News About Town: This Monday, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners will join Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 in Stumptown Park to honor Veterans Day. The ceremony begins at 11 am and will include a presentation recognizing the Matthews Veteran of the Year. For Matthews veterans, the town website has local resources, and the Veterans Advisory Committee works tirelessly to ensure Matthews is inclusive and meets the needs of veterans. We, at the Beacon, thank you for your service.

News Around Town: Many businesses are offering extra discounts and freebies for veterans on Monday, November 11. Applebees, Golden Corral, IHOP, Texas Roadhouse, and Cici’s Pizza (among many others) are offering a free meal to veterans with an official ID. (Conditions vary, double-check before you go.) BJ’s Wholesale, Publix, Rack Room, Walgreens, and Home Depot have special discounts for veterans this Monday. Check the Department of Veteran Affairs’ list of discounts; we’ll keep an eye out for local businesses offering specials as well

One Good Thing: If you have a weekend of yard work planned, take a detour and stop by Town Hall (232 Matthews Station Street; 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday)* to pick up some paper yard waste bags. The large, extra-sturdy bags come in packs of ten, and you can pick two packs up for free. Using paper makes it easier for Compost Central to compost the yard waste because the bags and waste can go straight into the compost pile, rather than removing and throwing away plastic bags. *Bags are also available at Matthews Public Works, 1600 Tank Town Road, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday; the Community Center, 100 E. McDowell Street, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday.