matthewsnc.gov

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