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County plans 114-acre park in North Meck
Aug. 22. The new Eastfield Park, with an abundance of canopy trees, streams and rolling topography, will be akin to a nature preserve, but with plenty of amenities, like a playground, mountain bike trails and a dog park. Construction gets under way in less than a year. Where Located on the north side of Eastfield […]
It was inevitable: Tax bills going out
July 29. Mecklenburg County will mail 2024 bills for real property, individual personal property, and business personal property taxes by July 31. Bills are due Sept. 1, and must be paid by Jan. 6, 2025, to avoid interest. The 2025 property tax bill on a Cornelius home valued at $500,000 will be $3,281. Details —The […]
Fans available June 26 for seniors, but register first
June 21. Seniors and adults who receive disability income get free box fans by registering online or calling the Northern Regional Recreation Center, 18121 Old Statesville Road in Cornelius, at 980-314-6772. Fans will be available for pickup starting June 26. Humidity levels in the Charlotte region will rise into the tropical level, with high temperatures […]
Have you paid your property taxes?
April 2. More than 40,000 Mecklenburg County property owners who have delinquent 2023 real and personal property tax bills will have their names and the principal amount they owe published in The Charlotte Observer this coming Sunday. Bills paid after Feb. 29, may be included in the advertisement. Visit the Tax Bill Lookup site to […]
Controlled burn at Latta
March 20. Mecklenburg County Natural Resources staff is conducting a controlled burn today beginning around noon at Latta Nature Preserve. Smoke will affect air quality in the downwind area for 2-3 hours. To reduce your exposure to smoke, stay indoors or avoid areas of heavy smoke. For more information on prescribed burns visit meck.co/RXfire
Must see MeckTV
April 5. Now playing on your computer, smartphone, tablet or smart TV is the newest way to see what’s going on inside Mecklenburg County government—MeckTV. The web-based stream of continuously updated county news and information, includes live meetings of the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, not to mention events and public service announcements. Tune in: […]
County offices, including Northern Regional Rec Center, announce holiday closings
Dec. 13. Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Dec. 23, 26, 27, 2022 and Jan. 2 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste Centers Dec. 24, 2022 – Closed Dec. 26, 2022 – Closed Dec. 27 – 31, 2022 – Open Jan. 2, 2023 – Closed Jan. 3, 2023 […]
Northern Regional Rec Center may not open until May
March 23. The Northern Region Recreation Center apparently won’t open until May based on a comment made by local officials during the Cornelius Town Board Monday night. The Mecklenburg County Park Dept. is waiting for final inspections from the State and County on key components of the facility, according to county officials. Back in July […]
New survey: Mecklenburg County asks for input on budget
Nov. 17. As December approaches, Mecklenburg County is almost halfway through its $2-billion operating budget. Now the county is asking for input on the FY 2023 budget. Yes, billions of dollars are at stake. In fact, local/Cornelius property taxes make up the smaller portion of total taxes. The local tax rate (.222) on a $300,000 […]
Connect with Cornelius virtually Monday, Oct. 4
Sept. 29. Mayor Washam will host a virtual coffee chat 8:30 am to 9:30 am Monday, Oct. 4. The agenda includes a COVID-19 and vaccine update as well as Mecklenburg County Commissioners George Dunlap, Elaine Powell, Leigh Altman and Pat Cotham. The event concludes with a Q&A session. Cornelius residents and business owners are invited […]
