🌱 How Matthews could pay millions over the revived I-77 toll plan
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In today's newsletter:
- How Matthews could pay millions over the revived I-77 toll plan
Also on today's calendar: Town of Matthews – Board of Commissioners Meeting.
Today's riddle: What was the occupation of the 3 wise men? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 73 degrees.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 72.
- Tuesday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• I-77 South project debate reignites in Charlotte. Here's where it sits right now. (charlotteobserver.com) — Matthews leaders are still opposing the revived I-77 South toll lane project, a stance that could leave the town on the hook for part of $60 million in state design costs if support isn’t restored by October 5. Regional officials are weighing new promises of community investment against concerns about home impacts, transparency, and whether residents’ questions have been fully answered. 
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Blues for Mama - Stage Play →
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Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
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Mystery Munch (55+)
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
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Taking Charge of Your Life
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IT's GameTime (55+)
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They were firemen. The Bible says they came from afar. (Thank you Jerri B. for sending it in!)
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