News About Town: Yesterday the Governor announced NC will enter Phase II of reopening this Friday at 5 pm. The phase, known as Safer at Home, allows restaurants and some other businesses (pools, salons, and day cares included) to open at 50% capacity. The openings come with sanitation precautions and safety recommendations and residents should still wash hands, wear a mask, and maintain physical distance six feet from other people. Here is a partial list of what is still closed: public playgrounds, bowling alleys, indoor exercise facilities and gyms, movie theaters, skating rinks, event venues, museums, and bars.
News Around Town: Last year Matthews residents dutifully bagged up their leaves, piled up sticks, and bundled tree branches. The waste was whisked off by a truck, never to be seen again. Now, in the midst of a pandemic, gardening is flourishing and good dirt is of the essence. Get that (transformed) yard waste back in the form of rich, dark soil. When Republic (the solid waste service provider for Matthews) picks up yard waste, they take it to a County composting site, where it’s turned into mulch and compost. Whether you need a bag or a truckload, the county has you covered. Head over to their website to find out more.
One Fun Thing: After weeks with ill-kempt pandemic hair, salons and barbers can cautiously reopen. Don’t get too eager to sheer it all off—at least not the part on the front of your face. 🧔🏻Time gear up for the GOOD beard 🧔🏻contest with Good Cup! Show off your GREAT GOOD beard to a a panel of Matthews resident judges. They’ll judge you (in a good way) for originality, length, colorfulness, and creativity. Winners will get a box of GOOD stuff! Follow along with Good Cup for more info.