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Transportation board will look at Diverging Diamond congestion
Dec. 29. By Dave Vieser. The Cornelius Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) has plans to review traffic on the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Exit 28 after congestion in December caught the attention of the Town of Cornelius. “The town has had several conversations with Rhythm Engineering over the last couple weeks,” said Tyler Beardsley, […]
Controversial cell phone tower plan includes 1 additional carrier
By Dave Vieser. Dec. 22. It turns out PeakNet’s request to erect a controversial cell phone tower just off Jetton Road is in part driven by plans to add an additional carrier to the tower. At a public hearing Monday night, PeakNet attorney Tom Johnson said T-Mobile would only use the new tower if it […]
Town board receives audit, sets meeting dates for 2021
Dec. 8. By Dave Vieser. At their first meeting each December, the Town Board usually receives and reviews their final annual comprehensive fiscal report. However, this year, as with so many other issues, things are a bit different. The Martin Starnes CPA firm in Hickory has completed the annual audit of the town’s financial statements, […]
Breakin my mind: Signs, signs everywhere, but within reason
Oct. 13. By Dave Vieser. As political campaign signs sprout up throughout the town, Cornelius officials moved closer Monday evening to changing the town’s sign law to match state ordinances. The Planning Board gave a unanimous stamp of approval to several modifications, sending them to the Town Board for final approval. There are several elements […]
Cornelius mayor has the coronavirus, but is ‘doing well’
Oct. 7. By Dave Yochum. Cornelius Mayor Woody Washam has come down with the coronavirus one day after the socially distanced Town Board meeting where Washam appeared hale and symptom-free. The popular leader, who turned 70 in August, did not participate in the Cornelius Police Dept. Parade of Lights last night. Washam, who said he […]
Town Hall set to reopen after election, on Nov. 9
Oct. 5. By Dave Vieser. Cornelius officials are aiming to reopen Town Hall on Monday Nov. 9, according to Town Manager Andrew Grant. The Catawba Avenue facility which houses most town departments has been closed to the public since late March. “Town Hall will be used in October as part of the early voting process […]
Monday ‘Coffee Chat’ features Mecklenburg health director
The Cornelius “Coffee Chat” Monday Aug. 3 will feature Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris who will give an update on COVID-19. Hosted by Mayor Woody Washam, the virtual coffee chat begins at 8:30 am via Zoom. Members of the Town Board and town staff will be on hand as well, with Town Manager […]
Dumpster complaints pile up
July 13. By Dave Vieser. The conversion of waste removal services from Republic to Waste Pro began smoothly July 1 but hit several snags in the second week, when Dumpsters were removed by the former carter and not replaced, causing bags of garbage to pile up. As of Sunday some of the Dumpsters still had […]
Comments on the Town budget? Here’s how to make them
June 15. REMINDER. Have any comments about the 2021 proposed Town budget? Here’s your chance to speak out, as a public hearing will be held tonight at Town Hall beginning at 7 pm. The meeting will be in-person at Town Hall coupled with a Livestream option. However, physical distancing will be implemented on the dais, […]
Building sale topples
May 20. By Dave Vieser. The sale of the Cornelius Public Works building on Starcreek Drive, which could have generated $671,050 for the town, has fallen apart. A new “upset bidding process” will be held in the near future to sell the property. The town had declared the 4,320 square foot building surplus in 2018. […]
