News About Town: The Planning Board is seeking a high school student to lend a youth perspective on issues related to the Town's future development. The Planning Board is a citizen advisory board that hears growth and development issues and makes recommendations to town staff and the Board of Commissioners. Qualifications for the youth rep include: Matthews residency, availability to attend Planning Board meetings, an interest in exploring urban planning, public administration, political science or related government fields, and the ability to conduct independent activities, such as interviewing a local representative then reporting back to the Planning Board. Know the right person for the seat? Find more info here.
Ravenous for snacks? Support a local small biz and fill your belly by shopping at Bear Food, right outside of Downtown Matthews at 600-D Matthews-Mint Hill Rd..
News Around Town: If you’re nuts for peanuts*, there’s a new store in Matthews just for you. Bear Food, located at 600-D Matthews-Mint Hill Rd., is now open and stocked floor to ceiling with all types of peanut-based delicacies. From double chocolate covered peanuts, to dill pickle and jalapeno, stocking up at Bear Nuts can cover your late night cravings and last minute gifts all in one quick trip. (*Pointing out that peanuts are actually legumes ruins the flow.)
One Good Thing: Last week we dropped off five days of gifts for the teachers at C.O.S. Kids, including 50 thank you cards with an array of houseplants, poinsettias, and flower bouquets, over $1,000 in gift cards, 50 “Safety First” gift bags including washable masks and hand sanitizer, 50 gifts to pamper, and individual bags of cookies for each of the teachers! The teachers were surprised and overjoyed with their gifts—thank you to all who participated and donated so generously!