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‘Venue’ mixed-use project proposed for downtown
June 22. By Dave Vieser. The first public presentation of the Venue, a mixed-use project which would be built in downtown Cornelius, drew a mixed reaction at the Town Board’s June 21 meeting. MPV Properties of Charlotte seeks to rezone about two acres at 19813 South Main Street to develop up to 75 apartment units […]
Palillo project passes 4-1 at Town Board
June 22. By Dave Vieser. A last-minute reduction in the height and size of a proposed apartment complex was enough to get it passed at the Monday June 21 Cornelius Town Board meeting, but without an opportunity for further public input. By a 4-1 vote, the Town Board approved the rezoning after developer Jake Palillo […]
PARC fees increase 5%
June 22. An increase in PARC fees of 5 percent will go into effect July 1. The increase includes field, gym, tennis court and shelter rentals, with higher charges for non-residents. “Each year, our parks staff and the PARC Commission review fees and recommend changes based on use patterns, comparison with other agencies, and new […]
Critical vote tonight on 252 apartments for W. Catawba
June 21. By Dave Yochum. Developer Jake Palillo‘s plan for 252 apartments on West Catawba comes up for a Town Board vote tonight. How the vote will go is anyone’s guess, but members of the business community are starting to speak out in favor of the project that would be just to the east of […]
COVID-19 update June 21
June 21. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services today reported 238 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 28 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus between Friday’s report and today’s. Hospitalizations are at 458 statewide, a new low. Positive testing is at 2.4 percent statewide; 2 percent in Mecklenburg. Mecklenburg County Between Friday and today […]
It’s National Pollinator Week. Here’s how to help
June 21. National Pollinator Week is this week, June 21-27. This annual event is celebrated internationally in support of pollinator health. Learn how you can help.
Police blotter: Incidents, arrests and citations June 9-15
Reported by Cornelius Police Dept. Incidents Incident Nature Incident address Reported Disposition Victim/Complainant 210609029 B&E Vehicle 21126 Harken Dr 02:02:33 06/09/21 ASN Holczman, Robert 210609105 Larceny Vehicle 18503 The Commons Bv 08:44:00 06/09/21 ASN McQuaid, Michael 210609141 B&E Vehicle 20268 Harroway Dr 12:20:00 06/09/21 ASN Hart, Joseph 210610124 Fraud 20005 W Catawba Av 09:49:33 06/10/21 […]
Letter to the Editor: Commissioners must watch spending
June 21. OPINION. By Dave Gilroy. Tonight the Cornelius Town Board is expected to approve our annual Town Budget for Fiscal Year 2022. I’ve been looking closely at Cornelius budgets for over 20 years. It’s the reason why I ran for town board for the first time in 2003 – concern about fast growth in […]
COVID-19 update June 18
June 18. The NC Dept. of Health & Human Services Friday reported 220 new COVID-19 cases statewide and 20 new deaths attributable to the coronavirus, including one in Huntersville. The positive test rate is 1.9 percent statewide. Hospitalizations are at 475 statewide. Mecklenburg County Between Thursday and today in Mecklenburg County, there were 23 new […]
Town Board meeting Monday: Junker hearing, budget vote
June 18. By Dave Vieser. A decision on developer Jake Palillo’s proposal for 252 apartments is on the agenda for the Monday’s Town Board meeting, along with the likely adoption of the $26.1 million proposed 2021-2022 town budget which keeps the property tax rate level. The commissioners may find the Junker application inconsistent with the […]
